Control Units
C48.AERO
C48.AERO is a programmable CANbus ECU for aerial work platforms (MEWP) and compact elevated access machinery. With 19 inputs and 9 outputs, it provides centralized control of boom, platform and safety circuits. Two CAN interfaces, dual-microcontroller architecture and EN ISO 13849-1 PL/d safety performance make it a reliable solution for mid-scale platform control architectures.
Key Specifications
- 19 inputs + 9 outputs, compact programmable ECU
- 2 independent CANbus ports (CANopen / SAE J1939)
- AERO series for aerial work platforms (MEWP)
- Programmable embedded software
- Cross-checked I/O via dual-microcontroller architecture
- Over-current, over-voltage and reverse polarity protection
- Internal watchdog safety relay
- Diagnostics and current feedback on all I/O
- EN ISO 13849-1 PL/d, CE and EMC compliant
- Configuration and firmware upload via Javelin Suite
Technical Details
C48.AERO is a compact control unit in the AERO series of the Avioni programmable ECU family. It is designed for boom motion, platform control, proportional valve driving and safety chain logic on scissor lifts, small articulated MEWPs, bridge maintenance vehicles and compact elevated access equipment. Nineteen inputs and nine outputs provide sufficient control flexibility for platform vehicles with tight cabs and limited panel space.
Input and Output Capabilities
C48.AERO can be configured with the input and output types supported by the Avioni ECU platform. In addition to digital I/O, sensor interfaces such as 0–5 V and 0–30 V analog voltage, 0–20 mA current, frequency/RPM, resistance, quadrature encoder and duty cycle measurement, and actuator drive options such as high/low-side PWM, ratiometric voltage and frequency output can be used according to project requirements. Platform-specific field elements such as limit switches, pressure sensors, tilt sensors (3X), joysticks (JAV series) and hydraulic proportional valves can be managed from a single unit.
Two-CAN Network Architecture
C48.AERO provides two independent CANbus ports supporting CANopen and SAE J1939 protocols. It can operate as master or slave in multiplex systems and integrates with C24, C32.MUX and other Avioni module units, AVD HMI displays and third-party CAN devices. Two CAN buses allow HMI and field devices to be managed on separate segments.
Safety and Reliability
Like all Avioni master ECUs, C48.AERO uses a dual-microcontroller architecture for cross-checking of input and output behavior. Over-current protection, over-voltage protection, reverse polarity protection and an internal watchdog safety relay are provided as standard. Diagnostics and current feedback on all inputs and outputs help detect conditions such as wire breaks, short circuits or faulty actuators at an early stage.
The unit is designed and tested to meet EN ISO 13849-1 at performance level PL/d. It carries CE marking and has been verified against the relevant standards under EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.
Javelin Suite Integration
C48.AERO is configured and commissioned with Avioni Javelin Suite engineering software. The following operations can be performed via Javelin Suite:
• Application software upload and updates (firmware)
• I/O mapping and parameter configuration
• Safety logic, interlock and function block definition
• System calibration and functional testing
• Live CAN data monitoring and debugging
• Reading fault codes and diagnostic information
• Project file management and field configuration
With UCAN-USB or UCAN-BT adapters, Javelin Suite provides wired or wireless access in workshop and field environments.
Position in the AERO Series
C48.AERO (19+9, 2× CAN) is the entry model in the AERO series for compact and mid-scale platform vehicles. For multi-function platform architectures requiring more sensors, valves and safety circuits, C72.AERO (32+17, 2× CAN) provides the upgrade path. While C24.XOUT (8+8) is the most compact general-purpose ECU, C48.AERO focuses on platform vehicle control scenarios.
Typical Applications
• Scissor lifts and small articulated aerial work platforms
• Compact telescopic boom platform vehicles
• Bridge maintenance and narrow-access elevated machinery
• Boom limit, tilt and overload safety control
• Proportional hydraulic valve and relay drive applications
• Prototype platform development and series production commissioning
Input and Output Capabilities
C48.AERO can be configured with the input and output types supported by the Avioni ECU platform. In addition to digital I/O, sensor interfaces such as 0–5 V and 0–30 V analog voltage, 0–20 mA current, frequency/RPM, resistance, quadrature encoder and duty cycle measurement, and actuator drive options such as high/low-side PWM, ratiometric voltage and frequency output can be used according to project requirements. Platform-specific field elements such as limit switches, pressure sensors, tilt sensors (3X), joysticks (JAV series) and hydraulic proportional valves can be managed from a single unit.
Two-CAN Network Architecture
C48.AERO provides two independent CANbus ports supporting CANopen and SAE J1939 protocols. It can operate as master or slave in multiplex systems and integrates with C24, C32.MUX and other Avioni module units, AVD HMI displays and third-party CAN devices. Two CAN buses allow HMI and field devices to be managed on separate segments.
Safety and Reliability
Like all Avioni master ECUs, C48.AERO uses a dual-microcontroller architecture for cross-checking of input and output behavior. Over-current protection, over-voltage protection, reverse polarity protection and an internal watchdog safety relay are provided as standard. Diagnostics and current feedback on all inputs and outputs help detect conditions such as wire breaks, short circuits or faulty actuators at an early stage.
The unit is designed and tested to meet EN ISO 13849-1 at performance level PL/d. It carries CE marking and has been verified against the relevant standards under EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.
Javelin Suite Integration
C48.AERO is configured and commissioned with Avioni Javelin Suite engineering software. The following operations can be performed via Javelin Suite:
• Application software upload and updates (firmware)
• I/O mapping and parameter configuration
• Safety logic, interlock and function block definition
• System calibration and functional testing
• Live CAN data monitoring and debugging
• Reading fault codes and diagnostic information
• Project file management and field configuration
With UCAN-USB or UCAN-BT adapters, Javelin Suite provides wired or wireless access in workshop and field environments.
Position in the AERO Series
C48.AERO (19+9, 2× CAN) is the entry model in the AERO series for compact and mid-scale platform vehicles. For multi-function platform architectures requiring more sensors, valves and safety circuits, C72.AERO (32+17, 2× CAN) provides the upgrade path. While C24.XOUT (8+8) is the most compact general-purpose ECU, C48.AERO focuses on platform vehicle control scenarios.
Typical Applications
• Scissor lifts and small articulated aerial work platforms
• Compact telescopic boom platform vehicles
• Bridge maintenance and narrow-access elevated machinery
• Boom limit, tilt and overload safety control
• Proportional hydraulic valve and relay drive applications
• Prototype platform development and series production commissioning