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i.Cee²¶
The i.Cee² is a data interface for various sensors (test)
Mechanische Specifications¶
2. Table of i.Cee² Reference ID Model Number¶
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| PAxxxxxxxx |
3. General description¶
i.Cee² is a single board computer that connects sensors and assets, executes control logic and transfers it to production without platform changes. Designed for industrial teams that need a reliable path from experimentation to operations.
3.1 Key features¶
Processor: * Raspberry Pi CM4 (Quad-Core Cortex-A72)
I/O: * 12 DO (Digital Outputs) * 6 AI (analog inputs) * 2 seasons
Industrial bus: * RS-485 * CAN * 2× Ethernet port (independently managed)
Communication: * Built-in LTE * Wi-Fi * BLE * USB
Interface & Services: * 1.47" IPS TFT display + joystick for local setup and feedback. * Contains 1GB of data (up to 500MB LTE + 500MB DB storage) over sensblue.cloud — no external SIM required. * EU hosted servers, TLS, weekly backups, VPN on request. * Other versions on request.
4. Hardware Specifications¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Platform | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) |
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2711 Quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) |
| CPU Frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Speicher | 32 GB eMMC |
| Selected variant | CM4102032-4GB RAM / 32GB eMMC / WLAN / BLE |
| PCle | 1 x PCle Gen 2.0 (1 track) |
| HDMI | 1 Interfaces |
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 |
5. Power supply¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 12-24 VDC ± 5% |
| Protection against reverse polarity | Yes |
| Overcurrent Protection | PTC Resettable Fuse |
| Surge Protection | TVS Clamp for Transient Events |
| Isolation | No Isolation |
| Typical consumption | < 15 W |
| Maximum consumption | 25 W (all peripherals active) |
6. Digital inputs¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Input Voltage | 0-24 VDC |
| Logic LOW | According to EN 61131-2 Type I and III |
| Logic HIGH | According to EN 61131-2 Type I and III |
| Entrance Type | Procurement (PNP) |
| Input Current | According to EN 61131-2 Type I and III |
| Isolation | Functional Safety Galvanic Insulation |
| Insulation voltage | Functional separation between channels on the field side +- 60V |
| Insulation voltage DIN VDE V 0884-11 | Maximum working isolation voltage 400 V RMS |
| Insulation voltage DIN VDE V 0884-11 | Maximum surge isolating voltage 1 kV RMS |
| Special Feature | Can be used as fast inputs up to 100Hz |
7. Digital outputs (relays)¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Type | Mechanical Relay |
| Switching Capacity | 2 A@ 30 VDC |
| Isolation | 1000 VAC galvanic isolation |
| Lifetime (nominal load) | ≥ 100,000 cycles |
| Lifetime (no load) | ≥ 100,000,000 cycles |
8. Digital outputs (transistor/SSR)¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Channels | 8 |
| Type | PNP (Source) SSR |
| Maximum current | 300 mA per channel |
| Maximum Voltage | 24 VDC |
| Isolation | Functional Safety Galvanic Insulation |
| Insulation voltage DIN VDE V 0884-17 | Maximum Transient Isolation Voltage 1 kV RMS |
9. Analog Inputs¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Mode | Voltage or current per channel configurable |
| Voltage range | 0-10 V |
| Range | 0/4-20 mA |
| ADC Resolution | 16 Bit |
| ADC Sample Rate | 32 samples/second |
| Accuracy | ≤ ±1.0 % FSR |
| Input Impedance (Voltage) | > 100 KΩ |
| Input impedance (current) | 100 Ω |
| Protection | TVS + Analog Filtering |
| Sample Rate | ≥ 10 Hz per channel |
| Isolation | Functional Safety Galvanic Insulation |
| Insulation voltage | Maximum Transient Isolation Voltage 1 kV RMS |
10. Analog Outputs¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Output Type | News |
| Range | 0-20 mA |
| Optional Series | 4-20 mA (software configurable) |
| Resolution | 12 |
| Accuracy | ≤ ±1.0 % FSR |
| Isolation | Functional Safety Galvanic Insulation |
| Insulation voltage | Maximum Transient Isolation Voltage 1 kV RMS |
Communication interfaces¶
