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SAE J1939 - Serial Control And Communications Vehicle Network
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Truck and Bus Control and Communications Subcommittee has developed a family of standards concerning the design and use of devices that transmit electronic signals and control information among vehicle components. SAE J1939 and its companion documents have quickly become the accepted industry standard and the Controller Area Network [...]
Controller Area Network (CAN Bus) - Serial Network Technology For Embedded Systems
Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial network technology that was originally designed for the automotive industry, especially for European cars, but has also become a popular bus in industrial automation as well as other applications. The CAN bus is primarily used in embedded systems, and as its name implies, is a network technology that provides fast communication among microcontrollers [...]
Monitoring SAE J1939 Data Using The Raspberry Pi Plus PiCAN2 CAN Bus Interface Board
During the past years, we have received multiple inquiries in regards to creating an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) using the Raspberry Pi in combination with our PiCAN2 CAN Bus interface board, where the PiCAN is being used to monitor SAE J1939 data.The mere monitoring of SAE J1939 data (Parameter Group Numbers - PGN) is fairly easy, [...]
Isolated CANopen I/O system With Eight Digital Inputs And Eight Digital Outputs
The Hipecs-CIO103 module from Frenzel + Berg (Germany) is a CANopen I/O system with eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs. The CAN Bus network is galvanically isolated. According to the manufacturer, the product’s output technology differs significantly from other I/O modules in the marketplace, since the power drivers of the module can drive up to 2 Amps on [...]
SAE International Released A New Version Of The J1939 Digital Annex Spreadsheet
SAE International has released a new version of the J1939DA spreadsheet containing Parameter Group Numbers (PGN) and Suspect Parameter (SPN) definitions.The SAE J1939 committee updates the digital annex periodically. The J1939DA supplements the document series specifying the CAN Bus network for use in heavy-duty vehicles. It provides definitions for the physical, the transport, and the application layer. Additional [...]
SAE J1939 Compatible Joystick For Heavy-Duty And Off-Road Use
The TRY54 multifunction joystick from Megatron (Germany) was developed for operation of heavy-duty applications. It was designed for up to 10 million movement cycles. According to Megatron, the handling minimizes the risk of operating errors, and, due to its installation depth of less than 60 mm, the joystick can be integrated into construction machines or forklifts, where space [...]
Release of CANopen Magic Lite Version - CANopen Monitor, Analyzer, And Simulator
In a cooperation with Peak-System, the Embedded Systems Academy (EmSA) has launched the Lite Version of their CANopen Magic monitoring and analyzing tool.CANopen Magic is a versatile software tool to monitor, analyze, trace, configure, simulate and test CANopen and CANopen FD networks and devices. It contains functions for the entire lifetime of a CANopen network: from development and [...]
Smarc 2.0 Computer-on-Module With NXP ARM Cortex-A72 Processor Supports Two CAN Bus Ports
Congatec (Germany) introduced their conga-SMX8, the company’s first Smarc 2.0 Computer-on-Module. It was designed for Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications as well as for embedded control systems.These Smarc 2.0 modules with NXP i.MX8 processors, hardware-based virtualization, and resource partitioning are also applicable for stationary and mobile industrial applications including real-time robotics and motion controls. Since the modules support an [...]
System-On-Module With Linux Or Android Operating System Supports Two FlexCAN Ports
e-con Systems, an embedded design product company specializing in System-On-Modules, announced the launch of its eSOMiMX6PLUS System-on-module, which is is based on NXP’s i.MX6 QuadPlus processor family.The eSOMiMX6PLUS is a ready-to-use System-On-Module using Quad Plus or Dual Plus ARM Cortex A9 Processor running up-to speeds of 1.2GHz. This System-On-Module encompasses eMMC Flash whose capacity ranges from 4GB to [...]
Rugged 3.5 Inch Color Display For Commercial Vehicles Supports Two CAN Bus / SAE J1939 Ports
Veethree Instruments introduced their Veecan 320, a 3.5" display that provides CAN Bus (SAE J1939), USB, and EIA-232 connectivity. The front panel is IP66-rated, while the back is IP67-rated. This makes this 3.5-inch display suitable for commercial vehicles. The CAN Bus connectable device also provides seven analog inputs, three digital inputs, and four switched outputs. It features an internal [...]