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ACM 150
Touchscreen computer assembly
Computer assembly
The computer is a single assembly that is panel mounted on a door that swings out
for access. The below rear view of the computer assembly shows the power cable
and interconnecting cables. The computer connects to the FTIR optics bench via the
SBC computer, receiving its data constantly. Cables connect it to all of the valve and
relay circuit boards. The computer directly controls all I/O functions. A connector is
provided for interface via TCP/IP to internal networks or external computers via the
internet.
Touchscreen
The computer has an integral touchscreen on the front. This serves as the user
interface at the ACM 150 monitor. A typical display is shown below. Remote users
have the same display on their computers and use the mouse instead of touch.
Figure 14. Touchscreen
Keyboard
For the entry of alphanumeric characters the ACM 150 monitor has a keyboard
mounted on a slideout drawer below the computer assembly. Pull out the keyboard
only when needed. Push the slideout drawer back in to eliminate the risk of injury
caused by the protruding drawer.
Relay outputs
The ACM 150 monitor Relay Output Board is shown below. It has 86 relays. Relays
#1 to #80 are arranged in 4 rows of 20 relays. These are the programmable relays. By
default, they are preset to activate as follows:
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