CCpilot VS 12”
Product revision: A
Technical Manual
2017-11-23
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To ensure long-term reliability, the fault-detection flags are continuously monitored and each
output is automatically switched OFF in case its fault flag is triggered in ON state. An output
switched OFF by a fault condition must be re-enabled by the user or user application.
Observe that high continuous load of the outputs generates internal heat in the device. At high
ambient temperatures, this may lead to outputs automatically switching off because of thermal
protection. Outputs can be re-enabled by the user (or user application) once the driver IC
temperature has decreased below its threshold. If output over-temperature shutdown occurs, it is
recommended to improve air ventilation around the device and if possible reduce the amount of
output load.
Output on/off control as well as fault monitoring is handled by a co-processor and controlled
through CCAux API.
See chapter 7.1 for electrical characteristics such as channel resistance, timing, current limit, and
fault-detection details.
5.10.
RS-232
CCpilot VS 12”
has two RS-232 ports, each supporting communication rates up to 115200 bps.
See
chapter 7.1
for electrical characteristics such as protection voltages.
5.11.
RS-485
CCpilot VS 12”
has one RS-485 port, supporting communication rates up to 9600 bps.
The RS-485 configuration in
CCpilot VS 12”
comprises one A/B pair, i.e. full-duplex
communication is not supported.
See
chapter 7.1
for electrical characteristics such as protection voltages.
5.12.
Key switch signal
To simplify the cable harness design,
CCpilot VS 12”
has two input pins reserved for the key switch
signal. These pins are connected internally, i.e. any of the pins can be used. Refer to chapter 6.2 and
6.3 for pinout details.
6.
Connectors
All external connectors are accessible from the rear or left side of the device.
The main connectors are the three 12-pin Deutsch DT series connectors, marked with letters A, B
and C and features keying (A-, B- and C-key respectively). The DT connectors are located to the left
of the rear side. To the right of the rear side there are three M12 connectors, marked with 3, 4 and
Eth. Finally, on the left side of the device there are two USB type A connectors marked 1 and 2.
These USB connectors are protected under a rubber sealing. Refer to Figure 7 for an overview of the
connectors.