Ethernet¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ports | 2 x RJ45 |
| Port 1 | 10/100 Mbps |
| Port 2 | 0/100/1000 Mbps (native CM4) |
| Indicators | Link + ActivityLEDs |
RS-485¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mode | Half Duplex |
| Control | TX_EN Line |
| Minutes | Transparent/ any |
| Isolation | None |
USB¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ports | 2 |
| Type | USB-A |
| Standard | USB 2.0 Host |
| Maximum current | 400 mA per port |
| Protection | Overcurrent Protection |
HDMI¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ports | 1 |
| Connectors | Full-size HDMI |
| Maximum Resolution | Depends on CM4 and OS |
RF Communication¶
| Technology | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Integrated with CM4 |
| BLE | Integrated with CM4 |
| LTE | M.2 NGFF Modem SIM7600G |
| SIM | External Access |
Antenna connector¶
| Plugs | Use |
|---|---|
| RP-SMA | WLAN / BLE |
| SMA | LTE |
Local Peripherals¶
| Peripherals | Description |
|---|---|
| Temperature Sensor | Internal PCB Temperature Monitoring |
| Non-volatile memory | Persistent Storage |
| Safety IC | Microchip ATECC608A |
| RTC | Real-time clock with battery backup |
HDMI¶
1 Ad¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | IPS TFT LCD |
| Interface | SPI |
| Size | 1.47" |
| Resolution | ≥ 172 x 320 |
| Backlight | LED |
| Assembly | Front-mounted with transparent window |
2 Joystick¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Positions | 5 (Up/Down/Left/Right/Enter) |
| Type | Mechanical Tactile Switch |
| Interface | GPIO Expander |
Mechanical¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Assembly | DIN Rail (EN 60715) |
| Enclosure | MAT0091092 (like iSense / iCee) |
| Protection Value | IP20 |
| Mounting Method | DIN Rail Snap-Fit |
Connection¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Pluggable System Terminal Block |
| Pitch | 3.5 mm |
| Layout | Double Row |
| Identification | Screen Printing with Side Panel |
| Fixation | Mechanical locking or spring clamp |
| Protection | Mechanical Reverse Protection |
Expansion¶
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Piggyback Range | Reserved PCB Area |
| Compatibility | Fully compatible with existing FW |
| Available Drive Rails | Vin, 5 V, 3.3 V |
| Available Interfaces | 12C, SPI, UART, GPIO |
| External 1/0 Lines | 32 Leads Routed to External Connectors |
| Memory Expansion | M.2 NVMe SSD Connector |
Mechanical drawings¶
Front view¶
Ground view¶
Top view¶
System type¶
Raspian Debian GNU/Linux 13 (trixie) Version 13.2 Linux atlas 6.12.47 +rpt-rpi-v8 #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 1 :6.12.47-1 +rpt1 (2025-09-16) aarch64 GNU/Linux.
Network information¶
There are three ways to connect to the device. IP and connection status can be checked on the LCD Network Interface.
Eth1 (ethO)¶
Client dynamic IP is obtained from the DHCP server.
Eth2 (eth1)¶
Static IP: 93.48.86.253
Access point (wlanO)¶
IP: 192.168.30.1
Electrical Specifications (Quick Reference)¶
- Power supply: 12-24 VDC (±5%)
- Power consumption: typical < 15 W, max. 25 W (all peripherals active)
- Digital inputs: 4 channels, 0–24 VDC, optional "fast inputs" up to 100 Hz (depending on configuration)
- Digital Outputs: 2× Relays + 8× Transistor/SSR (PNP/Source)
- Analog Inputs: 4 channels, 0-10 V or 0/4-20 mA (configurable per channel)
- Analog Outputs: 2 channels, 0-20 mA (optional 4-20 mA)
Environmental conditions¶
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +80 °C |
| Humidity | 5-95% non-condensing |
| Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock | IEC 60068-2-27 |
Protection class / installation
- Degree of protection: IP20
- Mounting: DIN rail (EN 60715)
Customer Service
de-smartplastics-service@igus.net
+49 (0) 2203 9649 9806
Technical support for igus® smart plastics
Documentation/FW
https://www.igus.de/info/i-sense-modul-2
Download manuals, FW updates and certificates
Smart Plastics website
https://www.igus.de/info/vorausschauende-wartung-smart-plastics
Possibility to order sensors, processing units and other accessories
Contact
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