OPUS A3

Operating Manual
Hardware Description
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Operating Manual OPUS A3

Order number: OPUSBA00A3

Wachendorff Elektronik GmbH & Co KG

Industriestraße 7, 65366 Geisenheim,
+49 6722 / 6722 4026-888

Supplements or a special operator manual may be required for

customer-specific devices.

Version 4.0, April 2016

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manufacturer is not liable for any errors in this material.

Errors and technical changes excepted.

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 Table of contents
Table of contents

1 Preliminary Notes ...............................................................................................1

1.1 Used Instructions Types ................................................................................................... 1

2 Safety instructions, guarantee and liability .....................................................2

2.1 Common ............................................................................................................................ 2

2.2 Qualified Personnel ........................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 3

2.4 Interventions in the device ............................................................................................... 3

2.5 Safety Instructions for the OPUS A3 ................................................................................ 4

3 Intended Use .......................................................................................................6

3.1 Example of Use.................................................................................................................. 6

3.2 Device Description ............................................................................................................ 6

3.2.1 OPUS A3 ECO ................................................................................................................ 7

3.2.2 OPUS A3 STANDARD .................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Features Overview for OPUS A3 ..................................................................................... 10

3.3 Application Development................................................................................................ 11

3.4 Development Kit .............................................................................................................. 12

4 Getting Started .................................................................................................14

4.1 Check the delivered parts ............................................................................................... 14

4.2 Mounting .......................................................................................................................... 14

4.2.1 Dashboard Mounting Instruction for OPUS A3 STANDARD ..................................... 15

4.2.2 Cut-out Dashboard ...................................................................................................... 16

4.2.3 Mounting Cover for OPUS A3 STANDARD ................................................................. 17

4.2.4 Dashboard Mounting Instruction - OPUS A3 ECO .................................................... 18

4.2.5 Cut-out Dashboard ...................................................................................................... 19

4.2.6 Mounting Cover ........................................................................................................... 20

4.3 Electrical installation OPUS A3 ...................................................................................... 21

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 4.3.1 Unused plugs............................................................................................................... 23

4.3.2 Power Supply............................................................................................................... 23

4.4 First steps ........................................................................................................................ 23

4.5 Cleaning/ service / maintenance..................................................................................... 24

5 Technical Documentation................................................................................25

5.1 Dimension Drawings - OPUS A3 STANDARD ................................................................ 26

5.2 Dimension Drawings - OPUS A3 ECO ............................................................................ 27

5.3 Specification .................................................................................................................... 28

5.4 Environmental compatibility........................................................................................... 29

5.4.1 CE-Compliance ............................................................................................................ 29

5.4.2 e1 - Type approval ....................................................................................................... 29

5.4.3 Protection Level (IP Code) .......................................................................................... 29

5.4.4 Electrical Capability..................................................................................................... 29

5.4.5 Mechanical Capability ................................................................................................. 29

5.4.6 Climate Capability ....................................................................................................... 30

5.4.7 Chemical Capability..................................................................................................... 30

5.5 Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................... 31

5.5.1 Declaration of Conformity for OPUS A3 ECO ............................................................ 31

5.5.2 Declaration of Conformity for OPUS A3 STANDARD ................................................ 32

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 Preliminary Notes
1 Preliminary Notes
This document is valid for the following OPUS A3 version:
• OPUSA3E “ECO”
• OPUSA3S “Standard”

This document is directed to the qualified personnel and contains all the important
information to the correct use of the OPUS A3.

Please read this document before the first use and keep it during the operation.

In order to provide a better overview, this operating manual cannot present all
details for handling the OPUS A3 in all conceivable application cases. Neither can
all conceivable methods of setting up the device, operating the device, and servicing
the device be discussed in this manual. In case more information or support is
required please contact manufacturer technical support department.

1.1 Used Instructions Types

This operating manual contains instructions that must be complied with for your
personal safety and in order to avoid damage to property.

