Comprehensive Product Summary: Cable‑S68MM‑100 and Associated Nuvo‑5000E/P Series Platform

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### 1. Product Overview

Product Name: Cable SCSI‑68M to 68M for MezIO‑D220/230
Model: Cable‑S68MM‑100
Article Number: Cable‑S68MM‑100
Manufacturer: Neousys Technology Inc.
Associated Platform: Nuvo‑5000E/P Series Rugged Fanless Embedded Controller

The Cable‑S68MM‑100 is a high‑reliability SCSI‑68 male‑to‑male interconnect cable designed for use with Neousys MezIO™ modules, specifically the MezIO‑D220 and MezIO‑D230 digital I/O expansion boards. It provides a robust, shielded connection between the MezIO interface on Nuvo‑5000 series controllers and external terminal boards such as the TB‑10. The cable is part of Neousys’ rugged embedded ecosystem, optimized for industrial automation, machine vision, and in‑vehicle computing applications.

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### 2. Key Features

- Interface Type: SCSI‑68 (male‑to‑male)
- Compatibility: Designed for Neousys MezIO‑D220 and MezIO‑D230 modules
- Application: Connects MezIO digital I/O modules to external terminal blocks (e.g., TB‑10)
- Construction: Ruggedized industrial‑grade cable with secure locking connectors
- Signal Integrity: 68‑pin parallel interface supporting isolated digital input/output channels
- Integration: Fully compatible with Nuvo‑5000E/P series fanless controllers via the MezIO™ expansion port
- Environmental Robustness: Suitable for harsh industrial environments, vibration‑resistant, and temperature‑tolerant
- Ease of Use: Plug‑and‑play connectivity with Neousys’ standardized MezIO™ mechanical interface

The cable complements the Nuvo‑5000E/P platform, which integrates Intel® 6th‑Gen Core™ processors, multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, and Neousys’ patented Cassette and MezIO™ expansion technologies.

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### 3. Technical Specifications

Cable‑S68MM‑100:
- Connector Type: SCSI‑68 male to SCSI‑68 male
- Pin Count: 68‑pin high‑density
- Length: 100 cm (nominal)
- Material: Shielded twisted‑pair conductors with industrial‑grade insulation
- Compatibility: MezIO‑D220 (8 × isolated DI, 8 × isolated DO) and MezIO‑D230 (16 × isolated DI, 16 × isolated DO)
- Operating Temperature: Matches Nuvo‑5000 environmental range (‑25 °C ~ 70 °C)
- Mounting/Connection: Direct plug‑in to SCSI‑II 68‑pin connectors on MezIO modules and TB‑10 terminal boards

Associated Controller (Nuvo‑5000E/P):
- Dimensions: 240 mm (W) × 225 mm (D) × 90 mm (H)
- Weight: 3.6 – 4.4 kg depending on configuration
- Material: Aluminum alloy chassis with passive heat‑sink fins
- Operating Temperature:
- ‑25 °C ~ 70 °C (with 35 W TDP CPUs)
- ‑25 °C ~ 50 °C (with 65 W TDP CPUs)
- Storage Temperature: ‑40 °C ~ 85 °C
- Humidity: 10 % – 90 %, non‑condensing
- Vibration/Shock: 5 Grms (IEC 60068‑2‑64) / 50 Grms (IEC 60068‑2‑27)

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### 4. Functionality

Cable Function:
The Cable‑S68MM‑100 transmits isolated digital I/O signals between the MezIO module and external devices. It ensures reliable data transfer for control and monitoring applications, maintaining signal integrity across industrial environments.

Use Cases:
- Industrial automation and process control
- Machine vision I/O expansion
- In‑vehicle digital signal interfacing
- Remote sensor and actuator connectivity

Compatibility:
- MezIO‑D220: 8‑channel isolated digital input + 8‑channel isolated digital output
- MezIO‑D230: 16‑channel isolated digital input + 16‑channel isolated digital output
- TB‑10 terminal board for field wiring
- Nuvo‑5000E/P controllers equipped with MezIO™ interface

System Integration:
When installed, the cable links the MezIO module’s SCSI‑68 connector to the TB‑10 breakout board, enabling external wiring of digital I/O channels. The MezIO interface communicates with the controller’s internal PCIe and SMBus lines, providing low‑latency, high‑reliability I/O expansion.

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### 5. Components & Accessories

Included Items:
- 1 × Cable‑S68MM‑100 (SCSI‑68M ↔ SCSI‑68M)

Optional Accessories:
- TB‑10 Terminal Board: Screw‑type terminal interface for field wiring
- MezIO Modules:
- MezIO‑D220 (8 DI / 8 DO)
- MezIO‑D230 (16 DI / 16 DO)
- MezIO‑C180/C181 (serial ports)
- MezIO‑V20‑EP (ignition control)
- MezIO‑U4 (USB 3.0 expansion)
- MezIO‑G4/G4P (GigE/PoE+)
- Cassette Modules: PCIe‑PoE354, PCIe‑USB380, CSM‑R800 RAID, CSM‑NV750 GPU module
- Mounting Kits: DINRAIL‑O, wall‑mount brackets, damping brackets
- Power Supply: PA‑120W‑OW (120 W AC/DC adapter, 20 V / 6 A, ‑30 °C ~ 70 °C)

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### 6. Installation & Setup

Requirements:
- Nuvo‑5000E/P controller with MezIO™ expansion port
- Compatible MezIO‑D220 or D230 module installed
- TB‑10 terminal board (optional)

Procedure:
1. Power off the Nuvo‑5000 system.
2. Connect one end of the Cable‑S68MM‑100 to the SCSI‑68 connector on the MezIO module.
3. Connect the opposite end to the TB‑10 terminal board or external I/O device.
4. Secure both connectors using the locking screws to prevent vibration‑induced disconnection.
5. Power on the system and verify I/O functionality through Neousys driver utilities.

