ACTIA ACU6 Off Highway User Manual

ACU6 OFF HIGHWAY USER MANUAL –
104760201 User Manual

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

104760201 is a telematics product for vehicles. It provides data connection over cellular networks for embedded telematics applications. It also provides data connection for other devices in the vehicle, such as the infotainment head unit.
104760201 has WLAN functionality and can act as both access point and station.
The product can be attached to external antennas, but also have internal antennas that can be used if e.g., an external antenna would be broken. There is also an internal backup battery that is used if the external power source (vehicle battery) is lost.
1.2 CONNECTORS

1. Violet Fakra (code D)
2. Red Fakra
3. Blue Fakra
4. Violet Fakra (code H)
5. HSD connector
6. HSD connector
7. 34-pin TE AMP| LTE main antenna
LTE diversity antenna
GNSS antenna
WLAN antenna
Ethernet and USB
Ethernet and USB (NOT IN USED)
Main connector
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1.3 SIM
104760201 has an internal eSIM that is soldered to the PCB.
It is also possible to attach a micro-SIM (3FF) to a SIM tray inside the product. The SIM is placed in the SIM tray during manufacturing. The product is not designed so that the user can replace the SIM.
1.4 POWER SUPPLY
1.4.1 External supply
Operating voltage range: 7,5V – 60,0V. Nominal 12V, 24V, 48V
1.4.2 Backup battery
104760201 can also be operated without external power source using an internal rechargeable battery pack.
In this mode some functionality is disabled.
1.5 TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operating temperature range: -40 to +70 C.

RF DESCRIPTION

2.1 GENERAL
104760201 supports different radio technologies:

• Cellular
• WLAN 2.4GHz and 5Ghz
• Bluetooth
• GNSS

When the product is in normal operation mode and powered by external power source all technologies can be activated. When powered by the internal backup battery only cellular and GNSS can be activated.
2.2 CELLULAR
104760201 Off Highway uses an embedded CAT 4 LTE modem.
Both internal or external cellular antennas can be used.
2.2.1 Bands and output power

EGSM900
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800 & GSM1900
Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM 850 / GSM 900 8-PSK
Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM 1800 & GSM 1900 8-PSK
WCDMA/HSPA| I (2100), II (1900), III (1700), IV (2100), V (850),
VI (850), VIII (900), XIX (850)| Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB)
LTE FDD| Bd1 (2100), Bd2 (1900), Bd3 (1800), Bd4 (2100),
Bd5 (850), Bd7 (2600), Bd8 (900), Bd12 (70), Bd
13 (700), Bd18 (900), Bd19 (800), Bd 20 (800),
Bd26 (850), Bd 28 (700), Bd66 (2100)| Class 3 (+23dBm ±2dB)
LTE TDD| Bd38 (2600), Bd41 (2600)
*Bd41 not used in Europe, USA, Canada| sClass 3 (+23dBm ±2dB)

2.3 WLAN
104760201 supports WLAN 802.11b/g/n/ac on 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz.
Both on 2.4GHz & 5GHz 104760201 can act as Access Point (AP) or Station (STA).
Dual band simultaneous (DBS) operation is supported.
Tables below show supported channels and maximum output power (tolerance +/- 2dB).’
2.3.1 2.4GHz
104760201 can act as Access Point (AP) or Station (STA) on 2.4GHz. Both internal or external WLAN antennas can be used.

Channel| Max. power set with external antenna| Max. power set with internal antenna
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1 – 11| 14 dBm| 13 dBm

2.3.2 5GHz
104760201 can act as Access Point (AP) or Station (STA) on 5GHz. Both internal or external WLAN antennas can be used.
2.3.2.1 20 MHz bandwidth

__Channel| Max. power set with external antenna| Max. power set with internal antenna
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36| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
40| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
44| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
48| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
149| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
153| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
157| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
161| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
165| 14 dBm| 14 dBm

2.3.2.2 40 MHz bandwidth

__Channel| Max. power set with external antenna| Max. power set with internal antenna
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38| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
46| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
151| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
159| 14 dBm| 14 dBm

2.3.2.3 80 MHz bandwidth

__Channel| Max. power set with external antenna| Max. power set with internal antenna
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42| 14 dBm| 14 dBm
155| 14 dBm| 14 dBm

2.4 BLUETOOTH
Both Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is supported.
Output power class 1.
2.5 GNSS

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

3.1 CAN CONNECTION
104760201 has a CAN interface for connection to CAN buss vehicles. CAN data can be sent and received.
3.2 WLAN STATION
The unit ca be set in a mode where it acts like a WLAN station. This mode can e.g., be used for connection to a hotspot in a workshop.
3.3 WLAN ACCESS POINT
104760201 can act as a WLAN access point for passengers in the vehicle. User interface needs to be implemented in an external unit, e.g., in a head unit with display.
3.4 DATA GATEWAY
104760201 acts as a data gateway for the WLAN access point and other ECUs in the vehicle. It can e.g., provide internet connectivity for the head unit.
3.5 POSITIONING INFORMATION
The product can send GNSS position data on the CAN bus. The GNSS data can be used by other ECUs in the vehicle, for instance the navigation system.

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

4.1 INSTALLATION
The product is factory fitted in vehicles. It is not possible to buy this product separately.
4.2 CABLE HARNESS
Wire insulation and tubing in cable harness shall comply with IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-1-3, IEC 60332-2-2 or IEC/TS 60695-11-21.
4.3 SAFETY DISTANCE
Minimum safety distance for the device and the internal transmitting antennas is 20 cm.
Minimum safety distance for external antennas is 20 cm.
4.4 MAINTENANCE
The status of the product can be read via diagnostic connections using special workshop tools. In addition, other ECUs monitor the communication from the product and in case of missing/invalid communication, the Central Electronic Module in the vehicle is alerted, and will display a warning to the driver.
Maintenance and replacement of the product can only be performed by certified workshops.

REGULATORY CERTIFICATIONS

5.1 USA (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

5.1.1 FCC Warnings and Notices
WARNING: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by ACTIA Nordic AB could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF EXPOSURE WARNING: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 23 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
5.1.2 OEM Requirements
Following text should be printed in the user manual for vehicles in US: Type Approval USA
FCC ID: 2AGKK104760201
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

5.2 CANADA (ISED)
5.2.1 ISED Warnings and Notices
This device is compliant with the Radio-Electrical Standards for Radio Devices for Canadian Industry exempt from license. Operation is permitted under the following two conditions: (1) the device shall not produce any interference, and (2) the user of the device must accept any received radio-electrical interference, even if the interference is likely to compromise its operation.
This radio transmitter 20839-104760201has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
5.2.2 OEM Requirements
Following text should be printed in the user manual for vehicles in Canada:
Type Approval Canada
IC: 20839-104760201
This device contains license-exempt transmitters/receivers that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS standard(s)]. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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