The instructions are presented as follows listed by degree of hazard:

Hazard!

Very Important information

Malfunction or Failure possible if non-compliance

Caution!

Severe bodily injury or property damage can occur if the

respective precautionary measures are not taken

Note

Additional information about the product, the handling of the

product or the respective part of the operating manual to which
particular attention should be paid.

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 Safety instructions, guarantee and liability
2 Safety instructions, guarantee and liability

2.1 Common

Read this operating manual before commissioning the OPUS A3. Keep this
operating manual where it is accessible to all users at anytime. Every person who is
assigned to commission or operate the OPUS A3 must have read and understood
the operating manual and the safety instructions in particular!

This operating manual contains instructions that must be complied with for your
personal safety and in order to avoid damage to property. Failure to follow these
safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury or damage to
OPUS A3 or other property.

2.2 Qualified Personnel

This operating manual is intended for technically qualified personnel, who have the
appropriate skills in the area of measurement, control, and regulating technology.

Precise knowledge of all safety instructions and warnings contained in this operating
manual, as well as problem-free technical implementation of these instructions and
warnings are the prerequisites for hazard-free installation, commissioning, safe
operation, and maintenance, of the operator panel. Consequently it is strictly
required that all measures be performed by qualified personnel.

Qualified personnel, in accordance with the safety and warning instructions

contained in this operating manual are personnel, who

• are familiar with CANbus systems, related protocols and network designs that
fulfill all legal requirements of the intended application, so that they are able
to program the OPUS operator panel accordingly
• have gained knowledge of the programming related concepts by education or
trainings. Using the Projektor Tool a Projektor Tool training by Wachendorff
needs to be attended. Using CODESYS© a CODESYS© training needs to be
attended, either held by Wachendorff or 3S.
• are familiar with the safety concepts of automation technology, either as
project design personnel
• or operating personnel who have been instructed in how to handle the
automation technology, and who are familiar with the section of this manual
which deals with operation.
• or who, as commissioning, and service personnel have been trained to repair
this type of automation technology, or who are authorized to commission,
ground, and label electrical circuits and devices, or systems, in accordance
with technical safety standards.

All persons who are involved in project planning, installation and operating the
OPUS A3 must be familiar with automation technology safety concepts, and they
must be qualified in accordance with the guidelines listed above.

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 Safety instructions, guarantee and liability
Serious bodily injury and property damage can occur in the event of unqualified
interventions in the device, or the system, or failure to heed the warning instructions
specified in this operating manual.

Consequently, only personnel who are appropriately qualified may undertake

interventions on this device, or on the associated system.

2.3 Power Supply

OPUS A3 is designed for 12 V and for 24 Volt battery systems. The operating
voltage range is 9-36 VDC, overvoltage resistance 48V for 2 minutes, inverse-
polarity protection up to -48 VDC.

CarGND (pin no. 4 on main connector) has to be connected to the chassis by a

conductor as short as possible. Even if there is no conductive chassis available (eg.
in E-vehicles) the pin has to be connected to the negative pole of the battery.
Otherwise there will be no protection against over voltage, short cut or ESD.

2.4 Interventions in the device

The OPUS A3 has been developed, manufactured, and tested in compliance with
applicable standards. When the handling guidelines and safety-related instructions
described here are complied with for project design, mounting, intended use, and
maintenance, normally the product poses no hazards relative to property damage or
to personal health. Nevertheless the device can cause residual hazards if it is used
or operated improperly by personnel who have not been trained.

In case of malfunctions or lacks please get in contact with the manufacturer. Any
interventions in the device are able to cause serious interferences of the security for
people and machines. They are not allowed and lead to disclaimer of liability and
guarantee exclusion.

WACHENDORFF is not liable for damage that occurs due to

improper misuse of the delivered components, or through
failure to heed the instructions in the operating manual,
including the safety instructions.

WACHENDORFF is not liable for damage that occurs due to

unintended or intended changes of the WACHENDORFF board
support package or any other parts of the operating system.

