CCpilot X1400
Product revision: 1.0
Technical manual
2022-12-20
www.crosscontrol.com
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5.
Interface overview
This section describes the interfaces on the device.
5.1.
Storage Memory
A CFast (faster variant of CompactFlash) memory is used for data storage. This makes the device
robust to vibrations which would be a problem if using a rotating hard disc drive.
The CFast module is classified as industrial grade and has both static and dynamic wear levelling
to prevent a premature aging and to ensure the longest lifetime of the CFast, even though it still
has a limited number of write cycles. It is recommended that the amount of writing to storage is
limited within the application. Rather keep information in RAM memory and write larger blocks at
one time instead of frequently writing smaller pieces.
5.2.
Light Sensor
A light sensor is placed in the front of the CCpilot X1400. Using this sensor, ambient light levels
can be measured and used for example by software to automatically adjust the screen brightness.
The device software as a built-in option for this.
5.3.
Speaker
CCpilot X1400 has one speaker placed on the front side of the unit. The speaker volume is
controllable through the settings application.
5.4.
CAN
The device has two CAN FD interfaces according to CAN ISO 11898.
Each of the two CAN connectors may be prepared with a power supply output as an option for
future use. The maximum total load current is specified at 1A.
The CAN channels are over current and short circuit protected. The CAN connectors follow the
CANopen standard.
Note:
Internal CAN bus filters have a capacitance of 200 pF (typ) which deviates from the ISO 11898
standard. This puts limitations on the CAN bus topology considering bus length, number of CAN
nodes etc. when running at high bit-rates (i.e. above 100-250 kbit/s).
5.5.
USB
USB ports enable connection of a multitude of devices to the CCpilot X1400 device.
There are three USB 3.0, one double connector and one single connector. The connectors type are
female type-A-SuperSpeed. The USB ports have common mode filters and ESD protection diodes.
There is a power controller protecting the unit from short-circuit and over current conditions on the
USB ports externally. The USB3.0 ports can supply up to 900mA each.
There are also three USB 2.0 connectors, the same connector type as in XL4; USB Mini
connectors integrated to the M12. The USB data signals, from all three ports are connected to a
hub, to share connection to one USB channel. The three USB ports have common mode filter and
ESD protection diodes. It does have thermal protection (shuts off output) and auto-restart after