# 3. uRANGEFINDER hardware

This page is about hardware specific details. For general information, refer to the 1. General page., for software related details please refer Cyphal interface or DroneCAN interface.

This device is designed to measure distance and publish it via Cyphal/DroneCAN protocols. It can be used to estimate precision landing or object avoidance.

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# 3.1 Features

# 3.2 Wiring

Connectors

The node has connectors which are described in the table below.

N Connector Description
1 CAN1, CAN2 Devices that deliver power to the bus are required to provide 4.9–5.5 V on the bus power line, 5.0 V nominal. Devices that are powered from the bus should expect 4.0–5.5 V on the bus power line. The current shall not exceed 1 A per connector.
2 SWD1 STM32 firmware updating using programmer-sniffer

Here (opens new window) you can find manufacturer part number of connectors it self and its mates.

Pin configuration and functions

Pin N CAN1, CAN2 Pin N SWD1
1 5V 1 GND
2 CAN2_H 2 SWLK
3 CAN2_L 3 SWDIO
4 GND 4 3.3

Here you can see all connections of MCU.

pinout
MCU PIN PIN Numer NET Name Description
PA7 18 VERSION
PA14-BOOT0 36 SWLK
PA13 35 SWDIO
PB7 46 SDA
PB6 45 SCL
PC6 30 PC6
PC13 1 LED_RED
PC14-OSC32_IN 2 LED_GREEN
PC15-OSC32_OUT 3 LED_BLUE
PC7 31 INT
PB1 20 FDCAN2_TX
PB0 19 FDCAN2_RX
PD1 39 FDCAN1_TX
PD0 38 FDCAN1_RX
PA1 12 ADC_5V

# 3.3 Specifications

Mechanical

Mechanical drowing is shown on the picture below.

drw

Width, mm Length, mm Height, mm
Outline 14.5 23.0 7.8
PCB 14.5 23.0 1.6

Total weight of device is 6.6 g.

You can download 3D model on GrabCAD (opens new window)

Housing

Information about case presented here.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter MIN MAX UNIT
V (CAN1, CAN2) 4.5 5.5 V
I max A
Operating temperature

*Noted Voltage should be delivered only with current limitation under 2.5 Amp.

Recommended operating conditions

Parameter Value UNIT
V (CAN1, CAN2) 5 V
I max A

ESD ratings

Description Value UNIT
Human-body model (HBM) 2000 V
Charged-device model (CDM) 500 V

# MTFF

# Integration

Recommended mechanical mounting

The most important thing is to prevent any part of the UAV from getting in front of the sensor. And it is important not to forget to remove the protective film from the sensor.

Functional Block Diagram

Not yet available.

Connection example diagram

# 3.5 Power Supply Recommendations

Device is designed to operate from an input voltage supply range between 4.5 V and 5.5 V over CAN2 or CAN3 connector. This input supply must be able to withstand the maximum input current and maintain a stable voltage. The resistance of the input supply rail should be low enough that an input current transient does not cause a high enough drop that can cause a false UVLO fault triggering and system reset. The amount of bulk capacitance is not critical, but a 47-μF or 100-μF electrolytic capacitor is a typical choice.

# 3.6 Revision history

version Description
v3.0.0 Initial version with STM32G0 MCU