5
The AVT-718 Multiple Interface provides the following functions:
•
Isolated electrical interface between the network and the control computer.
•
Protocol/data conversion between a vehicle based network and the host computer
(via a serial communications link).
•
Active network node.
•
Passive network traffic monitor.
1.1 Specifications
AVT-718 Multiple Interface (in enclosure)
•
Overall size (inches): 7.3 x 6.1 x 2.0.
•
Weight: 18 oz.
•
Operating temperature range: 0 to +70 degrees C.
•
+12 volts (nominal) from subject vehicle.
•
Input voltage range: +9.0 VDC to +30.0 VDC.
•
Power dissipation: 3.0 watts (nominal).
AVT-718 Multiple Interface (OEM board)
•
Overall size (inches): 7.6 x 5.7 x 0.7.
•
Weight: 8 oz.
•
Operating temperature range: 0 to +70 degrees C.
•
+12 volts (nominal) from subject vehicle.
•
Input voltage range: +9.0 VDC to +30.0 VDC.
•
Power dissipation: 3.0 watts (nominal).
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)
•
MTBF information has not been discovered for many components used on the AVT-718
Multiple Interface board. The known values follow:
♦
Relays (all except K4 and K5): 500 million operations.
♦
Relays (K4 and K5 only): 200 million operations.
♦
Toggle switch, S1: 40,000 cycles.
♦
DC/DC converter, U32: 4.4 million hours.
♦
DC/DC converter, U39: 1.0 million hours.
1.2 Definitions
The following terms are used in this manual.
•
CAN: Controller Area Network.
•
CAN-C: Physical layer name for ISO 11898 compliant hardware interface.
•
CAN-B: Physical layer name for ISO 11512 compliant hardware interface.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com
