owa3x
A powerful open M2M embedded Linux platform to develop telemetry and telematic applications with a wide range of connectivity.
Key features
- GSM/GPRS & UMTS/HSPA
- GPS
- Embedded IP functionality
- Wide variety of interfaces:
- Analog and Digital I/O
- 3 RS232 & 2 RS485
- 3 CAN, 2 K-Line & iButton
- Audio, USB
- Ethernet, uSD, etc.
- Optional Communication technologies:
- Bluetooth™ (Bluetooth 2.1, BLE)
- WiFi
- I/Os expansion board
- Complete development environment and software packages.
- Highly customizable & Remote Over-The-Air Update (OTA)
Ideal for:
Open M2M platform
A robust family of open, flexible and powerful wireless embedded computers, providing fully wireless capabities for remote management and monitoring. Combine the best set of technologies and features to develop telemetry and telematic applications thanks to the huge range of options.
Wireless Embedded Computer
- 32MB/64MB RAM
- 64MB Flash, +16GB in uSD
- Industry standard architecture
- Open platform: 2.6.36 Linux Kernel
- Programmable in C/C++. Shell scripting
- Extensive libraries and a well documented API to make the most of the owa3x hardware
- Open source tools and Sofware packages available
- Complete and ready-to-use development environment, demo application and Application Notes
- Robust for Automotive
- Very Low Power consumption
Conformity and Certifications:
- CE
- FCC
- PTCRB
- UL
- A-Tick
- E - Automotive Zulassung entsprechend Kfz-EMV-Richtlinie
- R & TTE
- ROHS Directive
- Take a look at the Declaration of Conformity or Contact our sales team for details about other possible certifications.
This table is only a HTML5 version of the official BOK 100 6006 owa3x family variants & options summary, available on the documentation section of both owa3x and owa3x rugged products.
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- 10 configurable digital Input/Outputs, +16 with the optional I/O Expansion board *
- 40V max inputs (logic low <3V, high >5V)
- All inputs function as wake signals for low power modes
- All inputs can be used as pulse counters (odometer): 32 bit, 3kHz max.
- 8 open collector outputs (100mA each)
- 2 high-side switches to Vin for output (1A each)
- Short circuit protection for all outputs
- 4 analog Inputs
- 10bit resolution. 1% accuracy
- Share 4 of the digital I/O pins **
- Two configurable (SW) resolutions: 0 - 5.12V (5mV per bit) or 0 - 30.72V (30mV per bit)
- Internal ADCs for Vin, Vbat, Vbackup, temperature
- GPS with FAKRA antenna connector *
- GSM/GPRS/UMTS/HSPA+ with FAKRA or SMA antenna connector:
- Data transfer over GPRS/HSPA+
- SMS
- USSD
- Audio and CSD data calls
- optional double SIM
- 3 external RS232 ports. 6 pins configurable by SW as follows:
- 3 x [TX / RX] or
- 1 x [TX / RX] & 1 [TX / RX / CTS / RTS] or
- 1 x [TX / RX / CTS / RTS / DCD / DTR]
- Two RS485 ports
- Integrated sensors:
- Programmable 3-axis accelerometer, and/or
- 3-axis gyroscope *
- Audio for external microphone and speaker *
- 4 LEDs for status indicator (6 with Ethernet)
- Removable cover for SIM slot, main battery and microSD.
- microSD card holder (up to 32GB)
- Vout 5.4V power output (100mA max)
- ON/OFF pin
Optional interfaces
One of the most powerful sets of communication technologies of the M2M market.
- Ethernet 10/100 baseT *
- Up to 3 CAN bus supporting full speed 1MBPS CAN 2.0B *
- K-line bus *
- iButton (1-Wire) *
- Bluetooth™ (Bluetooth 2.1, 4.0 BLE)
- WiFi (including Access Point role)
Availability of features marked with (*) depend on model. Features displayed here in italics are available as options. See Variants & Options or click here for a full reference about options for the complete owa3x family.
Enclosure
Aluminium- Environmental protection to IP30 standard: protection against objects larger than 2.5mm and no protection against water.
- Dimensions:
- owa3x (standard version): 110 x 85 x 40 mm, excluding connectors
- owa3x Compact: 110 x 85 x 26mm, excluding connectors
- Weight: 270g
- Connectors:
- GSM & GPS FAKRA, SMA optional
- 24 pin Machine connector
- microSD slot
- SIM slot, dual SIM slot optional
- RJ45 (Ethernet) optional
- 2 USB optional
- Plastic mounting bracket with screw mounting holes.
It can also be used for DIN rail mounting.
Mounting bracket includes holes to support an optional expansion board.
GSM/GPRS
Supports multiplexed communication, allowing GSM and SMS events during GPRS sessions.
- GSM850 + EGSM900 + GSM1800 + GSM1900
- Class 4 (2W) GSM850/EGSM900
- Class 1 (1W) GSM1800/GSM1900
- GPRS Class B, Class 10 (4+2)
- Audio and CSD Data calls
- SMS (MT/MO)
- Optional HSPA+ (3G) Module
GNSS positioning
- Receiver: GPS L1 frequency. C/A code
- 56 channels* continuous tracker receiver
- GALILEO L1 openservice and GLONASS ready *
- SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN
- Update rate: 4 Hz
- Accuracy: 2.5 meters CEP
- Signal Acquisition:
- Cold Start: 29 sec*
- Warm Start: 28 sec*
- Hot start < 1 sec
- Reacquisition < 1 sec
- Active Antenna Power Supply: +3.0V @ 30mA
* Features availability depending on model.
Batteries
For when there is no power supply available:
- Standard backup battery for RTC. Duration 10 years.
- Optional rechargeable Battery Li-Ion 3.7V 1800mAh.
Inserted via rear battery cover.
Power supply
Nominal range: 7V to 48V
Power mode | Consumption |
---|---|
Off | 0.3mA |
Standby | 15 mA |
Run | 50 mA |
Run + GSM voice call | 90 mA |
Temperature range
Storage temperature 1 | -40ºC to +85ºC |
Operating with GSM off | -40ºC to +85ºC |
Operating with GSM on | -30ºC to +80ºC |
Operating from Li-Ion Battery | -20ºC to +60ºC |
Li-Iion battery recharge | 0ºC to +45ºC |
1 Please note that this is storage temperature without the optional internal battery.
System specs & CPU
- ARM9 @400MHz clock speed
- Linux OS: Kernel 2.6.36
- RAM 32MByte / 64MByte
- Flash 64MByte
- 32GB+ of additional storage with microSD card
Conformity and Certifications:
- CE
- FCC
- PTCRB
- UL
- A-Tick
- E - Automotive Zulassung entsprechend Kfz-EMV-Richtlinie
- R & TTE
- ROHS Directive
- Take a look at the Declaration of Conformity or Contact our sales team for details about other possible certifications.
Reference cases
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