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TrackFi™ PowerMesh™

Next-level communication reliability for ADAS and driverless vehicle testing.

Product overview

TrackFi PowerMesh is a dual-band wireless mesh network system providing data transfer and reliable communication between multiple vehicles, targets and a central base station. It offers high throughput and low latency data transfer between multiple vehicles, overcoming challenges such as high-speed testing, real-world interference, and obstacles, ensuring uninterrupted communication. Vehicles and other test objects are connected to a base station for real-time monitoring and control, enabling the synchronisation of all test objects for precise testing.

When paired with our Synchro software, TrackFi Powermesh enables highly complex test scenarios, which utilise multiple targets and vehicles. All AB Dynamics track test products are supported including all ADAS platforms and Driving Robots providing a comprehensive solution for ADAS testing, specific NCAP protocols and driverless durability and misuse testing.

System options

Vehicle compact unit

Compact and robust design, ideal for situations where antennas need to stay upright, such as on base stations and on vehicles used in durability testing.
Vehicle knockdown unit

Flexible design with fold-down antennas, ideal for use in ADAS tests where a soft target could cause damage.
Trackside static unit

Portable design that can be rapidly deployed to extend mesh coverage.
GST integration

External breakaway cables minimise the potential for damage when performing ADAS testing.
LaunchPad integration

Compatible with our Launchpad range and can be configured either with the built-in antennas for simplicity, or with external breakaway connectors for increased range.
Trackside battery unit

External battery to power static units in locations where mains power is not available. Lasts 48 hours of continuous use, on average.

Specifications

TrackFi PowerMesh is a scalable solution for covering large areas including those with obstructions and reflections.

TrackFi PowerMesh Product Specification

Performance
Wireless radio type	Dual frequency 2.4 and 5 Ghz
Enclosure rating	IP67
Temperature rating	Ambient (operating): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Storage: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Power requirements	2.8 W (average, idle); 15 W (maximum, peak) @ 24 V
Max physical layer data rate	300 Mbps
Maximum data throughput	60 Mbps*

*(using 20Mhz bandwidth for 2.4 and 5 Ghz channels)

System options
	Vehicle Compact unit	Vehicle Knockdown unit	Trackside static unit
Weight	1.86 kg	2.82 kg	Radio + Brackets 3.3kg Tripod 9 kg
Size	45 x 30 x 28 cm*	22 x 18 x 33 cm*	70 x 50 cm Raised 2.4 m with tripod