User Manual Part 1

IS-900 User Guide Page 26 of 159
1. Cable: Processor to SoniStrip or to MicroTrax device Adapter.
• Part no. 078-00088-0030
• 30 feet long
• RS422 communication
• 10-pin RJ-48 cable connector
This 30 foot cable provides basic +12 VDC power and transmits the SoniDisc trigger signals to
the SoniStrip Constellation array. It connects from the back of the IS-900 Processor (any PORT
#) to the SoniStrips and can run a maximum length of 15 meters (50 ft.)*.
*NOTE: Maximum length of the total SoniStrip daisy chain measured from the IS-900 Processor
to the end of the SoniStrip chain is 24 meters (80 ft.) without external power boosters.
This same cable is also used to connect the MicroTrax adapter to the processor.
2. Cable: SoniStrip to SoniStrip
• Part no. 078-00088-0004
• 4 feet long
• RS422 communication
• 10-pin RJ-48
The 4 foot SoniStrip to SoniStrip cable provides standard connectivity between each SoniStrip in
the Constellation array. The cable and connector type (10-pin RJ-48) are identical to the
Processor to SoniStrip Cable. The IS-900 SimTracker configuration can support a maximum of
12 SoniStrips (36 SoniDiscs) per system. The IS-900 VETracker configuration can support 84
SoniStrips (252 SoniDiscs) split between two ports with the use of external power boosters**.
**NOTE: Maximum length of total SoniStrip daisy chain measured from the IS-900 Processor to
the end of the SoniStrip chain and configured with power boosters can be greater than 90 meters
(300 ft.). Consult with InterSense for non standard configuration support!
3. Cable (Integral to the Head Tracker): Head Tracker to Adapter (ref. item 4)
• Part no. 100-91003-AWHT
• 3 feet long
• TTL communication
• Hirose connector
In order to keep the Head Tracker lightweight and unobtrusive, we use a TTL cable. However
this cable has limited length to processor capability. Therefore, we convert it to an RS-422
downstream closer to the processor.
4. Adapter: TTL to RS422
• Part no. 100-91000-AWDG
• Hirose Connector for TTL
• 10 pin RJ-485 connector for RS422
This adapter simply converts the TTL MicroTrax interface signals to a differential serial signal
(RS-422) in order to transmit the signals long distance to the IS-900 Processor. The interface RJ-
48 connector labeled “BASE” attaches to the Cable (ref. item 1). The Hirose connector connects
directly to the MicroTrax Head Tracker integral cable (ref. item 3).
5. Cable (Integral to Wand): Wand to Adapter (ref. item 6)
• Part no. 100-91012-AWWD
• 12 feet long
• RS232 Communication
• 6-pin RJ-11
This cable is fixed to the wand and uses RS-232 communication. It has limited length capability
therefore must be converted to an RS-422 downstream closer to the processor.