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Control Units for Heavy Duty Vehicle

Discover our generic vehicle controller gVCU for vehicle electronics.  The universally applicable and powerful vehicle control unit for a variety of purposes.

  

The generic vehicle controller gVCU is primarily designed as a universal vehicle control unit whose interfaces are designed for different types of accelerator pedals.The device has multiple CAN and LIN interfaces, digital I/Os and analog inputs as well as frequency I/Os with different properties.

  

The generic vehicle controller gVCU is available in two hardware variants: for a 24V and 12V environment.
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Generic vehicle control unit

  • Generic vehicle control unit, also usable for many other purposes
  • MBDS toolchain for safe and reliable application function programming
  • Supports applications up to ASIL B acc. ISO26262
  • Available for 24 V and 12 V environment
Compact automotive control unit with a black plastic housing and multiple connector interfaces. Labeled “gVCU NG,” representing next-generation vehicle control technology for electric and connected vehicles.
  • Dimensions
    218 x 135.6 x 40 mm
  • Nominal voltage
    12 V and 24 V
  • Operating temperature
    -40°C up to +80°C
  • Protection class
    IP40 (with connected plugs)
  • Pedal interface
    1 PWM, 1 Analog, 1 Remote
  • CAN interface
    6
  • LIN interface
    2 (one for usage with 24 V and one for 12 V LIN slave components)
  • Internal flash
    4MByte
  • Internal SRAM / external EEProm
    512 kByte/128 kByte
  • Input, digital
    21 (there of 7 wake up and 11 ASIL B capable)
  • Input analog
    18
  • Input frequency
    4
  • Output high side
    1A = 13, 2A = 4
  • Output low side
    3
Automotive electronic control unit (ECU) with a robust silver metal housing and dual black connector ports. Designed for advanced vehicle control and connectivity applications, ensuring high performance and durability in automotive environments.

Body Controller At a glance

Our state-of-the-art body control products are designed to preparecommercial vehicles for future-oriented network architectures.

MUX5-B Multiplex Node for the Cabin

MUX5-B is designed for installation in the cabin and has several input and output options with integrated diagnostic and protection functions.
  • Generic multiplex node for a wide range of applications
  • Built-in diagnostics and protection functions
  • Multiple input and output options
  • Supports ISO 26262 up to ASIL B
Automotive multiplex module labeled “MUX5-B” with a black rectangular housing and multiple connector ports for CAN and power distribution. Designed for advanced vehicle networking and electronic control in commercial and passenger vehicles.
  • Digital Inputs
    6 x configurable, 1,6mA (3x Asil B)
    6 x configurable, 5 mA (3x ASIL B)
    8 x configurable, 8 mA (4x ASIL B)
  • Analog Inputs
    10 x configurable (R500; RNTC; U32V; U5Va; U5Vr; 2x ASIL B)
    2 x current loop 4-20mA
  • Operating temperature
    -40°C to +85°C
  • Protection class
    IP40
  • Power-Outputs (total 36)
    4 x 0,3A High-Side (2x ASIL B)
    8 x 1A High-Side (4x ASIL B, 4x PWM)
    6 x 3A High-Side (2x ASIL B, 4x PWM)
    4 x 5A High-Side (4x ASIL B)
    2 x 9A High-Side› 4 x 3A Half-Bridge
    8 x 1A Low-Side (4 x ASIL B, 4x PWM)
    2 x 5V power output/sensor supply 20mA
    1 x CAN (proprietary to ZR5)
Automotive multiplex module labeled “MUX5-B” with a black rectangular housing and multiple connector ports for CAN and power distribution. Designed for advanced vehicle networking and electronic control in commercial and passenger vehicles.

Central body control unit CBCU5

Reliable, robust and generic controllers

  

CBCU5 meets the growing demand for reliable and powerful onboard control units by centralizing intelligence and input/output management of cabin and body in just one device.

  

CBCU5 not only stands for great reliability and robustness, but also for a high potential for reducing cable harnesses, connectors, relays and fuses. It can be connected with up to four nodes via a powerful multiplex CAN connection. It can also be connected to instrument clusters such as the  MultiViu® Professional 12 Generation 2  or the  MultiViu® Compact 7  via an instrument CAN.

