dSPACE DS1103 Hardware Installation And Configuration

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DS1103 Hardware Installation and Configuration March 2004
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Installing AutoBox in a Vehicle
The AutoBox (Tandem-AutoBox) is the ideal environment for using
your dSPACE real-time hardware for in-vehicle control experiments. It
provides space for up to seven boards, on request even for up to 14
(one is reserved for a slot CPU), and can be mounted anywhere in a
vehicle.
The AutoBox features a DC–DC power supply with a remote control
input that should be used to turn the power supply on or off.
Mounting instructions ■ Do not mount AutoBox without rubber shoes at the shock
mounts.
■ Upside down mounting is not allowed.
■ For mounting you should add approx. 0.1 m (3.9 in.) space to the
outer dimensions of the AutoBox. This is to allow the AutoBox to
vibrate under extreme conditions without bumping against other
devices.
■ Do not block the air intake of the fan on the rear side, and provide
sufficient space for free air flow.
Safety precautions The DC–DC converter built into the AutoBox lets you operate a
dSPACE system connected to a car battery. Due to the high currents
involved, special care must be taken when connecting the AutoBox
power supply to the car. Wires with high cross-section (6 mm
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minimum) are mandatory to avoid poor performance of the power
supply and excessive heating of the wires.
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CAUTION! Reverse polarity destroys the
AutoBox/Tandem-AutoBox power supply even if the remote
control input is turned off.
■ Double check the supply voltage polarity of AutoBox.

dSPACE DS1103 Specifications

General

Brand	dSPACE
Model	DS1103
Category	Controller
Language	English