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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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Miniature Logic Controller

The POLVISION Miniature Logic Controller is a microprocessor based unit designed for continuos operation in any environmental conditions. It acts as an interface between digital/analog sensors and controls and a host computer.

MLC_V4.0

MLC_V4.0 The MLC_V4.0 is connected to the computer via one half duplex serial channel.
This channel can be of the RS-232 type at short distances (up to 15m) or of the RS-485 type for distances up to 1000m.

MLC_V4.0 is a low current device that can be powered from the mains using separate mains adaptor or by solar panels.
Total power consumption of the MLC_V4.0 is below 0.5W.

Specifications

Digital Input/Output: 8, CMOS, 0 - 5V
Analog Inputs: 3, 8bit resolution, 0V - 5Vdc
On-board Temperature Sensor: 5°C - 70°C, resolution 1°C
External Temperature Sensor: 5°C - 70°C, resolution 1°C
Communications Port: RS-232 - 3 wire @ 9600kB,
or RS-485 - 2 wire @ 9600kB
Temperature Range: 0°C - 70°C
Humidity up to 90%, no condensation permissible
Power Requirement: 8 - 15Vdc unregulated
Power Consumption: < 0.5W

Note: Standard digital outputs of the MLC_V4.0 are of 0-5V TTL/CMOS logic with maximum source current of 100mA and sink current of 20mA.

Set of Commands of the Miniature Logic Controller MLC_V4.0

A command consists of the start character (<), unit unique number, a command identifier, parameters and the end character (>).
Each command has 6 characters.

<9d2r> Unique number is 9
Digital Input/Output: 2 (0 - 7)
Function: Read
Return string is: <9D2=L> or <9D2=H>
<9d3l> Unique number is 9
Digital Input/Output: 3 (0 - 7)
Function: Set to "0" (L)
Return string is: <9D3=L>
<9d4h> Unique number is 9
Digital Input/Output: 4 (0 - 7)
Function: Set to "1" (H)
Return string is: <9D4=H>
<9an1> Unique number is 9
Analog input: 1 ( 0, 1 or 2)
Function: Read
Return string is: <9A1=FF> for 5Vdc,
<9A1=00> for 0Vdc
<9an3> Unique number is 9
Analog input: 3 (3 = on board temperature sensor)
Function: Read
Return string is: <9A3T=25C>
<9an4> Analog input: 4 (4 = external temperature sensor)
Function: Read
Return string is: <9A4T=23C>
<Xccc> or <xccc> Command to read unique number of a card
Only one card can be connected !!!
Return string is: <9>
? Sets beginning of a command string
Note: It is strongly recommended that the "?" command (3Fh) is sent prior to any other command.

Options: 12bit Analog/Digital Converter

The 12bit Analog-to-Digital converter is based on the LTC1288 micropower, successive approximation sampling A/D IC. It is mounted externally to the MLC_V4.1 and is supplied from an on-board very stabile voltage source.

<9p00> External 12bit A/D Channel 0
Function: Read
Return string is: <9P0FFF>
<9c00> External 12bit A/D Channel 1
Function: Read
Return string is: <9C0FFF>

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