From 7be51e5caf0c22789140f69d2b3e79c96f014a55 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arthur Grisel-Davy Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:42:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] update after email from NAI --- palitronica/bell/overview.typ | 11 +- palitronica/bell/schematic.svg | 355 ++++++++++++++++----------------- 2 files changed, 175 insertions(+), 191 deletions(-) diff --git a/palitronica/bell/overview.typ b/palitronica/bell/overview.typ index deaf47e..a69d221 100644 --- a/palitronica/bell/overview.typ +++ b/palitronica/bell/overview.typ @@ -35,11 +35,9 @@ footer: [ Here is the information that we have or suppose about the different components of the system. == Chassi -The chassi of the VMC is a CC-VPX3-06-99. -VPX stands for Virtual Path Cross-Connect and is a set of standards for connecting components, apparently common for products from defense contractors. -VPX seems to be both a hardware format standard and a communication standard. -The chassi is a VPX chassi as it offers to connect VPX-compatible boards. -It also provides power to the boards --- although it is still unclear how precisely. +The chassi of the VMC is an ELMA COTS 3u VPX Tower Enclosure. +The chassi include a backpane and an integrated PSU that provides DC power to the boards. +The PSU accepts from 90 to 264 VAC and inclued Power Factor Control technology (limit reactive power). #text(fill:red)[Q: It would be helpful to get a schematic or a photo of how the boards are installed in the chassi, and how they receive power.] @@ -47,6 +45,7 @@ It also provides power to the boards --- although it is still unclear how precis The board in the first slot of the chassi is a 68PPC2. This board is connected to the Mission Computer (via the Comm. Converter Board). It is unclear if this board processes some data or if it is only responsible for communication. +This board does have a quad-core CPU so it might be procesing data. #text(fill:red)[Q: Info about the role of this card would be helpful in identifying the points of interest.] @@ -55,4 +54,4 @@ The second board, installed in slot 3, is a 68G5. The role of this board needs to be clarified. It is connected to the Software Control Module (SCM) but the role of both these components is unclear. -#text(fill:red)[Q: Info about the role of this card would be helpful in identifying the points of interest.] +#text(fill:red)[Q: Info about the role of this card would be helpful in identifying the points of interest. In particular this board can be equipped with up to 3 modules. Knowing which module is installed can help assessing the interest.] diff --git a/palitronica/bell/schematic.svg b/palitronica/bell/schematic.svg index 3fc1e9d..1680f5e 100644 --- a/palitronica/bell/schematic.svg +++ b/palitronica/bell/schematic.svg @@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ - + id="layer1" + transform="translate(0,0.14470562)"> + d="M 65.592024,145.37218 H 40.625229 v -30.78" /> + transform="matrix(0.7774054,0,0,0.7774054,-8.8657992,-12.270526)"> @@ -82,40 +75,18 @@ x="17.173046" y="24.05094">Vehicule Management Computer (VMC) - Offical Name - Unofficial Name @@ -130,19 +101,19 @@ 68G5 (SBC) + x="30.276194" + y="64.748756">68G5 (SBC) + transform="matrix(0.7774054,0,0,0.7774054,-9.1766134,40.551463)"> Comm. Converter micro HDMI + x="41.991734" + y="75.106819">micro HDMI + transform="matrix(0.7774054,0,0,0.7774054,45.669396,87.532081)"> Serial COMM + Ethernet - Legend - - Existing Link - - Supposed Link + x="10.801327" + y="123.76359">Serial COMM + Ethernet + inkscape:connection-start="#g3" /> Chassi: CC-VPX3-06-99 - + x="7.1766901" + y="12.595784">Chassi: ELMA COTS 3U VPX Portable Tower - - PSU + inkscape:connection-start="#g3" /> + + + PSU + RS 485 - - - + x="107.75723" + y="75.091393">RS 485 + id="g2" + transform="translate(34.408301,-10.349323)"> + + + + @@ -426,18 +347,20 @@ Power Switch + style="font-size:3.175px;line-height:1.25;font-family:'Monaspace Neon Var';-inkscape-font-specification:'Monaspace Neon Var';letter-spacing:-0.291042px;word-spacing:0px;white-space:pre;inline-size:11.0272;display:inline;fill:#000000;stroke-width:0.264583" + x="200.71542" + y="39.604935" + id="text29" + transform="translate(-10.110158,-26.134458)">Power Switch + transform="matrix(0.7774054,0,0,0.7774054,-9.7506434,-26.687916)"> 68PPC2 (SBC) + x="27.939848" + y="62.727749">68PPC2 (SBC) + + + Backpane + + DC + DC + +