PowerTrack
The PowerTrack keypad and its rotary encoder were both designed by Blink Marine as a natural evolution of the Powerkey 1000, from which it has inherited the same attractive and compact visual design.
Together with the six quick-pick keys, the addition of a rotary pushbutton knob makes it possible to manage complex scroll functions on the display, and can interface with onboard systems thanks to CANbus protocols. PowerTrack boasts numerous personalization options, thanks in part to the flexible management of multicolor LEDs.
See how PowerTrack works and how you can integrate it in your on-board system.
SOFTWARE FEATURES
You are able to assign any valid CAN address to the keypad.
We have released a new version of our CANopen that is fully compliant with Device Profile 301d. Configurable baud rate and custom CAN message.
Keypads no longer have to be pre-programmed to a specific address. This enables customers that work in applications in the field without access to a GUI to use any replacement keypad on-hand. The keypad can be configured to automatically announce its address and accept a new address assignment as appropriate.
The intensity of the LEDs can be adjusted, whilst any LED indicator – whether fixed or blinking – can be personalized according to color preference. Backlighting for the keypad is also adjustable.
The ergonomic design simplifies touch navigation of the quick-pick keys.
The keypad can send messages to the BUS indicating a button press or a button release event has occurred. This confirmation allows digital systems to have the same input acknowledgements as that of the latching position of a mechanical switch.
The keypad can be configured to send messages to the CANopen, on a predetermined frequency.
This frequency can be set as low as every 10 milliseconds. This feature can be used to monitor the continuity of the system and is also helpful in troubleshooting a fault.
The keypad sends a continuous broadcast of messages to indicate it is still functioning correctly. The frequency of these messages can be adjusted as needed.
HARDWARE FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD KEYPADS
ELECTRICAL
| Supply Voltage | 12-24Vdc Nominal (8-32VDC) |
| Standby Current | <50 mA |
| Communication BUS | CANopen, J1939 |
| MTBF | 95049 hours (in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217 – operating environment Ground Mobile) |
MECHANICAL
| Connector | Deutsch DT04-4P |
| Switch Life | 3 million operations |
| Encoder pushbutton life | 1 million operations minimum |
| Encoder rotation life | 100.000 cycles minimum |
| Mounting Studs | #10-32 Steel |
| Keypad | Silicone rubber with polyurethane hardcoat |
| PC Board | 1,6mm thick, Nema Grade FR-4, double clad with 1oz copper |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| UV Protection | UVB 400 hours |
| Salt Spray | Per ASTMB117 |
| Chemical Resistance | Deet, Engine Cleaner, Isopropyl Alcohol, Suntan Lotion, Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Orange Citrus Cleaner, Muriatic Acid |
| Ingress protection Rating | IP54 |
| Weight | 180 gr (Inserts excluded) |
