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CANCrocodile - Contactless CAN Bus, SAE J1939, OBD-II, And SAE J1708 Reader

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CANCrocodile - Contactless CAN Bus, SAE J1939, OBD-II, And SAE J1708 Reader

CAN (J1939) and J1708 networks transport multiple valuable information for telematics of vehicles and stationary objects, such as engine parameters, ABS, EPS, diagnostic codes (DTC), and much more. Crocodile contactless readers are used in telematics systems to gather data from digital buses without breaking the insulation of wires and electrical contacts and without sending active requests or being detected by the ECU.

CANCrocodile - Contactless CAN Bus Reader

CANCrocodile is designed for safe data reading from the vehicle's CAN network. The contactless reader is used within vehicle telematics and GPS tracking systems for receiving various vehicle operation parameters from the CAN Bus, such as speed, RPM, oil pressure & temperature, fuel volume & consumption, and more.

1708Crocodile - Contactless SAE J1708 Bus Reader

1708Crocodile is designed for safe data reading from J1708 bus (SAE J1587) of vehicles. The contactless reader is used within vehicle telematics and GPS tracking systems for receiving various parameters of vehicle operation from the bus, such as speed, RPM, oil pressure & temperature, fuel volume & consumption, and more.

CANCrocoLITE - Contactless CAN Bus Reader

CANCrocoLITE is a tool for Telematics systems used for data reading from the onboard CAN bus of personal cars and light commercial vehicles without interfering with the integrity of electronic circuits. 

FMSCrocodile - Contactless FMS Gateway

FMSCrocodile is used within vehicle telematics systems to safely integrate data from one or more automotive buses into CAN/S6 Telematics Interface. FMSCrocodile allows obtaining a large number of vehicle operating parameters via just one CAN-port of the telematics unit.

Crocodile Features

  • Reads CAN Bus data traffic without breaking wires' insulation;
  • Has LED indication of operating modes;
  • Does not require pre-configuration;
  • Powered by on-board network of machinery;
  • Easy to install and operate;
  • Reliable mounting of wires within reader housing;
  • Sealing to protect against interference.

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SAE J1708 To SAE J1939 Gateway for Vehicle Telematics and Fleet Management

The MasterCAN V-Gate module reads messages from an SAE J1587 and SAE J1939 network, filters and merges the data into single SAE J1939 messages, and transfers the processed data via the output CAN Bus interface. The converter is suitable for vehicles and machinery equipped with SAE J1708 (SAE J1587) networks. The device input signals may be: PGNs (Parameter Group Numbers) according [...]

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Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) for Fleet Management – SAE J1939 And SAE J1708/J1587 Parameters

An electronic logging device (ELD) is electronic hardware that is attached to a commercial motor vehicle engine to record driving hours. The driving hours of commercial drivers (truck and bus drivers) are regulated by a set of rules known as the hours of service (HOS). The Commercial Vehicle Driver Hours of Service Regulations vary in Canada and [...]

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Data Converter Transforms SAE J1939 and SAE 1708/1587 Messages Into Single SAE J1939 Data Frames

The MasterCAN data converter series by Technoton serves as an interfacing and transformation tool between CAN J1939/71, J1708 (SAE J1587), and RS-485/232 (Modbus RTU) communication devices, designed for vehicle telematics (GPS vehicle tracking) and industrial automation (IIoT). The MasterCAN data converter is suitable for integrated sensors and peripherals with different interfaces into single telematics and remote management system. [...]

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CANCrocodile - Contactless CAN Bus, SAE J1939, OBD-II, And SAE J1708 Reader

The  CANCrocodile product line was created for safe and sound data reading from a vehicle CAN Bus network. The contactless reader can be used for vehicle telematics, GPS tracking systems, and monitoring multiple CAN Bus parameters of vehicle operation.  These include speed, RPM, oil pressure & temperature, fuel volume & consumption, and more. The data reading takes place [...]

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Protocol Converter Supports SAE J1939, SAE J1587, CANopen, RS485, Modbus RTU

The Axiomatic AX140x00 Protocol Converter is an electrically isolated gateway between up to 2 SAE J1939 ports, CANopen, SAE J1587, RS485 or Modbus RTU and other combinations on request. The design addresses the harsh environments of engine applications. The CAN Bus gateway operates on 12 VDC or 24 VDC nominal power. A block library is available for modeling the converter [...]

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SAE J1708 to UART Breakout Board - Programming SAE J1708 Network Access

We at Copperhill Technologies have designed an SAE J1708-to-UART breakout board, and we are in the process of adding it to our e-commerce website. However, what we learned during the development is that the device is in need of some massive software support as I will explain in the following.First of all, to go into [...]

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Guide To SAE J1939 - Introduction to J1939

The following is an excerpt from A Comprehensible Guide To J1939 by Wilfried Voss. 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 [...]

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Heavy Duty Truck Diagnostics And Scan Tool Supports OBD-II, SAE J1939, SAE J1708 & 1587 Protocols

The CR-HD unit is the perfect tool for diagnosing and clearing heavy duty diagnostic trouble codes. It covers SAE J1587, SAE J1708 and SAE J1939 protocols for accessing Engine, Transmission, Brakes and more. It features a 2.8” full color LCD display and is ergonomic, highly portable and easy to use. Perfect Scan Tool for Heavy Duty Truck works on [...]

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Arduino DUE CORE Board With Dual CAN Bus Interface And Extended Power Supply Range

As part of our business strategy of providing prototyping solutions for the CAN Bus (including SAE J1939, ISOBUS, NMEA 2000) we have decided to focus more on the Arduino platform, specifically the Arduino Due. The Due, while providing the power of an ARM Cortex M3 processor, comes with two CAN Bus ports per default, however, lacking [...]

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