Data Sheet

SBC488 Test Controller

SBC488-OEM
The SBC488 can be applied to the following applications:
♦ OEMs can use the SBC488 to add IEEE 488 and
RS-232 interface/control capability to their equipment.
A turnkey IEEE 488 solution for OEM’s. Power supply manufacturers have made the SBC488 an
option across their whole product line.
The SBC488-OEM is a low cost single board
computer that ♦ The SBC488 is low cost replacement for a PC or
provides OEM’s workstation doing repetitive test applications.
An RF component manufacturer is using the SBC488 to
with turnkey control their attenuator trim station in a production
IEEE 488 and Now available environment. See the MT488 data sheet.
RS-232/RS-485
with SCPI ♦ Finally, the SBC488 can also be used as an RS-232 or
control solutions. RS-485 to IEEE 488 protocol converter.
The SBC488-OEM Parser.
includes a fully integrated SBC488-OEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
C development environment using just a PC.

The SBC488-OEM features:

♦ Powerful Z180 based processor module.
♦ Efficient multi-output 115 VAC power supply.
♦ IEEE 488 (GPIB) using NEC/National Inst. 7210
Talker/Listener/Controller
♦ RS-232 up to 9600 baud with DB-9 connector. SBC488-OEM SPECIFICATIONS
♦ RS-485 half duplex connection with DB-9 connector. Size 7.75” X 5.00” and 1.25” X 5.00” connector
PCB
♦ 12 bit D/A with up to 6 channels. D/A ranges of 0-2.5 Processor Zilog Z180 based processor Core
and 0-5 VDC are available. (Optional) w/ EPROM,SRAM,EEPROM and RTC.
♦ 12 Bit A/D with 11 channels. (Optional) CLK Speed 9.216 MHz or 18.432 MHz
Power 115 VAC, 5 Watts max.
♦ 32 Bi-directional digital I/O’s and 8 dedicated outputs to RS-232/485 Up to 9600 Baud
connect to keypads, LCD’s and discrete control lines. IEEE 488 NEC/National Instruments 7210 ASIC
♦ 2500 VAC Optical Isolation for D/A, A/D and Digital I/O. SH1,AH1,T5,TE5,L3,SR1,DC1, C1-C5,E2
D/A Conv. 12 Bit, up to 6 Channel, 2.5 and 5.0 Vfs
♦ 32K to 128K SRAM (battery backed). A/D Conv. 12 Bit, 11 Channel, 2.5 and 5.0 Vfs
♦ EEPROM: 512 bytes for calibration and other constants. Digital I/O 32 Bit bi-directional w/optional pull up resistor
Power Supply
♦ Real Time Clock. The low EMI power supply operating from 115 VAC provides
power for all standard and optional features.
♦ Breakaway IEEE 488/RS-232/RS-485 connector board
for easy packaging. The SBC488-OEM connects via IEEE 488 Interface
ribbon cable. The IEEE 488 Interface provides talker, listener and
♦ RS-232 Programming port supports C downloading and controller functions. The industry standard NEC 7210 GPIB
debugging. controller ASIC provides full functionality.

♦ A Windows(tm) program is available to control the Serial Communications

SBC488 from a PC’s IEEE 488 card. The SBC488-OEM includes RS-232 capability and allows
communication with any terminal or PC. In addition, a
The SBC488 is designed for both OEM’s and end user separate connector provides RS-485 half duplex network
applications. Support for the C environment and the large functionality and provides multi-drop capability. One serial
array of peripherals makes the SBC488 useful in many port can be used to interface to the LCD and Keypad option.
different applications. Custom OEM and end user
applications can be created quickly and easily by modifying D/A Converter (Optional)
sample applications. The SBC488’s A/D, D/A and Digital I/O sections are isolated
with 2500 VAC Opto-Isolators. The optional A/D is a 12 Bit
converter with 11 input channels and ranges of 0-2.5 and 0-
5 VDC.

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SBC488 Test Controller
CONNECTOR PCB
A/D Converter
(Optional)
The optional A/D
converter is also 12 bit
with up to 6 channels and
output ranges of 0-2.5
and 0-5 VDC. Space for
input filter networks are
provided.
Digital I/O (Optional)
The digital I/O capability is 32 bits and based on Phillips I2C
bi-directional data ports. The ports allow easy interface to
standard parallel LCD’s and keypads. Sockets for SIP
resistor pullups are provided to increase source current if
Price List (prices effective until July 98)
necessary. Model Description QTY 1
Battery Backup and Real-Time Clock (RTC) SBC488- SBC488-OEM, 9.2 MHz, 32 K Ram, IEEE 488 & $395
OEM RS-232 Interfaces, RTC, includes SBCwin.
The SBC488-OEM includes a 3 volt button cell for SRAM
LCDKEY 20X4 LCD and 16 Key Keypad. $165
memory retention and RTC functions. The SBC488-OEM
RTC provides accurate time keeping even without power. AD4-x 11 Channel, 12 Bit A/D Converter, +/- 3 LSB, $32
x=2.5 or 5 volts
The RTC includes leap year calculations.
DA4-y 1 Channel, 12 Bit D/A Converter, +/- 3 LSB, $17
Programming Interface y=2.5 or 5.0 volts- up to 6 D/A channels.
The C programming interface is built in to the SBC488. DIG 32 Bit Bi-directional Digital I/O. $21
Software development can be made without the use of any SBCwin- Visual Basic  Source code (Includes RS-232 $200
hardware emulators or logic analyzers. Downloading, source and IEEE 488 interfaces. (IEEE 488 requires
setting breakpoints, variable watch and single stepping are IOTech GPIB card and DRVR488W)
all supported. EPROM generation is automatic. The C SBC488- SBC488 C Source code $475
source License for use with SBC488 products
environment is available as an option.
C Dev. C Language development environment $200
Technical Manual
A complete technical manual includes:
The SBC488 is available exclusively from:
♦ Complete specifications.
♦ Functional descriptions. American Distributors Inc. (ADI)

♦ Operating Instructions.
Is an ISO-9002 certified distributor of Electronic and Electro-
♦ Programming Instructions for SBC488-OEM firmware Mechanical components and assemblies. Founded in 1983,
with QuickBasic examples. ADI serves domestic and international customers in both
commercial and military markets. ADI has introduced
♦ Test and Troubleshooting information.
several high technology board level solutions in joint
Software venture with Tidal Engineering. Tidal Engineering founded
SBC488-OEM includes application firmware in EPROM for: in 1994 and also of NJ is involved in contract engineering
and product development in embedded software, digital,
♦ IEEE 488 Talker and Listener functions. analog and power electronics.
*ESR?, *STB?, *IDN?, *SRE?, SRE, *ESE?, ESE
♦ RS-232 Functions and I/O ADI American Distributors Inc.
D/A, A/D and Digital I/O commands. Distributors of Electronic and
Electro-Mechanical Components
♦ IEEE 488 to RS-232 Converter functions. 2 Emery Avenue, Randolph NJ 07869
A Windows(tm) program called SBCwin is provided to Tel (973)-328-1181 • Fax (973)-328-2302
control the SBC488 from a PC using either the RS-232/RS- Email [email protected]
485 or the IEEE 488 interface. IEEE 488 capability requires http://www.americandistr.com
IOTech’s (tm) GPIB card and software.
For more information contact Craig Borax
The SBC488 and the Visual Basic source code for SBCwin
are also available to OEM’s as a starting point for your
dedicated control program development.

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