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AC-EDP6 PLC Evaluation & Development Platform

AC-EDP6 Powerline Transceiver is a multi-interface reference platform ideal for testing the Ariane’s technology and start developing with the PLM-1 modem.

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The device features a flexible design that allows for various operation modes. A motherboard holds the main microcontroller and provides user interface, by including push-buttons, LEDs, dip-switches and connectors for external systems. A small daughterboard includes the PLM-1 modem and Analog Front End. This card can also be easily integrated in new designs for rapidly adding PLC capability to any application. The system also includes an external power supply unit that provides the required DC power and couples the PLC signals to the AC power lines.

 AC-EDP6 Product Brief             AC-EDP6 User Guide

  • + Applications
    • - Evaluation of Ariane’s narrowband powerline communication (PLC) technology
    • - Development of a reference PLC transceiver using the PLM-1 modem
    • - Quick integration of PLC stack in new product
  • + Features
    • - Provides several operation modes for quick demonstration, detailed evaluation, and efficient development of new applications
    • - Features multifunctional interfaces: USB, RS-232, RS-485, Serial TTL, SPI, Digital I/O
    • - Can communicate on AC, DC or un-powered lines
    • - Allows testing different PLC frequencies and data rates
    • - Complies with FCC part 15 and IC ICES-006
    • - Comes with evaluation software
  • + Operating Modes
    • - Stand-alone: Quick test using the on-board buttons and LEDs
    • - PC interface: Connect to a host computer via USB or RS-232 and use the Ariane Evaluation software for comprehensive evaluation
    • - Transparent: Interface with external devices via RS-232 or RS-485 port to exchange data over power line
    • - SPI: Interface with external MCU via SPI to develop custom applications with PLM-1
  • + Specifications
    • - DC supply voltage: 10V to 12V
    • - Power consumption (idle): 1W
    • - PLC channel: up to 275V (AC or DC)
    • - PLC frequency (default): 144kHz
    • - Dimensions: 130 x 70 mm
  • + Ariane Evaluation Software
    • The ACES software is an easy tool that helps evaluating the reliability of the powerline communication with PLM-1-based transceivers.
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    • The user can set the transmission parameters, i.e. transmit packet payload size, number of transmitted packets, and time delay between packets. During the test, real-time information regarding the communication performance is displayed, e.g. number of received packets, corrupted packets, collisions, confirmation of received packets or no response (in Ack mode). The software also features a PLC chat option that displays all transmitted and received packets and allows the user to exchange small text messages between the powerline transceivers.
  • + Kit Contents
    • The standard evaluation kit includes the following components:
    • - Two AC-EDP6 PLC transceivers
    • - Two power supply & coupling units
    • - ACES evaluation software
    • - USB cables and USB driver
    • - Documentation, schematics and programming tools

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AC-CPM1 SAE J2931 Evaluation & Development Board

The AC-CPM1 is an evaluation and development board optimized for inband signaling between Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEV) and the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).

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The AC-CPM1 board supports the implementation of automotive standard SAE J2931 and allows automakers and charging station manufacturers to test a prospective communication means for next-generation electric vehicles. The platform is intended for communication on the Control Pilot line of the standardized SAE J1772™ connector. It features Ariane’s proven PLM-1 communication technology implemented on Microsemi’s ProASIC3 low power FPGA. The Analog Front End is optimized for communication on Control Pilot with data rates of 100kbps. The on-board application code is implemented on Renesas 78K0R MCU. CAN, SPI and RS-232 interfaces are included for efficient operation.

 AC-CPM1 Product Brief

  • + Applications
    • - Evaluation of narrowband FSK communication for inband signaling between PEV and EVSE
    • - Development of automotive embedded application for DC charging management
  • + Features
    • - First platform available for communication between EV and EVSE for DC charging
    • - Automotive industry compliant design
    • - Compliancy with SAE J2931 requirements
  • + Operating Modes
    • - Stand-alone: Quick test using the on-board buttons and LEDs
    • - CAN bridge: Transmitting CAN messages over control pilot line using the on-board CAN port
    • - CAN over RS-232 bridge: Transmitting CAN messages over control pilot line via the RS-232 port
    • - RS-232: Interfacing with external devices via RS-232 port to transfer data over control pilot
    • - SPI: Interface with external MCU via SPI to develop custom applications
    • - Configuration: Configure CAN, RS-232 and Control Pilot interfaces using a terminal software
  • + Specifications
    • - DC supply voltage: 12V
    • - Communication channel: up to 50V (AC or DC)
    • - Dimensions: 101 x 64 mm

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