Mounting Options for Controller:
- Standard wall‑mount brackets (included)
- Optional DIN‑rail kit for cabinet integration

Configuration:
- MezIO modules are automatically recognized by the system BIOS and Neousys driver suite.
- Digital I/O channels can be configured via Neousys WDT_DIO API library under Windows or Linux.

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### 7. Performance & Capabilities

Cable Performance:
- High‑density 68‑pin parallel transmission
- Low‑noise, shielded design for EMI immunity
- Supports full bandwidth of MezIO digital I/O signaling
- Reliable operation under vibration and temperature extremes

System Performance (Nuvo‑5000E/P):
- Processor Options: Intel® Core™ i7‑6700/6700TE, i5‑6500/6500TE, i3‑6100/6100TE, Pentium® G4400/G4400TE, Celeron® G3900/G3900TE
- Chipset: Intel® Q170 PCH
- Memory: Up to 32 GB DDR4‑2133 via 2 × SO‑DIMM
- Graphics: Intel® HD 530/510, triple‑independent display (VGA + DVI‑D + 2 × DP 4K)
- Storage: 2 × SATA 6 Gb/s (2.5″ HDD/SSD, RAID 0/1) + 1 × mSATA slot
- Networking: 2 or 6 × GbE (Intel I219 + I210), optional PoE+ (80 W budget)
- USB: 4 × USB 3.0 + 4 × USB 2.0
- Serial: 3 × COM (2 × RS‑232/422/485 + 1 × RS‑232)
- Expansion: 1 × PCI or PCIe x16 Cassette slot, 2 × mini‑PCIe sockets, 1 × MezIO port
- Power Input: 8 ~ 35 V DC via 3‑pin terminal block
- Power Consumption: ~ 40 – 50 W typical (with 35 W CPU)

Limitations:
- Thermal throttling may occur above 50 °C with 65 W CPUs.
- For sub‑zero operation, use wide‑temperature SSD/HDD.

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### 8. Standards & Compliance

Cable‑S68MM‑100:
- Complies with SCSI‑II mechanical and electrical specifications
- Designed for CE/FCC Class A environments when used with certified Neousys systems

Nuvo‑5000E/P Controller Compliance:
- EMC: CE/FCC Class A (EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032)
- Safety: EN 60950
- Environmental: IEC 60068‑2‑64 (vibration), IEC 60068‑2‑27 (shock)
- PoE: IEEE 802.3at PSE compliant (optional)
- TPM: Supports TPM 2.0 security module
- AMT: Intel® AMT 11.0 remote management
- RoHS: All components RoHS compliant

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### 9. Additional Information

Warranty & Support:
- Standard Neousys limited warranty (typically 2 years) covering manufacturing defects
- Technical support via Neousys global service network
- Firmware and driver updates available through Neousys website

Maintenance:
- Periodic inspection of cable connectors for secure fit and cleanliness
- Avoid excessive bending radius (< 5 × cable diameter)
- Use only in conjunction with Neousys‑approved MezIO modules

Software & Drivers:
- Neousys “Drivers & Utilities DVD” includes:
- WDT_DIO library (for digital I/O and watchdog control)
- PoE on/off API support
- Automatic driver installation utility
- Supported OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (32/64‑bit), Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, OpenSUSE

System Expansion Ecosystem:
- Cassette Modules:
- CSM‑PoE354 (4 × PoE+ ports)
- CSM‑USB380 (8 × USB 3.0 ports)
- CSM‑R800 (4‑drive RAID module)
- CSM‑NV750 (NVIDIA® GTX 750 Ti GPU)
- MezIO Modules:
- C180/C181 (serial I/O)
- D220/D230 (isolated digital I/O)
- V20‑EP (ignition control)
- U4 (USB 3.0 expansion)
- G4/G4P (GigE and PoE+)

Support Documentation:
- Nuvo‑5000 Series User’s Manual (Rev. A3)
- MezIO Interface Design Guide (available under NDA)
- Cable and terminal board wiring diagrams for D220/D230

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### Summary

The Cable‑S68MM‑100 is a purpose‑built industrial SCSI‑68M ↔ 68M cable engineered for seamless integration with Neousys’ MezIO‑D220 and MezIO‑D230 digital I/O modules. It forms a critical link between the MezIO expansion interface of the Nuvo‑5000E/P rugged fanless controller and external I/O terminal boards. Designed for durability, signal integrity, and environmental resilience, the cable supports the full operational temperature range and vibration standards of Neousys’ embedded systems.

When combined with the Nuvo‑5000 platform—featuring Intel® 6th‑Gen Core™ processors, wide‑range DC input, multiple GbE ports, and modular Cassette and MezIO™ expansion—the Cable‑S68MM‑100 enables flexible, application‑specific I/O deployment across industrial automation, transportation, and machine vision domains. It exemplifies Neousys’ modular design philosophy: rugged, expandable, and ready for mission‑critical embedded computing.