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Handheld Maintenance and Diagnostics Tool Project

Battery operated tool for field operations
  • Client: Orchard-Rite
  • Work included all HW and SW design
  • Atmel ATxmegaA3U256
  • 128 x 64 pixel LCD graphics display
  • MCP2515 CAN bus interface for automotive diagnostic monitoring
  • Serial RS-232 interface to legacy equipment
  • Switching regulators for ultra-low power consumption (battery powered)
  • Matrix-scanned membrane keypad
  • Covers all field maintenance operations for Wind Machine support technicians:
    • Frimware upgrading to field devices via RS-232 serial data
    • Diagnostics on legacy equipment
    • Engine diagnostics via SAE J1939 (CAN bus)
    • Voltmeter
    • Set customer preferences and encryption keys