MAXIMA SIM (Serial Input Module)

Description:

The S.I.M. (Serial Imput Module) is a DAS compatible module which converts optically transmitted RS-232 format serial data into 16-bit parallel format.

Function in MAX system:

The S.I.M. recieves pointing and housekeeping data from the ACS computers and imputs this data to the DAS to be incorporated into the data acquisition frame.

Technical Details:

Data manipulation is achieved through the use of an embedded 386 PC with expansion cards. The power supply is RF-shielded and command inputs are optically ground-isolated. The S.I.M. occupies a double-width NIM bin.

Documentation:

The binder containing documentation and backup software is located on the MAX binder shelf.

Contact:

Jason Feldman

e-mail: jfeldman@physics.berkeley.edu

phone: (510) 649-8418