WACHENDORFF is not liable for damage that occurs due to

improper programming and/or testing of the created
application that runs on the OPUS operator panels.

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 Safety instructions, guarantee and liability

WACHENDORFF is not liable for injuries to third party licenses

for the content used on OPUS panel by the end customer.

WACHENDORFF is not liable for damage or malfunctions

occurs using pirated or illegal software on the OPUS operator
panel.

Moreover we expressly declare that all obligations on the part of Wachendorff are
exclusively derived from the respective purchase contract, in which the guarantee is
conclusively stipulated.

2.5 Safety Instructions for the OPUS A3

Dangerous high-voltage
Never attempt to repair or modify OPUS A3 yourself.
Disassembling OPUS A3 may cause damage that is not covered
under the warranty and cause hazardous conditions by the
high-voltage components inside of the unit.
OPUS A3 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Service
should only be provided by a Wachendorff Elektronik GmbH &
Co KG.

Hazardous situations due to device failure

Do not use the OPUS A3 as the sole means of preventing
hazardous conditions on vehicles, machines and equipment.
Vehicles, machines and equipment must be constructed in
such a manner that defective conditions associated with the
OPUS A3 cannot cause a hazardous situation for operating
personnel.
Ensure that incorrect inputs via the OPUS A3, its malfunction,
or its failure cannot lead to major property damage, or to a
hazard for operating personnel.

Missing safety devices if used improperly

Precautions for the safety of a system should not be rendered
inoperable through the use of the OPUS A3.
Emergency-Stop devices must remain effective in all operating
modes.

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Unintentional operation
Operating states can be called due to unintentional operation of
the OPUS A3 that are not appropriate for the situation.
OPUS A3 devices should be installed in such a manner that the
possibility of unintentional operation is adequately excluded.

Undefined operating states

Undefined operating states can cause personal injury or
property damage.
To prevent supply line and signal line interruptions from
causing undefined or hazardous operating conditions,
appropriate hardware and software safety precautions must be
maintained.

Supply lines and signal lines must be installed in such a

manner that noise (such as inductive or capacitive interference)
cannot impair OPUS A3 function.

If a further usage of the OPUS A3 will cause danger, the device

and if necessary the system needs to be switched off and be
secured against unintented activation. This particularly applies:

• If the device shows visible signs of damage

• If the device is no longer functional
• If parts of the device are disconnected or loose
• if the connection lines show visible damage

Using Connectors and Ports:

Never force a connector into a port. Check for mechanical
obstructions on the port. If the connector and port don’t join
with reasonable ease, they probably do not match. Make sure
that the connector matches the port and that you have
positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.

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 Intended Use

3 Intended Use
The operator panel OPUS A3 is a programmable graphical display used to operate
and monitor vehicles and working machines.

The communication with other system components, as for example decentralised I/O
module, occurs over the CAN interfaces with the supported protocols: CANopen,
J1939 and CANfreestyle (layer 2).

For service purposes additional interfaces like Ethernet, RS232, USB and
analog/digital inputs/outputs (optional) are available. Together with Embedded Linux
operating system they form a universal platform for the communication with other
CAN devices, networks or PCs.

The operator panel OPUS A3 is not admitted for security-

relevant duties for personal protection purposes.

Vehicles, machines, and equipment surrounding the OPUS A3

must be combined in such a manner that the OPUS A3 will be
warmed up equally from all sides.
Increased warming of the OPUS from the back side may cause
temporary fogging of the front glass or touch screen.

3.1 Example of Use

Control Unit 1 Control Unit 2 Control Unit 3 Sensor 1

Controlling of the Data logging from Controlling of Sensor for
actuation sensors & switches movement CAN-Bus

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3.2 Device Description

3.2.1 OPUS A3 ECO

Light sensor

Multicolor LED

Display

Fig. 3.1: Schematic diagram of the OPUS A3 ECO

Display:
4.3” (480 x 272 px) TFT colour graphic LCD display with (optional) analogue
resistive touch.

