SLICE User’s Manual July 2017
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2.3.9. SLICE Distributor
See the SLICE Distributor User’s Manual for detailed information.
The SLICE Distributor serves as a single interface supporting power, Ethernet
communications and status signals for an extended SLICE system. It supports
in excess of 200 channels via four SLICE MICRO/NANO chains (four stacks per
chain), and is designed to integrate in-dummy and withstand high shock
environments. It supports 9-18 VDC input power and back-up battery input.
2.3.10. SLICE USB Interface
See Appendix C for detailed specifications.
The SLICE USB Interface allows the connection of one SLICE chain. It is meant
for bench-top use and is not ruggedized.
Maximum channels:
1 chain x 4 Stacks x 8 Bridge SLICEs x 3 chan/Bridge = 96 channels
Connections:
• 1 SLICE Stack chain
• USB communications
• 9 to 15 VDC input power
• ON/OFF switch
• Manual Start/Event
• AUX input (battery, trigger, etc.)