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MT/MK Connector Wiring Diagrams

Version: 28-10-2013

This manual supports: MTHP4 – MKHP2 – MKHP4

Index
MTHP4 drawing ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
MKHP2 drawing ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
MKHP4 drawing ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Fuses ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
I/O connector ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Encoder connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Control1 connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
RS-232 connector.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Support .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18

MTHP4 drawing
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MKHP2 drawing

MKHP4 drawing
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Fuses

MTHP4
The Minitouch controller has 5 fuses all located in the power supply box.
5V fuse is 5x20mm glass 1A T
12V fuse is 5x20mm glass 0,5A T
HV fuse is 5x20mm glass 2A T
Mains fuses are 5x20mm glass 2A T
On the power supply box there is a LED for each fuse, if the LED is off then the fuse is probably broken. If all LEDs are
off it might be the mains fuses in the main socket that are broken.
The value of the fuses is related to the power available from the power supply. Use only the same value if you need more
power you must use an external power supply.

You can buy the fuses from HSA or locally, if you choose locally make sure you get the right fuses, warranty does not
cover replacement of burned PCB’s because of wrong fuses.

HSA Farnell Mouser

ACEL-Fuse-0,5A-5x20 1123239 504-BK/S506-500-R
ACEL-Fuse-1A-5x20 1123241 504-BK/S506-1-R
ACEL-Fuse-2A-5x20 1123244 504-BK/S506-2-R

MKHP2 – MKHP4
The Minikey controller has 4 fuses, 2 on the outside and 2 on the inside.
On the outside are the mains fuses 5x20mm glass 2A T
The controller can supply external equipment with 5 and 12V DC from the internal power supply.
F1 is the 5V fuse and F2 is the 12V fuse both are 0,5A SMD Fast acting. The value of the fuses is related to the power
available from the PCB. Use only 0,5A if you need more power you must use an external power supply.
F1 and F2 are located on the inside of the Minikey right behind the USB connector.

You can buy the fuses from HSA or locally, if you choose locally make sure you get the right fuses, warranty does not
cover replacement of burned PCB’s because of wrong fuses.

Part number:
HSA Farnell Mouser
ACEL-Fuse-0,5A-SMD 9922156 576-0451.500MRL
ACEL-Fuse-2A-5x20 1123244 504-BK/S506-2-R
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I/O connector

Main function for this connector is to provide the start signal, to begin print. In the same connector are also additional
inputs as well as 2 output signals. It is located on the back of the controller, as a 9-pin female D-SUB connector.

Output 1 = Active low (open collector)

Output 2 = Active low (open collector)

Input 1 = Available

Input 2 = Available

You can use either a simple mechanical switch or a photo cell for the start signal. The I/O connector can supply 5V and
12V DC for the sensor but you can use any sensor in the 3-33V range if you connect an external power source.

You can buy an I/O-ENC test box set from HSA which enables you to test:

I/O connector - Input 1, Input 2, Output 1, Output 2, Start signal input, 5V and 12V on the I/O connector and an
adjustable automatically continuous start signal is available.

Encoder connector - Enc A & Enc B channels, Low ink, 5V and 12V and an automatically continuous encoder
pulse generator is available.

Part number:
HSA Product category
I/O-ENC test box set Electric spare parts

PIN Description
1 VIO – voltage reference
5 1 2 5V
3 Input 2
4 Start signal input
5 GND
9 6 6 Input 1
7 12V
8 Output 1
9 Output 2

Mechanical start switch

1 VIO Pushbutton
6 IN1 Loop pins 1-2 and connect the switch between pins 4 and
2 5V
7 12V 5
3 IN2
8 OUT1
N/O contact setup as negative edge trigger
4 STSW N/C contact setup as positive edge trigger
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO Relay
6 IN1 Loop pins 1-2 and connect the switch between pins 4 and
2 5V
7 12V 5
3 IN2
8 OUT1
N/O contact setup as negative edge trigger
4 STSW N/C contact setup as positive edge trigger
9 OUT2
5 GND
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5V DC Sensor
1 VIO 5 Volt NPN or PUSH/PULL sensor
6 IN1 VCC to pins 1,2
2 5V
PRODUCT 7 12V Signal to pin 4
SENSOR 3 IN2
8 OUT1
GND to pin 5
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO 5 Volt PNP sensor

