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170 ColdFire CPU Module

170 ColdFire CPU Module

Product Overview

McCain’s ColdFire CPU Board is a drop-in replacement for the 170E controller’s existing CPU board that quickly and easily modernizes the 170E. The CPU board features a Freescale ColdFire micro-controller that yields superior computing power and performance without the need for an OS-9 operating system. The upgrade kit is a cost-effective solution for providing advanced intersection control and operation.

Benefits

  • Drop-in replacement for 170E controller CPU
  • Enhances the performance of 170E controllers
  • Extends product life cycle
  • Onboard temperature sensor provides internal controller temperature readings.
  • True Ethernet capability
  • USB mass-storage device interface

Standard Features

Operating System

  • Uses a custom BIOS
  • Application program interface (API) available from McCain for third party software development
Modules (standard, included)
  • CPU Module
  • LCD/Front Panel Module
Microprocessors
  • CPU Module: Freescale MCF5282CVM66, 32 Bit MCU
Memory
  • 16MB SDRAM
  • 64KB SRAM
  • 32KB Serial EEPROM
  • 8.5MB Flash memory
Backup real-time clock (RTC)

Applicable standards
  • Compatible with Caltrans TEES standards as applicable to 170 controllers
Crystal control and AC line tracking via software PLL

Interfaces

Communication interfaces

  • RS232 Serial ports (4) of which (1) can be rerouted to FPA
  • Ethernet port
  • USB port
Front panel interface
  • Display: 8 lines x 40 characters
  • Keyboards: 3 x 4 navigation and 4 x 4 data entry keypads

Software

Compatible with McCain’s 750 intersection control software program. (See separate data sheets for details on McCain’s software control programs).

General Specificationss

Dimensions:
9.375 “ L x 6.250” H (rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch)

Circuit Board:

.063”, double-sided, FR4, solder masked, with plated through holes, gold-plated finger contacts, conformal coated
Form Factor:170 drop-in CPU and FPA replacement
Environment:Operating Temperature: -37o C to +74o C
Humidity: 0 to 95% (non-condensing)
Weight:7 oz

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