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Intended Use
The operator panel OPUS A8 is a programmable graphical display used to operate
and monitor vehicles and working machines.
The communication with other system components, as for example decentralised I/O
module, occurs over the CAN interfaces with the supported protocols: CANopen,
J1939 and CANfreestyle (layer 2).
For service purposes additional interfaces like Ethernet, RS232, USB and
analog/digital inputs/outputs (optional) are available. Together with Embedded Linux
operating system they form a universal platform for the communication with other
CAN devices, networks or PCs.
3.1 Example of Use
Control Unit 1
Controlling of the
actuation
Control Unit 2
Data logging from
sensors/switches
Control Unit 3
Controlling of
movement
Sensor 1
Sensor for
CAN-Bus
The operator panel OPUS A8 is not admitted for security-
relevant duties for personal protection purposes.
Vehicles, machines, and equipment surrounding the OPUS A8
must be combined in such a manner that the OPUS A8 will be
warmed up equally from all sides.
Increased warming of the OPUS from the back side may cause
temporary fogging of the front glass or touch screen.
