FAST Nano Controller
The FAST Nano Controller has 2 dedicated ARM processors. The first processor is used to control the network of FAST I/O boards used to read switches, fire coils and much more. The second processor controls 256 individual RGB LEDs. A controlling PC connects to the FAST Nano Controller using a micro-USB cable. The controlling PC communicates with each ARM processor by making a Virtual COM port connection and using our FAST Pin Protocol over RS232.
The FAST Nano Controller connects to the FAST I/O boards using a RJ45 cables in a loop. A 7 pin connector is where the controller is fed 5 volts, 12 volts and universal ground. The 5 volts powers to the 2 ARM processors on the controller, as well as feeds the RGB LEDs.
Connector Pinout
J1 | PIN | RGB LED Channel 1 – LEDs 0-63 | 3-Pin .100? |
GND | Ground | OUTPUT | |
DO | Data Out | OUTPUT | |
5v | Fused 5 Volts | OUTPUT |
J2 | PIN | RGB LED Channel 2 – LEDs 64-127 | 3-Pin .100? |
GND | Ground | OUTPUT | |
DO | Data Out | OUTPUT | |
5v | Fused 5 Volts | OUTPUT |
J3 | PROGRAMMING | 2×3-Pin .100? | |
Device Programming | INPUT/OUTPUT |
J4 | PIN | RGB LED Channel 3 – LEDs 128-191 | 3-Pin .100? |
GND | Ground | OUTPUT | |
DO | Data Out | OUTPUT | |
5v | Fused 5 Volts | OUTPUT |
J5 | PIN | RGB LED Channel 4 – LEDs 192-255 | 3-Pin .100? |
GND | Ground | OUTPUT | |
DO | Data Out | OUTPUT | |
5v | Fused 5 Volts | OUTPUT |
J6 | PROGRAMMING | 2×5-Pin .100? | |
Device Programming | INPUT/OUTPUT |
J7 | PIN | POWER INPUT | 7-Pin .156? |
12v | 12 Volts | INPUT | |
12v | 12 Volts | INPUT | |
5v | 5 Volts | INPUT | |
5v | 5 Volts | INPUT | |
GND | Ground | INPUT | |
\/ | KEY | N/A | |
GND | Ground | INPUT |
J8 | PIN | SERIAL COMM 01 | 3-Pin .100? |
TX | Transmit Data | OUTPUT | |
RX | Receive Data | INPUT | |
GND | Ground | GROUND |
J9 | PIN | SERIAL COMM 04 | 3-Pin .100? |
TX | Transmit Data | OUTPUT | |
RX | Receive Data | INPUT | |
GND | Ground | GROUND |
J10 | LOOP NETWORK OUT | RJ45 – CAT5e/CAT6 | |
1 | COM ENABLE | OUTPUT | |
2 | GROUND | GROUND | |
3 | Fused 12v | OUTPUT | |
4 | COM- | OUTPUT | |
5 | COM+ | OUTPUT | |
6 | Fused 12v | OUTPUT | |
7 | GROUND | GROUND | |
8 | GROUND | GROUND |
J11 | WIRE | LOOP NETWORK IN | RJ45 – CAT5e/CAT6 |
1 | COM ENABLE | INPUT | |
2 | GROUND | GROUND | |
3 | Fused 12v | OUTPUT | |
4 | COM- | INPUT | |
5 | COM+ | INPUT | |
6 | Fused 12v | OUTPUT | |
7 | GROUND | GROUND | |
8 | GROUND | GROUND |
J12 | PROGRAMMING | 2×5-Pin .100? | |
Device Programming | INPUT/OUTPUT |
J13 | HOST USB | MICRO USB | |
Connection to the Controlling PC | INPUT/OUTPUT |