Light sensor (option):

Light sensor embedded in keypad for automatic adoption of display-backlight and
key-backlight to ambient light intensity.

Multicolour LED (option):

Multicolour-LED is embedded in keypad and can be free programmable. This LED is
able to show PWM-controlled RGB colours, 16 bit each.

3.2.2 OPUS A3 STANDARD

Softkeys F1 – F8
Encoder

Light sensor (optional)

3 Status LEDs
Multicolor LED

USB Slot behind

flap (optional)

Function Keys
Display

Fig. 3.2: Schematic diagram of the OPUS A3 STANDARD Landscape

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 Intended Use

Display
Softkeys F1 – F8

3 Status LEDs
Light sensor (optional)
Function Keys
Multicolor LED
USB Slot behind Encoder
flap (optional)

Fig. 3.3: Schematic diagram of the OPUS A3 STANDARD Portrait

For display, light sensor and multicolor LED please see the description for the OPUS
A3 ECO.

Softkeys F1 to F8:
All softkeys can be assigned to the function defined in the customer specific
application. Please see the Operational Manual of the application tools for more
information.

The Function Keys:

The function keys serve as global keys and do not change the function with a screen
change.

Using CODESYS© this keys are free programmable.

Using Projektor Tool the functions for these keys are fixed:

ESC is used to deselect the selected value, to cancel the entered

value or to acknowledge the raised alarm

HOME is used to change the display page to the start page of the
application

SET key is reserved for window management

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 Intended Use
The Encoder:
Encoder is used for the navigation between the objects in customer specific
application. It is possible to select graphical objects on the screen and change there
value rotating the encoder. An entry function can be generated directly on rotating or
by pressing the encoder.

LEDs:
There are 3 different status LEDs available on the unit:

green light will be on in operational mode

yellow light during the data transfer over the USB interface

red light during the Wireless read/write

Multicolor LED (option) is embedded in keypad and can be free programmable. This
LED is able to show PWM-controlled RGB colours, 16 bit each.

Light Sensor:
The light sensor offers the possibility for an automatic adaption of display-backlight
and key-backlight to the ambient light intensity.

USB slot on the front (option):

The high speed USB interface can be used for updating and data exchange.

Ethernet connector Main connector Video connector

(optional) (optional)
Fig. 3.4: Schematic diagram of both OPUS A3 types backside

Main connector:
There are following interfaces available of the main connector:
• Power supply and ignition input
• 2 x CAN-Interfaces according to ISO/DIS 11898
• RS232-Interface
• USB
• 4 analogue/digital inputs (optional)
• 3 digital outputs (optional)

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 Intended Use
Video (optional):
This interface is used for the analog Video-Input included protected camera power
supply.

Ethernet (optional):
There is an Ethernet interface (10/100 Mbit/s Base) available on the unit. This
interface may only used for the data transfer.

Power-on/off Behavior:
The OPUS A3 does not have a separate on/off key. As soon as the device is
supplied with the necessary voltage via terminal 30 (battery plus), terminal 31
(battery GND) and terminal 15 (ignition), it will start to boot. In order to decrease
boot time the device supports power modes with which you can put the device in a
sleep mode before it powers down.

When ignition voltage is removed, the device will switch to low-power-mode (see
C/C++ Developer Guide). After a time frame that can be configured (default time is
60 sec) the device will move one more step down to sleep-mode. After another 60
seconds (default time) the unit will fully switch off. As soon as terminal 15 is switched
on again the unit will go back to on-mode in full operation.

Power Mode current at 13.5 V DC current at 27 V

On 430 mA 240 mA
Low-power 160 mA 90 mA
Sleep 90 mA 55 mA
Off < 3 mA < 3 mA

Do not unplug terminal 30 from power supply on running unit.

Power supply interruption on terminal 30 may cause data
corruption and loss.

For more information please refer to the C/C++ Developer Guide.

