Connectivity
Delphi DS301 High-value Telematics System
Delphi's DS301 is a second-generation, telematics system that uses a two-way satellite modem for communication over the ORBCOMM low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. A complete hardware solution for companies that use a wide variety of applications to track, monitor and communicate with fixed and mobile assets around the globe, the DS301 features a revolutionary bay compartment that allows addition of customer-specific hardware to meet individual market requirements. The bay is not only weatherproof, but is also RF-visible, allowing the addition of wireless capabilities such as GSM/GPRS or Zigbee. Whatever the bay board requirements, Delphi will create an individualized solution. This customization allows a high-value, low-cost base unit to be customized for a specific application at a very low cost.
The DS301 also features:
- A robust Orbcomm satellite modem
- An integrated user-programmable application processor
- A built-in, 16-channel GPS receiver
- Programmable I/O options
- Power conditioning and battery charging circuitry
- Rugged, automotive-grade enclosure
Automotive-grade quality, globally competitive pricing, and world-class design and performance help make the DS301 an exceptional product for the transportation, heavy equipment, marine, aeronautical and many other machine-to-machine (M2M) markets.
| Feature |
Benefit(s) |
| Expansion Bay Compartment |
- Allows low-cost addition of market-specific functionality using customized PC board assemblies
- Allows addition of wireless capability, serial ports, memory and flash
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| ORBCOMM Modem |
- Robust RF sensitivity and blocking
- VSWR capability for support and maintenance of field units
- Interference rejection for location flexibility
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| Battery Charger |
- Energy efficient
- Charges quickly
- Designed for lead acid battery; has potential to support multiple battery chemistries
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| Input Power |
- Operates on external and/or battery power
- J1455 24V compliant
- Wide operating voltage range
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| External I/O Interfaces |
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Specifications
| Housing |
- 203 x 130 x 38 mm sealed case
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| Main Connector |
- Delphi Packard 36-pin connector
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| RF Connectors |
- GPS: FAKRA SMB C Code key (blue), keyed, 50 Ω
- VHF: FAKRA SMB D Code key (violet), keyed, 50 Ω
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| Expansion Bay Area |
- Bus interfaces (CAN, etc.), data storage, specific I/O function
- RF connection from connector in case or RF-transparent bay cover (on-board antenna)
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| Orbcomm Modem |
- Transmit Frequency: 148 to 150.05 MHz
- Transmit Power: 5 Watts
- Receive Frequency: 137 to 138 MHz
- Dynamic: Range 40 dB minimum
- Sensitivity:
- Minimum BER: E-5 @ -120.0 dBm
- Typical BER: E-5 @ -121.5 dBm
- VSWR: Detect antenna connection status
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| GPS Receiver |
- Anteris 4 architecture
- Selectable low-power operating and sleep modes
- Cold Start: TTFF < 45 seconds
- Accuracy: 2.5m CEP and 5.0m SEP
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| Application uP & Memory |
- NEC V850ES: 368KB flash code space, 40KB RAM, 8KB EEPROM
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| Application Architecture |
- Supports multiple configurations (operation and I/O)
- Offers configurable connections to bay compartment
- Compatible with multi-thread application architectures
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| Application Interfaces |
- Main Serial: RS232 (4-wire: TX, RX, CD, GND)
- App RS232 Serial: (2-wire: TX, RX) – GND Shared with main
- Power Out: Switchable output, battery voltage level, 1A max
- General I/O: 8 configurable
- Analog/digital inputs: 0-3.3 VDC, 0-12 VDC or 0-24 VDC or
- Digital outputs: 0-3.3 VDC
- General I/O: 2 configurable digital input/output
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| Power |
- External Power: 9 to 32 VDC, current-limited to 1.3A or 3A, J1455 24V compliant
- Battery Power: 8 to 16 VDC
- Modem Transmit: 2.0A max @ 12 VDC
- Modem Receive: 45 mA max @ 12 VDC (with LEDs off)
- GPS: 20 ma nominal @ 12 VDC
- GPS Sleep: 100 uA nominal @ 12 VDC
- Application Operation: dependent on operation requirements
- Application Sleep (program dependant): achievable: 25 uA nominal @ 12 VDC
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| Battery Charger |
- Up to 3A of charging current
- Designed for lead acid battery charging with potential to support other battery chemistries
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| Environmental |
- Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (operating)
- Shock and Vibration: SAE J1455
- Pressure Wash: SAE J1455 and IP67
- Radiated Emissions: EN 301 721, EN 301 489
- RoHS Compliant: Lead-free
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| Planned Approvals |
- FCC, Industry Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and ETSI
- (Contact Delphi for other pending approvals.)
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