As a generic body control unit, CBCU5 offers a 12/24V LIN interface for cost-optimized communication between actuators and sensors in the vehicle. The device was developed in accordance with ISO 26262 and supports applications up to ASIL B level.
  • Central body control unit for generic applications
  • Computing power and various inputs and power outputs combined in one compact device
  • Improved network functionality with up to 4 MUX5-B nodes
  • Application programming via KIBES® LC3 (IEC 61131-3)
  • Supports application functions up to ASIL B according to ISO 26262
Compact automotive control module with a black rectangular housing and multiple connector ports on one side. Designed for body control and multiplexing functions in modern vehicles, enabling efficient communication and electronic integration.
  • Dimensions
    252 x 190 x 43 mm
  • Nominal voltage
    12 V/24V
  • Operating temperature
    -40°C to +85°C
  • Protection class
    IP40
  • 56 Digital inputs
    25 x High, 1,6mA (6 w/ wake up; 2x ASIL A, 3x ASIL B)
    17 x configurable, 1,6mA (2x ASIL B)
    8 x configurable, 5 mA (2x ASIL B)
    6 x configurable, 8 mA (2x ASIL B)
  • Analog inputs  
    4  configurable (2x ASIL B)
  • 8 x CAN
    (7 flexible CAN, 1 w/ MCAN for MUX5-B, DCAN)
    CAN Gateway individual programmable
    Diagnosis & EOL programming via UDS on CAN
  • 22 Outputs high side
    4 x 0,2A High-Side (2x ASIL A, 2x PWM)
    10 x 1A High-Side (2x ASIL B, 5x PWM)
    2 x 2A High-Side (2x ASIL B , 2x   PWM)
    6 x 3A High-Side (6x ASIL B)
  • 4 Outputs half-bridge  
    5.0A
  • 2 Sensor supply outputs
    (200 mA @ 12 V; 100 mA @ 5V)
Compact automotive control module with a black rectangular housing and multiple connector ports on one side. Designed for body control and multiplexing functions in modern vehicles, enabling efficient communication and electronic integration.

ZR5-A Controller

The central, intelligent and powerful controller with gateway functionality for on-board electronics

  

As a body controller, the ZR5-A can be expanded with the MUX5-B multiplex nodes and communicate with them via CANs. It also offers an efficient and powerful CAN structure for connecting various instrument clusters and driver's workplaces.

  

To achieve maximum flexibility, all CAN communication is based on generic objects and interfaces with a flexible data rate. The ZR5-A also offers a central gateway for EOL programming and diagnostics. The application is created by our customers using the model-based programming tool KIBES® LC3. The device is designed in accordance with ISO 26262 and supports application levels up to ASIL B.
  • Generic central computer for general purpose
  • Complex gateway functionality
  • Central gateway for EOL programming & diagnosis
  • Up to 18 nodes
  • Application programming via KIBES® LC3 Tool logi.CAD 3 (IEC 61131-3)
  • Supports ISO 26262 up to ASIL B
Automotive control module labeled “ZR5A” with a black rectangular housing and multiple connector ports. Designed for advanced body control and multiplexing functions in commercial vehicles, enabling efficient electronic communication.
  • Multiplex nodes
    max. 18
  • Dimensions
    162 x 165 x 30mm
  • Nominal voltage
    12 V/24 V
  • Operating temperature
    -40°C to +85°C
  • Protection class
    IP40
  • CAN interfaces
    8
  • Digital inputs (level programmable, 4 wake-up capable)
    8
  • Outputs low side, 0.1A
    9
  • 2 LIN
    12 V
  • Inputs
    Digital, CAN, LIN
  • Prepared
    Ethernet (BroadR-Reach)
  • Diagnostics protocol
    UDS to D CAN
  • Frequency inputs
    Speed, RPM
ZR5-A Sample
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Discover our control units

Displays and software from the KIBES® platform for onboard electronics. More powerful, efficient and reliable commercial vehicles thanks to optimized OEM applications.

  

Modern mobility places high demands on commercial vehicles. Those who have their workplace behind the wheel attach great importance to functionality, efficiency and comfort. This is why the demands on modern onboard electronics are increasing. The key to solving these complex challenges: KIBES® – Key to Integrated OnBoard Electronic System.

  

The KIBES® product portfolio offers an efficient development toolset of devices, displays and software for scalable, flexible and programmable network systems at good value. The result: more powerful, more efficient and more reliable trucks, buses, agricultural vehicles and construction machinery.
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The benefits of our KIBES® platform at a glance

  • The flexible KIBES® network system makes it easy to add or remove various components such as displays and control units and helps to optimize OEM applications.
  • By reducing the number of cables, connectors, relays and fuses, vehicle weight, installation time and costs for documentation, service and maintenance are significantly reduced.
  • At the same time, the reliability of the vehicle can be improved by high-quality components that are carefully tested and validated not only at component level but also at system level.  
  • Vehicles can be operated more safely and reliably thanks to built-in diagnostic functions such as short-circuit, open-circuit and overload protection.
  • The KIBES® product portfolio includes an efficient development tool chain that  enables a scalable, flexible and cost-effective network system.
  • The integration and testing of programmable application software is easy to handle and supports flexible business models.  
  • Safety-relevant functions according to ISO 26262 up to ASIL B can be supported.
  • Users benefit from the high flexibility of KIBES®; numerous functions can be programmed by the user.

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