Simple interface for up to 16 high precision IST TSic 206/306/506
temperature sensors by ZMD .
Interface für bis zu 16 hochgenaue IST TSic 206/306/506
Temperatur Sensoren von ZMD
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This small controller simplifies the use of the temperature sensors TSic 206, 306, 506 and similar sensors by ZMD . The controller manages the access of up to 4 sensors on a single board and allows the chaining of up to 4 boards (Max. 16 TSic sensor's can be supported). The result will be transfered by a common serial RS232 interface (*) to a PC or another micro controller. There is a remote controlled mode and a self contained mode.
In remote controlled mode, there are a couple of commands which control the readout of a single sensor. The data format is a mixture of ASCII and binary and it's already parity checked .
In self contained mode, the unit provides the result from 1 up to 4 sensors, in a readable ASCII format, which can directly be displayed on the screen. In this mode no chaining is possible.
(*) normally 5V TTL level, RS232 converter for V24 level is additionally required.
Layout ADT ADB
A Texas Instruments Microcontroller MSP430F1232 is doing the job.
Current consumption is less than 2mA .
The connection to the host and between other TSIC controller is done by RJ45 modular cables. Sensors will be connected via RJ12 modular connectors.
The board fits into a BOPLA E430 Polystyrol box.
Dimensions are 65mm*120 mm*40mm.
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