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Multiboard Electronics

The Multiboard electronics, sometimes referred to old electronics are usually used in the MKII and MKIV Brewers. Some of the earlier MKIII brewers may also be running the multiboard electronics. The multiboard electronics consist of the primary power supply¹ (PPS), secondary power supply, Card cage boards, and the heatsink.

¹Note, both multiboard and single board electronics both have an PPS, however the multiboard uses a 24V/15V/5V power supply while the single board electronics uses 24V/12V/5V power supply. The latest brewer's produced by Kip and Zonen (around Brewer # 250) uses the TDK-Lambda NV175 series power supply. The single Electronics board uses NV1-4G5TT, where the multiboard uses the NV14G5FF.

Card Cage

There are 7 cards that are needed for a brewer to be in operation. The following list is the order the boards are in from top to bottom.

  1. Microprocessor/RCA board
  2. Clock Board
  3. Analog to Digital Board

For Diagnostics purposes, the minimal amount of boards required to communicate to the brewer from a computer is just the Microprocessor/RCA board and the Photon Counter Board. All the other boards can be removed. This will help diagnose if there is a bad board causing communication issues.

Cardcage Motherboard Signals

Cardcage Motherboard Signals

Component sideSolder Side
PinMnemonicSignal FlowDiscriptionPinMnemonicSignal FlowDiscription
ATPA-POutSystem Timing Pulse 11DMAI-NInDMA Input Request
BTPD-POutSystem Timing Pulse 22DMAO-NInDMA Output Request
CDB0-PIn/OutData Bus3RNU-PRun Utility
DDB1-PIn/OutData Bus4INT-PInInterrupt Request
EDB2-PIn/OutData Bus5MRD-NOutMemory Read
FDB3-PIn/OutData Bus6Q-POutProgrammed Output Latch
HDB4-PIn/OutData Bus7SCO0-POutState Code
JDB5-PIn/OutData Bus8SCO1-POutState Code
KDB6-PIn/OutData Bus9CLEAR-NInClear-Mode Control
LDB7-PIn/OutData Bus10WAIT-NInWait-Mode Control
MA0-POutMultiplexed Address Bus11-5V/-15VAuxiliary Power
NA1-POutMultiplexed Address Bus12+24VAuxiliary Power
PA2-POutMultiplexed Address Bus13Clock OutOutClock from CPU Osc.
RA3-POutMultiplexed Address Bus14N0-POutI/O Primary Address
SA4-POutMultiplexed Address Bus15N1-POutI/O Primary Address
TA5-POutMultiplexed Address Bus16N2-POutI/O Primary Address
UA6-POutMultiplexed Address Bus17EF1-NInExternal Flag
VA7-POutMultiplexed Address Bus18EF2-NInExternal Flag
WMWR-NOutMemory Write Pulse19EF3-NInExternal Flag
XEF4-NInExternal Flag20+12V/+15VAuxiliary Power
Y+5VIn+5VDc21+5VIn+5 volts dc
ZGNDInDigital Ground22GNDInDigital Ground

Wiring Harness

Note: These wiring harness are based on CBSN brewer setup. Your brewer wiring may vary slightly

Secondary Power Supply - BA-W36 - P104 -TOP

Secondary Power Supply - BA-W36 - P104 -TOP

Connector NumberConnector Part Number
P104EDAC 332-044-500-258
TB1Cinch 20-141
P105Cannon DBMA-25S
P111Cannon DEMA9S
P113Cannon DEMA9S
PEN1OST OSTVIN02A150
Internal DestinationOriginationExternal Destination
PositionFunctionPinWire TypeGaugeColourLength(CM)PINConnector
1HG Lamp Q704B1TFE22Grey809P105
2HG Lamp Q704C/24V2TFE22Orange459TB1
3HG Lamp Q704E3TFE22Grey8010P110
4Lamp RTN4TFE20Green10514TB1
5GND5TFE22Black5014TB1
6Output for Pen-ray HG Relay6TFE20Brown803PEN1
7HT Supply -VE In7TFE22White8012P105
8HT Supply - Feedback8TFE2280White25P105
SPS Test points HVTFE22White153TP3 HV
9-15V9TFE22Blue4512TB1
10SPS Test point RATE10TFE22Blue138TP8 Rate
11~+10V11TFE22White8017P105
12+15V12TFE22Red405TB1
13Thermistor output 2 Onboard Connector 2J101
14HV Ref Return14TFE22Black808P105
15HV CTRL IN15TFE22Blue8021P105
16Temp 0 V (Ground 6)16TFE22Black5015TB1
17HV+5V REF Out17TFE22Yellow8024P105
18Thermistor output 3 Onboard Connector 1J101
19SPS Testpoints TEMP19TFE22Red152TP2 Temp
Thermistor output 1 Onboard Connector 3J101
20Thermistor 120TFE24Brown403P113
21GND21TFE22Black403P113
22HT Supply -12V22TFE22Violet1002R1
SPS Testpoints -12VTFE22Violet209TP9-12V

