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Motorola Sensor Device Data
VS1:
The pressure sensor output signal, VS1, is on pin 3. This is the
sensor’s output, filtered and then buffered with a unity gain
amplifier. If direct connection to the sensor’s output is
preferred, it will appear on this pin when Jumper J2 is open,
and a wire is soldered into Jumper J3.
VS2:
A temperature dependent output signal is supplied on pin 4.
It is supplied from a thermistor that has a nominal output
voltage of 2.5 volts at 25 degrees C. This thermistor sees a
temperature rise due to power dissipation on the board, and
typically reads several degrees higher than ambient in still air.
CNTL:
A control signal is supplied on pin 6. It is normally high, and
switches low to light the RANGE light when the sensor’s full
scale pressure is exceeded. With code modifications, the
pressure at which this transition occurs can be changed, and
the signal used to control an external device.
Board Code:
A board code that lets the controller know that this is an
MPX5000 series module is supplied with a ground on pin 8
and an open on pin 7.
Pin 9:
There is no connection made to Pin 9 on this board. However,
power supply voltage B+ will be present on this pin when
plugged into a Motorola Sensor Development Controller.
Screw Terminals
Connections for +5, VS1, CNTL, KGND, & GND are wired
in parallel with the DB–9 connector. As shipped, KGND and
GND are tied together with Jumper J1. A no connect terminal
labeled, NC, is tied to Jumper J4 which is open. If a wire is
placed in J4, this terminal is then connected to the sensor
output.
Test Points TP1–TP3, & GND
Test points TP1, TP2, & TP3 provide access to output
signals. TP1 is connected to the filtered and buffered pressure
sensor output signal. TP2 is connected to the thermistor
output signal, and TP3 is connected to sensor’s output. A test
point for ground is also provided.
Indicator Lights
+5:
The +5 light is provided to indicate the presence of 5 volt
power.
RANGE:
The RANGE indicator light turns on when the sensor’s full
scale pressure range is exceeded.
APPLICATION EXAMPLE
An application example shown in Figure 4 illustrates system
connections to an ASB200 control board and a pressure
source. This arrangement can be run stand alone, or the
ASB200 can be connected to an MMDS or MMEVS system for
code development. The two boards are designed such that the
DB–9 connectors plug into each other. Once they are plugged
in it is only a matter of connecting a power supply and a
pressure source to get a system up and running. If physical
separation between the sensor location and the controller is
desired, a standard 9 wire straight–through serial cable can be
used between the two boards.
Measuring different pressure ranges is facilitated by using
a socket for the sensor that is supplied on the board. Pads for
an MPX5006 are also provided. To use the MPX5006, it is
necessary to have the 6 pin socket empty, snap in the
MPX5006, and then solder its leads to the pads that are
provided. The correct orientation is with its marking facing the
front of the board.
SENSOR DEVELOPMENT CONTROLLER
MOTOROLA
ASB200
KGND
GND
+5
VS1
VS2
GND
B+
NC
+5
VS1 CNTL KGND GND
MOTOROLA
ASB205
7.5–26 VDC
LCD
Figure 4. Application Example
PRESSURE
(TOP PORT)
OR
VACUUM*
(BOTTOMPORT)
*VACUUMPORT
IS NOT AVAILABLE
ON MPX5006