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☁️ Want to collect CCP/XCP data to your cloud? https://lnkd.in/eX3ZEMiq In our recent case study, Wouter Janssens and his team from Dana Belgium needed a way to quickly diagnose/troubleshoot transmission issues in prototype vehicles. In the past, if a customer reported an issue the team would send a CAN logger to record traces until the error was reproduced - with the log files manually sent to Dana. This resulted in delays, overhead and a risk of errors. To solve this, the team now ships a CANedge3 with their prototype vehicles. The device is pre-configured to connect to Dana's AWS S3 bucket - and is easily installed by the end customer.  The team uses the canedge-ccp-xcp Python tool to load their CCP/XCP A2L files and configure the CANedge to initialize dynamic DAQ sequences. The team deploys the relevant config files securely to the CANedge3 over-the-air. The script also produces the DBC files for decoding the CCP/XCP data - enabling the team to visualize decoded CCP/XCP data in both #Grafana dashboards and Vector tools. Check it out - and learn more below! - CANedge3: https://lnkd.in/eMgU7AgB - CCP/XCP intro: https://lnkd.in/ep9xYQ9p - A2L intro: https://lnkd.in/dCAbwk5C - Contact us: https://lnkd.in/eK7dmrYy #ccp #xcp #canbus #telematics 

🚜 Need a 100% standalone #CAN gateway? https://lnkd.in/etfqgDtQ In this recent case study from AgZen, Hannah Varner deploys the CANmod.router across a fleet of agricultural sprayers. The team at AgZen needed a way to collect, filter and 'merge' multiple CAN buses (J1939 and ISOBUS) into a single CAN bus output, for consumption by their onboard product (deploying computer vision and AI to optimize sprayer operation). The CANmod.router was deloyed standalone to record the J1939/ISOBUS networks through the 'secondary' CAN buses (via the DB25 connector), routing this data in 'direct-mode' onto the single 'primary' CAN bus (via the DB9 connector), filtering/prescaling/remapping CAN IDs as part of the process to prepare the data for use by their in-vehicle solution. By simply using the off-the-shelf CANmod.router and configuring it according to their needs, the team was able to greatly simplify the integration and handling of multiple CAN buses - without having to modify their own product. This enabled quick deployment across a larger fleet - enabling farmers to gain "detailed insights about their spraying operations, optimize chemical application rates and reduce waste". Check out the full case study above - and learn more about the CANmod.router below! - CANmod.router: https://lnkd.in/dAVk6-En - Contact us: https://lnkd.in/eK7dmrYy #canbus #gateway #telematics 

🚗 OBD tool: Create CANedge OBD configs 10x faster! https://lnkd.in/eYvwuqXk Many of our end users deploy the CANedge to log OBD data from non-EV cars for telematics, diagnostics or development. Previously, configuring the CANedge with custom OBD PID requests was time-consuming and complex - in particular if you wish to log many PIDs. However, our new 'OBD tool' now lets you do this in seconds! HOW IT WORKS 1) Load your config in the editor, then open the OBD tool from the menu 2) Select the parameters (PIDs) you wish to record from a list 3) Optionally add filters to only log the OBD responses 4) Optionally add a control signal to stop PID requests when the GPS-based speed is 0 (to avoid battery drainage) In other words, you no longer have to construct the CAN data payloads manually or keep track of your transmit message period/spacing. SUPPORTED PIDS Further, the OBD tool also lets you quickly identify which OBD PIDs are supported by your vehicle by providing a plug & play config for testing 'supported PIDs'. The resulting log file from this test can be loaded in the editor to update the ID/protocol settings and limit the available PIDs to those that are supported in the vehicle.  SIMPLIFIED OBD DBC FILES In addition, we have now also simplified our OBD DBC files so that you can use a single DBC across OBD2/WWH-OBD and 11-bit/29-bit cases. Check it out - and learn more below! #obd #obd2 #canbus #automotiveengineering - CANedge: https://lnkd.in/eWf6ZFka - OBD2 Intro: https://lnkd.in/gUHhsQCP

