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VDO CANcockpit directly accesses the digital data from the engine electronics system
Hanover, November 06, 2005
At a time when the drive systems of construction, agricultural and forestry machinery can only deliver the performance required of them today with the aid of advanced digital electronics. Siemens VDO is presenting at Agritechnica 2005 a set of instruments – the CANcockpit – that can access the engine control information directly. The system processes not only the digital signals from two CAN bus inputs but also the analogue data provided by classic sensors. The master instrument controls up to 16 further display instruments and can be freely configured should additional functionality be required. Data protocols from leading engine manufacturers can be processed.
The advantage of VDO CANcockpit is that both the CAN bus and classic sensors can be used as the signal source. The new VDO system is based on a freely configurable combination of a master instrument and up to 16 display instruments which can be connected up as required. This enables the master, as well as monitoring speed or RPM, to cope with an additional 25 engine signals via an integrated LCD display, all based on the client’s requirements. Data such as, for example, temperature, pressure or fill levels can be displayed individually using the peripherals.
The VDO CANcockpit can be freely programmed using special software enabling the vehicle manufacturer to define critical operating states and trigger a warning signal if, for example, the RPM is too high or oil pressure too low, or directly display warnings transmitted from the CAN bus. In addition, it offers service functions which can be customised to specify flexible service intervals for the engine. This will make operating costs and visits to the workshop much easier to plan in future. But it is not just the final customer who has something to gain from the intelligent digital technology; the vehicle manufacturer also benefits from the VDO CANcockpit. The amount of time and effort required for wiring is reduced to a minimum and the costly assembly of many different sensors will become a thing of the past.
Features VDO CANcockpit:
Display: LCD, Dot Matrix display with 132 x 33 dots, monochrome, yellow backlighting
Housing: plastic, flame retardant
Mounting: clamp ring, plastic
Illumination: white
Type of connection: AMP 26 pins MODU II, MATE-N-LOK 4 pins
Inputs: 2 CAN inputs, 2 x frequency, 3 x resistance, 1 x 4-20 mA, 1 x 0-5 V
Outputs: up to 16 display instruments, 2 x switch output
Rated voltage: 12V to 24V DC
Operating voltage: 9V to 32V DC
Current consumption: 150 mA +/- 10 %
Operating temperature: - 40 °C to + 85 °C (visible restrictions outside -20 °C and + 70 °C)
Storage temperature: - 40 °C to + 85 °C
A press photo accompanying this release can be found at : www.vdo.com/vdo
Siemens VDO Automotive is one of the world's leading suppliers of electronics and mechatronics to the automotive industry. In the 2004 business year (30.9.), Siemens VDO Automotive generated sales of EUR 9.0 billion with about 48,000 employees. The service and trading activities, the special original equipment manufacturing as well as all content software business for navigation systems are bundled within the Service & Special Solutions business unit. With the VDO, VDO Dayton and Siemens VDO product brands, the company’s portfolio ranges from car navigation, car multimedia and sophisticated car audio systems to telematics solutions for private and public vehicle fleets. Industrial and marine products for original equipment manufacturers with low volumes or special requirements, genuine brand replacement parts and spare part service for end of production vehicles complete the product portfolio. Service & Special Solutions is one of the leading service and trading companies in the automotive market. With 2.600 employees the business unit runs separate production and development locations and is present in 80 countries and all relevant distribution channels.
Reference Number: SV 200511.004 en