6 IN1 VCC to pins 1,2
2 5V
PRODUCT 7 12V Signal to pin 4
SENSOR 3 IN2
8 OUT1
GND to pin 5
4 STSW 1 K resistor between pin 4 and 5
1K 9 OUT2
5 GND

12V DC Sensor
1 VIO 12 Volt NPN or PUSH/PULL sensor
6 IN1 VCC to pins 1,7
2 5V
PRODUCT 7 12V Signal to pin 4
SENSOR 3 IN2
8 OUT1
GND to pin 5
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO 12 Volt PNP sensor

6 IN1 VCC to pins 1,7
2 5V
PRODUCT 7 12V Signal to pin 4
SENSOR 3 IN2
8 OUT1
GND to pin 5
4 STSW 1 K resistor between pin 4 and 5
1K 9 OUT2
5 GND

3-33V DC Sensor with external power source

1 VIO NPN or PUSH/PULL sensor
3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE
6 IN1 VCC to pin 1
2 5V
PRODUCT 7 12V Signal to pin 4
SENSOR 3 IN2
8 OUT1
GND to pin 5
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 GND
GND EXTERNAL SOURCE

1 VIO PNP sensor

3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE
6 IN1 VCC to pin 1
2 5V
PRODUCT 7 12V Signal to pin 4
SENSOR 3 IN2
8 OUT1
GND to pin 5
4 STSW 1 K resistor between pin 4 and 5
1K 9 OUT2
5 GND
GND EXTERNAL SOURCE
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Input 1
1 VIO N/O normal open mechanical switch or relay
6 IN1 Connect the switch between pins 6 and 5
2 5V
7 12V
3 IN2
8 OUT1
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO N/C normal closed mechanical switch or relay

6 IN1 Connect the switch between pins 1 and 6
2 5V
7 12V 1 K resistor between pin 6 and 5
3 IN2
8 OUT1
1K 4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO NPN or PUSH/PULL output trigger

6 IN1 Signal to pin 6
2 5V
7 12V GND to pin 5
3 IN2
8 OUT1
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO PNP output trigger

6 IN1 VCC to pin 1
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 6
3 IN2
8 OUT1
1 K resistor between pin 6 and 5
4 STSW
1K 9 OUT2
5 GND

In the hardware I/O menu on the controller you can choose the function of this input, the options are purge, or start/stop
function.
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Input 2
1 VIO N/O normal open mechanical switch or relay
6 IN1 Connect the switch between pins 3 and 5
2 5V
7 12V
3 IN2
8 OUT1
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO N/C normal closed mechanical switch or relay

6 IN1 Connect the switch between pins 1 and 3
2 5V
7 12V 1 K resistor between pin 3 and 5
3 IN2
8 OUT1
4 STSW
1K 9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO NPN or PUSH/PULL output trigger

6 IN1 Signal to pin 3
2 5V
7 12V GND to pin 5
3 IN2
8 OUT1
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO PNP output trigger

6 IN1 VCC to pin 1
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 3
3 IN2
8 OUT1
1 K resistor between pin 3 and 5
4 STSW
1K 9 OUT2
5 GND

In the hardware I/O menu on the controller you can choose the function of this input, the options are purge, or start/stop
function.
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Output 1 (open collector)

Warning: Do not connect a relay with a higher voltage than the voltage already connected to the VIO pin1 you will
damage the unit.
1 VIO LED indicator
R VALUE 6 IN1 Connect the components between pins 2 and 8
2 5V
7 12V The R value can be calculated using the
3 IN2
8 OUT1
equation below
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 Ud
5 GND
R
Id
Where Ud is diode voltage and Id is diode
current
1 VIO 5V DC relay
6 IN1 Connect the relay coil between pins 2 and 8
2 5V
1N4001 7 12V Some relays have a built in diode, if not please
3 IN2
DIODE 8 OUT1
also mount the protection diode on the coil
4 STSW connections.
9 OUT2
RELAY 5 GND

