Actia ACU6, User Manual

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UNCTIONAL
D
ESCRIPTION
3.1 CAN
CONNECTION
ACU6 has a CAN interface for connection to CAN buss vehicles. CAN data can be sent and received.
3.2 WLAN
STATION
The unit ca be set in a mode where it acts like a WLAN station. This mode can e.g. be used for connection to
a hotspot in a workshop.
3.3 WLAN
ACCESS POINT
ACU6 can act as a WLAN access point for passengers in the car. User interface needs to be implemented in
an external unit, e.g. in a head unit with display.
3.4 D
ATA GATEWAY
ACU6 acts as a data gateway for the WLAN access point and other ECUs in the vehicle. It can e.g. provide
internet connectivity for the head unit.
3.5 P
OSITIONING INFORMATION
The product can send GNSS position data on the CAN bus. The GNSS data can be used by other ECUs in the
vehicle, for instance the navigation system.
3.6 T
ELEMATICS APPLICATIONS
The product hosts a number of telematics applications. Some examples:
3.6.1 Automatic emergency call
If the car is in a crash and the SRS control unit indicates seat belt pretensioners, airbags or inflatable curtain
has deployed, an automatic call is sent to an OEM’s customer call center. ACU6 does not support 911
emergency calls.
Should the vehicle´s power feed be compromised the TCU has it’s own backup battery in order to self-
sustain the emergency call process.
3.6.2 Manual emergency call
It is also possible to manually start an emergency call to a customer call center by pressing a button.
3.6.3 Theft warning
The call center and the car owner are contacted with a data message if the car alarm indicates the car is
being stolen. The ACU6 is connected to the cloud and can detect tampering such as towing or power
manipulation. The ACU6 will the engage theft notification and enter alert mode.
3.6.4 Stolen vehicle tracking
The call center can initiate tracking of the car if it has been reported stolen. The vehicle location will then be
reported to the call center.