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Model 10KN3

Model 10KN6
Model 10KN6-2
Model 10KN6-3
Model 10KN6-4

Model 10KN9

Controlled by an advanced "10BCP" Central Processor, each of these versatile "B-sized" mainframes contains slots for user-selected "B-cards."  This lets you configure your System 10 for such functions as

	Programmable logic I/O for process control
	High-density "history" storage with real-time playback and SPC
	Auxiliary computer interfacing
	Satellite network hosting

"A-card" slots for user-selected signal conditioners and special-function cards are also provided (except for the Model 10KN3, which has no A-card rack).  As shown in the table below, A-card capacities range from 16 (for the Model 10K9) to 96 (for the multi-rack Model 10KN6-4).

Unlike the Model 10KN8A, these mainframes do not contain a built-in data display.  However, they do support multiple individually configurable large-scale data displays in vivid color (like the one shown below), with adjustable update rates from 1 to 60 Hz.  VGA-resolution displays may be instantly composed, edited, and saved by the operator, in the field, via simple "word-processor" keyboard entries—even while the measured test or process is running.  Up to 100 unique non-scrolling page formats may be created and stored for any given mainframe.  

VGA output can be transmitted directly to any external monitor capable of receiving it.  CGA/EGA/VGA input can be received directly from any external VGA ANALOG CARD.  You can toggle between the display of "internal" System 10 video page formats and externally-sourced video screens by a simple keystroke or on application of a simple mnemonic command.  Click here for more details on System 10 large-scale video capabilities, including run-time composition and storage of up to 100 custom "video pages."

"V-card" slots for optional video-related cards are provided by each mainframe.  This allows for formatted hard-copy output and/or high-speed bargraph display, if desired.

The following diagrams show the basic physical layout of the "10KN3 / 10KN6 / 10KN9" mainframes.  Note that the Model 10KN6 mainframe shown in the diagram below can also accommodate two, three, or four A-card racks (corresponding to the Model 10KN6-2, 10KN6-3, or 10KN6-4, respectively).  "10KN6" units with five or more A-Card racks are also available (contact the factory for details).

10KN3, 10KN6 (-2, -3, -4), and 10KN9 Mainframes  [Top ] (Click here for General System 10 Mainframe Specifications)
Architecture
Dimensions in inches (cm), plus Optional Accessories
(click on image to enlarge) Model 10KN3 and Model 10KN9 Model 10KN6 Models 10KN6-2, -3, and -4
Available Analog Conditioner ("A Card") Slots Analog I/O Capacity* Available Digital Processing ("B Card") Slots** Logic I/O  Capacity*** Available Video ("V Card") Slots 10KN3 0 0 8 128 2 10KN6 24 192 8 128 2 10KN6-2 48 384 8 128 2 10KN6-3 72 576 8 128 2 10KN6-4 96 768 8 128 2 10KN9 16 128 4 64 2
Maximum Number of Analog Channels	1000
Maximum Number of Logic Bits	1000
Mainframe Options	Extended B-Rack ("E")—APPLIES TO ALL MODELS EXCEPT THE 10KN9
Keyboard Provisions
Extended keyboard (Model 10P80A) supplied OPTIONAL operator's keyboard (Model 10P25A)
Data Display Capabilities  (click here for a general description of System 10 Data Display)
VGA input and output; EXTERNAL MONITOR REQUIRED FOR DATA DISPLAY
* Assumes all "A Slots" are dedicated to analog I/O only (with eight channels per slot). ** Expandable to 19 with "E" Option for all mainframes except the Model 10KN9. *** Assumes all "B Slots" are dedicated to logic I/O only; requires one optional Model 10BIO-16 Logic I/O Card for every group of 16 bits to serve as logic I/O.  Expandable to 304 with "E" Option for all mainframes except the Model 10KN9.