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Products for Space Shuttle Simulators

Scientific Solutions has been providing products for NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter simulators since the mid 1980s.  These products are used to provide user control and to monitor activities during a simulation session.  Using Scientific Solutions products to monitor user control actions and communicate these actions to the simulation software allows the software the ability to create various missions with a multitude of annomlies.  These annomolies help to re-inforce ideas; provide a more realistic simulation; and allow the "astronaunts-in-training" to experience the process of dealing with problems and un-expected situations as they arise.  A more realistic simulation, is a more lasting experience!

Early Orbiter Simulators used the BaseBoard / ISA product - generally having a number of these boards installed in several computers.  These BaseBoard / ISA products use Opto-Isolation INPUT or OUTPUT modules depending upon their function.  Each BaseBoard / ISA product provides up to 96 digital I/O control signals.  It is not un-common to have several BaseBoard / ISA products in operation on a single Orbiter Simulator.

Recently, Orbiter Simulators have used the BaseBoard / PCI product.  This is a PCI implementation that is compatible with more modern computer systems than the older ISA version.  The BaseBoard / PCI products remain 100% compatible with the BaseBoard / ISA products.  This means you can literally unplug your existing cables from the BaseBoard / ISA and plug them into newer computers using the BaseBoard / PCI cards - and your existing simulation software will run without any modificaiton.  No re-wiring required.  No new software required.

Scientific Solutions also provides on-site wiring and configuration for Oriber simulators.  We will travel to your location and perform the necessary tasks.  Scientific Solutions performed an on-site upgrade for the Discovery Orbiter located at The NASA Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida.  In addition to upgrading the installation from the BaseBoard / ISA to the BaseBoard / PCI products, this installation also entailed re-wiring exsiting, and adding additional,  controls.

Please contact sales@labmaster.com if you are interested in having Scientific Solutions travel to your facility to help with your Space Shuttle Oribter Simulator.

Scientific Solutions Space Shuttle Orbiter Simulation Products

Part Number	Image	Product Overview	More Information
811600		BaseBoard / PCI card and one DeskTop Unit Product Includes: BaseBoard / PCI for inside the computer BaseBoard / PCI DeskTop Unit 6 foot cable to connect PCI card to DeskTop unit Win-32 device drivers and LabPac32 library For your convenience, Scientific Solutions can pre-configure your BaseBoard / PCI unit with Opto-Isolation INPUT or OUTPUT modules if you desire. Features Include: Small 32bit PCI Inteface 2" x 3" (51mm x 76mm) Single DB25 connector on interface Single cable to DeskTop Unit Small footprint DeskTop unit with 96 Digital I/O 11" W x 4" H x 7" D (280mm x 102mm x 178mm) Digital I/O with Dynamic Digital Buffering (DDB) technology provides 15ma/64ma source/sink current Easy to add Opto-Isolation modules in DeskTop unit Connect up to four external DeskTop units to provide from 96 to 384 Digital I/O signals using a single PCI card 100% register level compatible with BaseBoard / ISA and will run your existing BaseBoard software with no modifications required !!	Full Description and Specifications Frequently Asked Questions BaseBoard / PCI Manual (html) BaseBoard / PCI Manual (PDF)
020025		BaseBoard / ISA card Product Includes: BaseBoard / ISA for inside the computer Win-32 device drivers and LabPac32 library For your convenience, Scientific Solutions can pre-configure your BaseBoard / ISA card with Opto-Isolation INPUT or OUTPUT modules if you desire. Features Include: Full Size ISA Interface 40pin header connectors provide up to 96 Digital I/O Uses ribbon cable connections from the BaseBoard card Unique design uses single ISA slot with special bracket to accommodate the four ribbon cables. Easy to add Opto-Isolation modules to the BaseBoard / ISA card	Full Description and Specifications Frequently Asked Questions BaseBoard / ISA Manual (html) BaseBoard / ISA  Manual (PDF)

Scientific Solutions Space Shuttle Orbiter Simulation Accessories

Part Number	Photo	Product Overview	More Information
811602		BaseBoard / PCI External DeskTop Unit Adds an additional 96 Digital I/O to your existing setup Includes 3ft cable to connect to existing DeskTop unit Front panel display indicates unit number Includes desk top power supply Small footprint DeskTop Unit 11" W x 4" H x 7" D (280mm x 102mm x 178mm)	Full Description and Specifications
811601		BaseBoard / PCI Computer Interface Replacement card and 6 foot cable to connect PCI card to DeskTop unit Replacement if your existing card becomes damaged Additional card if you want to split DeskTop units between multiple computers	Full Description and Specifications
020027		Opto-Isolation INPUT module Module installs inside the BaseBoard / PCI DeskTop unit Internal cable changes from 40 pin to 50 pin Order internal 50 pin cable separately Optical Isolation for 24 Digital I/O signals Provides 2500v Optical Isolation Provides for control of higher voltage and current signals	Full Description and Specifications
020026		Opto-Isolation OUTPUT module Module installs inside the BaseBoard / PCI DeskTop unit Internal cable changes from 40 pin to 50 pin Order internal 50 pin cable separately Optical Isolation for 24 Digital I/O signals Provides 2500v Optical Isolation Provides for control of higher voltage and current signals	Full Description and Specifications
811974		Screw Terminal - 50 position Provides Convenient Screw Terminals For use with BaseBoard / PCI Opto-Isolation modules since they use the 50 pin  connection Includes 6 foot 50 pin ribbon cable Not for use with the 40 pin Digital I/O connection	Full Description and Specifications
0361045		Cable, DB25M-DB25F, 6 foot This cable comes with the BaseBoard / PCI card & Unit Cable connects the PCI card to the DeskTop unit This is a replacement for lost or damaged cables	Full Description and Specifications
0361017		Cable, DB25M-DB25F, 3 foot This cable comes with the BaseBoard / PCI External DeskTop unit  Cable used to connect multiple DeskTop units. This is a replacement for lost or damaged cables	Full Description and Specifications
0301071		Power Supply, for Desk Top Unit Desk Top power supply,  supplied with the PCI External DeskTop  unit This is a replacement for lost or damaged  power supply
943265		Cable, 50 pin ribbon, 6 foot 50 pin flat ribbon cable Terminated at each end with a 50 position socket header connector.	Full Description and Specifications

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