CrossCode CX1 is a compact, rugged and versatile I/O-module designed for mobile applications. The module is intended for HMI-related I/Os, typically found in a vehicle cabin or a control panel. CrossCode BT is a version of the product which has a wireless CAN interface, making it suitable for use in handheld control units.

The module has state-of-the art environmental characteristics, a result of CC Systems experience from demanding civil and military applications. The unit has a wide power supply range (9 V _DC to 32 V _DC), a wide operating temperature range (−40 °C to +85 °C) and is EMC certified. Silicon moulding ensures high resistance to moisture, vibration and shock loads. Protection class is IP67.

As an option to the standard enclosure, the circuit board can be fitted in a customised enclosure or be integrated into a panel/dash board or similar. The protection class is then dictated by how the integration is performed.

I/O interfaces are designed for typical HMI-related signals such as joysticks, pushbuttons, LEDs and instrumentation lighting. The unit also has power supply to external equipment, for example joysticks. I/O channels are listed below.

I/O type number

• Eight analog inputs
• Four frequency inputs *
• 27 (23) digital inputs *
• One digital output
• 17 analog outputs
• Two +5 V reference supplies

* Four of the digital inputs can be used as frequency inputs.

When used as an NMT slave in decentralised CANopen systems, CrossCode CX1 is supplied with the CANopen profile CiA 401. A special feature is that a complete simulation package for application development and testing can be offered together with the unit. This package makes it possible to execute the nodes simulated, in a standard PC. You can connect the simulated nodes, via commercially available CAN interface cards for PC, to other, physical nodes in a system. Hereby, you create a powerful environment for debugging and testing of your complete system.

The CrossCode BT version of the product has a wireless CAN interface, utilising Bluetooth. Together with the product CrossLink BTC, a wireless CAN bridge is accomplished. Typically, the CrossCode BT module is applied in a handheld control unit and the CrossLink BTC unit is mounted on the machine. From a system perspective the CrossCode BT then acts as a normal CANopen device compliant to CiA 401.