Fit pc2 in motorcycle

[hendero]

Hello,

I'm considering the fit-pc2 for a personal project and would like to know about the power/heat aspect.

I'd like to attach the fit-pc2 under the seat in an gsx-r 600 (US model, as I'm in the US) and was wondering what kind of power cable I need to wire it to the battery. I'm sure I can find a nice secure way to attach the wire/cable this that will work just fine, I just need to know what cable to buy (or what a cable that would work would be called).

I also plan to be using this as a data acquisition device (bluetooth -> gps, bluetooth to cellular for phone) with linux. I do not need an SSD but was considering a 4GB compact flash or sd card which would be PLENTY for my application.

Is this going to get too hot under if it sits under the seat in my bike? I do not have under seat exhaust but temperatures here are typically 1C (I stop riding at 0C) to 40C or so ambient. Also: Do you have a suggestion for a case/enclosure that would protect this from rain/moisture or should the stock case under my seat by fine? I can take a picture o the under seat enclosure when I get home if that will help.

Thank you,

Robert

[irads]

regarding DC cable - current is about 0.5A so it can be thin. You can chop off the cable from the provided power supply to get the right plug.

fit-pc2i with on-board flash is your best choice for storage.

temperature range should be ok. note condensation if compartment is not sealed and parked outdoors.

[guzbox]

Good morning,
I'm trying to use this power supply http://www.mini-box.com/M2-ATX-160w-Int ... wer-Supply to control power on/off cicle in automotive application. The m2atx board send a pulse in parallel to fitpc's power button right after key power goes on but actually this pulse don't work correctly with fitpc hardware...seems that fitpc wants a pulse a little bit longer...
Do you have any suggestions?
thank you

[irads]

fit-PC2 expects a delay of up to 2 secs between power and on trigger. This period allows the PMIC to initialize.
You may consider using fit-PC2 with auto-on to avoid the need for a on pulse.

[guzbox]

I have auto-on feature but the power up/down must be controlled by power ignition status because the target installation is in a car.
Sorry Irad but could you explain me better the right parameter to start fitpc correctly?
1) 12V power supply goes up: can I send ON pulse to fitpc immediately? Do I need a delay before send it?
2) on/off pulse: what is the minimum duration that fitpc accept?
Thank you so much

[irads]

Please consult http://www.compulab.co.il/fitpc2/downlo ... sb-man.pdf

[guzbox]

Thank you but that document doesn't answer my questions...

[irads]

This is as far as we can support fit-PC2. We cannot allocate time of the design engineer to discuss specific power sequencing timing unless you have a commercial technical support contract in place.
I suggest try-and-error approach. The longer the delays and the pulses are the more likely it will work.