Spectrum Digital AppBox C21, User Manual

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AppBox C21 System User’s Guide 4
AppBox
1.0 Introduction
This document describes the features of the AppBox C21. The AppBox C21 is designed to be used in an
industrial environment with a CAN, RS-485, or LIN interface and provide flexible, modular I/O (AppIO) for
specific applications. These AppIO Modules allow customized solutions to be integrated for a wide variety of
applications that need to go into a CAN, RS-485, or LIN communications environment.
1.1 AppBox C21 Features
This AppBox C21 has the following features:
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Atmel ATSAMC21J18A processor (ARM Cortex-M0+), maximum frequency 48 MHz.
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Operates on +12 to +24 volts DC, uses less than 500 Ma. at +12
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CAN interface for industrial systems
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RS-485 communications for industrial systems
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LIN interface for automotive systems
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Communication interface expansion via Distribution Box (sold separately)
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Modular I/O expansion via up to three (3) AppIO Modules, Atmel X PLAINED compatible
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Fully enclosed system with knock out panels for AppIO Modules (sold separately)
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Convenient enclosure mounting holes
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Vented enclosure for cooling
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Front panel push button switch
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Front panel programmable LED
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Atmel-ICE debug header present for development
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Operates 0 - +70C
AppIO
Module #1
AppIO
Module #3
AppIO
Module #2
RS485/
CAN/
LIN
Power
+12-24 VDC
Interface #3
Interface #1
Interface #2
User Defined
AppBox C21 Block Diagram
LED
Push
Button
Switch
Comms
Select
Switch
Atmel-ICE
Header
ATSAMC21J18A
uP
C21 CPU BOARD
LED1
SW1
J2
J1
EXT1
EXT2
EXT3