This board is the basis of the system and is designed to communicating and providing power to the other boards. It is also tasked with interfacing to a PC via USB or Bluetooth, depending on its version.

USB Interface features:

• 18Vdc power supply input

• 12Vdc SLA battery input, with charging circuit

• Automatic power supply choice between cable and battery

• Automatic shutdown if battery low

• Starting boards by USB

• Switching internal power supply with 7Vdc output for encoder boards

• Type "B" USB communication port. "Virtual COM Port" driver included.

Bluetooth Interface features:

• 18Vdc power supply input

• Ni-Mh battery pack input, with charging circuit

• Automatic power supply choice between cable and battery

• Automatic shutdown if battery low

• Dedicated input for "On/Off" button

• Switching internal power supply with 6Vdc output for encoder boards

• Bluetooth module socket, configurable as serial protocol

The Bluetooth Interface is suited for installation on fully wireless machines since power is supplied by a Ni-Mh battery pack and communication is attained via standard Bluetooth protocol.