3.2 Features Overview for OPUS A3

• Encapsulated plastic housing to be mounted in landscape or portrait mode

standalone or in dash
• 4.3” TFT color display for automotive with resolution 480 x 272 pixel
• Touch (optional)
• Programmable keys with backlight on STANDARD variant
• 32bit processor with embedded linux operating system
• Two CAN interface (ISO 11898) using CANopen® and SAE J1939 protocols.
Layer II is also supported
• Four analog / digital inputs (selectable via software) and three digital outputs
(optional)
• Beeper and Light sensor

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• RS232 interface for serial console and Full-Speed USB on main connector
• High speed USB on the front (optional)

The OPUS A3 is particularly characterized by its robust construction, and it has been
developed especially for harsh use conditions in mobile work machines.

3.3 Application Development

There are three possible ways to program the OPUS A3 and make it an integrated
part of its application.

1. Projektor-Tool:
This powerful development environment provided by Wachendorff Elektronik GmbH
& Co KG enables the quick and effective creation of an application for the OPUS A3
operator terminal. Use the Projektor to conveniently design the user interface on the
computer, which can be easily displayed on the device. In addition this tool includes
features to work with CANopen®, J1939 and CANfreestyle protocols for CAN
communication. Fur further information please refers to the Operator Manual
Projektor Tool III.

2. CODESYS© 3.x:
CODESYS© is a programming tool and system developed by the German company
3S. It supports different means of programming such as FUB or Structured Text. It
can be used to program the OPUS A3 and CODESYS© compatible ECUs.
CODESYS© includes the functionality to configure the CANopen® protocol for
communication over CAN bus. For further information please refer to the
BAOPUSA3CDS.

3. C-Programming:
OPUS A3 with its embedded Linux as operational system can be fully programmed
using C or C++ as programming language. For further information and function-call
list please refer to the C/C++ Developer Guide.

4. ISO-UT:
OPUS A3 can be used as a ISO-UT slave. According to the ISO-11783 standard and
DLG conformity.

5. Wachendorff Board Support Package (BSP):

Based on the operationally system Wachendorff Boards Support Package provides
all the necessary interfaces to control the internal functionality of the unit (e.g.
activation of the backlight display, processing key activation, etc.).
This software is ready installed on all OPUS A3 delivered together with the operation
system. For further information please refer to the C/C++ Developer Guide.

6. Universal Downloader:
To download software from the PC to the terminal the Universal Downloader 4 is
provided. It supports a download via USB stick and Ethernet. The Universal
Downloader 4 also stores the software, installs it and restarts the application on the
terminal. It is part of the Wachendorff Toolchain and documented in the Operator
Manual Projektor Tool III.

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 Intended Use

The operator panel OPUS A3 may only be handled due to the

according operation manual.

Please notice the following recommendation and prerequisites for the computer used
to the application design and /or programming:
- Using Projektor Tool and CODESYS© for the development it is recommended
to use the PC with Windows XP operational system (for CODESYS© it may
by younger), at least 2 GB free hard disk capacity and 2 GB RAM. Serial port
is recommended.
- Programming with C/C++ Linux operational system is prerequisite.

3.4 Development Kit

To be support programming the graphical user interface for the OPUS A3 terminal
the different development kits referred to the using tools are provided.

Wachendorff Toolchain with Projektor Tool

Order number: OPEP00A3CAN

Description Order Number Qty

Main connecting cable OPKAA3CAN15 1
Ethernet cable 1
CD with WE Toolchain: 1
- Projektor Tool
- PClient
- Documentation
Basic Projektor-Tool training at a 1
Wachendorff facility
Projektor Tool license 2
12 month technical support 1

CODESYS© 3.x
Order number: OPEP00A3CDS

Description Order Number Qty

Main connecting cable OPKAA3CAN15 1
Ethernet cable 1
CD with CODESYS© Software: 1
- Development Tool
- Application
- Target files
- Documentation

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Basic CODESYS© training at a 1
Wachendorff facility
12 month technical support 1

