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title: Detailed Features
slug: detailed-features
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createdAt: 2024-02-12T11:38:13.995Z
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The SCALAE AUTOMATION features and system specifications are detailed below. 

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## Overview

The system's specifications and implementation can be critical or imperative depending on the application. Ensure to familiarise yourself with this information as required.

### System Summary

The key information required to work with the system is detailed below.

| **Technology**           | **MCU Based Control (PIC16F887)**               |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Installation             | DIN RAIL Mount                                  |
| Crystal Resonator        | 8 MHZ,                                          |
| Input Voltage            | 100 VAC to 240 VAC                              |
| DC Voltage               | 5Vdc                                            |
| Current Consumption      | 1 Amp                                           |
| LED \| Reset Button      | YES                                             |
| Operational Indication   | Additional LEDs identify the operational status |
| Off-Board Coms Interface | CH340G, USB Type B                              |
| I / O                    | 8 Input \| 8 Output                             |



### MCU - Specifications

The following specifications are extracted directly from [Microchip - PIC16F887](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/pic16f887#:~\:text=The%20PIC16F887%20features%20256%20bytes,wire%20Serial%20Peripheral%20Interface%20\(SPI)

| Program Memory Size (KB)                | 14      |
| --------------------------------------- | ------- |
| RAM                                     | 368     |
| Data EEPROM (bytes)                     | 256     |
| Pin Count                               | 44 TQFP |
| Operation Voltage Max.(V)               | 5.5     |
| Operation Voltage Min.(V)               | 2       |
| Max ADC Resolution (bits)               | 10      |
| ADC Channels                            | 14      |
| Zero Cross Detect                       | False   |
| Number of Comparators                   | 2       |
| SPI                                     | 1 -SPI  |
| I2C                                     | 1 -I2C  |
| Stand-alone PWM                         | 0       |
| Low Power                               | No      |
| Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) | 0       |
| Data Signal Modulator (DSM)             | 0       |

### Communications

While the PIC16F887 offers several options, only the following is implemented for off-board communications. The single UART is connected to a USB UART bridge. This then enables the connection of the system to a standard PC | Laptop for data transfer and software updates.

The CH340G provides the bridge and the physical connection utilizes the printer USB cable or the type B connector.

To interface with SCALAE-AUTO you will need to install the respective driver, and this is available for download online. Once installed the USB coms will be detected and enumerated as a standard RS232 PORT or COM PORT. This will make it compatible with software that connects to and uses the comport for communication.