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Communications card , made by Blastronics or USB type, allows the computer to
monitor and control functions within the pitch and roll inverters. Functions and parameters are
preset at the factory but, can be changed in the field. There are two com ports on back of the
card. They are USB and DB-9 connectors.
Only one will have a cable attached to it that goes to the pitch signal ring, signal
routes from there to the roll inverter com module located top right of inverter. Signal
continues from there through connectors to the pitch power ring eventually ending on the
com module of pitch inverter.
Each inverter has its own address so that signals can be routed and gotten from
correct areas as needed by the computer. To verify function of the serial data look at the
module on each inverter. You should see the top lights flash orange on inverter com
modules when:
a. Inverter is powered ON
b. Motion computer is OK, operating system normal
c. You commanded the G3EH motion software to run
d. Cables are connected correctly and no wiring issues
e. Address and Baud rate has been set correctly for each inverter
f. Driver is installed correctly for communications board
g. The com port required has been properly selected on com board outlet side.
h. The correct com port has been selected in the motion software as well as the
registry and serial DB-9 cable is connected to that port.
i. No conflict between com board and registry settings
j. In computer hardware all com ports have been initiated and correct values set.
The computer uses this signal to monitor functions within each inverter. Should
safety functions set in the inverter be exceeded, it will shut down that inverter and set a
failure alarm code.
There are times a technician can use the serial control function when
troubleshooting the system. This is being able to have manual control over the pitch/roll
motor and associated brake. If you can move the motors by manual commands, then you
know the problem of non- movement, is not the fault of the motion program but input
signals from the game program or, network communications issue.
Motion Control Board , Pro Motion PCI mounted motion control board is located
within the motion computer. The software drivers for this board are an integral part of the
motion control software G3EH program. When this software gets installed so do the drivers
for the board. The board has a complicated set of different functions. It is the only way the
computer can communicate with any/all sensors and encoders located in various parts of
the machine.
It has digital to analog converters, analog to digital converters, power source for
any/all sensor requirements. One of the main functions are its digital inputs or DI’s and
digital outputs DO’s signals. These control all the mechanical end functions on the
machine. Using a pre-molded cable it interfaces with an interface board mounted behind
the cabinetry panel forward left side, right above the motion computer.