Chapter 4 - Principles of Operation
The assembly is equipped with a fast serial link for communication with the
servo board. Serial port media is selectable: twisted pair with multidrop
capabilities (RS-422/485) or RS-232. Baud rate of the serial link is fixed at 100
kbaud.
The assembly's firmware provides the board with built-in testing. Startup
self-test functions include RAM write/read test, NVRAM checksum, and
ADC loopback test
Figure 4.6. Autotrack Assembly Block Diagram
4.2.5 Resolver Reference Oscillator Assembly
The ac reference signal for the resolver(s) is generated in the controller by
means of a 1 kHz or 2 kHz reference signal generator which is powered by an
internal dc power supply. This reference signal is distributed to the resolvers
in the pedestal and to the Synchro/Resolver Assembly to facilitate data
conversion.
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