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20. The KAntrak™ Platform
The Engine Monitor software runs on Kongsberg Automotive’ KAntrak™ LCD displays. These
are rugged 110x110mm DIN-format modules with 5 soft keys, and offer a 160 x 128 pixel
display area.
This is large enough to provide great flexibility for managing the rich data available from modern
electronically controlled systems. KAntrak™ is now in its fifth generation: the latest KAntrak™
2700 family employs design-for-manufacture techniques including chip-on-tab to minimise
component count and assembly operations. The KAntrak™ 2700 series of displays employ film
supertwist nematic LCDs for visibility in direct sunlight - with backlighting.
They offer a Deutsch connector interface to the network, and protection to IP67 which covers
immersion in water up to 1 meter. Units come with 3 serial interfaces: RS-232, RS-485 (J1708),
and a CAN 2.0B port compatible with the J1939 protocol used by many manufacturers. There
are 2 variants: KAntrak™ 2700 operates over a range of -25 to +75ºC; 2710 incorporates a
heating element, supporting automotive industry requirements of -40ºC. The KAntrak™ 2710
also includes a programmable 500mA digital Output Driver.
Datasheets via: www.kongsbergautomotive.com