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MST radar transmitter control and monitor systemA generalized transmitter control and monitor card was developed using the Intel 8031 (8051 family) microprocessor. The design was generalized so that this card can be utilized for virtually any control application with only firmware changes. The block diagram appears in Figure 2. The card provides for local control using a 16 key keypad (up to 64 keys are supported). The local display is four digits of 7 segment LEDs. The display can indicate the status of all major system parameters and provide voltage readout for the analog signal inputs. The card can be populated with only the chips required for a given application. Fully populated, the card has two RS-232 serial ports for computer communications. It has a total of 48 TTL parallel lines that can define as either inputs or outputs in groups of four. A total of 32 analog inputs with a 0-5 volt range are supported. In addition, a real-time clock/calendar is available if required. A total of 16 k bytes of ROM and 16 k bytes of RAM is available for programming. This card can be the basis of virtually any monitor or control system with appropriate software.
Document ID
19840019082
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Brosnahan, J. W.
(Tycho Technology, Inc. Boulder, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: Intern. Council Sci. Unions Middle Atmosphere Program, Vol. 9
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
84N27150
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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