Multibox hardware – MTS FlexTest Models 200 User Manual
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Aero Multibox Overview
MTS FlexTest® Models 40/60/100/200 Controller Hardware
Aero Multibox Systems
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Multibox Hardware
Multibox Hardware
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Dual Processor
Systems
CPU 0 SUP processor board–this processor board includes a Gigabit Ethernet
connnection for the controller network.
CPU 1 DSP processor board–this processor board includes a VMIC reflective memory
mezzanine card.
Single Processor
Systems
Newer systems use a single dual-core 7100 processor board equipped with a SCRAMNet
GT reflective memory module.
Model 49x.43
Multibox Board
Each box in a multibox system includes a Model 49x.43 Multibox board.
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An address switch on this board sets the TCP/IP address for the box.
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Box In/Box Out connections provide box-to-box clock and interlock
synchronization for multiple boxes.
HPU/HSM Boards
Each system requires an HPU and HSM board that must be installed in the master box.
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Model 493.73 HPU board with E-Stop input
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Model 493.74 or 494.74 HSM board with Station-Stop input
Important
HPU and HSM boards can only be installed in the first box in the chain
(master box).