Model 8210A SmartStep Programmable Attenuator/Switch Controller

Programmable Attenuators
Model 8210A
SmartStep® Programmable Attenuator/
Switch Controller
IEEE-488
RS232\RS422/RS485
A Logical Interface for Switchable Devices!
Applications
Features
o Provides a flexible, powerful, low cost solution for bus
control of programmable step attenuators and other
switchable devices under computer control.
o Designed to interface with Aeroflex / Weinschel’s line
of intelligent programmable attenuators and other
electromechanical devices.
o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem
design.
o Available in two standard communication interfaces:
- Model 8210A-1:
- Model 8210A-2:
Applications for the 8210A range from providing control of a
single Programmable Attenuator in a bench test/lab environment using a PC and a terminal emulator, to complex
system applications where the 8210A is employed to control
many devices to create custom/semi-custom subsystems to
reduce overall design cost. Aeroflex / Weinschel can provide a variety of custom designed driver interfaces for
various devices, such as RF switches, relays, PIN attenuators, displays and other devices, as well as complete
subsystem design and integration services. Contact us with
your specialized needs.
GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready)
RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Description
Model 8210A represents a new concept in device control
applications and provides a high level interface from various
industry standard communications interfaces to the serial
Driver Interface Bus.
The Device Interface Bus (DIB) is a system for connecting
a number of relatively low-speed I/O devices to a host, providing a simple, uniform and inexpensive way to control a
variety of devices via a single port. The DIB is based on the
two-wire serial bus and several software protocol layers that
allow the Model 8210A to address up to 125 peripheral
devices with serial data rates of up to 100 KHz. The DIB
may also be used to supply DC power to the devices, resulting in a simple, low-cost interconnection system.
This Programmable attenuator/switch controller is available
in two models, each providing a different type of communications interface to suit user configuration requirements.
Each model contains similar capabilities, and provides
switch-selectable parameters to the interfaces’ operation.
Typical Capacity: Control a subsystem consisting of 32
individual 8-cell programmable attenuators plus 16
DPDT switches.
Accessories:
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
001-378
Deskmount Power Supply, +15 V
95-250 Vac, 47-63 Hz ac input
193-8013
Interconnect Cable
193-8012
Attenuator Mounting Kit: This kit
includes all hardware to allow the
user to mount one attenuator onto
the Model 8210A
For additional information on the Model 8210A, visit our website @ www.aeroflex.com/AW/8210A
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Revision Date: 9/30/2012
Programmable Attenuators
Specifications
SPECIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
DC Input
Connector:
Requirements:
2.5mm barrel style
+12 to +15 Vdc @ 250 mA
Driver Interface
Connector:
14-pin 0.025" square post header @ 0.1" centers. Mates with
AMP 746285-2 or equivalent.
Signals :
SDA
SDC
VDC
GND
serial data
serial clock
DC supply voltage
ground
VDC Output Current:
2 A maximum
Maximum Cable Length: 10 Meters (1000 pF maximum capacitance)
Data Transfer Rate:
100 KHz
Environmental
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0 to +50°C
-55° to +75°C (67° to +167°F)
95%
40,000' (12,192M)
IEEE-488 Bus(1)
Connector:
Protocols:
Indicators:
24-pin per IEEE-488.1
per IEEE-488.2
Remote, Listen
RS-232 Bus(2)
Connector:
Signals:
Baud Rates:
Data Bits:
Handshaking:
Parity:
Indicators:
9-pin male D
TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
2400, 9600, and 19200, 38400
8
None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
None, Odd, Even
Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive Active)
RS-422 Bus(3) &
RS-485 Bus(4)
Connector:
Signals:
Baud Rates:
Data Bits:
Handshaking:
Parity:
Indicators:
9-pin male D(Model 8210-2)
TXD+, TDX-, RXD+, RTX-, RTS+, RTS-, CTS+, CTS-, & signal GND
2400, 9600, and 19200, 38400
8
None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
None, Odd, Even
Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive Active)
Notes:
1. GPIB/IEEE-488 model allows user-selectable addresses.
2. RS-232 can be used with standard PC serial port for short and medium distances (up to approximately 50 ft).
3. RS-422, designed for very long distance communications (4000 ft) & optimized as a single node protocol, typically with one device connected to a
single port.
4. RS-485, designed for very long distance communications (4000 ft) & optimized for multi-drop connections that can used to create a low cost network.
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5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116
web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected]
Revision Date: 9/30/2012
Programmable Attenuators
Physical Dimensions
Model 8210A-1 (IEEE-488):
Model 8210A-2 (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485):
NOTE:
1. All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified.
2. Unit weight: 318 g (11.2 oz)
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5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116
web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected]
Revision Date: 9/30/2012