MoTeC ACL VIM - Manual (Page 8)

4 Overview
Connected Devices
The following topics describe the basic functions of the main devices that can
be connected to the ACL.
VIM Versatile Input Module
The VIM is a compact and versatile input expander module with 24 analogue
inputs of various types including high speed, high resolution and differential
types. The VIM also has two digital inputs with programmable trigger levels.
Up to eight VIMs may be connected to the ACL providing more than 200
sensor inputs. The VIMs connect to the ACL via a CAN bus.
The VIM supports many different types of sensors including unamplified
thermocouples and strain gauges.
For more detailed information please refer to the Measurement Inputs section
and the Installation and Configuration section in this manual.
For detailed specifications please refer to Appendix C: VIM General
Specifications and Appendix D: VIM Input Specifications.
Input Summary
Qty Input Description Update
Rate (Hz) Resolution
(bits)
6 Analogue Voltage Fast 5000 12
8 Analogue Voltage High
Resolution
500 15
2 Analogue Voltage Special 2000 15
8 Analogue Voltage Differential 1000 15 +sign
2 Speed / Digital 100
Display Devices
A display device may be connected to the ACL to allow display of any value
that the ACL calculates, such as lap times, and warning alarm messages.
The ACL supports ADL2, SDL or MDD displays which are connected to the
ACL via CAN.