TireX
Introduction
TireX is a powerful and versatile multi-zone tire temperature sensor designed for motorsports applications.
Features
High Performance
TireX can be configured to report up to 16 temperature zones, supporting sample rates up to 64Hz via CAN bus with the embedded 32 bit processor.
Rugged and Compact
TireX features a rugged, low profile design with a wide field of view for space constrained environments.
Flexible Setup
Orientation can be inverted for consistent data reporting between left and right sides of vehicle. Temperature zones, preferences, and calibration are customizable by the end user. CAN bus can be set for 500 or 1MB.
Specifications
Specifications are preliminary and subject to change
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | Thermal array |
| Object temperature range | -40 - 200C |
| Field of view | 120 degrees |
| Accuracy | 1C |
| Temperature zones | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 |
| Sample rate | 0.5 - 64Hz |
| Processing Engine | 32 bit |
| Configurable positions | 4 (Left-Front, Right-Front, Left-Rear, Right-Rear); Reversible orientation |
| Emissivity | Configurable (0.95 default) |
| Temperature compensation | Automatic |
| Electrical | |
| Interface | CAN 2.0 |
| Supply voltage | 6 - 12v |
| Power | 200mW |
| Harness | M8 4P Male, 250mm length |
| CAN bus | |
| CAN baud rate | 500K and 1M, jumper configurable (500K default) |
| Address space | 4 separate address spaces (jumper configurable) |
| Termination | No Termination (jumper configurable) |
| Physical / Environmental | |
| Dimensions | 64 x 46 x 12.5mm |
| Weight | 10 grams |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 85C |
| IP rating | IP65 |
CAN bus protocol
Overview
The CAN bus API provides the configuration and control interface for TireX
CAN Baud rate
500K and 1MB rates are supported.
500K is enabled by default; cut the jumper labeled BAUD on the bottom of AnalogX to enable 1MB rate.
CAN base ID
CAN base ID is 0xA100 (41216)
Adjusting Base ID
The base address is determined by the state of the ADR1 and ADR2 jumpers. By default, the jumpers are closed (bridged); the jumper can be opened by cutting the trace between the pads. To re-close the jumper, add a small amount of solder to bridge the gap between the pads you want to close.
- Opening the jumper ADR1 will add 4096 to the base ID
- Opening the jumper ADR2 will add 8192 to the base ID.
| ADR2 Jumper | ADR1 Jumper | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Closed | Closed | 0xA100 (41216) |
| Closed | Open | 0xB100 (45312) |
| Open | Closed | 0xC100 (49408) |
| Open | Open | 0xD100 (53504) |
