CCpilot VS 12”
Product revision: A
Technical Manual
2017-11-23
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Note that the on/off behavior of the
CCpilot VS 12”
described here is the default configuration. Its
response to the on/off signal may be altered using the CCAux API, see chapter 4.1 for more details.
3.3.
Cable installation
Cables shall be installed in such a way that they don’t run any risk of being damaged, pinched or
worn.
Avoid excessive bending and twisting of cables.
Use strain-relief on cables near the device to minimize stress on cables and connectors.
Properly snap the connectors to give reliable contact and sealing and to avoid unnecessary
strain.
Shielded cables are recommended and in some cases necessary to ensure reliable
communication and appliance with agricultural EMC standards.
3.3.1.
Recommendations for cable shields and coaxial cables
To achieve electromagnetic compliance and stable operation of the system, shielded cables are
required for Ethernet and USB interfaces. In addition, it is recommended to use 75 Ω coaxial cables
for connecting analog video sources to the device.
When using shielded cables for Ethernet, the shield is preferably connected/grounded at the other
end of the cable (and remain unconnected close to the
CCpilot VS 12”
device).
When using shielded cables for the M12 USB ports, the shield is preferably spliced and joined with
the USB connector’s shield. Avoid creating ground-loops in the USB cable by insulating any
attached USB-devices from ground structures connected with the
CCpilot VS 12”
device.
Below are recommendations for inserting cable shields and coaxial cables into Deutsch DT plugs to
achieve robust connections and retaining IP classification of the device.
Splice the cable shield (or coaxial inner and outer conductors) outside of the DT plug and
use regular, round cables for insertion into the plug.
Minimize distance between cable joints and the DT plugs for best shielding effect.
3.4.
Special considerations
To ensure proper and reliable operation and to retain IP-classification of the device, below
recommendations must be followed:
The device should be placed in a way that prevents direct exposure to water or close
proximity to hot-air vents.
To enable sufficient cooling, the device must be installed in a way that allows ambient air to
circulate around it. A clearance of at least 50 mm around the device is recommended.
To maintain IP classification, all three Deutsch DT connectors must be attached to the
device. Blind plugs must be used for unconnected pins. Please note that the protective caps
mounted on the DT connectors are for transportation protection only. The rubber sealing
of the USB-ports on the left side of the device must also be properly attached when not
using the USB-ports.
