Functionality |
Standalone CAN bus data logger with SD card, 2xCAN/LIN channels, 3G/4G LTE and GNSS/IMU |
Firmware |
Supports free firmware updates for adding features |
Configuration |
Configuration files based on the popular open source JSON schema concept |
Software |
Free open source editor tool for easy device configuration (offline/online version available) |
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Free open source CANcloud telematics platform for managing devices & data via your browser |
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Multiple tools for mounting your S3 server as a local drive for easy access |
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Free open source asammdf software & API for editing, DBC converting & plotting MF4 data |
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Free open source MF4 converters – drag & drop log files to convert into e.g. CSV, ASC, TRC |
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Free open source Python API – e.g. for automated data processing, reporting or integrations |
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Free open source telematics dashboards for visualizing your DBC decoded data in your browser |
Safety |
CE-RED, FCC, IC, RoHS (see Docs), RCM (Australia), ICASA (South Africa) |
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Tested for voltage transients (emissions/immunity), ISO 7637-2:2011, by TUV SUD (see the Docs) |
Warranty |
1-year warranty |
Support |
Free, fast & high quality support |
Origin |
Denmark |
Channels |
2 x CAN channels (incl. CAN FD support) |
Standard |
ISO 11898: Compliant with CAN (up to 1 Mbit/s) and ISO & Bosch CAN FD (up to 5 Mbit/s payload rate) |
Protocols |
Log raw data from CAN based protocols (J1939/FMS, CANopen, NMEA 2000, OBD2, CAN FD, UDS, …) |
Identifiers |
Compliant with CAN specifications 2.0A (11-Bit ID) and 2.0B (29-Bit ID) |
Bit-Rate Auto-Detect |
Bit rate can be auto-detected or set manually |
Retransmission |
Configurable retransmission of frames that have lost arbitration or been disturbed by errors |
Transceiver Protection |
±16 kV HBM ESD, ±15 kV IEC ESD, ±70 V bus fault, short circuit |
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Common mode input voltage: ±30 V |
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TXD dominant timeout (prevents network blocking in the event of a failure) |
Channels |
2 x LIN channels |
Publisher/Subscriber |
Each LIN channel can be configured as a LIN subscriber/publisher with support for LIN data transmission |
Custom length |
Support for custom frame lengths |
Standard |
Compliant with LIN 2.0 up to 20 Kbit/s (support for Classic & Enhanced checksum format) |
Transceiver Protection |
±8 kV HBM ESD, ±1.5 kV CDM, ±58 V bus fault |
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TXD dominant timeout (prevents network blocking in the event of a failure) |
SD Card |
8 GB extractable Class 10 industrial micro SD (SDHC) included (optional 32GB) – read at 80 MB/s
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Parallel CAN/LIN |
Record data from up to 2 x CAN channels + 2 x LIN channels, simultaneously |
Real-Time Clock |
Yes – CAN frames are date & timestamped with 50 microsecond resolution (battery backup) |
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The RTC can be configured to match local time zones (default: UTC) |
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The RTC can be auto-synced via 3G/4G LTE or a CAN message (e.g. from the internal GNSS timestamp) |
Log File Format |
Log data in industry standard binary MF4 (easily convert to e.g. CSV, ASC, pandas, MATLAB, …) |
Data Compression |
Configurable embedded log file compression (~50-80% size reduction) |
Silent Mode |
Configurable silent mode: Restricted (acknowledge only) or monitoring (zero transmission) |
Filters |
128/64 regular/extended ID filters per channel (range, mask, acceptance, rejection) |
Prescaling |
Prescale CAN frames to record e.g. by time (per X ms) or by data (e.g. if byte X or Y changes) |
Transmit |
Transmit lists of CAN frames per channel (single-shot/periodic) – e.g. for OBD2 requests |
CAN Error Frames |
Support for logging CAN error frames (bit-stuffing, form, CRC, bit, acknowledgement) |
LIN Error Frames |
Support for logging LIN error frames (checksum, receive, synchronization, transmission) |
Remote Frames (RTR) |
Support for logging/transmission of remote CAN frames (RTR) |
Cyclic Logging |
Optional cyclic logging mode (oldest log file is deleted when SD card is full) |
Advanced Triggers |
Control signal lets you start/stop logging based on custom CAN IDs & data thresholds |
CAN Heartbeat |
Optionally transmit heartbeat CAN frame with device status, storage used & RTC time |
File Split |
Configurable log file split size (by size: 1-512 MB and/or by time period: 0-86400s) |
Power Safe |
100% power safe data logging – no file corruption when disconnected |
Unique Device ID |
Each device has a globally unique ID ensuring unique log file naming |
Data Encryption |
Log files can be encrypted at rest on the SD card for security/GDPR/CCPA (incl. integrity check) |
SIM Slot |
SIM card slot for external micro SIM cards (mid size) |
SIM Card |
Use your own SIM card or activate the ‘Super SIM’ that ships with the device (with 90% discounted rates) |
