The Cas Gps Node Product Family; Principle Of System Operation; Node Variants; Prod1116-Sν(X) - Type S Node - GE CAS GPS Node II User Manual

9 The CAS GPS Node Product Family

9.1

Principle of System Operation

The CAS-GPS Intelligent multi-purpose NODE is the front-end transponder for enabling situational awareness of fleet
vehicles, infrastructure and personnel The NODES form an integral component of the CAS -GPS system when paired
with one of the CAS-GPS host devices such as the light vehicle display or the heavy vehicle rugged IVU running the
CAS-GPS user interface software.
Nodes will be required to operate in several modes during its daily operation. As a key component of the CAS system,
it will remain powered in all modes of operation unless powered down by the system display/cont roller. All nodes
have an internal battery & provided that the battery is within acceptable temperature limits will continue to operate in
a low power mode after isolation from vehicle supply. The node's internal battery will continue to be charged until the
system detects that the supply voltage has dropped below the pre-determined threshold and then stop. This will
prevent the vehicle's battery from being depleted below the vehicle's ability to re -start its engine.
The CAS-GPS Nodes are comprised of a high-performance GPS receiver, Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) radio transceiver, high
accuracy Ranging RF transceiver for distance measurements (ToF), CAN bus, RS-232 and RS-485 wired
communication ports, Digital Inputs (2) and Digital Output (1), Personal Area Network wireless technology and internal
rechargeable battery backup that is available within the following configurations:
9.2

Node Variants

9.2.1 PROD1116-Sν(X) – Type S Node
The Type S Node is suitable for a fixed installation in light or heavy vehicles and machinery. The Type S Node can act as
your primary fleet monitoring radio in light vehicles and enables automatic real-time functional health monitoring of a
primary system on any vehicle type without the requirement for a remote Test Station or operator interaction. The Type S
Node communicates with the CAS-GPS user interface via a dedicated CAN bus connection and can be powered from a 12
or 24Vdc automotive supply.
Refer DOCU0145, CAS-GPS Light Vehicle HT Installation Manual for full installation Instructions
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