Actia ACU6 User manual

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Salah Alazawi
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Pages
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Publish Date
2022-06-01
Title
ACU6 Off Highway User Manual -
104760201
Distribution
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Document Class
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ACU6 OFF HIGHWAY USER MANUAL -
104760201

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Revision history
Revi-
sion Date Author(s)
Cause of
changes Updates
1.0
2020-08-10
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First version - Draft
1.1
2023-04-18
S. Alazawi
Updated WLAN channels and WLAN gain
1.2
2023-04-24
S. Alazawi
Updated WLAN 2.4Ghz max power
1.3
2023-04-27
S. Alazawi
WLAN power correction
1.4
2023-05-29
S. Alazawi
LTE TDD B40 removed
1.5
2023-06-21
S. Alazawi
Corrected operating voltage
Contents
Revision history ..............................................................................................................................................2
1 Product description ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General ...............................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Connectors..........................................................................................................................................4
1.3 SIM......................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Power supply ......................................................................................................................................4
1.4.1 External supply ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.4.2 Backup battery............................................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Temperature range.............................................................................................................................5
2 RF description.............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 General ...............................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Cellular................................................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Bands and output power ............................................................................................................. 6
2.3 WLAN..................................................................................................................................................7
2.3.1 2.4GHz ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 5GHz ............................................................................................................................................ 7

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2.3.2.1 20 MHz bandwidth .................................................................................................................7
2.3.2.2 40 MHz bandwidth .................................................................................................................8
2.3.2.3 80 MHz bandwidth .................................................................................................................8
2.4 Bluetooth............................................................................................................................................8
2.5 GNSS ...................................................................................................................................................8
3 Functional Description................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 CAN connection ..................................................................................................................................9
3.2 WLAN station......................................................................................................................................9
3.3 WLAN access point .............................................................................................................................9
3.4 Data gateway......................................................................................................................................9
3.5 Positioning information......................................................................................................................9
4 Installation and maintenance.................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Installation....................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Cable harness .................................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Safety Distance ................................................................................................................................ 10
4.4 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 10
5 Regulatory Certifications ........................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 USA (FCC)......................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1 FCC Warnings and Notices......................................................................................................... 11
5.1.2 OEM Requirements ................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Canada (ISED) .................................................................................................................................. 12
5.2.1 ISED Warnings and Notices ....................................................................................................... 12
5.2.2 OEM Requirements ................................................................................................................... 12

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1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 GENERAL
104760201 is a telematics product for vehicles. It provides data connection over cellular networks for
embedded telematics applications. It also provides data connection for other devices in the vehicle, such as
the infotainment head unit.
104760201 has WLAN functionality and can act as both access point and station.
The product can be attached to external antennas, but also have internal antennas that can be used if e.g.,
an external antenna would be broken. There is also an internal backup battery that is used if the external
power source (vehicle battery) is lost.
1.2 CONNECTORS
1. Violet Fakra (code D) LTE main antenna
2. Red Fakra LTE diversity antenna
3. Blue Fakra GNSS antenna
4. Violet Fakra (code H) WLAN antenna
5. HSD connector Ethernet and USB
6. HSD connector Ethernet and USB (NOT IN USED)
7. 34-pin TE AMP Main connector
1.3 SIM
104760201 has an internal eSIM that is soldered to the PCB.
It is also possible to attach a micro-SIM (3FF) to a SIM tray inside the product. The SIM is placed in the SIM
tray during manufacturing. The product is not designed so that the user can replace the SIM.
1.4 POWER SUPPLY
1.4.1 External supply
Operating voltage range: 7,5V – 60,0V. Nominal 12V, 24V, 48V

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1.4.2 Backup battery
104760201 can also be operated without external power source using an internal rechargeable battery pack.
In this mode some functionality is disabled.
1.5 TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operating temperature range: -40 to +70 C.

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2RF DESCRIPTION
2.1 GENERAL
104760201 supports different radio technologies:
•Cellular
•WLAN 2.4GHz and 5Ghz
•Bluetooth
•GNSS
When the product is in normal operation mode and powered by external power source all technologies can
be activated. When powered by the internal backup battery only cellular and GNSS can be activated.
2.2 CELLULAR
104760201 Off Highway uses an embedded CAT 4 LTE modem.
Both internal or external cellular antennas can be used.
2.2.1 Bands and output power
Technology
Bands
Max. ouput power
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900 Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) EGSM850 &
EGSM900
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800
& GSM1900
Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM
850 / GSM 900 8-PSK
Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM
1800 & GSM 1900 8-PSK
WCDMA/HSPA I (2100), II (1900), III (1700), IV (2100), V (850),
VI (850), VIII (900), XIX (850) Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB)
LTE FDD
Bd1 (2100), Bd2 (1900), Bd3 (1800), Bd4 (2100),
Bd5 (850), Bd7 (2600), Bd8 (900), Bd12 (70), Bd
13 (700), Bd18 (900), Bd19 (800), Bd 20 (800),
Bd26 (850), Bd 28 (700), Bd66 (2100)
Class 3 (+23dBm ±2dB)
LTE TDD Bd38 (2600), Bd41 (2600)
*Bd41 not used in Europe, USA, Canada Class 3 (+23dBm ±2dB)

