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PTcontrol A53-SG

Communication gateway & I/O controller

  • PTcontrol A53-SG (left)
  • PTcontrol A53-SG (top)
  • PTcontrol A53-SG (front)

A53-SG, an ARM-based industrial controller featuring the NXP i.MX 8M series, is designed to deliver powerful, reliable, and scalable performance in demanding industrial environ-ments. The controller offers robust connectivity with multiple Ethernet and CAN-bus interfaces, all housed within an IP67 enclosure. Additionally, an integrated coprocessor offloads tasks from the main processor, enabling efficient handling of a wide range of digital and analog inputs and outputs.

  • Infrastructure & Energy (2)

    Wide input voltage range

  • Rain (2)

    IP6K7

  • Material Handling (3)

    Industrial Grade

  • Software

    U-boot (secure boot) Linux/Yocto

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  • Incorporates an in‑house‑developed USB‑to‑CAN interface
  • Supported by the NXP i.MX 8M processor
  • Combination of multi-port Gigabit Ethernet and scalable CAN-bus connectivity
  • Housed within an IP67 enclosure
  • Wide range of digital and analog inputs and outputs

Application areas

  • Construction Machinery

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  • Agriculture Equipment

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  • Utility Vehicles

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  • Marine equipment

    Container Ship Stock Infrastructure And Energy Markets
  • Ground Support Equipment

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  • Municipality Vehicles

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  • Material Handling

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Specifications

Processing & Memory
Microprocessor NXP i.MX8M Mini Quad
Cores Quad ARM Cortex-A53 <1.6GHz
Memory 4GB LPDDR4 (scalable)
Storage 4GB eMMC HS-400 (scalable)
Interfaces
Ethernet 4x 10/100/1000 BASE-T
CAN 4x CAN 2.0 up to 1Mbit/s
Serial 1x RS232
Outputs 4x High-Side, 4x Low-Side switches
Inputs 8x Analog Input
Automotive Electrical Compliance
Nominal voltage 9-32 VDC
Transients and Load Dump ISO 16750-2 / ISO 7637-2/3
Environmental Compliance
Ambient temperature -40 to +60°C
Thermal Shock IEC 60068-2-14 (Na), 300 cycles
Thermal Cycling IEC 60068-2-14 (Nb), 300 cycles
Vibrations IEC 60068-2-64, 2.4Grms
Mechanical Shock IEC 60068-2-27, 30G
Humidity IEC 60068-2-38 (Z/AD), RH=95%
Salt Spray IEC 60068-2-52 (severity 3)
IP rating IP6K7
Regulatory
CE (planned)