ACU6-Pro Off-Highway applications such as asset management and machine control. Off-Highway supports worldwide cellular deployment in a single product variant
User applications are simple to implement using the onboard software development kit (SDK). These can be created by ACTIA or directly by the customer.
The product consists of a fixed ‘base’ section and an adaptable ‘customer’ section. The customer section is available with a standard generic content which can be adapted (i.e. interfaces, connector type, …) on customer request. A rich set of interfaces allows for connection of peripherals, even a later date. Inclusion of antennas for all radio functions as well as the optional backup supply results in a self-contained function and simplifies product integration. Future evolutions of ACU6-Pro Off Highway include e.g. key items such as 5G cellular compliance.
Wireless
LTE Cat 4. WiFi. Bluetooth. GNSS. Internal antennas for all radio functions. RF ports for connection of external antennas with diagnostics (except Bluetooth) and GNSS phantom feed.
Subscription
Virtual MNO setup which supports global roaming with selective localisation.
Network
Ethernet 100BASE-T1 port (TC10), Ethernet 100BASETX and USB2.0 port as well as dual CAN FD interfaces.
Processing
System operation managed by a dual core ‘system on chip’. Each 64-bit ARMv8-A Cortex-A35 core offers 2000 DMIPS. LPDDR4 RAM 2GByte and 32GByte eMMC as standard (both can be scaled upwards as an option).
Middleware
Software Development Kit (SDK) with libraries provides full support for customer applications such as data management and processing.
Security
Secure boot supported. Data security is ensured through Encrypted Data Storage.
Upgrade
Software download is supported via the electrical network/s and ‘over the air’ via the cellular or WiFi radio link.
Electrical interfaces
Serial interfaces (RS232, RS485, 1-Wire, LIN expansion). Digital/analogue/frequency inputs. Highside output, Lowside output. Main supply, On-Off input, Digital wakeup input.
Supply
The flexible supply concept supports operation with 12V, 24V and 48V systems. The optional battery ensures that critical functions continue if the main supply is lost and ensures clean shutdown and network de-registration.
Internal sensors and indicators
XYZ-axis accelerometer, three LEDs and temperature sensor.