ISO-UT with Projektor Tool

Order number: OPEP00A3ISO

Description Order Number Qty

Main connecting cable OPKAA3CAN15 1
Ethernet cable 1
CD with ISO-UT: 1
- Projektor Tool
- PClient
- ISO-UT
- Documentation
Basic Projektor-Tool training at a 1
Wachendorff facility
Projektor Tool license 2
12 month technical support 1

Accessories not part of the Developer’s kit:

Description Order Number Qty

Video Cable OPUS A3 OPKAA3VID010 1
Etherner-to-USB adapter 1

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 Getting Started
4 Getting Started
4.1 Check the delivered parts

Please check whether all parts described in the scope of delivery have been
delivered correctly. For question or reclamation please contact the support team of
Wachendorff Elektronik GmbH & Co KG ([email protected]).

4.2 Mounting

The unit is delivered without mounting accessories.

Depending on mounting type the following mounting accessories are available.

Description Order Number

In dash mounting cover OPUS A3 STANDARD OPUSA3ZBEB001
In dash mounting cover OPUS A3 ECO OPUSA3ZBEB002
Stand alone RAM-adapter OPUS A3 (both) OPUSA3ZBAH001

The back side of the unit is ready prepared for both in dash and standalone
mounting.

Both portrait and landscape positions are supported for mounting.

For mounting please follow the instruction provided in the following dimension
drawing.

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4.2.1 Dashboard Mounting Instruction for OPUS A3 STANDARD

3
4

Parts List
Pos. Description Order number Supplier
1 OPUS A3 Standard OPUSA3SXXXXX Wachendorff Elektronik
2 Dashboard - Customer
3 Spacer or washer - Customer
4 Mounting Cover OPUSA3ZBEB001 Wachendorff Elektronik
5 M5 Screw* (DIN EN ISO 4762) - Customer

*Assignment of the screw length depends on dashboard

thickness (thickness/length):
1mm – 3mm / M5 x 12
4mm – 6mm / M5 x 16
7mm – 10mm / M5 x 20

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Attention!
Using too long screws can damage the unit!
Accepted mounting torque with mounting cover is 2,5 ± 0,2 Nm.
Please secure the screws with the thread locker medium
strength (e.g. Loctite 243).

4.2.2 Cut-out Dashboard

Maximum thickness for mounting OPUS A3 STANDARD is 10mm

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4.2.3 Mounting Cover for OPUS A3 STANDARD

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4.2.4 Dashboard Mounting Instruction - OPUS A3 ECO

3
4

Parts List
Pos. Description Order number Supplier
1 OPUS A3 Eco OPUSA3EXXXXX Wachendorff Elektronik
2 Dashboard - Customer
3 Spacer or washer - Customer
4 Mounting Cover OPUSA3ZBEB002 Wachendorff Elektronik
5 M5 Screw* (DIN EN ISO 4762) - Customer

*Assignment of the screw length depends on dashboard

thickness (thickness/length):
1mm – 3mm / M5 x 12
4mm – 6mm / M5 x 16
7mm – 10mm / M5 x 20

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Attention!
Using too long screws can damage the unit!
Accepted mounting torque with mounting cover is 2,5 ± 0,2 Nm.
Please secure the screws with the thread locker medium
strength (e.g. Loctite 243)

4.2.5 Cut-out Dashboard

Maximum thickness for mounting OPUS A3 Eco: 10mm

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4.2.6 Mounting Cover

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4.3 Electrical installation OPUS A3

Below you find the pin out diagram of the OPUS A3. The connectors are drawn as
seen from the back side of the unit.

Please be aware that the existing pins and connectors depend on the hardware
option you ordered.

Please note that the OPUS A3 only represents one part of the entire CAN network.
Set-up and dimensioning of the network must be executed by specialized personnel,
and the information in this regard cannot be a component of this operating manual.

