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AI-Bravo Technical User Guide
Document: DOC-HW-BRV-UG-B-0
Advanced Simulation Technology inc.
500A Huntmar Park Drive, Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
Revision B, Version 0 (January, 2020)
Advanced Simulation Technology inc.
500A Huntmar Park Drive
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
Tel. (703) 471-2104 • Fax. (703) 471-2108
asti-usa.com

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  • Page 1 Advanced Simulation Technology inc. 500A Huntmar Park Drive Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA Tel. (703) 471-2104 • Fax. (703) 471-2108 asti-usa.com AI-Bravo Technical User Guide Document: DOC-HW-BRV-UG-B-0 Advanced Simulation Technology inc. 500A Huntmar Park Drive, Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA Revision B, Version 0 (January, 2020)
  • Page 3 Product Name: AI-Bravo AI-Bravo Technical User Guide © Copyright ASTi 2020 Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013.
  • Page 4 Revision history Date Revision Version Comments 11/18/2019 Baseline version. 1/27/2020 Updated figure labels in "I/O interface pinout." Added diagram of mounting plate and instructions for installing the mounting plate.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.1.1 Control input as digital input 4.1.2 Control input as analog input 4.2 Digital output 5.0 Memory devices 6.0 Environmental ranges 7.0 Typical headset settings 8.0 Mounting plate 8.1 Install the AI-Bravo's mounting plate Appendix 3: Warranty information 3-1 Repairs and returns...

  • Page 7: Asti Interface-Bravo (Ai-Bravo)

    Ethernet. The ASTi server routes audio, control, and I/O data to and from each AI-Bravo over a local area net- work (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). Depending on the user's or program's needs, the AI-...
  • Page 8 AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) The AI-Bravo includes the following features: Stereo support: supports stereo operation (i.e., independent left and right output) on a single connector, reducing cabling complexity. Reduced footprint: takes up little space and fits easily on a desktop.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Power Consumption <12.5 w @ 56 VDC Figure 2: AI-Bravo specifications On the front panel, the AI-Bravo has four DB-15 connectors (i.e., two for audio and two for I/O): Figure 3: AI-Bravo front panel On the rear panel, the AI-Bravo has two USB ports, two additional DB-15 connectors for I/O,...
  • Page 10 AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) The AI-Bravo's dimensions are 6.63" L × 4" W × 2.13" H, as shown in Figure 5, "AI-Bravo dimensions" below: Figure 5: AI-Bravo dimensions Copyright © 2020 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 11: Audio Input And Output

    Table 1: Audio input values Note: The AI-Bravo gain covers a total range of 65 dB. You can set the range of 10–65 dB in 1 dB steps; however, you cannot choose the range of 1–9 dB as a function of design.

  • Page 12: Audio Interface Pinout

    AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) 3.1 Audio interface pinout Figure 6, "Channels A and B pinout" below shows the audio interface pinout for Channels A and B: Figure 6: Channels A and B pinout Copyright © 2020 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 13: I/O Interface Pinout

    AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) 3.2 I/O interface pinout Figure 7, "AI-Bravo I/O interface pinout" below shows the DB-15 connector pinout for the AI- Bravo: Figure 7: AI-Bravo I/O interface pinout Note: Pins 9 and 15 are fused to 150 ma MAX.
  • Page 14 AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) Table 3, "AI-Bravo status indicator lights" below defines each status indicator light for the AI- Bravo: LED Light Status White solid This LED represents the AI-Bravo's default “Power On” state. Yellow flash The AI-Bravo is updating. Do not turn off the device.

  • Page 15: Control Inputs And Digital Outputs

    AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) 4.0 Control inputs and digital outputs The AI-Bravo's DB-15 connectors (i.e., Channels A and B) also function as control inputs. The following sections describe the AI-Bravo's control inputs and digital outputs, explaining how to use the control input as a digital input, an analog input, or a digital output.

  • Page 16: Control Input As Analog Input

    Figure 11: Analog In 4.2 Digital output The digital output circuitry consists of an opto-isolated, solid-state relay for switching power to external loads. Table 4, "Digital output rating and dissipation" below summarizes the AI-Bravo's digital output opto-isolated field effect transistor (FET) values: Type...

  • Page 17: Memory Devices

    AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) 5.0 Memory devices Table 5, "AI-Bravo memory" below summarizes AI-Bravo devices with volatile and nonvolatile memory. Volatile memory is erased when you unplug the device, while nonvolatile memory is retained. Type Size User Modifiable...

  • Page 18: Environmental Ranges

    AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) 6.0 Environmental ranges Table 6, "AI-Bravo environmental ranges" below summarizes the AI-Bravo's environmental ranges: Range Type Suggested Range Operating temperature 0°C to +32°C (32°F to 90°F) Operating max. temperature gradi- 20°C (68°F) per hour Operating humidity 10–70 percent noncondensing...

  • Page 19: Typical Headset Settings

    AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) 7.0 Typical headset settings The AI-Bravo supports a mono or stereo headset connection for the DB-15 connector (i.e., Channels A and B). Figure 13, "Mono headset connection" below shows a typical mono head-...

  • Page 20: Mounting Plate

    AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) 8.0 Mounting plate Figure 15, "AI-Bravo mounting plate diagram" below shows AI-Bravo mounting dimensions: Figure 15: AI-Bravo mounting plate diagram Copyright © 2020 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 21: Install The Ai-Bravo's Mounting Plate

    AI-Bravo Technical User Guide (Rev. B, Ver. 0) 8.1 Install the AI-Bravo's mounting plate To attach the mounting plate to the AI-Bravo, follow these steps: 1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the AI-Bravo's four bottom screws. 2. Place the AI-Bravo on top of the plate.

  • Page 22: Appendix 3: Warranty Information

    RMA number. The shipping label must also include the RMA number. Any items received from customers without RMA numbers or appropriate contact inform- ation will not be tested. After 60 days, ASTi reserves the right to scrap all hardware received in this condition.
  • Page 23 FedEx, unless otherwise directed. ASTi is responsible for return shipping charges on domestic items under warranty. If ASTi does not receive the equipment 30 days after the RMA was issued, ASTi closes the RMA and designates it as unused.

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