Hardware Design Summary
Telemetry Summary
MidSTAR-1 will use a distributed telemetry and control system based on IO485 data aquisition and control boards. Four IO485 will be installed on the spacecraft providing 88 anadlog channels and 128 digital channels. Two IO485 will be placed inside the EPS junction box and one board will be placed in each of the distrobution boxes.
| Sensor Type | Number |
|---|
| Total | 77 |
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| Thermistors | 25 |
| Voltage Sensors | 26 |
| Current Sensors | 26 |
Discrete Control Summary
All discrete controls are being used to control and regulate the power distribution system.
| Type | Number |
|---|
| Total | TBD |
|---|
| Resettable Fuse | 4 |
| Relays | TBD |
Serial Port Summary
| Serial Port Type | Protocols | Number |
|---|
| Total | | 10 |
|---|
| Asynchronous | RS-232/422/485 | 8 |
| Synchronous | RS-422/485 | 2 |
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