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SLICE Distributor
User's Manual
February 2018
13000-30030-MAN (Rev. 3)
© Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. - All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 SLICE Distributor User’s Manual February 2018 13000-30030-MAN (Rev. 3) © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SLICE Distributor User’s Manual February 2018 Table of Contents DTS Support ........................3 Introducing the SLICE Distributor ..................4 SLICE Distributor Connector Panel .................. 4 LED Indicator ........................5 On/Off Pushbutton Switch ....................5 SYS and AUX Connectors ....................5 Communication Features .....................

  • Page 3: Dts Support

    DTS has support engineers worldwide with extensive product knowledge and crash test experience to help via telephone, e-mail or on-site visits. The best way to contact a DTS support engineer is to submit a request through the DTS Help Center portal (support.dtsweb.com).

  • Page 4: Introducing The Slice Distributor

    February 2018 Introducing the SLICE Distributor The SLICE Distributor serves as a single interface supporting power, Ethernet communications and status signals for an extended SLICE system. It supports in excess of 200 channels via 4 SLICE MICRO/NANO chains (4 stacks per chain), and is designed to integrate in-dummy and withstand high shock environments.

  • Page 5: Led Indicator

    February 2018 LED Indicator There is 1 LED that provides status information. This LED is an indicator of SLICE Distributor status only; it does not indicate the status of any attached equipment. A thorough understanding of the LED states will facilitate an efficient approach to troubleshooting and a quick resolution to any problems.

  • Page 6: Communication Features

    SLICE Distributor User’s Manual February 2018 Communication Features The SLICE Distributor supports the industry-standard Ethernet 10/100BaseT/Tx communication method. Communication is enabled after the power-up sequence has completed. (See Appendix C for information on the network parameters of your equipment.) SLICE System Connectors These 4 connectors are identical and support power, start, event, status and USB communication signals for the DAS.

  • Page 7: Basic Care And Handling

    It is unlikely that the unit will overheat if common-sense measures are taken. In normal use, the SLICE Distributor is bolted to a structure with enough thermal mass to serve as a heat sink, keeping the temperature well within acceptable limits.

  • Page 8: Power Management

    SLICE Distributor. DTS strongly suggests following this procedure at all times to avoid potential damage to your equipment. The SLICE Distributor does not contain a battery charging circuit and cannot be used to charge any external device/battery that does not contain its own battery charging circuitry.

  • Page 9: Power Requirements Of Slice Equipment

    2. When the status LED is green, turn on the SLICE Distributor. 3. When the status LED is solid blue, the SLICE Distributor is on and fully functional (all internal system electronics and output power are energized). This is the normal operating mode.
  • Page 10 SLICE Distributor User’s Manual February 2018 If the SLICE Distributor is operating normally, the next step is to add the DAS. DTS suggests always using the connection sequence below to avoid possible damage from hot swapping the cables. 1. With the unit off and power not connected, connect the SLICE DAS to the SLICE system connectors.

  • Page 11: Appendix A: Connector Information

    SLICE Distributor User’s Manual February 2018 Appendix A: Connector Information AUX connector SYS connector (pin 12 plugged) (pin 8 plugged) (looking into the connector) (looking into the connector) Function Function /PWR_ON (contact closure to ground) /PWR_ON (contact closure to ground)
  • Page 12 SLICE Distributor User’s Manual February 2018 SLICE system connectors (1-4) (looking into the connector) Function /ON, bi-directional, contact closure input to ground /START, bi-directional, contact closure input to ground /EVENT, bi-directional, contact closure input to ground Status output (3 V = recording)

  • Page 13: Appendix B: Mechanical Specifications

    13000-30450: SLICE Distributor SYS Connector Assy 13000-30451: SLICE Distributor SYS Cable Assy (5 m; pigtail term) 13000-30660: Cable, SLICE Distributor, Ethernet comm (SYS to RJ45) (20 m) 13000-31140: SLICE NiMH Battery Interface; 12 V (10 AAA cells) 13000-31150: SLICE Back-up Battery Pack; 12 V (1 x 10 AAA cells)

  • Page 14: Appendix C: Hardware Configuration Specifications

    If the calibration data is not available, try using the default address described in the table above. If you need information on the specifics of your equipment, please submit a request through the DTS Help Center web portal (support.dtsweb.com) and include the serial number(s) of the equipment and parameters you are asking about. support.dtsweb.com...

  • Page 15: Changing The Ip Address

    SLICE Distributor User’s Manual February 2018 Changing the IP Address Using a web browser, enter the unit’s current IP address. (Use compatibility mode with Internet Explorer.) Enter the desired IP address and/or netmask into the available fields and click “Apply”.
  • Page 16 SLICE Distributor User’s Manual February 2018 Revision History Date Description 15 Feb 2018 Corrected number of stacks (was 4; now 3) referenced in second paragraph and illustrations on page 6. Updated network info to refer to Appendix C. (Rev 3) 27 Feb 2017 Added Appendix C and page 8 footnote.

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