Specifications

MAC 5000

Overview

The MAC 5000 host computer interface serves a dual role. First the RS-232

and USB interfaces provide the means for the host computer to communicate with

the MAC 5000 controller. In addition this module supplies regulated power for

system expansion modules.

The interface supports two modes of communication: an ASCII mode and

a binary mode. The ASCII mode processes recognizable commands such as

“MOVE X=1000” . The binary mode provides a lower level of communication to

yield higher throughput and universal adaptability.

Host Computer Interface Module

Ordering Information

73005042 ...............................................MAC 5000 Interface with RS-232 port, USB port

73A00031 ............................................................................................ RS-232 cable 9-9pin

73A00043 .............................................................RS-232 cable 9pin - Macintosh Mini-DIN

73A00056 ............................................................................................................ USB cable

99M022 ....................................................................USB kit: cable and driver on CD-ROM

I/O Connections

Joystick input is by the DB-25 connector. The input is compatible with any

LEP joystick supporting up to three axes with digipot. Standard RS-232 port

supports baud rates up to 115.2k baud. The USB interface complies with the USB

standard 1.3. A separate mini-DIN connector is available for RS-232 communic-

ation for the 73005046 operator console.

Specications

RS-232 ......................................................................... up to 115.2k baud, no handshaking

Joystick ..................................................................................multi-axis analog/digital input

Operator console port.............................................................................9600 baud RS-232

Power requirements .................................................................................................. 24vDC

USB .................................................................. USB 1.3 compatible with type B receptacle

• Compatible with

LEP standard

communication

protocol

• Rich command set

including easy to

use ASCII intuitive

commands

• High throughput

USB interface

standard

• Required in every

MAC 5000 system