Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01 ACE Communication Unit
The Advanced Simulation Technology ACE Communication Unit facilitates seamless data exchange and communication within industrial simulation environments. It ensures reliable and accurate data transfer between simulation components, enhancing the overall fidelity and effectiveness of simulation exercises.
- Model
- Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $650
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- ACU2-04-01
This unit
The ACU2-04-01 ACE Communication Unit is a compact digital audio distribution device engineered for industrial simulation environments. It has four-channel stereo support in a reduced form factor, connecting remotely located operator headsets, speakers, control panels, and peripherals to a central system via the ACENet architecture. The unit functions as a real-time data transport mechanism, passing audio between devices without storage capability.
Technical Specifications
Audio I/O- Input: 48 kHz sample rate, 4.6 kΩ impedance, 6.5 Vpp maximum level
- Input gain: −8 dB to +57 dB (software configurable); 1 dB steps available from +2 dB to +57 dB
- Microphone power: +12.5 VDC (software-enabled)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.5 dB
- Output impedance: 10 Ω at 700 mA; −25 dB to +10 dB gain
- Output level: 2.24 Vpp (0.78 VAC RMS) into 8 Ω; 5.1 Vpp maximum
- Output power: 0.08 W at 8 Ω Memory
- Volatile (SRAM): 69 KB for internal MCU operation
- Non-volatile (Flash): 8 Mb for user-modifiable firmware
- No media storage capability Interfaces
- ACENet port: 100 Mbps full duplex, Category 5e or better; direct connection via crossover cable to Telestra or Voisus servers
- Serial ports: Two RS-422/RS-232 ports (RJ-12) for HHT and control panel connectivity
- Audio/PTT: Four DB-15 connectors supporting stereo operation per connector
Key Features
- Ethernet-based hub-and-spoke architecture over extended distances
- Synchronized 48 kHz digital audio distribution with extremely low transport latency
- Dedicated network segment requirement for ultra-low latency performance
- Software-configurable input gain with flexible range selection
- Reduced form factor evolution from earlier ACU models
Typical Applications Operator communication networks in distributed simulation exercises, multi-channel audio routing for tactical training systems, and remote peripheral control in Telestra and Voisus environments.
Compatibility & Integration The ACU2-04-01 integrates with Telestra and Voisus platforms via ACENet architecture, supporting synchronized audio distribution across simulation networks requiring sub-millisecond latency characteristics.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | Voltage / Current Range: '+12.5 VDC microphone power, 5.1 Vpp max output, 6.5 Vpp max input, 700 mA output current |
Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01. 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 Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01 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.
Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01 price
This Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01 is listed at $650. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Advanced Simulation Technology ACU2-04-01 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 →
