VC-129 Radio Receiver

Our VC-129 receiver is the go-to wireless control platform in our lineup for systems that need multi-current-regulated proportional. It's loaded down with I/O count and options, and can run any of our radios at any frequency. It's a processing powerhouse for demanding applications with its high-powered ARM processor, and up to 22 pins available for I/O and data. It's able to accept and provide almost any signal type common in the mobile industry - digital (on/off), proportional (both straight PWM and with current regulation), 0 - 5V or 0 - 10V analog, and 4 - 20mA, pulse/frequency, and quadrature. In addition, it's got RS-232, and dual CAN available (normally via SAE-J1939). We handle all of this in a module that's only 5"x4", highly environmentally hardened, fully solid-state, and 100% US-made (down to the board level) in our facility. We don't expect you'll use it's maximum capabilities, but it should handle whatever machine you can dream up. Full tech specs are below, and we're happy to take your call or email and go over a specific application with you.

Features

ANALOG INPUTS
Up to 20 12 bit inputs. 0-5v, 0-10v & 4-20mA

DIGITAL INPUTS
Up to 20, 30V maximum

PROTOCOLS
CANbus/J1939 (x2), RS-232

ANALOG OUTPUTS
Up to 12 - PWM, Current regulated, 0 - 5V, 0 - 10V

DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Up to 20, 5A per output.

AVAILABLE RADIOS
900MHz or 2.4GHz (CE), 300, 600, 1,000', 2,500', and 5,000' range

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Technical Information

Weight

0.700000

Height

5.23"

Width

4.65"

Depth

1.14"

Operating Temperature

-40° to +85° C

Housing Material

High Temperature Nylon

Storage Temperature

-55° to +85° C

Certification

FCC, IC, C-Tick, Others on Request

Protocols

Serial: RS-232, CANbus (2x): SAE-J1939, RF: 900MHz FHSS or 2.4GHZ D

Supply Voltage

12V/24V nominal (9V – 30VDC)

Analog Inputs

20 Maximum, 0-32VDC (other ranges available), 12-bit resolution with on -board 5V Reference supply available for sensors. Inputs are protected from overvoltage & transient spikes.

Digital Inputs

20 Maximum — 12/24V nominal input range with protection for overvoltage/transient spike

Frequency Inputs

2 Maximum — 12/24V nominal input range with protection for overvoltage/transient spike

Quadrature Inputs

1 Maximum — 12/24V nominal input range with protection for overvoltage/transient spike

PWM Outputs

12 Maximum, 5A max, sourcing

Digital Outputs

20 Maximum

Variable Voltage Outputs

12 Maximum, 0-30V (other ranges available)

**NOTE:

INPUTS & OUTPUTS SHOW MAXIMUMS ONLY. Using all the inputs or outputs of one type may limit other I/O. Please contact us for no-charge application support.

Frequency

900MHz FHSS, 2.4GHz DSSS. With powers up to 100mW

Operating Range

300ft, 1000ft, or Half Mile (nominal)

Data Sheet

VC-129-Radio-Receiver.pdf

VC-129 Radio Receiver

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