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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer

AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer

AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer

Product catalog summary
Overview: The AMOtronics Saturn Sequence Timer is a scalable real-time test control system designed for precise and reliable control of test facilities and units under test. It features a modular hardware platform with 8 to 192 channels and an internal real-time 10ns clock source. The system supports synchronization to generator frequency for rotating applications and offers both electrical and fiber-optic channels.
Key Features:
  • Scalable inputs/outputs ranging from 8 to 192 channels, with up to 64 channels in the main chassis and 128 additional channels in separate chassis connected via fiber-optic.
  • Dual operation mode with internal clock and synchronization with external reference signals.
  • Integration with the Saturn data acquisition system for combined data acquisition and sequence timing.
  • Programmable break pattern for emergency stop and fail-safe state.
  • High power output modules available with RELAY, MOSFET, or IGBT switches.
Input and Output Panels: The system offers selectable fiber-optic or electrical input panels with configurable functions for flexible use. Qualifier and marker signals can be defined and combined with logic functions to initiate the start procedure. Output panels allow for the transfer of control signals to the test facility and device under test (DUT), with options for electrical and optical signals.
Optical Communication: The Sequence Timer is equipped with dual 2GBit/s high-speed fiber link ports, allowing for synchronous de-multiplexing of 64 digital I/Os. The Optical Matrix Switch provides flexible routing of high-speed signals, minimizing installation effort and reducing cable costs.
Software: The Cycle Timer software offers a graphical user interface for easy configuration and control of the Sequencer. The Pattern Generator provides an alternative interface for flexible programming with control commands for complex pattern sequences.
Applications: The Sequence Timer is suitable for a broad range of applications, offering precise timing and fail-safe design for electrical testing laboratories at any voltage level. It can be used as a stand-alone device or integrated into a SATURN Transient Recorder System for parallel recording and analysis.
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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer-1

SATURN N£* SEQUENCE TiMER M 0\ PRECISE TEST CONTROL If If' 'fuuo I jf.wo 1 ■f j I I~"'* The Sequence Timer family from AMOtronics is a scalable real-time test control system. It allows precise and reliable control of test facilities and units under test. The NEW Cycle Timer and Pattern Generator Software offer both, easy-to-use graphical configuration and, if needed, flexible individual programming. Electrical testing laboratories at any voltage level benefit from the precise timing and fail-save design. A selection of high power output modules with RELAY, MOSFET or IGBT switches support a wide range of typical requirements. Modular hardware platform 8..192 channels Internal real-time ions clock source Synchronization to generator frequencv for rotating applications Electrical or iber-optic channels Safe operation via configurable Qualifier Inputs and Security Loop Optional high power output modules: RELAY, MOSFET or IGBT Easy-to-use Cycle Timer software Flexible programming interface Optional Remote Control

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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer-2

ECTIONS INPUTS AND OUTPUTS With the scalable SATURN Sequence Timer family the development of a modern and reliable versatile instrument for a broad range of applications succeeded. The new Sequence Timer offers a set of extra ordinary features. It is available as a stand-alone device or integrated into a SATURN Transient Recorder System to allow parallel recording and analysis of measurement and control channels. KEY FEATURES • 8..192 Inputs / Outputs to precisely control tests from small to large scale • Up to 64 channels in main chassis • Plus up to 128 additional channels in separate chassis,...

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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer-3

Selectable fiber-optic or electrical input panels and the software configurable functions allow manifold combinations for flexible use. • Qualifier & Marker signals can be defined and combined with logic functions (AND/ OR) to initiate the Sequence Timer START procedure, optionally protected with final user confirmation. • The dedicated SECURITY LOOP input is a mandatory input to be closed for operation. • Digital inputs offer precise synchronization to generator rotation with variable pulse count sensors at various frequencies. • Common data acquisition of digital control inputs/outputs and...

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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer-4

iCATION ISOLATION AND LONG DISTANCES Signal Conversion Boxes for Signal Input and Control Output A set of conversion boxes, powered via battery or 5VDC, convert optical fiber signals into electrical switching signals or vice versa. The >24V tolerant BNC inputs forward signals (e.g. from a SPS) via fiber to the Sequence Timer qualifier or marker inputs. The electrical 3.3V TTL outputs can be used for instance to trigger oscilloscopes, high-speed cameras, radar flashes or any other equipment. For interfacing electrical signals to optical inputs or outputs of the Sequence Timer AMOtronics provides...

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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer-5

tical ue Op rix Uniq Mat itching Sw KEY FEATURES • Minimized installation effort and reduced cable costs • Software controlled routing for highspeed fiber links (2GBit/s) • Synchronous de-multiplexing of 64 individual Sequence Timer control signals from one SATURN fiber • Selectable connections between Control Rooms and Test Cells. • Supports both, links to Sequence Timer (control) as well as SATURN Satellites (data acquisition) Fiber optic matrix routing for vast test areas In large test sites and for distributed setups installing individual fiber cables per signal is a challenge. Therefore...

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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer-6

CYCLE TIMERGRAPHICAL CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE The Sequencer is configured and controlled by means of the SEQUENCER - CYCLE TIMER software. The software provides a comfortable graphical user interface. It allows to easily adjust the main options of the Sequencer, interactively generate the required signal output patterns, download the complete configuration onto the Real-Time Sequencer Processor Unit as well as observe and control the program execution. Internal Clock Mode In this mode the generated output patterns are strictly time-based. The SATURN Sequencer offers a high precision internal clock source...

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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer-7

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AMOtronics - SATURN Digital Test Sequencer / Timer-8

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