CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 1. Introduction CCpilot VA is a freely programmable display computer with 7” full-colour TFT and optional touch screen. The powerful ARM based CPU and Linux operating system constitutes an open platform that ® ® enables implementation of premium user-machine interaction, reliable controls and integrated fleet management.
1.4. Ruggedization The CCpilot VA device has been designed to manage tough environmental demands. Much effort has been put into designing and selecting system components to provide a reliable and robust device. Thorough testing has been performed in order to ensure compliance to a broad range of applicable regulatory requirements and to meet the user expectations of a ruggedized device for vehicle- and machinery control.
2. Device overview This chapter contains illustrations of the CCpilot VA models showing the location of external connectors, indicators etc. Information about various CCpilot VA models can be found in chapter 1.1 - Product models. Connectors are described in more detail in chapter 6.
(RAM-202U) or custom bracket for panel ® mounting and a GORE-TEX membrane for ventilation. ® External connectors Mounting holes Deutsch DTM for RAM-202U Identification label Cover for USB GORE-TEX connector membrane, under mount for added protection CCpilot VA rear side view www.maximatecc.com...
Note that the depth of the threaded holes is 9.5 mm. Be careful not to use too long screws which may damage the device when tightened. 3.1.1. RAM mount CCpilot VA is preferably mounted using a RAM mount, i.e. RAM-202U, a round base 1.5” ball mount which allows adjustment of the display’s position and angle. CCpilot VA with RAM mount...
CCpilot VA with panel mounting bracket The mounting bracket is designed for a panel thickness of 1.5 - 3.0 mm. Panel cutout dimensions are according to figure below. A drawing in DXF-format for precision cutting of panels is available upon request.
2017-03-13 3.2. Connecting to power supply This chapter describes how the CCpilot VA is preferably connected to the power supply of a vehicle, or other machinery. The principle is the same also for other types of installations. Carefully read through the following sub-chapters before installing the device. Connector pinouts are found in chapter 6.
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Turnkey switch (S2) is closed and shut down when the switch is opened. Note that the on/off behaviour of the CCpilot VA described is the default configuration. Its response to the on/off signal may be disabled or changed by user applications. For example, the signal may be configured for suspending and resuming the device or the device may be configured to always start when the power supply is available.
All cables to the CCpilot VA device shall be disconnected during welding to a machine. Be advised that the CCpilot VA device consumes a small amount of power from the main supply also when shut down or suspended (see chapter 7.1). Therefore, if the device has been attached for a long period of time without the vehicle motor running, the battery may be drained resulting in inability to start up the vehicle.
If shielded cable is used for Ethernet, the shield is preferably connected/grounded at the other end of the cable (and remain unconnected close to the CCpilot VA device). If shielded cable is used for the main USB port, the shield is preferably spliced and joined with the USB ground wire externally.
Always consider personal safety when installing and operating the device. For example, in vehicle installations, maximatecc does not recommend that the device is being actively operated by the driver when a risk of injury to people or damage to property is present.
(shutdown may take several seconds). A low-to-high transition must occur after the shutdown is fully completed to trigger a restart. Increase the shutdown trigger response time in case you don’t want the CCpilot VA device to shut down during short stops.
CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 4.1.2. Front panel button(s) Turn ON the device by short-pressing any of the front panel buttons configured as start-up triggers. Note that none of the buttons are configured as start-up triggers by default. Turn OFF the device by either short- or long-pressing any of the buttons configured as action triggers with shutdown action assigned to either short- or long-presses.
4.4. Using the touch-screen Note that not all CCpilot VA products variant contains a touch-screen. Basic usage of the capacitive touch screen should be intuitive for most users. Refer to the CCpilot VA Software guide for details about touch calibration.
CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 4.5. Status notification Button backlight is used for status notification while starting up, shutting down or when de device is in suspend mode. Button backlight is software controllable for notifications from user applications. The table below describes the default behaviour of the status notification for different operational states.
CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 4.6. Error codes (button backlight and buzzer notifications) The internal buzzer and the button backlight is used for signalling error codes when the device shuts down or cannot start up due to severe hardware or software failure.
There is a light sensor in the front panel used by user applications or used with the built in automated function for dimming of the display brightness. For light sensor location, see chapter 2.1. Refer to the CCpilot VA Software guide for details about accessing the light sensor data from user applications.
Shielded cables shall be used to ensure reliable communication and electromagnetic compliance. Note that there’s no dedicated Ethernet shield connection on the CCpilot VA device, meaning that the cable shield must be terminated externally to provide full protection in electromagnetically noisy environments.
2017-03-13 5.7. USB CCpilot VA has two USB ports. One port is located in the multipin connector J1 and function as a USB host-port only. It can be used for connecting USB storage devices or other peripherals such as mouse, keyboard or various wireless interfaces.