📊 Filter builder: Create CANedge filters 10x faster! https://lnkd.in/eWkqC9kP By default, the CANedge records all raw CAN/LIN frames at their original frequencies - which can result in a ton of data. In 90%+ of use cases you'll benefit from using filters/prescalers to optimize your file size - but these can be complex and time-consuming to set up. To solve this, you can now use the new 'filter builder': 1) Load your CANedge config in the editor, then open the filter builder from the bottom menu 2) Convert an 'unfiltered' log file to CSV via the MF4 converter mdf2csv and load it in the tool - and optionally load your DBC file(s) 3) Use the tool to understand your data, add batches of ID filters to your Configuration File - and review the size impact This enables several benefits: ⚡️ DATA BASED FILTERS  The tool automatically ranks IDs by their size contribution (taking payload size into account) - allowing you to zoom in on the IDs that actually matter. ⚡️ SUMMARY STATISTICS Immediately identify key statistics like MB/min (CSV, MF4, MFC), frames/second, IDs per CAN channel and more. ⚡️ DBC DETAILS You can search IDs based on DBC info like message name, description, signal names and more. You can also quick-select IDs that are matched/unmatched by the DBC files. You can also optionally build your filters from your DBC alone (without any CSV data). ⚡️ PGN MATCHING The tool of course supports J1939/ISOBUS/NMEA PGN matching for DBC files - and even lets you group IDs by their PGN to set PGN filters (to e.g. log all EEC1 IDs). ⚡️ BATCH FILTERING Select multiple entries and add them as acceptance/rejection filters with a shared prescaler setting - speeding up your filter design drastically! ⚡️ SIZE REDUCTION IMPACT You can 'test' your current filters live on the loaded CSV file to see the impact - including an overall size reduction %-estimate as well as an updated overview of size contributors and summary statistics. This is particularly useful for the more complex 'Data' prescaler. ⚡️ CANMOD.ROUTER SUPPORT The filter builder is also included in the CANmod config editor - letting you load demuxed data from your CANmod.router(s) for quick analysis and filters design. We strongly recommend checking this out - if questions, just contact us! #canbus #telematics - CANedge: https://lnkd.in/eWf6ZFka - CANmod.router: https://lnkd.in/dAVk6-En

🚢 CANopen diagnostics in maritime vessel automation https://lnkd.in/dz9CBuEu Need to quickly troubleshoot critical CANopen issues? In this case study, Henrik Wiuff from Wärtsilä was facing a challenge with faulty CANopen receive-PDO data causing urgent issues in a CMA CGM ship. To help identify and resolve the root cause, Henrik's team deployed the CANedge1 to collect raw CANopen data until the error re-occurred. After this, the team extracted the data via the SD card for analysis. To interpret the CANopen data, the team used our automated process for converting their CANopen Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) file into a CAN database (DBC) file, enabling them to easily decode and visualize data in the asammdf GUI. Through this analysis, the team was able to identify that the faulty data came from a different system than their own, with data from one frame overflowing onto another. As Henrik explains: "This was an insight we could not have achieved without detailed logging" Check out the full case study above - and learn more below! - CANedge: https://lnkd.in/eWf6ZFka - CANopen intro: https://lnkd.in/dNhDjvjp - EDS files: https://lnkd.in/dS2pFg3b - asammdf: https://lnkd.in/e_EEghN9 #canopen #asammdf CAN in Automation (CiA) #diagnostics #canbus

⚕️CAN in Automation (CiA) recently featured our case study with Hoveraid UK where they deploy the CANedge3 in medical hovercraft! Hoveraid is a charity that brings medical teams to some of the world's most remote and forgotten communities. Alongside trucks, 4x4s and light aircraft, the team also uses hovercraft, which are uniquely able to navigate shallow rivers in regions where there are no roads. Over the last few years, Chris Evans worked with HoverAid to build a new hovercraft using a reconditioned BMW diesel engine and deliver it to Madagascar, handing it over to the local team in September 2025. In the case study, Chris explains how they use the CANedge3 with LTE/GPS to collect data, enabling them to provide reporting to funders via e.g. #Grafana dashboards - and perform remote diagnostics/troubleshooting. As Chris states: "The CANedge has worked impeccably – and the APIs make complex data logging from remote locations remarkably simple" Check out the PDF for the CiA case study, or read the full article below: https://lnkd.in/efaFNReE #telematics #canbus #j1939 Grafana Labs