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Note: Verizon SIM cards are not supported |
3G/4G LTE Module |
Professional-grade u-blox LARA-R6001D LTE Cat1 |
Coverage |
Global |
Frequency (Bands) |
4G LTE FDD bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28 |
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4G LTE TDD bands: 38, 39, 40, 41 |
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3G bands: 1, 2, 5, 8 |
Frequency (MHz) |
4G LTE FDD: 700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600 |
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4G LTE TDD: 1900, 2300, 2600 |
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3G: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
Certifications |
CANedge3: PTCRB (antenna >20 cm from device), AT&T |
Protocol |
HTTP/HTTPS: Stable and secure transfers – ideal for big data telematics |
Over-The-Air (OTA) |
Configuration & firmware over-the-air (COTA/FOTA). Configurable sync rate. Optionally disable |
Heartbeat |
If enabled, the CANedge3 periodically “checks-in” by uploading a small device status file |
Data Upload State |
Optionally disable/enable upload of log files (e.g. via over-the-air configuration) |
Antenna |
External (SMA). Can be extended or replaced by e.g. a 2-in-1 antenna (3G/4G LTE + GNSS) |
S3 Server Interface |
Upload data to your own cloud server (e.g. Amazon, Google, Azure) or self-hosted server (e.g. MinIO) |
HTTPS |
Data & over-the-air updates can be sent via HTTPS (TLS 1.2) for secure transfer to server |
Credential Encryption |
S3 server credentials can be encrypted in the config on the device SD card |
Signed Firmware |
Firmware updates are digitally signed to verify that they are from a trusted source |
User Policies |
Fully customize access rights across CANedge devices and end users through S3 policies |
Module |
Professional-grade u-blox NEO-M9V sensor module (92-channel) with built-in gyroscope and accelerometer |
GNSS |
Supports combinations of GPS (USA), Galileo (Europe), BeiDou (China), GLONASS (Russia) |
Sensor Fusion (UDR) |
Enhanced position precision via sensor fusion (UDR) of GNSS and 3D IMU [automotives only] |
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Up to 3x better accuracy vs. GNSS-only receivers |
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Extended and improved GNSS fix in GNSS hostile areas (e.g. urban environments, tunnels, …) |
Accuracy |
Position: 2.0 m CEP (Circular Error Probable) |
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Heading: 0.3 deg | Pitch: 0.4 deg | Roll: 0.6 deg (68% at 30 m/s) |
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Velocity: 0.08 m/s |
Sensitivity |
Tracking/Navigation: 160 dBm | Cold starts: 148 dBm |
Acquisition |
Cold start: ~30-120 seconds from device boot |
GNSS Antenna |
Required for GNSS-based data (not for IMU) |
CAN encoding |
The GNSS/IMU data is encoded as ‘CAN messages’ within the CANedge log files (on a separate channel) |
Configuration |
GNSS/IMU messages can be filtered/prescaled to enable custom message inclusion and frequency |
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Optionally record GNSS/IMU messages only if valid |
Signals |
The module adds several GNSS/IMU signals (for a full list, see the Docs or DBC file) |
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GNSS position: Longitude and latitude information [5 Hz] |
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GNSS time: Precise GNSS based epoch timestamp [5 Hz] |
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GNSS status: Fix type (NO/UDR/2D/3D/GNSS+UDR) and satellite count [5 Hz] |
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GNSS speed: Travel speed in m/s and km/h [5 Hz] |
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GNSS altitude: Altitude in meters [5 Hz] |
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Attitude/orientation: Roll, pitch, heading [automotives only] [5 Hz] |
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GNSS odometer: Distance traveled (since power on) [5 Hz] |
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3D IMU: Accelerometer-based acceleration (X, Y, Z) [5 Hz] |
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Geofences: Status of the configured geofences [5 Hz] |
Input Supply |
+7V to +32V DC via the Channel 1 DB9 (e.g. from the vehicle/machine power supply) |
Power Consumption |
Very low (~1 W in normal operation, ~2.5 W during 3G/4G transfer) – no risk of battery drainage |
Protection |
Reverse voltage protection on CAN-bus supply |
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Transient voltage event protection on supply lines |
Enclosure & Weight |
Compact aluminium enclosure: 75 x 47 x 20 mm (W x L x H excl. flanges & antenna connector). 100 grams |
Antennas |
3G/4G LTE antenna and GPS antenna included |
Flanges |
Flanges with 4 x M3 screw holes (head diameter < 6 mm) – see also the CANedge ‘mounting kit’ |
Connector |
2 x Standard D-sub 9 (DB9) connectors (optional OBD2/J1939/… adapters) |
Pin-Out |
See the product manual for the DB9 connector pin-outs |
Configurable Power Out |
Channel 2 can be configured to supply 5V to external modules (e.g. the CANmod sensor-to-CAN modules) |
LEDs |
Logger status via 6 external LEDs: Power, CH1, CH2, Memory, LTE, GNSS |
Temperature |
Operating temperature (parts): -25degC to +70degC |
IP Rating |
IP Rating 40 |