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COSA Integration Unit Kit
Your Fast Track to Building with COSA®

The COSA® Integration Kit is your all-in-one starter package for building and testing with North Atlantic Industries’ Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA®) technology. Everything you need—hardware, breakout tools, power supply, pinout templates, and software—is in one box, so you can go from unboxing to running applications in hours, not days.

Adaptable Solutions for Every Mission

NAI's Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA®) products deliver unmatched interoperability and scalability, enabling your systems to evolve with your program's needs. The CIU3 easily facilitates migrations to NAI's Nano Interface Units (NIUs) and Sensor Interface Units (SIUs)to expand functionality, making it the ideal starting point for projects of any scale. Whether initiating a new program or upgrading an existing system, the CIU3 ensures smooth transitions, scalable solutions, and minimal reconfiguration.

CIU Getting Started Diagram

Built for the Developer Experience

From the moment you connect your CIU3 to your laptop, you will see why the COSA® Integration Kit is built for productivity. Right in front of you: a large pinout template, the COSA® Connect splash screen on your laptop, and a breakout board giving you fast, direct access to your I/O. (See graphic below.)

CIU Developer Experience

What's Inside the Kit

Designed for hands-on development, the COSA® Integration Kit contains the same high-performance CIU3 hardware used in deployed systems—paired with tools that make prototyping faster and easier.


Included Components

1.) P1 Power Cable: Simple, standard connection from day one.

2.) USB-A to RS-232 Adapter: Reliable legacy interface for smooth device communication.

3.) Screwdriver and Hex Key: Sized for your kit's connectors.

4.) Onboard Module Pinout Overlay Cards: Big, clear pinout templates for immediate wiring reference.

5.) Jumper Wire Kit: Wiring included for terminal block connections.

6.) CIU Breakout Board and Legs: Quick access to every inboard and onboard signal for easy lab integration.

7.) CIU3 Embedded Multifunction I/O System: Fully populated with inboard I/O and up to 3 COSA® function module slots.

From Prototype to Deployment

With the COSA® Integration Kit, your journey from concept to deployment begins immediately. The same hardware, software, and API you use to prototype in the lab are fully compatible with deployed NAI systems—ensuring seamless transitions and zero rework.

Get Started with COSA®
  • Install the Software Support Kit (SSK): Access NAI's consistent API, drivers, and libraries.
  • Develop and Test Applications: Use sample code and PetaLinux BSP to begin development within hours.
  • Cross-Platform Flexibility: Start in PetaLinux today, with support for VxWorks® and Deos™ coming soon.
  • Prototype Confidently: The same I/O hardware and architecture used in deployed systems are right on your bench.
Kit Benefits at a Glance
  • Fast Start: Unbox, connect, and begin coding within hours.
  • Hands-On Learning: Get full visibility into I/O and module connections for real-world testing.
  • Scalable Development: Code once, deploy across the entire COSA® product family.
  • Complete Package: Includes everything needed to prototype without additional parts.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Transition seamlessly from development to deployment with the CIU3 Embedded Multifunction I/O System

The CIU3 delivers the same high-performance hardware you've used in the COSA® Integration Kit, making it easy to move your application from lab to the field.

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