ACU6 Pro:
Rugged telematics solution for demanding applications
ACU6-Pro is an ‘off the shelf’ solution, aimed at customers requiring the latest in terms of secure connectivity as well as a powerful computation environment. A Base software package is provided to support 3rd party applications developed by the customer or by ACTIA and partners. Further applications can be added using ‘over the air’ updates, even when the product has been deployed.
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Worldwide cellular connectivity service
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Software development kit for customer applications
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Device manager (onboard/offboard) solution
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Extensive computing resources
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Rich set of electrical interfaces
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Wide supply voltage range with backup supply
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Internal antennas for simplified integration
A Base software package is provided to support 3rd party applications developed by the customer or by ACTIA and partners. Further applications can be added using ‘over the air’ updates, even when the product has been deployed. ACU6-Pro Off Highway supports worldwide cellular deployment and connectivity in a single product variant. Together with the device manager, ACU6-Pro forms part of ACTIA’s ‘end to end’ solution.
Typical applications include machine monitoring and control and asset management. 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 rich set of interfaces allows for connection of different types of peripheral. Inclusion of antennas for all radio functions as well as the backup supply results in a self-contained function and simplifies product integration. Future evolutions of ACU6-Pro 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. Internal antennas for all radio functions.
Network:
Ethernet 100BASE-T1 port (TC10), Ethernet 100BASE-TX and USB2.0 port (host mode) as well as dual CAN FD interfaces with termination port.
Middleware:
Software Development Kit (SDK) with libraries provides full support for customer applications such as data management and processing.
Upgrade:
Software download is supported via the electrical network/s and ‘over the air’ via the cellular or WiFi radio link.
Supply:
The flexible supply concept supports operation with 12V, 24V and 48V systems. The backup battery ensures that critical functions continue if the main supply is lost and ensures clean shutdown and network de-registration.
Subscription:
Virtual MNO setup which supports global roaming with selective localisation.
Processing:
System operation managed by a dual core ‘system on chip’. Each 64-bit ARMv8-A Cortex-A35 core offers 2800 DMIPS. LP-DDR4 RAM 2GByte and 32GByte eMMC as standard.
Security:
Secure boot supported. Data security is ensured through Encrypted Data Storage. HSM is provided for security applications (e.g. key storage).
Electrical interfaces:
Serial interfaces (RS232 and RS485). Digital/analogue/frequency inputs. Highside output, Lowside output. ONSW digital input (KL.15 key on/off)
Internal sensors and indicators: XYZ-axis accelerometer and gyro Three LEDs (1 x Red, 1 x Blue, 1 x Green) Temperature sensor.
Technical specification
For more in depth information and technical specifications on ACU6 Pro Off Highway, please find the product brief below.
ACU6 Lite product brief click here (pdf will open in new window).