MB3A
BiSS to PC-LPT ADAPTER
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Type
BiSS to PC-LPT Adapter
Order Designation
MB3A
Description / Options
Protocol converter for connecting BiSS/SSI sen-
sors to the LPT port on a PC
Scope of delivery: ready-to-use adapter;
LPT device driver (Win 98/ME, 2000/XP) and BiSS
master PC software for downloading
DESCRIPTION
The BiSS to PC-LPT Adapter enables BiSS or SSI
sensors to be connected to a PC easily and at low
cost.
The parallel printer port is used as hardware link,
whereas by software an SPI compatible data commu-
nication is emulated, granting a speedy measurement
data transmission and the configuration of the adapter.
Regarding the sensor side BiSS/SSI communication is
carried out via differential RS422 lines, optionally via
single ended signals when removing a jumper.
Technical Data
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Synchronously triggered measurement data collec-
tion from up to 3 BiSS sensors or one SSI encoder
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BiSS data rates up to 10 Mbit/sec.,
SSI up to 4 Mbit/sec.
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Protocol compatible with BiSS Master iC-MB3
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Connection to the PC parallel printer port
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Operates from a single 5 V voltage supplied via the
sensor connection or solder terminals
Size approx. 50 mm x 70 mm
BiSS Plug Pin Configuration J2
(9-pole SUB-D)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Name
VB
MA
%
MA
!
VDD
MO
!
GND
SL
%
SL
!
MO
%
Function
not wired
Clock output P
Clock output N
+5 V Adapter supply voltage* (supply current ca. 90 mA)
+5 V High-level signal (Optional: master data output N)
Ground (0V)
Data input P
Data input N
0 V Low-level signal (Optional: master data output P)
*) This operating voltage is supplied by iC-Haus demo boards.
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