FAST Nano Controller

The FAST Nano Controller has 2 dedicated ARM processors. The first processor is used to control the network of FAST I/O boards used to read switches, fire coils and much more. The second processor controls 256 individual RGB LEDs. A controlling PC connects to the FAST Nano Controller using a micro-USB cable. The controlling PC communicates with each ARM processor by making a Virtual COM port connection and using our FAST Pin Protocol over RS232.

The FAST Nano Controller connects to the FAST I/O boards using a RJ45 cables in a loop. A 7 pin connector is where the controller is fed 5 volts, 12 volts and universal ground. The 5 volts powers to the 2 ARM processors on the controller, as well as feeds the RGB LEDs.

Connector Pinout

J1	PIN	RGB LED Channel 1 – LEDs 0-63	3-Pin .100″
	GND	Ground	OUTPUT
	DO	Data Out	OUTPUT
	5v	Fused 5 Volts	OUTPUT

J2	PIN	RGB LED Channel 2 – LEDs 64-127	3-Pin .100″
	GND	Ground	OUTPUT
	DO	Data Out	OUTPUT
	5v	Fused 5 Volts	OUTPUT

J3		PROGRAMMING	2×3-Pin .100″
		Device Programming	INPUT/OUTPUT

J4	PIN	RGB LED Channel 3 – LEDs 128-191	3-Pin .100″
	GND	Ground	OUTPUT
	DO	Data Out	OUTPUT
	5v	Fused 5 Volts	OUTPUT

J5	PIN	RGB LED Channel 4 – LEDs 192-255	3-Pin .100″
	GND	Ground	OUTPUT
	DO	Data Out	OUTPUT
	5v	Fused 5 Volts	OUTPUT

J6		PROGRAMMING	2×5-Pin .100″
		Device Programming	INPUT/OUTPUT

J7	PIN	POWER INPUT	7-Pin .156″
	12v	12 Volts	INPUT
	12v	12 Volts	INPUT
	5v	5 Volts	INPUT
	5v	5 Volts	INPUT
	GND	Ground	INPUT
	\/	KEY	N/A
	GND	Ground	INPUT

J8	PIN	SERIAL COMM 01	3-Pin .100″
	TX	Transmit Data	OUTPUT
	RX	Receive Data	INPUT
	GND	Ground	GROUND

J9	PIN	SERIAL COMM 04	3-Pin .100″
	TX	Transmit Data	OUTPUT
	RX	Receive Data	INPUT
	GND	Ground	GROUND

J10		LOOP NETWORK OUT	RJ45 – CAT5e/CAT6
	1	COM ENABLE	OUTPUT
	2	GROUND	GROUND
	3	Fused 12v	OUTPUT
	4	COM-	OUTPUT
	5	COM+	OUTPUT
	6	Fused 12v	OUTPUT
	7	GROUND	GROUND
	8	GROUND	GROUND

J11	WIRE	LOOP NETWORK IN	RJ45 – CAT5e/CAT6
	1	COM ENABLE	INPUT
	2	GROUND	GROUND
	3	Fused 12v	OUTPUT
	4	COM-	INPUT
	5	COM+	INPUT
	6	Fused 12v	OUTPUT
	7	GROUND	GROUND
	8	GROUND	GROUND

J12		PROGRAMMING	2×5-Pin .100″
		Device Programming	INPUT/OUTPUT

J13		HOST USB	MICRO USB
		Connection to the Controlling PC	INPUT/OUTPUT