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2.3 WLAN
104760201 supports WLAN 802.11b/g/n/ac on 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz.
Both on 2.4GHz & 5GHz 104760201 can act as Access Point (AP) or Station (STA).
Dual band simultaneous (DBS) operation is supported.
Tables below show supported channels and maximum output power (tolerance +/- 2dB).
2.3.1 2.4GHz
104760201 can act as Access Point (AP) or Station (STA) on 2.4GHz. Both internal or external WLAN antennas
can be used.
Channel
Max. power set
with external
antenna
Max. power set
with internal
antenna
1 – 11
14 dBm 13 dBm
2.3.2 5GHz
104760201 can act as Access Point (AP) or Station (STA) on 5GHz. Both internal or external WLAN antennas
can be used.
2.3.2.1 20 MHz bandwidth
Channel
Max. power set
with external
antenna
Max. power set
with internal
antenna
36
14 dBm
14 dBm
40
14 dBm
14 dBm
44
14 dBm
14 dBm
48
14 dBm
14 dBm
149
14 dBm
14 dBm
153
14 dBm
14 dBm
157
14 dBm
14 dBm
161
14 dBm
14 dBm
165
14 dBm
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2.3.2.2 40 MHz bandwidth
Channel
Max. power set
with external
antenna
Max. power set
with internal
antenna
38
14 dBm
14 dBm
46
14 dBm
14 dBm
151
14 dBm
14 dBm
159
14 dBm
14 dBm
2.3.2.3 80 MHz bandwidth
Channel
Max. power set
with external
antenna
Max. power set
with internal
antenna
42
14 dBm
14 dBm
155
14 dBm 14 dBm
2.4 BLUETOOTH
Both Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is supported.
Output power class 1.
2.5 GNSS
System
Band
GPS
L1
GLONASS
L1 FDMA
Galileo
L1
Beidou
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3FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
3.1 CAN CONNECTION
104760201 has a CAN interface for connection to CAN buss vehicles. CAN data can be sent and received.
3.2 WLAN STATION
The unit ca be set in a mode where it acts like a WLAN station. This mode can e.g., be used for connection to
a hotspot in a workshop.
3.3 WLAN ACCESS POINT
104760201 can act as a WLAN access point for passengers in the vehicle. User interface needs to be
implemented in an external unit, e.g., in a head unit with display.
3.4 DATA GATEWAY
104760201 acts as a data gateway for the WLAN access point and other ECUs in the vehicle. It can e.g.,
provide internet connectivity for the head unit.
3.5 POSITIONING INFORMATION
The product can send GNSS position data on the CAN bus. The GNSS data can be used by other ECUs in the
vehicle, for instance the navigation system.

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4INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 INSTALLATION
The product is factory fitted in vehicles. It is not possible to buy this product separately.
4.2 CABLE HARNESS
Wire insulation and tubing in cable harness shall comply with IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-1-3, IEC 60332-2-2 or
IEC/TS 60695-11-21.
4.3 SAFETY DISTANCE
Minimum safety distance for the device and the internal transmitting antennas is 20 cm.
Minimum safety distance for external antennas is 20 cm.
4.4 MAINTENANCE
The status of the product can be read via diagnostic connections using special workshop tools. In addition,
other ECUs monitor the communication from the product and in case of missing/invalid communication, the
Central Electronic Module in the vehicle is alerted, and will display a warning to the driver.
Maintenance and replacement of the product can only be performed by certified workshops.

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5REGULATORY CERTIFICATIONS
5.1 USA (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
5.1.1 FCC Warnings and Notices
WARNING: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device
that are not expressly approved by ACTIA Nordic AB could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
RF EXPOSURE WARNING: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 23 cm
between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
5.1.2 OEM Requirements
Following text should be printed in the user manual for vehicles in US:
Type Approval USA
FCC ID: 2AGKK104760201
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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5.2 CANADA (ISED)
5.2.1 ISED Warnings and Notices
This device is compliant with the Radio-Electrical Standards for Radio Devices for Canadian Industry exempt
from license. Operation is permitted under the following two conditions: (1) the device shall not produce any
interference, and (2) the user of the device must accept any received radio-electrical interference, even if
the interference is likely to compromise its operation.
This radio transmitter 20839-104760201has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated
for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Le présent émetteur radio 20839-103360002 a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain
admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain
maximal indiqué pour tout type figurant sur la liste, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur.
5.2.2 OEM Requirements
Following text should be printed in the user manual for vehicles in Canada:
Type Approval Canada
IC: 20839-104760201
This device contains license-exempt transmitters/receivers that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS standard(s)]. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.