User's Manual

CAS GPS Node User

Manual

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9.4.4 Light Vehicle Node

9.4.5 Light Vehicle Expandable Node

The CAS-GPS NODE Light Vehicle Fixed Expandable unit comprises of a high performance GPS receiver and on-board digital

radios for ranging measurements, Bluetooth

wireless technology and point to multipoint communication.

The unit is powered from an 12 – 24VDC vehicle derived power supply and features 2 x digital inputs for control signals, 1 x

RS232 communication port for primary communication to the in-cab GE Personal Digital Assistant running the CAS-GPS

application software & 1 x RS232 communication port for primary communication to an PROD1052-LFx Node used for

system self-test functionality or for connection to an existing CAS/CAM/RF legacy product range.

This roof mounted unit optionally features an internal battery back-up for continuous operation during a vehicles powered

down state.

Bluetooth

wireless technology provides a secondary communication link to the in-cab PDA to allow for real time situational

awareness of the CAS-GPS enabled fleet.

The Light Vehicle Fixed Expandable Node requires control signals for reverse and brake to be routed to the digital inputs for

complete system functionality.

9.4.5.1 Light Node Installation

See Installation manual for detailed instructions.

9.4.6 Self-Test Node

The CAS-GPS NODE Self-Test unit comprises of a high performance GPS receiver and on-board digital radios for ranging

measurements and point to multipoint communication.

The unit accepts power from the CAS-GPS In Vehicle Unit (IVU) as installed on heavy and medium site vehicles.

The Self-Test unit enables automatic real-time functional health monitoring of a primary CAS-GPS/RF system on a vehicle

without the requirement for a remote ‘test station’ or operator interaction.

The self-test GPS receiver and V2V radio also functions as a backup redundancy to the primary GPS and V2V link.

The self-test GPS can be linked to the primary GPS to provide accurate heading for rotational or slow moving machines (e.g.

shovels).

Communication is via a dedicated CAN Bus connection between the CAS-GPS IVU and CAS-GPS NODE.

9.4.6.1 Self Test Node Installation

See Installation manual for detailed instructions.

The CAS GPS Node must only be installed by an authorised person.