Expansion Kit Components

The Expansion Kit provides a number of useful accessories, some of which are shown below.
See the
Assembly Manual for a complete list of Expansion Kit items.

 

Pre-Programmed 32KB EEPROM

This chip is required to drive the External 7-Segment modules, the External Bar Graph module, and the External
Panel Meters. Use this chip in place of the standard 16 KB EEProm that is supplied with the base Controller Board.

1.5 inch high 7-Segment
External Hi-Visibility Module (2)

 The external 7-segment displays (7-segment  modules 5 and 6)
 are configured using the Standard 7-Segment Menu.

40 Segment External
Hi-Visibility Bar Graph Module (1)

The External Bar Graph is configured using the Standard Bar Graph Menu.

 

IDC Cable Assemblies (2)

Connects the above External Display Modules to the MB-1 Rear Panel IDC connectors.

 

7-Segment Green LEDs (16)

Use these LEDs in place of Red LEDs, or combine Red and Green LEDs.
The 7-Segment LEDs are mounted in 40 pin sockets for easy replacement.

 

BLUE LED Meter Backlight Housing  (1)

Interchangeable with the standard white backlighting panel.

 

Blank Backlight Housing  (1)

Use the blank housings to provide your own backlighting.

 

Additional Front Panel Switches (8)

Use these in place of some of the standard black front panel switches for an alternate color scheme or to simplify identification of switches.

 

RCA Blanks (2) 

Plug these into the rear panel +5V Auxiliary power
jacks to prevent  unintentional connections to these jacks.

 

Trim Pot Adjustment Tool 

 

12 Volt Regulated Power Module