COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission
COMfalcon® IoT - VCI with Linux and mobile data transmission

COMfalcon® IoT

The new high-end VCI with Linux operating system and IoT functionality thanks to mobile data transmission.

Key Features

  • 4× independent CAN interfaces
  • LTE/2G
  • WLAN/LAN interface
  • Bluetooth interface (optional)
  • BroadR-Reach (optional)
  • Data logging, scripting, CAN
  • Optionally with GNSS
  • Housing with integrated bumper and protection class IP44

Description

The Vehicle Communication Interface – New standards in the service sector
COMfalcon® IoT combines the robustness of our proven interfaces with the latest interfaces and features. Thanks to modern LTE (2G fallback) com­munication, you can transmit data at any time and from anywhere. Remote diagnostics or even flash-over-the-air app­lications, such as on an integrated on-board telemetry are thus possible at any time, even in the hand­held area. Other wire­less interfaces include WLAN and Bluetooth 5.0 LE to establish a connection to a diagnostic device. In addition, the device also has a LAN interface and a BroadR-Reach interface for broad­band data exchange. The VCI can be connected to a vehicle via four independent CAN (CAN FD ready) channels.

Housing and status indicators
The COMfalcon® IoT has a robust IP44 housing with bumper as well as extremely stable heavy-duty connectors. A software configurable trigger function for easy and individual data recording is also integrated. Thanks to its compact design and high shock resistance, COMfalcon® IoT can be used in various areas of the automotive industry. Two multicolor LED bars and an LED status display always visualize the current status/error code of the device.

Customized cable harnesses
In addition to standard cable sets, customer-specific cable sets can be provided at any time. Via a 25 pin connector the VCI can be connected to a vehicle via the customized or standardized (OBD/ISO) interface.

Embedded diagnostics
Own embedded app­lications can be operated directly on the COMfalcon® IoT without the need for a third device (laptop or PC). This makes it possible, among other things, to create your own infor­mation such as flash routines or ECU descrip­tions and implement them on the VCI and thus access the CAN or file system, for example. OTX workflows and ODX descrip­tions can there­fore function out-of-the-box with the new COMfalcon® IoT. This makes app­lications possible in which the complete diagnostic appli­cation is located on the VCI and a popular LAN/WLAN-capable end device (WIN/MAC/Android) takes over the display. The embedded applications are portable and can be reused for future Sontheim VCI generations.

Controller and operating system
A powerful dual core controller, 500 MB of RAM and the inte­grated Linux operating system ensure maximum performance and flexi­bility. Data up to 64 GB can be stored on the integrated memory.

Further functionalities
Optionally, the Vehicle Communication Interface also features GNSS. This allows the current location to be recorded and trans­mitted worldwide. In addition, the IoT Device Manager provides the appro­priate cloud software. Whether for updates-over-the-air or fleet management tasks – the portal offers OEMs all the options for state-of-the-art analysis of all devices in the field.

Technical Data

CPU32-bit microcontroller, Cortex-A9 (dual core)
RAM512 MB DDR3
Memoryup to 64 GB
Baud rates50 Kbit/s up to 5 Mbit/s
CAN Port4× on 25-pin D-Sub
BroadR-Reach1× on 25-pin D-Sub
LANM12 4-pin female connector
10/100 Mbit LAN
WLAN1× acc. to IEEE 802.11b, g, n (internal antenna)
Bluetooth1× optional 2.1+EDR, Power Class 1.5, BLE 4.0 and ANT
Mobile communicationsLTE
LEDsLAN status LED (green and yellow)
WLAN/Bluetooth status LED (green and yellow)
4× CAN status LED (green and yellow)
Dimensions (l×w×h)110 mm × 150 mm × 35 mm
HousingSynthetic material, protection class IP44
Operating temperature–40°C up to +60°C
Storage temperature–40°C up to +85°C
Supplyvia D-Sub 12 V – 24 V
via round pole 12 V stabilised

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