Ethernet Connector, Main Connector Video- Connector,

M12, female, 4 pins, M12, female, 5 pins,
d-coded b-coded

Ethernet connector pinout Video connector pinout

Round Connector, Round Connector, 5

Video
Ethernet 4 pins, M12, pins, M12
acc. To IEC 61076-2-101 1 VidSig+
1 TD+ 2 Mirror
2 RD+ 3 Camera+
3 TD- 4 Camera -
4 RD- 5 VidSig GND

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Main connector pinout (in full option)

Pin no. Assignment Description

1 VCC supply voltage +; terminal 30

2 Ignition Input ignition input; terminal 15
3 GND supply voltage - ;terminal 31
car ground; has to be connected, otherwise there
4 CarGND will be no protection against overvoltage, shortcut or
ESD
5 n. c. not connected
6 n. c. not connected
7 n. c. not connected
8 CAN1H CAN bus 1 high signal
9 CAN1L CAN bus 1 low signal
10 CAN2H CAN bus 2 high signal
11 CAN2L CAN bus 2 low signal
12 USB_VCC full speed USB, + 5 V DC
13 USB_GND full speed USB, 0 V
14 USB_D- full speed USB, data line (-)
15 USB_ D+ full speed USB, data line (+)
16 RS232: RxD RS232: RxD
17 RS232: TxD RS232: TxD
18 RS232: GND RS232: GND
19 A/DI3 analog/digital input 3
20 A/DI1 analog/digital input 1
21 A/DI2 analog/digital input 2
22 A/DI4 analog/digital input 4
service enable; to be connected while power-on for
23 SERV_EN
updating
24 DO3 digital output 3
25 DO1 digital output 1
26 DO2 digital output 2

Please observe the following guidelines for set-up:

• Power supply lines should only be laid as pairs, as close together as possible.
• Sensitive signal lines should be shielded to achieve highest possible
damping, and under this shielding they should be still be laid out twisted.
• Metal plug connections should be used for shielded lines.
• Cable bundles should be distributed in accordance with their purpose (e.g.
HF, LG, and power supply); the groups thus formed should not be routed
parallel to the extent possible, and they should be routed with clearance.

The OPUS A3 relies on a connection to an ECU that controls the functions and
features of the target vehicle/machine.

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The ECU must be the component in charge of all safety related

functions.

Th Wrong connection may cause damage of the unit.

Please keep all the connectors separated. All connection should be done on the
shortest distance to the unit.

4.3.1 Unused plugs

ACHTUN

Penetrating humidity by unused and unprotected plugs may

cause damage of the unit. Please protect unused plugs with the
special blind inserts that have been supplied with the units.

4.3.2 Power Supply

The unit may be used with the 12 V and for 24 Volt battery systems, operating
voltage range of 8-36 VDC. The overvoltage resistance is about 48V for 2 minutes.
Inverse-polarity protection is up to -48 V DC.

Car ground (pin no. 4 on main connector) has to be connected to the chassis by a
conductor as short as possible. Even if there is no conductive chassis available (eg.
in E-vehicles) the pin has to be connected to the negative pole of the battery.
Otherwise there will be no protection against over voltage, shot cut or ESD.

4.4 First steps

Plug the main connector into the OPUS A3. Then connect the pins 15 and 30 for the
plus voltage, as well as pins for GND and CarGND for the ground. Switch on the
Power supply.

On start the boot-logo image will be displayed on the screen. This may be
exchanged with the customer specific image (please refer to C/C++ Developer
Guide for more information).

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The boot up takes about 3 minutes and will call the application according to the start
scripts on the unit (start scripts for Projektor Tool and CODESYS© application
already installed by delivery).

The application display the information to the version of the application software
required. CODESYS© application also contains a simple function test. Each new
downloaded application will replace the old one automatically.

4.5 Cleaning/ service / maintenance

Cleaning agents which have an abrasive or dissolving effect on the coated glass
pane, the foil of the touch screen or the plastic of the encoder or the housing should
not be used to clean OPUS A3 operator panels. Only use soft clothes with a little
soap and water or mild dish washing liquid.

