
Part 1. Overview
OV-5
5V Outputs
The two 5V outputs (accurate to ±0.2%) are commonly used to power peripherals
such as the AVW1/AVW4 Vibrating Wire Interfaces, or the QD1 Incremental
Encoder Interface. The 5V outputs are common with pin 1 on the 9-pin serial
connector; 200mA is the maximum combined output.
Serial I/O
The 9-pin serial I/O port contains lines for serial communication between the
CR10X and external devices such as computers, printers, Storage Modules, etc.
The I/O port has a 5V DC power line which is used to power peripherals such as
Storage Modules or telephone modems. The same 5V DC supply is used for the
5V outputs on the lower terminal strip. Section 6 contains technical details on
serial communication.
This port does not have the same configuration as the 9-pin serial
ports currently used on many personal computers.
Switched 12V Supply
The wiring panel includes a switched 12V output (not available on old-style silver
wiring panels). The actual output voltage of the switched supply is 0.5V below
that of the CR10X supply voltage. This can be used to power sensors or devices
requiring an unregulated 12 volts. The output is limited to 600mA current.
A control port is used to operate the switch. Connect a wire from the control port
to the switched 12V control. When the port is set high, the 12V is turned on; when
the port is low, the switched 12V is off. If necessary, an excitation channel
(programmed to give 2500mV) can be used to control the switched 12V output.
(Do not use the same excitation channel to provide AC excitation to a sensor
because the excitation voltage will not be able to change quickly enough.)
OV1.2 Connecting Power to the CR10X
The CR10X can be powered by any 12V DC source. Connections are made at the
power terminal block which can be unplugged to simplify cable connection. First
connect the positive lead from the power supply to one of the 12V terminals and
then connect the negative lead to one of the power ground (G) terminals. The
Wiring Panel power connection is reverse polarity protected. See Section 14 for
details on power supply connections.
The metal surfaces of the CR10X, CR10WP Wiring Panel,
and CR10KD Keyboard/Display are at the same potential as
power ground. To avoid shorting 12 volts to ground, connect
the 12 volt lead first, then connect the ground lead.
When primary power falls below 9.6V DC, the CR10X stops executing its
programs. The Low Voltage Counter (*B window 9) is incremented by one each
time the primary power falls below 9.6V DC and E10 is displayed on the
CR10KD. A double-dash (--) in the ninth window of the *B mode indicates that
the CR10X is in low primary power mode (see Section 1).
NOTE
CAUTION