Notes:
HT - Refers to the original high voltage module (Centronics PS 336-10-2000-ND+F DC-DC PS) that is mounted to the Heatsink.
HV - Refers to the new high voltage module (Ultravolt - 2AA24-P20-M) that is mounted to the heatsink
TP#xx - Refers to the test point bracket Pen-ray Relay - Refers to the external Pen-ray HG controller. This replaces the traditional mercury filament bulb with a pen-ray style mercury lamp.
Rate Meter (Pin 10) - Rate test points has been grounded off on the old SPS and left unused on the new SPS.
Pin 6, 14, 15 and 17 previously has no connection on the old SPS

Secondary Power Supply - BA-W36 - P104 -Bottom

Secondary Power Supply - BA-W36 - P104 -Bottom

Connector NumberConnector Part Number
P104EDAC 332-044-500-258
TB1Cinch 20-141
P105Cannon DBMA-25S
P111Cannon DEMA9S
P113Cannon DEMA9S
Internal DestinationOriginationExternal Destination
PositionFunctionPinWire TypeGaugeColourLength(CM)PINConnector
1Shutter +24V / RCLATFE22Blue802P105
2Shutter 0V (GND 3)BTFE22Black6018TB1
3Shutter RCL / Q303ECTFE22Green803P105
4Shutter RCL / Q303BDTFE22Green8014P105
5 E No Connection
6Shutter Motor / Q303CFTFE22Green8015P105
7Std Lamp +15V/RCLHTFE22Red806P105
8Std Lamp 0V (GND 1)JTFE22Black5517TB1
9Std Lamp Q103E/RCLKTFE22Violet807P105
10Std Lamp Q103BLTFE22Violet7920P105
11Std Lamp Q103BMTFE22Violet7920P105
12Thermistor 2NTFE24Red404P113
13Thermistor 2PTFE24Green405P113
14Thermistor 2RTFE24Brown406P113
15Thermistor 3STFE24Red407P113
16Thermistor 3TTFE24Green408P113
17(GND 6)TTFE22Black5516TB1
18Thermistor 3UTFE24Brown409P113
19Thermistor 1VTFE24Red401P113
20Thermistor 1WTFE24Green402P113
21+15VXTFE22Red457TB1
22HT SUP. D/A (0 to +5V)Y No Connection
23HT SUPPLY 0V (GND 2)ZTFE22Black8013P105

Card Rack- BA-W36 - P112

Card Rack- BA-W36 - P112

Connector NumberConnector Part Number
P112DAMA15S
TB1Cinch 20-141
SW1Push button
Internal DestinationOriginationExternal Destination
PositionFunctionPinWire TypeGaugeColourLength(CM)PINConnector
1GND1TFE22Black4515TB1
2GND2TFE22Black4515TB1
3 No Connection
4 No Connection
5 No Connection
6 No Connection
7 No Connection
7Reset CLR7TFE22Grey352SW1
8-15V8TFE22Blue4011TB1
9+5V9TFE22Yellow403TB1
10 No Connection
11+15V11TFE22Red356TB1
12 No Connection
13 No Connection
14 No Connection
15+24V15TFE22Orange1040TB1

The reset switch (SW1) has been removed because it could be accidentally hit with the desiccant container

Heatsink (External)- BA-W36 - P105

Heatsink (External)- BA-W36 - P105

Connector NumberConnector Part Number
P105Cannon DBMA-25S
TB1Cinch 20-141
P104EDAC 322 044-500-258
P111Cannon DEMA-9S
Internal DestinationOriginationExternal Destination
PositionFunctionPinWire TypeGaugeColourLength(CM)PINConnector
1Shutter Motor +24V1TFE22Orange558TB1
2Shutter Motor Feedback2TFE22Blue80AP104
3Shutter Motor Q303E3TFE22Green85C P104
4+15V - 5V REG4TFE22Red555TB1
5Std Lamp +15V5TFE22Red504TB1
6Std Lamp +15V6TFE22Red80HP104
7Std Lamp Q103E / RCL7TFE22Violet80KP104
80V HV REF RTN8TFE22Black8014P104 (TP)
9HG Lamp Q704B9TFE22Grey801P104
10HG Lamp Q704E10TFE22Grey803P104
11HG GTL3 Lamp 11TFE20White1409P111
12HT Supply VE I/P -12V12TFE22White807P104
13HT Supply GND13TFE22Black5514TB1
14Shutter Motor Q303B14TFE22Green80DP104
15Shutter Motor Q303C15TFE22Green80FP104
1616 No Connection
17+15V to R6 (~+10V)17TFE22White8011P104
18Std Lamp Q103B18TFE22Violet80LP104
19Std Lamp Q103C19TFE22Violet80MP104
20Std Lamp Source20TFE20Red1405P111
21 HV CTRL I/P21TFE22Blue8015P104 (TP)
22+24V22TFE22Orange559TB1
23HG Lamp Q704C +24V23TFE22Orange552P104
24HV +5V REF OUT24TFE22Yellow8017P104
25HT Supply Feedback25TFE22White808P104

