Rockfield Research ASQUIRT02 User Manual

16 channel, 1 khz, 12-bit, bi-directional analog f/o communications link

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ASQUIRT02
16 channel 1 kHz Analog F/O Com-Link
ASQUIRT02
16 channel, 1 kHz, 12-bit, bi-directional
Analog F/O Communications Link
User Manual
May 2009 - updated March 2014
Rockfield Research Inc.
www.RockfieldResearch.com
(702) 487-6970
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  • Page 1 ASQUIRT02 16 channel 1 kHz Analog F/O Com-Link ASQUIRT02 16 channel, 1 kHz, 12-bit, bi-directional Analog F/O Communications Link User Manual May 2009 - updated March 2014 Rockfield Research Inc. • www.RockfieldResearch.com • (702) 487-6970...
  • Page 2 Rockfield Research cannot and does not assume responsibility for the consequences of the use of this equipment or the information in this manual. In no event shall Rockfield Research Inc. be liable for loss of profits or incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other similar damages arising out of use of this equipment.
  • Page 3 Indicators: A power LED next to the rear panel power switch indicates that power is on. A valid-reception LED next to the front panel input F/O connector indicates that the received information is valid, and that the analog outputs are being updated. Rockfield Research Inc. • www.RockfieldResearch.com •...
  • Page 4 Each ASQUIRT02 unit has a 4-position DIP switch mounted on the internal circuit board. In a large system integration with multiple pairs of ASQUIRT02 units, it may be desirable to define unique addresses for each pair of units. If this is done, then a misplugged F/O cable will not allow erroneous operation –...
  • Page 5 In fact, all pins are connected to common/ground except for the sixteen signal pins – however the recommended ground return pins in the table allow for termination of twisted pairs in close proximity to the signal pins. Rockfield Research Inc. • www.RockfieldResearch.com •...
  • Page 6 “safe” zero output level. Note that with this architecture, it is permissible to use a pair of ASQUIRT02 units as a one- way analog link, with only one fiber attached. Similarly, a larger number of ASQUIRT02 units could be connected in daisy-chain fashion, limited only by imagination.

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