🛡️🚗 CANedge security PDF docs (R155) https://lnkd.in/dQhmBq9y Need documentation on the CANedge cyber security functionality for R155 approval purposes? UNECE R155 applies to vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) seeking type approval of various vehicle types. The regulation requires OEMs to prove that vehicles have adequate cyber security protections, including through a certified cyber security management system (CSMS). In practice, OEMs typically implement the requirements of R155 using ISO/SAE 21434, the international standard for road-vehicle cybersecurity engineering. ISO 21434 defines the processes and work products needed to support R155 compliance, including TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment), vulnerability management, cybersecurity concept development and related documentation. If a CANedge device is integrated as a permanent part of a vehicle intended for type approval, the OEM may need to include structured documentation that e.g. maps the device against the mitigation measures in R155 Annex 5. These requirements do not apply when the device is used solely for ad-hoc engineering analysis, development testing, or non-permanent telematics installations. To help ease the OEM integration of the CANedge for such use cases, we now provide structured documentation for this purpose, including below: 🛡️ CANedge R155 - Alignment Summary 🛡️ CANedge TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment) 🛡️ CANedge Vulnerability Management You can contact us to get a copy of these documents. To learn more, see our CANedge cyber security article above or check out the links below: - CANedge: https://lnkd.in/eWf6ZFka - CAN telematics: https://lnkd.in/dz_K929e - Contact us: https://lnkd.in/eK7dmrYy #canbus #telematics #r155 #cybersecurity

🚛 4 x new heavy-duty adapter cables! Based on user requests, we've added a range of new brand-specific heavy-duty adapter cables. While our J1939-DB9 adapter cable will allow you to log data from most heavy-duty vehicles, you may encounter connectors that are brand specific. In such cases you can use a 'contactless CAN reader' to record data via induction - but you may prefer a direct connection for convenience and to enable read/write access to the CAN bus. The new adapter cables are plug & play and tailored for our CAN bus data loggers/interfaces by providing power, ground, CAN-high, CAN-low: 1) Caterpillar-DB9 (14-pin): https://lnkd.in/d-2FPVDG 2) Scania-DB9 (16-pin): https://lnkd.in/dy64mJHw 3) Komatsu-DB9 (12-pin): https://lnkd.in/dph6HehU 4) Kubota-DB9 (4-pin): https://lnkd.in/dd6SUvnM All cables benefit from a 40% discount when ordered with one of our devices! - CANedge: https://lnkd.in/eWf6ZFka - J1939 telematics: https://lnkd.in/gvpSYAK6 #j1939 #telematics #datalogging #canbus 

💦 New: CANedge IP67 enclosure! https://lnkd.in/dJ-A9J5q The new IP67 enclosure kit is a plug & play solution for your CANedge CAN bus data logger - making it 100% dust-tight and waterproof. This is a must-have for deployments in rugged/humid/wet/dusty environments, including in maritime, mining, agriculture, construction and more! 🛡️ ENCLOSURE The tailored design makes the enclosure extremely compact (125 x 110 x 35 mm) and light-weight (200G) - and ensures a robust plug & play installation. 100% of enclosures are tested pre-shipment. All accessories you need for installation are included and the enclosure can be used with both the CANedge1, CANedge2 and CANedge3. You can connect your WiFi/LTE/GPS antennas externally for optimal signal strength - and for CANedge units with 0-1 SMA connectors we provide optional "SMA plugs". 🔌ADAPTER CABLES The optional DTM06-12SA-DB9/DB9 adapter lets you leverage our existing range of 20+ DB9 adapter cables for the CANedge. Alternatively, you can use our DTM06-12SA connector kit to easily create your own custom IP67 adapter cable. 🛠️ CUSTOMIZATION For larger volumes we can offer customized DTM06-12SA adapter cables as well as shipping your CANedge devices pre-installed in the enclosure. The enclosure is now in stock - get yours today! - CANedge: https://lnkd.in/eWf6ZFka - IP67 enclosure: https://lnkd.in/dJ-A9J5q - DTM06-12SA-DB9/DB9: https://lnkd.in/dqG_xV6k - DTM06-12SA connector kit: https://lnkd.in/dDjdW5Ru #IP67 #canbus #telematics #rugged