1 VIO 12V DC relay

6 IN1 Connect the relay coil between pins 7 and 8
2 5V
1N4001 7 12V Some relays have a built in diode, if not please
3 IN2
DIODE 8 OUT1
also mount the protection diode on the coil
4 STSW connections.
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO 3-33V DC relay with external power source

3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE
6 IN1 Connect the relay coil between external VCC
2 5V
1N4001 7 12V and pin 8
3 IN2
DIODE 8 OUT1
Connect external GND to pin 5
4 STSW Some relays have a built in diode, if not please
9 OUT2
5 GND also mount the protection diode on the coil
GND EXTERNAL SOURCE
connections.

Warning: Do not connect a relay with a higher voltage than the voltage already connected to the VIO pin1 you will
damage the unit.

In the hardware I/O menu on the controller you can choose the function of this output, the options are print message
signal, low ink warning and overheating warning.
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Output 2 (open collector)

Warning: Do not connect a relay with a higher voltage than the voltage already connected to the VIO pin1 you will
damage the unit.
1 VIO LED indicator
R VALUE 6 IN1 Connect the components between pins 2 and 9
2 5V
7 12V The R value can be calculated using the
3 IN2
8 OUT1
equation below
4 STSW
9 OUT2
5 Ud
5 GND
R
Id
Where Ud is diode voltage and Id is diode
current
1 VIO 5V DC relay
6 IN1 Connect the relay coil between pins 2 and 9
2 5V
1N4001 7 12V Some relays have a built in diode, if not please
3 IN2
DIODE 8 OUT1
also mount the protection diode on the coil
4 STSW connections.
9 OUT2
RELAY 5 GND

1 VIO 12V DC relay

6 IN1 Connect the relay coil between pins 7 and 9
2 5V
1N4001 7 12V Some relays have a built in diode, if not please
3 IN2
DIODE 8 OUT1
also mount the protection diode on the coil
4 STSW connections.
9 OUT2
5 GND

1 VIO 3-33V DC relay with external power source

3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE
6 IN1 Connect the relay coil between external VCC
2 5V
1N4001 7 12V and pin 9
3 IN2
DIODE 8 OUT1
Connect external GND to pin 5
4 STSW Some relays have a built in diode, if not please
9 OUT2
5 GND also mount the protection diode on the coil
GND EXTERNAL SOURCE
connections.

Warning: Do not connect a relay with a higher voltage than the voltage already connected to the VIO pin1 you will
damage the unit.

In the hardware I/O menu on the controller you can choose the function of this output, the options are print message
signal, low ink warning and overheating warning.
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Encoder connector

This connector is where the signals for the encoder are coming in. It is located on the
back of the controller, as a 9-pin female D-SUB connector.

The encoder connector can supply 5V and 12V DC for the encoder but you can use
any encoder in the 3-33V range if you connect an external power source.

PIN Description
1 VENC – voltage reference
2 5V
5 1 3 Encoder A
4 Encoder B
5 GND
6 Not used
9 6 7 12V
8 /Encoder A (inverted)
9 /Encoder B (inverted)

5V DC Encoder single channel

1 VENC 5V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL
6 Inklow VCC to pins 1, 2
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 4
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

1 VENC 5V DC PNP
6 Inklow VCC to pins 1, 2
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 9
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

5V DC Encoder dual channel

1 VENC 5V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL
6 Inklow VCC to pins 1, 2
2 5V
7 12V Signals to pins 3, 4
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

1 VENC 5V DC PNP
6 Inklow VCC to pins 1, 2
2 5V
7 12V Signals to pins 8, 9
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND
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12V DC Encoder single channel

1 VENC 12V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL
6 Inklow VCC to pins 1, 7
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 4
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

1 VENC 12V DC PNP

6 Inklow VCC to pins 1, 7
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 9
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

12V DC Encoder dual channel

1 VENC 12V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL
6 Inklow VCC to pins 1, 7
2 5V
7 12V Signals to pins 3, 4
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

1 VENC 12V DC PNP

6 Inklow VCC to pins 1, 7
2 5V
7 12V Signals to pins 8, 9
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND
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3-33V DC Encoder with external power source single channel

