GOcontroll Moduline II.
The basic of the Moduline controllers is the processorboard. The board is designed according automotive specifications to withstand al kind of influences in a harsh environments.
The microcontroller on the processorboard can be programmed with a prebuild C software API (free of charge). This API interfaces the onboard communications, I/O features and interfaces the optional added IO modules. Beside the C software API, the controller can also be programmed using Matlab Simulink. There are function blocks available to interface the onboard communications and the optional added IO modules. More information about configuring these modules can be found on dedicated modules pages.
Onboard features.
The GOcontroll Moduline II controller is standard equipped with some features which can be used in applications without the need of extra modules plugged into the controller.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| 8 Module slots | For Moduline compatible modules |
| 4 Onboard programmable status leds | Single color orange |
| USB | 2.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps |
| 2.4 GHz p2p communication | BT 4.2 |
| 2 x CAN | CAN 2.0 B |
| Internal storage ( max 8Gb) | MMC card (internal) |
| Arduino header (internal) | Arduino compatible header for prototype applications |
Processor specifications.
The GOcontroll Moduline II controller is equipped with an application microcontroller which is only used for the application. Low level signal processing is handled locally by the modules.
| Moduline II | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | STM32 F407 Cortex M4 |
| Architecture | ARM® 32 bit |
| Flash memory | 1 MB |
| RAM memory | 196 KB |
| Core speed | 168 MHz |
| Program interface (using C API) | JTAG (onboard)(1) |
| Program interface (generated code with Matlab Simulink (2)) | USB/CAN/Ethernet |
Controller connections.
Connector A
Module 1 & 2
Module 3 & 4
System connections
Module 5 & 6
Module 7 & 8
Connector B
Connector C
Connector E
Connector D
An active high +15 will activate the controller. The controller can keep itself active by software. If a low +15 is detected in software, user can finish some routines/controls before shutting down the controller.
+15 is only for activation of the controller. The supply for the controller comes from the +30 connection.
The system connector (C) interfaces some onboard features and supplies the controller.
| Pin | Funtion | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5- 7 | K30 (supply) | Battery positive connection |
| 24 – 26 | K31 (ground) | Battery negative connection |
| 3 | K15 (contact) | Switch on controller (active high) |
| 14 | CAN 1 Low | CAN low line |
| 15 | CAN 1 High | CAN high line |
| 16 | CAN 1 Ground | Optional ground for shielding |
| 20 | CAN 2 Low | CAN low line |
| 21 | CAN 2 High | CAN high line |
| 22 | CAN 2 Ground | Optional ground for shielding |
| 1 | Controller Reset | Reset controller (active high) |
Controller supply and maximum ratings.
The controller is supplied by the C connector. This supply is only used to power up the controller. Output modules are supplied separate from the controller. This means that each output module can drive a maximum of 15 Ampère and (when preferred) have a different working voltage than the controller itself. Check the datasheet from the Output Module for more information.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage (K30) | 7 to 32 V |
| Contact voltage (K15) | 7 to 32 V |
| Nominal current consumption on K30 (no modules installed) | 450 mA @ 24 V |
| Current consumption on K15 pin | < 1 mA |
| Load dump protection | Designed according ISO7637-2 5a/5b |
General controller specifications.
| Item | Weight |
|---|---|
| GOcontroll Moduline II controller (without modules) | 1380 gram |
| Each extra input module | 13 gram |
| Each extra output module | 29 gram |
| Each extra communication module | 25 gram |
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Enclosure material | Aluminium anodized grey |
| Seal material | High density carbon holding foam (2mm) |
| Enclosure breather | Goretex membrane® |
| Temperature range | -20° C to 85° C |
| Enclosure label size | 15 x 54 mm |
Controller dimensions.
Please let us know if you consider to implement a GOcontroll controller into your system. We can provide a step file for more detailed dimensions.