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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
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811600
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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
- 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 !!
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Full
Description and
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
BaseBoard
/ PCI
Manual (html)
BaseBoard / PCI
Manual (PDF) |
020025
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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
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Full
Description and
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
BaseBoard / ISA
Manual (html)
BaseBoard / ISA
Manual (PDF) |
Scientific
Solutions Space Shuttle Orbiter Simulation Accessories
Part
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811602
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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)
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811601
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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
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020027
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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
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020026
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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
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Description and Specifications |
811974
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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
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0361045
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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
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0361017
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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
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0301071
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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
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943265
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Cable, 50 pin ribbon, 6 foot
- 50 pin flat ribbon cable
- Terminated at each end with a 50 position socket header
connector.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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