MTS Systems 493.45 A/D Module

The MTS Systems 493.45 A/D Module is an analog-to-digital converter designed for data acquisition within MTS test systems. This VMEbus plug-in module integrates with the MTS Model 493.10 Chassis, a multi-station analog VMEbus chassis featuring ten front-panel slots and ten rear-panel transition module positions. The 493.45 operates as part of the MTS FlexTest IIm Controller series, which provides fully digital PIDF servocontrol across four, six, eight, twelve, or sixteen channels distributed across multiple stations.

– Technical Specifications

• Module Type: Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter
• Form Factor: VMEbus plug-in module
• Weight: Approximately 5 lbs per unit
• Chassis Capacity: MTS Model 493.10 supports up to ten modules in front panel and ten transition modules in rear panel
• Controller Channels: FlexTest IIm available in 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16-channel configurations
• Digital I/O: Sixteen user-configurable inputs and sixteen user-configurable outputs

– Key Features

• Converts analog signals to digital data for real-time processing within test systems
• VMEbus architecture provides standardized integration and modularity
• Transition modules in rear panel enable external device interfaces
• Multi-station distribution supports complex test configurations
• Compatible with full-bay, table-top, and roll-around console formats

– Typical Applications

• Multi-channel data acquisition in MTS materials and mechanical test systems
• Analog sensor signal conditioning and digitization
• Real-time feedback control in automated test environments
• High-channel-count test configurations requiring distributed control architecture

– Compatibility & Integration

The 493.45 integrates with the MTS Model 493.10 Chassis and operates within the FlexTest IIm Controller ecosystem. It maintains compatibility with other MTS VMEbus plug-in modules and supports legacy system implementations. The module functions as a core component in test systems requiring synchronized multi-station, multi-channel analog signal acquisition and digital control.