Page 2 - DSATX Manual; Product Photo; Power; Included Contents and Optional Accessories; DSATX 220 Watt Power Supply
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 2 of 13 Battery Protection, and Temperature Protection. Features also include Serial Port Control, Diagnostics, and Upgradeability. Desktop computer motherboards are typically not designed to work in automotive environments, the design and engineering tha...
Page 3 - Recommended Additional Supplies; Precautions and Warnings
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 3 of 13 2. Installation Guide 2.1. Recommended Additional Supplies • 12 AWG Hookup Wire for Vin and Gnd Inputs (Minimum Recommended Gauge) • 12-24 AWG Hookup Wire for Acc Input (Very little current flows through this wire) • Mounting Screws (4-40 or 6-32)...
Page 4 - Detailed Connection Diagram; Bench Testing
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 4 of 13 2.5. Detailed Connection Diagram J8 J5 J7 J2 JP1 P1 P2 D8 J1 F1 Power Input J5 Gnd: Ground Input, connect to the chassis or the (–) battery terminal Vin: +12 Volts Input, connect directly to the (+) battery terminal Acc: Accessory Input, Connect t...
Page 5 - Quick Installation Steps; P1 and P2 adjustment pots are the only adjustable settings
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 5 of 13 Using the 12 volt output of an ATX AC-DC power supply is also a method for successful bench testing. By shorting the Green Wire (PS_ON) of an ATX AC-DC power supply can provide the required current for certain bench testing applications. Make sure...
Page 6 - Serial Port Adapter; LED Codes; Features Explained
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 6 of 13 Extended Basic Mode: This mode requires a Serial Port Adapter (see optional accessories above) to use. This mode is entered by typing an ‘E’ Character to enable the writing of parameters then a ‘P’ for Programming extended basic features. In this ...
Page 8 - Serial Port Connectivity; Serial Port Adapters
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 8 of 13 4. Serial Port Connectivity 4.1. Serial Port Adapters The DSATX was developed to be used with the serial hardware interface standard developed in the Robotics Industry by Acroname Inc. The DSATX is compatible with both the USB Serial Adapter and t...
Page 9 - The Diagnostic Feed takes this format:; Extended Basic Programming Examples
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 9 of 13 last setting so if the Feed is turned off and then power is removed from VIN, the next time it powers up the Feed will be still be off. The Diagnostic Feed takes this format: +030.3:12.56:12.00:05.19:03.34:10.49:0560:YNYY:3:0558 A : B : C : D : E ...
Page 10 - Advanced Features; Get parameter 90 (Program Memory Version); Advanced Feature Tables; Set and Get command. Queries will only respond to the Get command.
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 10 of 13 4.6. Advanced Features For some users enough is never enough. The DSATX has the ability to fine tune many of the parameters that control its behavior. By using Set and Get commands (‘S’ and ‘G’) it is possible to read and write these parameters t...
Page 11 - Electrical; Electrical Specifications:; Mechanical; Mechanical Specification
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 11 of 13 5. Specifications 5.1. Electrical Electrical Specifications: Input Voltage (Operating) 6-24 Volts Non-Regulated Input Voltage (Full Load) 8-16 Volts Non-Regulated Input Current 20A (20A mini-blade fuse) Output Power 220 Watts Max No Load Operatin...
Page 12 - Connector Pin Diagrams; ACC
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 12 of 13 5.3. Connector Pin Diagrams +12V GND +12V +12V +5VSB PWR_OK GND +5V GND +5V GND +3.3V +3.3V +5V+5VN/AGND GNDGND GND-12V PSON# J8 ATX12V J7 ATX PWR ACC +VIN GND J5 INPUT PWR + 1 2 N /C G N D GND TX(OUT) +5VD RX(IN) J1 FAN J2 COMM RESET# GND GND GN...
Page 13 - Please visit the
DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 13 of 13 6. Troubleshooting Please visit the www.mpegbox.com support forums for troubleshooting tips. 7. Mpegbox.com Limited Warranty The DSATX Power Supply carries a Limited Warranty for the Period of 1 year from the date of purchase. Mpegbox.com warrant...