AiM Release 1.01 ACC2 Open Analogue CAN Converter User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- AIM
Table of Contents
AiM Release 1.01 ACC2 Open Analogue CAN Converter
Product Information
- Specifications:
- 4 fully configurable channels
- Supports sensors such as thermocouples, thermoreceptors, 0-5V,0-12V, 9-12V, and 12-15V
- Supports up to four K-type thermocouples
- CAN 2 Binder 712 female connectors
- Material: PA6 30% glass
- Dimensions: 44x38x19.8mm
- Weight: 50g
- IP65 rated for water and dust resistance
Product Usage Instructions
- Setting Up Thermocouples:
- First, determine the number of thermocouples you will connect (up to 4). Ensure you have the proper harness for the thermocouples.
- Configuring Channels:
- Configure each channel by clicking on it and accessing the settings panel. Set the appropriate function based on the sensor connected to ACC2.
- Saving Configuration:
- Once the configuration is completed, save the settings and transmit them to the logger (e.g., MXG 1) using the software’s top left keyboard.
- Dimensional Information:
- The image below displays the dimensions of ACC2 in millimetres and inches.
FAQs
- Q: What kind of sensors does ACC2 support?
- A: ACC2 can manage various sensors including thermocouples, thermoreceptors, 0-5V, 0-12V, 9-12V, and 12-15V.
- Q: How many K-type thermocouples can ACC2 support?
- A: ACC2 can support up to four K-type thermocouples.
Introduction
ACC2 (Analog CAN Converter) is an expansion module that samples up to 4 analog
signals, converts them into digital values depending upon the chosen unit of
measure and transmits them via CAN to an AiM Master device, at a maximum
frequency of 200 Hz.
The analog signals that ACC2 manages are:
- 0-5V
- chemoresistance
- 0-12V
- K Type thermocouples
Wirings
ACC2 can manage many different sensors, from Thermocouples to sensors whose output is 0-12V. Please, note that the thermocouples require dedicated compensated cables, so different kits and different harnesses and cables are available. Here down some examples of the available harnesses.
- Harness intended to be used with AiM sensors (Thermo resistances, 0-5V, 0-12V).
- Harness-free wires for Thermoresistences, 0- 5V, 0-12V.
- Harness for 2 thermocouples and two AiM sensors.
Configuration
To configure ACC2 follow these steps:
- run RaceStudio 3 software and select the Master device you need to configure (MXG in the example)
- enter the “CAN Expansions” tab and select “ACC2” expansion as shown here below.
The software enters the ACC2 Configuration Tab.
Keeping ACC2 connected you can:
- name it
- get its serial number by pressing the corresponding button (1)
- First of all, you need to set the number of thermocouples you will connect (2); of course, you need the proper harness as shown below.
- ACC2 supports up to four K-type thermocouples. Once the number of thermocouples (s) to be connected is fixed the software warns you and the corresponding channel(s) switches to “Temperature”.
To set the temperature channel:
- select the channel
- name it (“Water Temp” in the example below)
- select the function in the menu (Water Temperature)
- set the sampling frequency
- set the unit of measure (°C or °F)
Similarly you have to configure the remaining channels:
- Click the channel to set and a setting panel is prompted; a lot of possible functions can be set according to the kind of sensor you connect to ACC2.
- When the configuration is finished save and transmit it to the logger (MXG 1 in the example) using the software’s top left keyboard.
Dimensions
Dimensions and technical characteristics
- The image below shows ACC2 dimensions in mm [inches]
Technical Characteristics
- Analog Channels: 4 fully configurable, 200 Hz each: thermocouple, thermos resistors, 0-5V, 0-12V
- External Power: 9-12V (supports sensors TC-TR 0-5V) 12-15V (supports sensors that needs 12V power)
- Connection: CAN
- Connectors: 2 Binder 712 female connectors
- Material: PA6 30% glass
- Dimensions: 44x38x19.8mm
- Weight: 50g
- Waterproof: IP65
- Release 1.01