DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B CAMAC Parallel Bus Crate Controller
The DynamicSignals/Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B is a CAMAC (Computer Automated Measurement and Control) Parallel Bus Crate Controller. It is an interface, enabling communication and control between a computer and CAMAC modules within a crate. This controller facilitates data acquisition, instrument control, and automation in scientific and industrial applications using the CAMAC standard.
- Model
- DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,450
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 3922-Z1B
This unit
The DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B is a double-width CAMAC Parallel Bus Crate Controller that interfaces host computers with CAMAC modules in instrumentation racks. It employs an eight-bit multiplexed parallel bus with RS-485 balanced-line signaling, enabling communication distances up to 91 meters (300 feet) and supporting up to eight crate controllers on a single bus. Field-selectable as main or auxiliary controller, the 3922-Z1B delivers flexible multi-crate system architecture for automated measurement and control applications.
Technical Specifications Bus Architecture
Eight-bit multiplexed parallel bus for address and data transfer
RS-485 balanced-line signaling
Maximum bus length: 91 meters (300 feet)
Twisted-pair, flat-ribbon bus cable
Bus termination by last 3922 controller on the bus
Up to 8 crate controllers addressable per bus Crate Control
Front-panel switch selectable crate address: 0–7
Field-selectable main or auxiliary crate controller operation
24-bit LAM (Look-At-Me) mask
Interrupt support via CAMAC Done or pending LAM
Parallel poll capability during LAM interrupts Data Transfer Performance
DMA support via Models 2922, 2926, 2927, 2928 interface cards
Model 2922: 16-bit DMA up to 1 Mbyte/s
Model 2926: 16-bit DMA up to 250 kbyte/s
Model 2927: 16-bit DMA up to 800 kbyte/s
Model 2928: 16-bit DMA up to 500 kbyte/s
Block transfer support via Models 2917 (VME), 2932 (Macintosh II), 2915 (PCI) Physical
Double-width CAMAC module form factor
Compliant with IEEE-583 CAMAC standard
Key Features
Multi-crate scalability with eight-controller addressing per bus
Extended communication range supports distributed measurement systems
Direct memory access eliminates programmed I/O bottlenecks
Parallel poll reduces interrupt service routine overhead in multi-crate configurations
Field-programmable controller role simplifies system reconfiguration
Compatibility & Integration Host computer integration requires compatible interface cards:
IBM PC/AT, PS/2: Models 2926, 2927, 2928
DIGITAL Q-bus: Model 2922
Macintosh II: Model 2932
VME systems: Model 2917
PCI systems: Model 2915
DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B price
This DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B is listed at $1,450. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the DynamicSignals / Kinetic Systems 3922-Z1B is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
