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Philips DSATX 220 manual

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  • Page 1

    DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 1 of 13 DuraWatt DSATX 220 - Watt DC - DC ATX Power Supply User Manual Version 1.0 Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Introduction .....................................[...]

  • Page 2

    DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 2 of 13 B attery P rotection, and Temperature Protection . Features also include Serial P ort Control, Diagnostics, and U pgradeabilit y. Desktop computer motherboards are typically not designed to work in automotive environments, the design and engineering that went into the DSATX makes every attempt to[...]

  • Page 3

    DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 3 of 13 2. Installation Guide 2.1. Recommended Additional Supplies • 12 AWG Hookup Wire f or Vin and Gnd Inputs (M inimum R ecommended Gauge ) • 12 - 24 AWG Hookup Wire for Acc Input (Very little current flows through this wire) • Mounting Screws (4 - 40 or 6 - 32) • Mounting Standoffs (Optiona l[...]

  • Page 4

    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 I nput, connect to the chassis or the ( – ) battery terminal Vin: + 12 Volts In put , connect directly to the (+) battery terminal Acc: Accessory I nput, Connect to a switched + 12 volt supply wire (ignit[...]

  • Page 5

    DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 5 of 13 U sing the 12 volt outp ut of an ATX AC - DC power supply is also a method for successful bench testing. By shorting the Green W ire (PS_ON) of an ATX AC - DC power supply can provide the required current for certain bench testing applications. Make sure minimum load requirements (on the AC - DC [...]

  • Page 6

    DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 6 of 13 Extended Basic Mode: This mode requires a S erial P ort A dapter (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 mode all the Basic Mode features apply [...]

  • Page 7

    DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 7 of 13 The DSATX is constantly monitoring the input voltage at the VIN terminal to ma ke sure the conditions are right to be operating a computer motherboard in the vehicle . The DSATX will not initially turn on unless the voltage is above the value set by the P1 (or the serial adapter). Once the comput[...]

  • Page 8

    DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 8 of 13 4. Serial Port Connectivity 4.1. Serial Port Adapter s The DSATX was developed to be used with the serial hardware interface standard developed in the Robotics I ndustry by Acroname Inc. The DSATX is compatible with both the USB Serial A dapter and the RS - 232 Serial Adapter. • RS - 232 DB - 9[...]

  • Page 9

    DSATX Manual Copyright 2006 Mpegbox.com Page 9 of 13 last setting so if the Feed is turned of f 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 : F : G : H :I: J A: Ambient Temperature in Degre[...]

  • Page 10

    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 to the DSATX. To use the Set command , type[...]

  • Page 11

    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 Operating Current < 70mA Sleep Current (All Rails Off) [...]

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    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 +5V N/A GND GND GND GND -12V PSON# J8 ATX12V J7 ATX PWR ACC +VIN GND J5 INPUT PWR + 12 N / C G ND GND TX(OUT) +5VD RX(IN) J1 FAN J2 COMM RESET# GND GND GND GND GND GND (G) MB_SW (F) AUX_SW (E) SL_SEN [...]

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    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 warrants its products to be free from defects in workmans[...]