Orbit
the digital platform for future proof industrial machines
Orbit is the CPAC Systems vehicle platform for smarter, safer and more connected industrial machines. Built around vehicle electronics integration, situational awareness, digital commissioning and operator assistance, Orbit gives OEMs the foundation to create machines that are ready for a digital future.
What Orbit enables
Orbit supports a software defined approach to industrial machine development. Vehicle functions can be configured, adapted and expanded through software, making it easier to introduce new features, manage variants and support future updates.
Orbit creates a connected control environment where displays, operator inputs, vehicle data and core machine systems work together. This gives the operator a clearer interface for managing complex machine functions with confidence and precision.
Orbit supports digital operator environments that reduce complexity and improve usability. By presenting the right information at the right time, Orbit helps operators stay focused, understand machine behavior and work more efficiently.
System architecture
Orbit is built as a layered platform architecture for digital industrial machines. It connects hardware, vehicle data, software services, operator interfaces and application functions into one scalable system, giving OEMs the flexibility to build the solution they need today and continue developing it over time.
One platform for the digital machine
Industrial machines are becoming more software driven, more connected and more dependent on intelligent systems. Orbit brings the core elements of a modern machine together in one scalable platform, making it easier to develop, integrate and manage advanced vehicle functionality.
Hydra: the central processing unit of Orbit
Hydra is the central processing unit within the Orbit platform. It connects machine systems, coordinates data and supports the intelligent functions that make a digital industrial machine work as one.
By acting as the link between vehicle electronics, software, sensors, displays and connected services, Hydra helps create a stable foundation for advanced machine functionality. It gives OEMs a central point for integration, configuration and future development.
Built to handle advanced machine functions, digital interfaces and connected platform logic, Hydra combines a powerful application processor with a dedicated vehicle interface processor.
Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8155P Android processor
Custom Qualcomm Adreno Generation 6 GPU
64 bit Kryo octa core system based on ARMv8
Automotive Grade 3 thermals
Dedicated NXP 5746 CPU
Hydra provides the software environment and onboard capacity needed to support digital machine interfaces, platform services and connected applications.
Android Automotive 12.1
64GB
6GB RAM
Hydra supports direct integration with key vehicle communication systems, making it suitable as a central node for advanced machine architectures.
6x CAN ISO and CAN FD
2X LIN
3x 100BASE T1
High speed wired and wireless connectivity supports communication between machine systems, digital services and connected peripherals.
1x 100BASE TX via M12 D
1x 1000BASE TX via M12 X
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
Hydra supports digital operator environments with display, USB and camera connectivity for advanced HMI and situational awareness solutions.
USB-C DisplayPort
2x FPD Link
2x USB 3.1, 5 Gbit/s
4x camera connections
Hydra can support infotainment functionality for modern operator environments, including audio output, radio, microphone inputs and Bluetooth audio features.
4x 20W
Line out
2 channel DAC
Radio tuner
AM/FM/DAB
2x analog microphone inputs
USB audio input
Bluetooth audio
Echo cancelling and noise reduction
Hydra is designed for flexible installation in 12 V and 24 V machine systems, with a compact, fanless design built for demanding vehicle environments.
Supply voltage: 8 to 32V
Rated current: 10A at 12V, 5A at 24V
With amplifier: 15A at 12V, 10A at 24V
Dimensions: 350 x 70 x 300 mm
Weight: less than 3 kg
Cooling: fanless design
Enclosure protection: IP67
With LTE connectivity and satellite positioning support, Hydra provides a connected foundation for location based and remote machine applications.
2x Micro SIM slots
4G LTE/UMTS
2G/3G GSM/GPRS/EDGE
GPS
GLONASS
BeiDou/Compass
Galileo
QZSS
Hydra is designed to meet the requirements of demanding machine environments across multiple industries and global markets.
Compliant with Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
Compliant with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Meets application specific requirements for marine, forestry, agricultural, on road and construction machinery
Global deployment
Homologation approved in more than 60 countries
Deployed across each continent
Why choose Orbit
Orbit combines software, hardware, vehicle electronics and operator interaction in one connected platform, helping OEMs build more coherent machine systems.
Orbit is developed for demanding machine environments where reliability, usability and integration matter every day.
Orbit helps OEMs move toward machines that can be configured, adapted and improved through software.
Orbit supports clearer interfaces, smarter assistance and more intuitive machine interaction, helping operators work with greater control.
Orbit can support different vehicle types, functions and feature levels, giving OEMs a foundation that can grow with their needs.
From connected services to automation ready systems, Orbit gives machines a digital foundation for what comes next.
Hardware built for the Orbit platform
Orbit is supported by the CPAC Systems hardware ecosystem, giving OEMs access to the components needed to build complete digital machine solutions. Displays, control units, connectivity, sensors and vehicle integration can work together to create a reliable technical foundation for future proof machines.
One ecosystem
Hardware and software designed to work together across machine functions.
Many solution paths
A foundation for operator interfaces, safety systems, assistance functions and automation ready platforms.
