Overview
The Optomate 7 packaging system is designed for high density rack mounting of Opto 22 I/O components. The system consists of interface Modules, Relay interface modules, and Power Supply modules. All modules mount in a standard 19” rack and are supplied complete with mounting hardware. Each module requires only 2 system units (3.5”) of rack space. Several modules may be combined to make a complete I/O subsystem or RTU.
 

Interface Modules
Optomate 7 Interface Modules hold one or two Opto 22 Brain boards with 16 position I/O mounting racks. The racks may be digital, analog or both. The Brain boards used may be either the serial Optomux or the high speed parallel PAMUX but not both.
 

Relay Interface Modules
Relay modules are similar to Interface, modules and include 16 electromechanical relays and a 16 position digital I/O rack. The outputs of the I/O rack are wired to the relays, the primary purpose being to increase the output current carrying capacity from 3 to 10 amps. However the relays may also be wired to permit a control or enable signal used. Both signal and double pole relays are available depending on the applications.
 

Power Supplies
Optomate 7 Power Modules accept up to four single voltage supplies. Typically these would be +5, +15. –15 and +24 or 48 VDC. Each power supply includes a front mounting panel with fuse, LED OK indicator and test points. The input power may be universal AC or a wide range of DC.
 

Digital Status Panel
Opto 22’s digital I/O mounting racks have LEDs mounted which indicate the status of each module. However when the racks are mounted in Optomate 7 trays the LEDs are no longer visible. To overcome this problem Transduction offers a Digital Status panel usable with either the Optomux B1 or PAMUX B5 Brain boards. The panel mounts on the front of the Interface or Relay Module. Up to two DSPs may be used in each Optomate 7 tray.