PC Based AVL and Telematics System Platform
Rugged AVL
Features:
  • Wireless communication:
    • Satellite positioning using 12-channel GPS-receiver
    • Wireless connectivity 900/1800/1900MHz GSM/GPRS, 3G, 800/1900MHz CDMA2000 1X for China and US
    • GSM-R, internal or external
    • TETRA using external terminal
  • Diagnostics with intelligent system temperature and operation monitoring
  • I2C-port for monitoring/debugging of the system (also at power off)
  • USB 2.0 with 2A drive for RSU-USB mass storage unit
  • Gigabit and 10/100Mbit Ethernet, Serial ports
  • Isolated digital I/O
  • VGA Analogue monitor output
  • Audio connectvity
  • Solid state mass storage for OS and application software
  • High endurance 20GB HDD for data (external, removable or internal fixed)
  • Rugged enclosure design
  • EN 50155, CE and ECE Regulation 10.02 compliance
  • IP65 Environmental protection class
  • Extended operating temperature range: -25 to 70°C
  • Power consumption: 15W (min), 25W (max)
  • Weight: 1.5Kg (min), 3Kg (max)

Application Areas:

  • GSM-R Train AVL systems
  • Logistics and materials handling
  • Fleet management systems
  • Vehicle and driver data loggers

Drawings, diagrams and documentation:

General Description:

The Eurotech "Rugged AVL" is a standard system platform designed for demanding mobile and vehicle installations. It combines a powerful freely programmable PC with advanced in-vehicle peripheral and bus connectivity.

System expansion and reconfiguration is easy due to the completely modular internal architecture and construction that bases on standard PC/104 and PC/104Plus board level products. The "Rugged AVL" combines 12-channel GPS satellite positioning with wireless cellular communication over GSM/GPRS/3G or CDMA2000 and data transfer using 10/100Mbit Ethernet. Local I/O expansion or connection to the vehicle bus is possible using the integrated CAN-bus interface. High performance peripherals may be connected to the enhanced high current drive USB 2.0 port that supports direct connection of external HDD units for mass storage. All Eurotech systems use 20GB high endurance automotive rated extended temperature range HDDs that ensures safe and long-term data storage under all environmental conditions.

All Eurotech systems feature a unique "system monitor" that increases system operating reliability and safety. Internal operations are controlled by the intelligent system monitor. Temperature and supply voltage monitoring combined with system device management is autonomously handled by the "system monitor" microprocessor. An I2C-bus port is available for external access to the internal monitor bus. Through this I2C-port diagnostics and service tasks can be easily performed, even though the system is powered off.

The "Rugged AVL" meets the requirements of EN50155 standard; extended operating temperature range (-25°C/+70°C) as well as resistance to humidity as well as shocks and vibrations commonly encountered in mobile installations.

To improve the mechanical durability locking circular watertight connectors are used. The WLAN antenna uses a locking R-SMA connector to increase reliability. The back side panel of the system is dedicated for field I/O as well as service and utility I/O that are located under a protective cover. Available for maintainance use are: I2C-bus, VGA output, keyboard and mouse. No fixed system peripheral connectors need to be removed to access the utility I/Os.

Other standard systems and solutions available:

Wireless Features:

  • Wireless communication:
    • Satellite positioning using 12-channel GPS-receiver
    • Wireless connectivity 900/1800/1900MHz GSM/GPRS, 3G, 800/1900MHz CDMA2000 1X for China and US
    • GSM-R integrated inside or external terminal
    • TETRA using an external serial port connected terminal

Processor availability:

  • 5x86 133MHz
  • Geode® GX2 333MHz
  • Celeron® 400MHz

Memory:

  • 128MB or 256MB onboard soldered DRAM

Solid state disk: (for OS and application software):

  • Disk On Module

Communication:

  • CAN-bus
  • Serial ports
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps LAN controller)
  • USB 1.1
  • Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (with enhanced drive capability)
  • GSM/GPRS or UMTS, CDMA 2000 1X (China and US)
  • 2.4GHz high speed WLAN 802.11g and 802.11b

Audio:

  • Audio interface with line in/out and microphone

Galvanically isolated digital I/O:

  • 7 inputs (additionally one for Power ON signal)
  • 5 outputs with isolation 500VAC@1min

Operating Systems supported:

  • WinXPE, WinCE, LINUX, (QNX upon request)

Internal system Monitor (I2C):

  • System operation, processor temperature and internal voltage monitoring
  • Externally accessible through I2C-port

Enclosure:

  • Ultra light extruded aluminum construction
  • Reset button with "power on" LEDs

Standards:

  • Climatic compliance: EN 50155 (Humidity, Ambient temperature, Storage temperature)
  • Mechanical compliance: EN61373 (Vibration and Shocks)
  • Electrical compliance: EN 50155 (Power supply voltage dips, surges, insulation resistance)
  • EMC compliance: EN 50121, EN 61000, EN 55011, ECE ONU reg.10 (immunity and emissions)
  • Safety compliance: EN 60950

Front panel connectors:

  • IP65 protected circular male connector for general I/O:
    • 8,4 to 40VDC Power input
    • 10/100MB Ethernet
    • 5 isolated digital outputs
    • 7 isolated digital inputs
  • IP65 protected circular female connector for general I/O:
    • 1 x Line-out
    • 1 x Line-in
    • 1 x MIC port
    • 2 x RS-232 serial port
    • 2 x USB 1.1 ports
    • 2 x RS-232 optional serial ports
  • Application specific IP65 connectors:
    • 1 x USB 2.0 port
    • 1 x RJ45 for Gigabit/Fast Ethernet
    • 1 x WLAN antenna (R-SMA)
    • 1 x USB 1.1 port
    • 1 x CAN-bus port
    • Optional application specific I/O connector

Back panel connectors:

  • 6 LEDs:
    • Power-on
    • Power-good
    • 4 free for user application
  • Maintenance connectors (located under removable panel):
    • I2C-port for status monitoring and debugging
    • 1 x DB-15 pin for VGA analogue monitor
    • 1 x MiniDin-6 for Keyboard and mouse
    • 1 x Reset button

Dimensions (in mm):

  • LL version: (250 x 129 x 57) L x W x H
  • LH version: (250 x 129 x 73) L x W x H

Power Supply:

  • +8.4 to +40VDC (non-isolated) - EN 50155

Power consumption:

  • 15W (minimum), 25W (maximum)

Operating temperature range:

  • -25°C to +70°C (standard)
  • -40°C to +85°C (extended)

Heat dissipation:

  • No active cooling required, structural heatsinking

Weight:

  • 1.5 Kg (minimum), 3 Kg (maximum)
Eurotech Finland Oy, PO Box 73, (Kantelettarenkuja 1), FI-00431 Helsinki, Finland. Tel. +358 9 477 8880, Fax +358 9 477 888 99, sales@eurotech.fi