The OPUS A3 does not have any parts that require service by the user.

Repairs can only be performed by Wachendorff Elektronik GmbH & Co KG.

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5 Technical Documentation
The OPUS A3 is currently available in two variants:

OPUS A3 STANDARD:

OPUS A3 ECO:

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5.1 Dimension Drawings - OPUS A3 STANDARD

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5.2 Dimension Drawings - OPUS A3 ECO

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5.3 Specification

OPUS A3 ECO OPUS A3 STANDARD

Basic Full option Basic Full option
Dashboard Mount
Dimensions (mm) B130xH97xT56 B130xH97xT56 B198xH97xT56 B198xH97xT56
Display size 480x272 pixels 480x272 pixels 480x272 pixels 480x272 pixels
Touchscreen
Keys Soft / Hard 8/3 8/3
Keys with backlight
Encoder with Click
Optical Signal 1 1 4 4
Beeper
Processor Size 32KByte 32KByte 32KByte 32KByte
Processor Speed 532 MHz 532 MHz, 532 MHz 532 MHz,
I.MX35 I.MX35 I.MX35 I.MX35
RAM 128 MB DDR2 256 MB DDR2 128 MB DDR2 256 MB DDR2
Mass Storage 512 MB 1 GB 512 MB 1 GB
EEPROM 32 kB serial 32 kB serial 32 kB serial 32 kB serial
CAN bus 2 2 2 2
RS232 1 1 1 1
USB 2.0 full speed 1 1 1 1
USB 2.0 high speed
Ethernet
Video in
Analog/digital input 4 4
Digital Output 3 3
Real time clock
Light Sensor

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5.4 Environmental compatibility

5.4.1 CE-Compliance

EU Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) according to

• EN 12895: Industrial Trucks – Electromagnetic compatibility
• EN 13309: Construction machinery – Electromagnetic compatibility of
machines with internal electrical power supply
• EN ISO 14982: Agricultural and forestry machinery - Electromagnetic
compatibility - Test methods and acceptance criteria

5.4.2 e1 - Type approval

EU Directive 72/245/EWG including changes up to 2009/19/EG

5.4.3 Protection Level (IP Code)

IP 6k5 and 6k7 according to ISO 20653: Road Vehicles – Degrees of protection (IP-
Code) – Protection of electrical equipment against foreign objects, water and access

5.4.4 Electrical Capability

12 and 24V-Systems according to:

• ISO 16750-2: Road Vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for
electrical and electronic equipment – Electrical loads
• ISO 15003: Agricultural Engineering – Electrical and electronic equipment –
Testing resistance to environmental conditions

5.4.5 Mechanical Capability

According to ISO 16750-3: Road Vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for
electrical and electronic equipment – Mechanical loads, Code L

ISO 15003: Agricultural Engineering – Electrical and electronic equipment – Testing

resistance to environmental conditions
- Mechanical Shock: Level 2
- Random Vibration: Level 2
- Sinusoidal Vibration: Level 2

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5.4.6 Climate Capability

• According to ISO 16750-4: Road Vehicles – Environmental conditions and

testing for electrical and electronic equipment – Climatic Loads
- Operating Temperature Range: Code E: -30 V +65°C
- Storage Temperature Range: -40 V +85°C
- Climatic Loads: Code C
• ISO 15003: Agricultural Engineering – Electrical and electronic equipment –
Testing resistance to environmental conditions

5.4.7 Chemical Capability

• According to ISO 16750-5: Road Vehicles – Environmental conditions and

testing for electrical and electronic equipment – Chemical Loads
Mounting Location: B
• ISO 15003: Agricultural Engineering – Electrical and electronic equipment –
Testing resistance to environmental conditions

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5.5 Declaration of Conformity

5.5.1 Declaration of Conformity for OPUS A3 ECO

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5.5.2 Declaration of Conformity for OPUS A3 STANDARD

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