1 VENC 3-33V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL with external
3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE
6 Inklow power source
2 5V
7 12V VCC to pin 1
3 EncA
8 /EncA
Signal to pin 4
4 EncB GND to pin 5
9 /EncB
5 GND

GND EXTERNAL SOURCE

3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE 3-33V DC PNP with external power source

1 VENC
6 Inklow VCC to pin 1
2 5V Signal to pin 9
7 12V
3 EncA GND to pin 5
8 /EncA
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

GND EXTERNAL SOURCE

3-33V DC Encoder with external power source dual channel

1 VENC 3-33V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL with external
3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE
6 Inklow power source
2 5V
7 12V VCC to pin 1
3 EncA
8 /EncA
Signal to pin 3, 4
4 EncB GND to pin 5
9 /EncB
5 GND

GND EXTERNAL SOURCE

3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE 3-33V DC PNP with external power source

1 VENC VCC to pin 1
6 Inklow Signal to pin 8, 9
2 5V
7 12V GND to pin 5
3 EncA
8 /EncA
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

GND EXTERNAL SOURCE

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5V DC simulated encoder with external power source

1 VENC 5V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL with external
6 Inklow power source
2 5V
7 12V Loop pins 1-2
3 EncA
8 /EncA
Signal to pin 4
4 EncB GND to pin 5
9 /EncB
5 GND

1 VENC 5V DC PNP with external power source

6 Inklow Loop pins 1-2
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 9
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

12V DC simulated encoder with external power source

1 VENC 12V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL with external
6 Inklow power source
2 5V
7 12V Loop pins 1-7
3 EncA
8 /EncA
Signal to pin 4
4 EncB GND to pin 5
9 /EncB
5 GND

1 VENC 12V DC PNP with external power source

6 Inklow Loop pins 1-7
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 9
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND

3-33V DC simulated encoder with external power source

1 VENC 3-33V DC NPN or PUSH/PULL with external
3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE
6 Inklow power source
2 5V
7 12V VCC to pin 1
3 EncA
8 /EncA
Signal to pin 4
4 EncB GND to pin 5
9 /EncB
5 GND
GND EXTERNAL SOURCE

1 VENC 3-33V DC PNP with external power source

3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE
6 Inklow VCC to pin 1
2 5V
7 12V Signal to pin 9
3 EncA
8 /EncA
GND to pin 5
4 EncB
9 /EncB
5 GND
GND EXTERNAL SOURCE
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Control1 connector

This connector is an I/O extension for mailing systems and special projects. The
controller can support up to 4 outputs and 4 inputs in total. 1-2 on the I/O connector
and 3-4 on the Control1 connector, the user can select the desired function in the
Hardware I/O menu.

Output functions:
Off, print mode, printing, low ink, error, signal generator.

Input functions:
Off, purge, start/stop, print, spit enable.

The control connector can supply 5V and 12V DC for the external devices but you
can use any device in the 3-33V range if you connect an external power source.
Please note that this connector share power supply and fuses with the I/O and
encoder connector

PIN Description
1 VST – voltage reference
2 5V
3 O4 output
4 Reserved for O6 output
5 I3 input
1 8 6 Reserved for I5 input
7 Reserved for I7 input
8 GND
9 15 9 12V
10 O3 output
11 Reserved for O5 output
12 Reserved for O7 output
13 I4 input
14 Reserved for I6 input
15 Reserved for I8 input
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Control outputs
The schematics in this manual show how to connect the output called O3. The other outputs on the connector can be
connected using O4 as a model, move the wire from O3 to O4-7 the other wires are the same for all outputs.

