AFGZP0BA - SMART CONSOLE - User Manual
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OK and ESC keys
OK key is used either to confirm actions or to enter a submenu.
ESC is used either to cancel an action or to exit a menu.
F1, F2, F3 keys
These buttons have a contextual use. The display will say which F button can be
used and its function.
ON key
Used while operating with internal batteries. See section 3.2 for further details.
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While the Smart Console is powered from external sources on pin CNX8 the
button ON is deactivated regardless of the presence of the batteries.
GREEN LED
When the console is powered on and running the green led is on.
Green led can blink in certain cases which will be described better in following
sections.
3.1.3 The Main connector
The main connector is placed in the top part of the Smart Console. It is a 15 pin
D-subminiature (DA-15) female connector.
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The main connector is called CNX in this manual. When referring to a single pin
“k”, the name CNXk will be used
All communication signals are in this connector
Its pin layout is described in section 4.2.
The CNX connector hosts more signals than what is needed for a typical use.
Moreover its D-sub layout is not suitable to be connected to Zapi products.
It is up to the cable the task of picking up the correct signals from the
application/controller and direct them to CNX connector
: for example the
cable for serial communication takes only six signals from CNX and it directs
them to the standard Molex SPOX plug.
3.1.4 The USB connector
Placed in the bottom part of the console, it is a standard type-A socket.
USB functionality is discussed in next chapters.
3.2 Use of internal batteries
Smart Console operates using four AA batteries placed inside the battery holder.
With this power supply, it can communicate either via serial line or
