SimStack Features
- Ethernet connectivity
- Comprehensive integration with Simulator Software
- Stackable DIN Mount design for scalability and flexibility
- Up to 128 independent digital inputs per stack 1
- Up to 16 analogue inputs per stack 1
- Up to 120 independent digital outputs per stack 1
- All Outputs provide 4096 steps of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) control
- Support for LEDs or incandescent bulbs
- Output voltages between 0 and 32V DC and up to 3A per channel
- Outputs can be configured as common cathode or common anode (switched ground or switched supply)
- Onboard microprocessor with software updates over Ethernet
- Configuration software is Java based allowing multi-platform support
1 Total available Inputs and Outputs per Stack may vary
SimStack Family
- Foundation Board – The starting point for all SimStacks
- Input Expansion Board – Provides an additional 32 digital inputs
- Output Expansion Board – Provides an additional 16 outputs
- LED Expansion Board – Provides control for up to 32 LEDs
- ARINC 429 Expansion Board – Supports up to 4 independent ARINC 429 Tx and Rx busses
- Synchro Expansion Board – Enable support for Synchro and Resolvers position indicators
- Motor Driver Expansion Board – Provides control of up to 8 DC motors
- 7 Segment Expansion Board – Provides support for up to 32 7 segment characters
- Distribution Expansion Board – A flexible board providing simple wiring aggregation
- Power Monitoring Expansion Board – Supports power monitoring in a Simulator
Supported Hardware
| Item | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Momentary Switch | Uses one input pin | |
| Locking Position Switch | Uses one input pin | |
| Multiple Position Switch | Uses one input for each position | |
| Input Arrays | One input per breaker, max 16 contiguous in array, max 8 arrays per input board. (128 total). | |
| Rotary Encoder | Connects to 2 consecutive input pins | |
| Analog Inputs | Up to 8 analogue inputs per SimStack Foundation Board Up to 16 analog inputs using an CD74HC4067 expansion chip connected to the SimStack Foundation Board |
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| Analog Inputs - 16 bit | Two per stack using a MAX1416 and a SimStack Custom Expansion Board | |
| LEDs - common cathode | Up to 4096 step PWM (Max 3A per channel and 30A per card) | |
| LEDs - common anode | Up to 4096 step PWM (Max 3A per channel and 30A per card) | |
| Incandescent Lamps - switched earth | Up to 4096 step PWM (Max 3A per channel and 30A per card) | |
| Incandescent Lamps - switched supply | Up to 4096 step PWM (Max 3A per channel and 30A per card) | |
| 16 Character Display | Expansion display connects to SimStack Foundation Board | |
| Servo Motor | Connects to SimStack Foundation Board | |
| Stepper Motor | Connects to SimStack Motor Driver Board | |
| DC Motor | Connects to SimStack Motor Driver Board | |
| Relays | Connect relay to any output pin | |
| 7 Segment Displays | MAX7221 or 7219 8 digit expansion board connects to SimStack Foundation Board | |
| Temperature Sensor | Dallas one wire connects to SimStack Foundation Board |