Warning: Do not connect a relay with a higher voltage than the voltage already connected to the VST pin 1 you will
damage the unit. If you do not use the inputs on this connector you must connect VST to the highest voltage supply that
you use on this connector.
VST 1 LED indicator
12V 9 Connect the components
5V 2
O3 10 between pins 2 and 10
O4 3 The R value can be
O5 11
O6 4 calculated using the
O7 12
R VALUE I3 5 equation below
I4 13
I5 6 5 Ud
I6 14 R
I7 7 Id
I8 15
GND 8
Where Ud is diode
voltage and Id is diode
current
5V DC relay
4 VST 1 Connect the relay coil
3 12V 9
1 5V 2 between pins 2 and 10
2 O3 10
O4 3
Some relays have a built
1N4001 O5 11 in diode, if not please also
O6 4
DIODE O7 12 mount the protection
I3 5 diode on the coil
I4 13
I5 6 connections.
I6 14
I7 7
I8 15
GND 8

12V DC relay
4 Connect the relay coil
3 VST 1
1 12V 9 between pins 9 and 10
2 5V 2
O3 10
Some relays have a built
1N4001 O4 3 in diode, if not please also
O5 11
DIODE O6 4 mount the protection
O7 12 diode on the coil
I3 5
I4 13 connections.
I5 6
I6 14
I7 7
I8 15
GND 8

VST 1 3-33V DC relay with

4 12V 9 external power source
3 5V 2
1 O3 10 Connect the relay coil
2 O4 3
O5 11
between external VCC
1N4001 O6 4 and pin 10
O7 12
I3 5 Connect external GND to
DIODE I4 13 pin 8
I5 6
3-33VDC EXTERNAL SOURCE I6 Some relays have a built
14
I7 7
I8
in diode, if not please also
15
GND EXTERNAL SOURCE
GND 8 mount the protection
diode on the coil
connections.

Warning: Do not connect a relay with a higher voltage than the voltage already connected to the VST pin 1 you will
damage the unit. If you do not use the inputs on this connector you must connect VST to the highest voltage supply that
you use on this connector.
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Control inputs
The schematics below show how to connect the input called I3 if you need other inputs on the connector you can just
move the wire on I3 to I4-8 the other wires are the same for all inputs.

VST 1 N/O normal open mechanical switch or relay

12V 9 Connect the switch between pins 5 and 8
5V 2
O3 10 Connect a reference voltage to VST in this example 5V is
O4 3 chosen.
O5 11
O6 4
O7 12
I3 5 (if you need to use the outputs with a higher voltage than
I4 13 5 volts you must connect VST to the highest voltage that
I5 6
I6 14 you use)
I7 7
I8 15
GND 8

N/C normal closed mechanical switch or relay

You cannot use a relay of this type on this input
VST 1 NPN output trigger
12V 9 Connect a reference voltage to VST in this example 5V is
5V 2
O3 10 chosen.
O4 3
O5 11
Signal to pin 5
O6 4 GND to pin 8
O7 12
I3 5
I4 13
I5 6
I6 14
I7 7
I8 15
GND 8

PNP output trigger

There is no standard option for PNP on this input. If you
cannot use one of the options above you can contact
support for more information.

Warning: If you need to use the outputs with a higher voltage than 5 volts you must connect VST to the highest voltage
that you use.

Control output configured as signal generator triggering print

VST 1 Loop configuration
12V 9 Make a loop from 5V to VST pins 1 and 2
5V 2
O3 10 Make a loop from the output to the input that you wish to
O4 3
O5 11
control. In this example O3 controls I3. Loop pins 10 and
O6 4 5
O7 12
I3 5
I4 13 (if you need to use the outputs with a higher voltage than
I5 6
I6 14 5 volts you must connect VST to the highest voltage that
I7 7 you use)
I8 15
GND 8
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RS-232 connector

This connector is used for remote communication with the TIPC15, this section will
tell you how to connect the wires, please see the remote communication manual for
port setup and commands.

The connector is 9 pin Male, and the pins are configured as master. If you wish to
connect from a standard PC com port you must use a crossed cable.

PIN Description
1
2 Rx
5 1 3 Tx
4
5 GND
6
9 6 7
8
9

Crossed cable
Connector A pin 5 is connected to connector B pin 5
Connector A pin 2 is connected to connector B pin 3
Connector A pin 3 is connected to connector B pin 2
A B
1 1
6 6
2 2
7 7
3 3
8 8
4 4
9 9
5 5
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Support

For support please contact your local distributor or HSA Systems customer service

E-mail: techsupport@[Link]

Phone: +45 66 10 34 01