HG & STD Lamp - BA-W36 - P111

HG & STD Lamp - BA-W36 - P111

Connector NumberConnector Part Number
TB1Cinch 20-141
P105Cannon DBMA-25S
P104EDAC 322-044-500-258
Internal DestinationOriginationExternal Destination
PositionFunctionPinWire TypeGaugeColourLength(CM)PINConnector
1STD LAMP GND1TFE20Black11017TB1
2N/C2 N/C
3N/C2 N/C
4N/C2 N/C
5STD Lamp V+5TFE20Red15020P105
6HG Lamp RTN6TFE20Green1104P104
7N/C2 N/C
8N/C2 N/C
9HG Lamp V+9TFE20White15011P105

Power LED - BA-W36

Power LED - BA-W36

Connector NumberConnector Part Number
TB1Cinch 20-141
Internal DestinationOriginationExternal Destination
PositionFunctionPinWire TypeGaugeColourLength(CM)PINConnector
LEDGND1TFE22Black11018TB1
LED+5V2TFE22Yellow1003TB1

Terminal Block - BA-W36 - TB1

Terminal Block - BA-W36 - TB1

This is the Terminal block that is installed under the Secondary Power Supply

Connector NumberConnector Part Number
TB1Cinch 20-141
P105Cannon DBMA-25S
P104EDAC 322-044-500-258
P2Molex 0039012245
P105Cannon DBMA-25S
LEDMolex 03-06-2011
P112Cannon DAMA-15S
P104EDAC 322-044-500-258
P111Cannon DEMA-9S
R1Ohmite 95J10R
Internal DestinationOriginationExternal Destination
PositionFunctionPinWire TypeGaugeColourLength(CM)PINConnector
+5V2Primary Power Supply2TFE22YEL603P2
2SPS Test Point +5V2TFE22YEL305TP5 +5V
3Primary Power Supply3TFE22YEL6115P2
3+5V to Card Rack3TFE22YEL349P112
3Power Indicator3TFE22YEL712LED
+15V4Primary Power Supply4TFE20RED581P2
4+15V to SPS (TEMP)4TFE22RED3912P104
4Wire Wrap 0.4 ohm 4TFE22RED515P105
5R6 - 50 ohm 1% 5 W5TFE22RED484P105
5SPS Test Point +15V5TFE22RED284TP4 +15V
6+15V to Card Rack6TFE22RED3311P112
7+15V to SPS (HT)7TFE22RED42XP104
+24V8Primary Power Supply8TFE22ORG618P2
8R2 (1) - 3 ohm8TFE22ORG501P105
9+24V to SPS (HG)9TFE22ORG412P104
9HG Q704C / HV PWR9TFE22ORG5022P105
10+24V to Card Rack10TFE22ORG3415P112
10SPS Test Point +24V10TFE22ORG257TP7 +24V
-15V11R1(1) -15V11TFE22BLU911R1
11-15V to Card Rack11TFE22BLU368P112
12-15V to SPS (REG/TEMP)12TFE22BLU439P104
12SPS Test Point -15V12TFE22BLU286TP6 -15V
131313 No Connection
GND14Primary Power Supply14TFE20BLK645P2
140V GND7 (HG)14TFE22BLK485P104
140V GND2 (HT)14TFE22BLK5613P105
150V GND6 (TEMP)15TFE22BLK4616P104
150V GND4 (REG)15TFE22BLK4821P104
15GND to Card Rack15TFE22BLK411P112
16A0V GND6 (TEMP3)16ATFE22BLK48TP104
16A0V GND2 (HT)16ATFE22BLK51ZP104
16AGND to Card Rack16ATFE22BLK432P112
16B 16BTFE20BLK6911+24V RTN
16BSPS Test Point GND16BTFE22BLK381TP1 GND
17Reset Switch17TFE22BLK431SW1
170V GND1 (SL)17TFE22BLK53JP104
170V GND1 (SL)17TFE22BLK53JPEN1
17STD LAMP GND17TFE20BLK1071P111
18Primary Power Supply18TFE20BLK6917P2
18Power Indicator GND18TFE22BLK1091LED
180V GND3 (MOTOR)18TFE22BLK48BP104
19CASE GND19TFE18BLK22GNDHEATSINK BA-E21
9HG Lamp V+9TFE20White15011P105

FAQ

Q: What are the differences between new vs old temperature circuit on the clock board?
A: Note the resistors on the top right of the boards below (New Vs Old). In the new temperature circuits, some resistors have been replaced with a jumper wire.

Q: How do I find out what LED sensor is active?
A: Depending on what you're looking for, you can use one of the 3 commands in MM GET,800GET,544GET,1056. This will yield the following

BitsGET,800GET,544GET,1056
0CW Switch PressedSlitmask @ 7
1CCW Switch PressedSlitmask @ 0
2CW AZ Sensor BlockedMic1 @ Max WL(Mirror side)
3CCW AZ Sensor BlockedMic1 @ min WL(Bulkhead side)
4ZE Sensor Blocked Iris Fully open
5FW3 Sensor Blocked(Mic2 @ Max wl in MKIII)FW3 Sensor Blocked in MKIIIIris Fully Open
6Down Switch Pressed
7Up Switch Pressed