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AI-Tango Technical User Guide Advanced Simulation Technology inc. Revision A Version 2 500A Huntmar Park Drive • Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA June 2023 (703) 471-2104 • asti-usa.com Document DOC-HW-TNG-A-2...
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Revision Version Comments 5/25/2023 Initial baseline version. 5/30/2023 Added a note to the "green flashing" description in "Status indicator lights" clarifying that the AI-Tango can receive from any address. 6/6/2023 Added a safety warning to "Dimensions" and added "Warranty information."...
Contents 1.0 ASTi Interface-Tango (AI-Tango) 2.0 Specifications 3.0 Front and rear panels 4.0 Dimensions 5.0 I/O interface pinout 6.0 Analog inputs 6.1 Analog input for a toggle switch 6.2 Analog input for resistance 7.0 Digital output 8.0 Status indicator lights 9.0 Memory devices...
Ethernet. The ASTi server or another host trans- mits I/O data to the AI-Tango over a local area network (LAN). Depending on the user's or program's needs, the AI-Tango can connect to simulated radio panels and press-to-talk (PTT) devices.
AI-Tango Technical User Guide (Rev. A, Ver. 2) 2.0 Specifications The AI-Tango includes the following weight, power, and Ethernet specifications: Weight 1 lb, 11 oz. Power Source Ethernet port via Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af, Class 0 Power Consumption <12.5 W at 56 VDC...
AI-Tango Technical User Guide (Rev. A, Ver. 2) 3.0 Front and rear panels The front panel features four DB-15 connectors that are compatible with a variety of I/O devices: Figure 3: Front panel of AI-Tango The rear panel features two DB-15 connectors, a status indicator, and a Power over Ethernet...
AI-Tango Technical User Guide (Rev. A, Ver. 2) 4.0 Dimensions The AI-Tango has two bezels, encompassing the front and rear panels. The AI-Tango is Con- formitè Europèene (CE)/Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) certified. Removing the bezels voids the CE certification.
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AI-Tango Technical User Guide (Rev. A, Ver. 2) Table 1, "AI-Tangos with bezels" below shows the length, width, and height of AI-Tango devices with bezels: Specification Measurement Length (i.e., depth) 7.9" Width 7.489" Height 1.724" Table 1: AI-Tangos with bezels Figure 7, "AI-Tango dimensions"...
AI-Tango Technical User Guide (Rev. A, Ver. 2) 5.0 I/O interface pinout Figure 8, "AI-Tango I/O interface pinout" below shows the DB-15 connector pinout for the AI-Tango: Figure 8: AI-Tango I/O interface pinout Note: Pins 9 and 15 are current limited via a fuse.
6.0 Analog inputs Figure 9, "Analog input circuitry" below shows the AI-Tango's analog input circuitry. Figure 9: Analog input circuitry This section provides several examples illustrating how you might use the AI-Tango's analog inputs: Analog input for a toggle switch Analog input for resistance 6.1 Analog input for a toggle switch...
AI-Tango Technical User Guide (Rev. A, Ver. 2) 6.2 Analog input for resistance In this example, insert a resistance between the analog input and analog input ground pins. The four-channel selector knob contains a switch that changes the resistance between the ana-...
AI-Tango Technical User Guide (Rev. A, Ver. 2) 8.0 Status indicator lights The LED status indicator light displays the AI-Tango's status: Figure 13: AI-Tango status indicator lights Table 3, "AI-Tango status indicator lights" below defines each status indicator light for the AI-Tango: LED Light Status White solid This light indicates the AI-Tango's default “Power On”...
AI-Tango Technical User Guide (Rev. A, Ver. 2) 9.0 Memory devices Table 4, "AI-Tango memory" below summarizes the types of memory devices in the AI- Tango: Type Size User Modifiable Function Process to Clear Volatile CPU cache 1 MB Internal cache for...
3. Remove the faceplate with the white lettering and the bezel. Save the bezel for when you remove the AI-Tango from the rackmount. 4. Place the AI-Tango into the backside of the rackmount. The rackmount fits in place of the bezel.
RMA number. The shipping label must also include the RMA number. Any items received from customers without RMA numbers or appro- priate contact information will not be tested. After 60 days, ASTi reserves the right to scrap all hardware received in this condition.
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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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