2017-03-13 5.8. Configurable Inputs CCpilot VA has eight configurable inputs for a wide range of digital and analog measurements. Note that there are two types of inputs. Channels 1-4 support resistance measurement but lack internal pull-up resistors. Channels 5-8 lack support for resistance measurement but have internal pull-up resistors.
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CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 voltages or currents are required or for interfacing open-drain (sink-only) drivers with inputs 1-4 which lack internal pull-ups. Frequency measurement is implemented in a co-processor though timer captures at a time-base of 72 MHz (100 ppm). This time-base gives a theoretical frequency resolution of approximately 0.014 Hz at 1 kHz and 3.12 Hz at 15 kHz (better resolution at lower frequencies).
2017-03-13 5.9. High-side PWM outputs CCpilot VA has two self-protected high-side PWM outputs for switching various external loads such as buzzers, relays, solenoids, lamps or other resistive or inductive loads. The high-side output drivers are powered from the main supply voltage through internal over-voltage protection that limits the output voltage to 32 V (typ) in case of supply voltage transients.
CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 6. Connectors All external connectors are accessible from the rear of the unit. The main connectors which are three molded-in, 12-pin Deutsch DTM series connectors, are marked with numbers: 1, 2 or 3 and features keying (A-, B- and C-key respectively). Descriptions in this manual uses connector nomenclature J1, J2 and J3.
Note that the pin-order 1-12 in tables below are oriented as when looking at the receptacles from the rear of the CCpilot VA device, i.e. pin 1 at top-right position and pin 12 at top-left position. Connector J1 - GRAY...
CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 6.2. USB Mini-B connector pinout Below is the pinout for the USB Mini-B connector: Function VBUS (5V, 500 mA) Data (–) Data (+) ID-pin Note Metal Cable shield (internally housing connected with GND) Note: The ID-pin is used for selecting USB host-mode (pin low) or USB device-mode (pin high/floating). By default, the ID-pin is held low internally from CPU I/O-pin to force USB host-mode operation.
CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 7. Specifications 7.1. Technical data Temperature specification Operating -30 to +70 °C Storage -40 to +85 °C Kernel Main Processor Freescale™ i.MX537: ARM 32-bit, 800 MHz, Cortex-A8 Co-processor STMicroelectronics STM32F373, Cortex-M4 Data storage 512 MB, Industrial grade SLC NAND flash...
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CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 CAN interfaces Type Non-isolated, ISO 11898-2, CAN 2.0B with cable shield decoupling according to J1939-11. Supports a variety of CAN protocols including J1939 and CANopen ® CAN transceiver Texas Instrument SN65HVD234 Baud Rate 20 – 250 kbit/s (up to 1 Mbit/s)* * Internal CAN bus filters have a capacitance of 100pF (typ) as stated in the J1939 specification.
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CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 Digital input levels (5V) “5V” modes (applies to both Digital and Frequency modes) Typical input amplitude 3.0 – 7.0 V Rising threshold 2.48 V (typ) (± 5 %) Falling threshold 2.41 V (typ) (± 5 %)
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CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 Voltage (32V) Range (min) 0 – 34.0 V Accuracy ± (0.5% + 3 mV) Resolution 1 mV Input Impedance 29.7 kΩ (± 1 %) Resistance (0-500 Ω) Effective range (min) 0 – 580 Ω Accuracy ±...
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CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 Buzzer Frequency range 0 – 10 kHz (SPL peak at 2480 Hz) 55 dBA at 1 meter (typ, 2480 Hz) The buzzer is located on the back (connector side) of the device and the effective SPL varies dependent on the acoustic properties of the installation environment.
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CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 Scan rate 122 points per second (max) Protective glass (optional) Available as either “Taped” or “Optically bonded” variants. Coating “Taped” AG (anti-gloss) and CS (chemically strengthened) “Optically bonded” AR (anti-reflective) and CS (chemically strengthened) Surface Hardness 7H (typ), according to JIS K5400 www.maximatecc.com...
± 50 g / 11ms bumps Enclosure Ingress Protection IEC 60529:2014 IP66, IP67 Any changes or modifications to the device not expressly approved by maximatecc could void the environmental classification, warranty as well as user's authority to operate the equipment. www.maximatecc.com...
CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 7.3. EMC specification The CCpilot VA device has been tested for Electromagnetic Compatibility according to the following standards. EMC Test Test standard Notes Electrical Transients ISO 7637-2:2011 Pulse Level -450V +37V 3a/b -/+150V -12V +123V...
CCpilot VA Technical Manual 2017-03-13 7.4. Weight and dimensions Attribute Description Comments Dimensions 252 x 156 x 51 mm (W x H x D) Weight 0,8 kg Mounting holes RAM-202U Spacing Dia 46 mm Thread dimension Thread depth 9.5 mm...
Device log files (if possible). Prepare a system report on the device, from within CCsettings (if possible). Information regarding possible external equipment which is connected to the device. Additional sources of information are available on the maximatecc support site: http://support.maximatecc.com www.maximatecc.com...
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