Table of content Table of content Preliminary Notes ....................1 Used Instructions Types ......................1 Safety instructions, guarantee and liability ............. 2 Common ..........................2 Qualified Personnel ........................2 Power Supply ..........................3 Interventions in the device ....................3 Safety Instructions for the OPUS A8 ..................4 Intended Use .......................
Preliminary Notes Preliminary Notes This document is valid for the following OPUS A8 version: OPUSA8E - “ECO” OPUSA8S - “STANDARD” This document is directed to the qualified personnel and contains all the important information to the correct use of the OPUS A8. Please read this document before the first use and keep it during the operation.
Safety instructions, guarantee and liability Safety instructions, guarantee and liability 2.1 Common Read this operating manual before commissioning the OPUS A8. Keep this operating manual where it is accessible to all users at anytime. Every person who is assigned to commission or operate the OPUS A8 must have read and understood the operating manual and the safety instructions in particular! This operating manual contains instructions that must be complied with for your personal safety and in order to avoid damage to property.
Safety instructions, guarantee and liability Serious bodily injury and property damage can occur in the event of unqualified interventions in the device, or the system, or failure to heed the warning instructions specified in this operating manual. Consequently, only personnel who are appropriately qualified may undertake interventions on this device, or on the associated system.
Safety instructions, guarantee and liability WACHENDORFF is not liable for damage or malfunctions occurs using pirated or illegal software on the OPUS operator panel. WACHENDORFF is not liable for injuries to third party licenses for the contents used on OPUS panel by the end customer. Moreover we expressly declare that all obligations on the part of Wachendorff are exclusively derived from the respective purchase contract, in which the guarantee is conclusively stipulated.
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Safety instructions, guarantee and liability Unintentional operation Operating states can be called due to unintentional operation of the OPUS A8 that are not appropriate for the situation. OPUS A8 devices should be installed in such a manner that the possibility of unintentional operation is adequately excluded. Undefined operating states Undefined operating states can cause personal injury or property damage.
Technical Documentation Intended Use The operator panel OPUS A8 is a programmable graphical display used to operate and monitor vehicles and working machines. The communication with other system components, as for example decentralised I/O module, occurs over the CAN interfaces with the supported protocols: CANopen, J1939 and CANfreestyle (layer 2).
Technical Documentation 3.2 Device Description 3.2.1 OPUS A8 ECO Light sensor Status LEDs Multicolor LED Display Fig. 3.1: Front view of the OPUS A8 ECO Display: 12.1” (1280 x 800 px) TFT color graphic LCD display with LED backlight and analog resistive touch in basic version and PCT in full version Light Sensor: The light sensor can be used for an automatic adaption of display-backlight and key-...
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Technical Documentation 3.2.2 OPUS A8 STANDARD Softkeys F1 – F8 Encoder Light sensor Status LEDs Multicolor LED Function Keys USB Slot behind flap Display Fig. 3.2: Front view of the OPUS A8 STANDARD Landscape Display: 12.1” (1280 x 800 px) TFT color graphic LCD display with LED backlight and analog resistive touch in basic version and PCT in full version Softkeys F1 to F8: All softkeys can be assigned to the function defined in the customer specific...
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Technical Documentation The Encoder: Encoder is used for the navigation between the objects in customer specific application. It is possible to select graphical objects on the screen and change there value rotating the encoder. An entry function can be generated directly on rotating or by pressing the encoder.
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Technical Documentation Main connector: The following interfaces are available: Power supply and ignition input 2 x CAN-Interfaces according to ISO/DIS 11898 RS232-Interface USB full speed 4 configurable analogue/digital inputs (optional), where input 1 work with frequency 1-10 kHz and may also be used as frequency input, inputs 2-4 works with max signal frequency of 50Hz ...
Technical Documentation 3.3 Features Overview for OPUS A8 Encapsulated plastic front housing to be mounted in landscape or portrait mode, standalone with aluminium back-housing 12,1” TFT automotive color display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels Analog resistive touch screen (glas/glas technology) in basic version Projective capacitive touch screen in full version ...
Technical Documentation 4. ISO-UT: OPUS A8 can be used as an ISO-UT slave in accordance with the ISO-11783 standard and DLG conformity. 5. Wachendorff Board Support Package (BSP): Based on the operating system the Wachendorff BSP provides all the necessary interfaces to control the internal functionality of the unit (e.g.
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Technical Documentation ISO-UT with Projektor Tool Order number: OPEP00A8ISO Description Order Number Main connecting cable OPKAA8CAN15 Ethernet cable CD with ISO-UT: Projektor Tool PClient ISO-UT Documentation Basic Projektor-Tool training at a Wachendorff facility Projektor Tool license 12 month technical support Accessories not part of the Developer’s kit: Description Order Number...
Please check whether all parts described in the scope of delivery have been delivered correctly. For question or reclamation please contact the support team of Wachendorff Elektronik GmbH & Co KG (opus-support@topcon.com). 4.2 Mounting The unit is delivered without mounting accessories.
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Technical Documentation Attention! Using too long screws can damage the unit! Accepted mounting torque is 4,3 ± 10% Nm Please secure the screws with the thread locker medium strength (e.g. Loctite 243). The back side of the unit is ready prepared for standalone mounting. Both portrait and landscape positions are supported for mounting.
Technical Documentation 4.3 Electrical installation OPUS A8 Below you find the pin out diagram of the OPUS A8. The connectors (see fig.) are drawn as seen from the back side of the unit. Please be aware that the existing pins and connectors depend on the hardware option you ordered.
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Technical Documentation Main connector pinout (in full option) pin no. assignment description supply voltage +; terminal 30 Ignition Input ignition input; terminal 15 supply voltage - ;terminal 31 CarGND car ground AUDIO_L Audio left AUDIO_R Audio rigth AUDIO_GND Audio GND CAN1H CAN bus 1 high signal CAN1L...
Technical Documentation The ECU must be the component in charge of all safety related functions. Please keep all the connectors separated. All connection should be done on the shortest distance to the unit. Wrong connection may cause damage of the unit. 4.3.1 Unused plugs Penetrating humidity by unused and unprotected plugs may cause damage of the unit.
Technical Documentation 4.5 Cleaning/ service / maintenance Cleaning agents which have an abrasive or dissolving effect on the coated glass pane, the foil of the touch screen or the plastic of the encoder or the housing should not be used to clean OPUS A8 operator panels. Only use soft clothes with a little soap and water or mild dish washing liquid.
Technical Documentation Specification OPUS A8 ECO OPUS A8 STANDARD Basic Full Basic Full Dimensions (mm) H145 x W224 x D56 H145 x W224 x D56 H145 x W267 x D70 H145 x W267 x D70 Display resolution 1280x800 pixels 1280x800 pixels 1280x800 pixels 1280x800 pixels Touchscreen(PCT)
Technical Documentation Environmental compatibility 5.4.1 CE-Compliance EU Directive 2014/30/EC (EMC) according to EN 12895: Industrial Trucks – Electromagnetic compatibility EN 13309: Construction machinery – Electromagnetic compatibility of machines with internal electrical power supply EN ISO 14982: Agricultural and forestry machinery - Electromagnetic compatibility - Test methods and acceptance criteria 5.4.2 Protection Level (IP Code) IP 6k5 and IP 6k6 according to ISO 20653: Road Vehicles –...
Technical Documentation 5.4.6 Chemical Capability According to ISO 16750-5: Road Vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment – Chemical Loads Mounting Location: B ISO 15003: Agricultural Engineering – Electrical and electronic equipment – Testing resistance to environmental conditions Page 26 of 26...
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