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Reference Board With Galvanically Isolated CAN Bus Transceiver Supports Bit Rates Up To 5 Mbit/s

Recom introduced their R-REF03-CAN1 Reference Board to demonstrate the ISO1042 isolated CAN Bus transceiver in combination with the R1SX-3.305/H isolated DC/DC converter. The reference board requires only a single 3.3 VDC external power supply. A green LED indicates the presence of the VCC2 supply on the secondary (CAN Bus) side. The reference board enables designers to develop [...]

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Protocol Gateway Converts CAN Bus Message Frames Into Profinet I/O Data

Integrate your CAN-Bus-based industrial devices and equipment into a PROFINET control system without the necessity for any changes to the device. Just connect and configure.The Anybus Communicator is a proven and trusted protocol converter gateway connecting devices with a CAN-Bus-based protocol to PROFINET. The gateway performs quick protocol conversion and presents the CAN Bus data to the PLC/Controller [...]

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OBD-2 Automotive Code Encyclopedia and Cross-Reference Guide

The OBD-2 Automotive Code Encyclopedia and Cross-Reference Guide By Mandy Concepcion presents information without the sponsoring of any one particular company or organization. No endorsements are made or implied. Any reference to a company or organization is done purely for the sake of information.You gain access to a series of valuable cross-reference automotive sensor values, [...]

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IoT Ready Single Board Computer With Dual CAN Bus Interface

This versatile embedded single board computer by Technologic Systems hits on all the main points for low power, cost-effective, Internet-of-Things (IoT) capable, and ready-to-deploy OEM board with an emphasis on data integrity.The TS-7553-V2 offers the ability to interface seamlessly with several different networks concurrently from a single device. With various onboard peripherals, the system connects to Ethernet, [...]

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OBD-II Data Logging With Raspberry Pi And PiCAN2 CAN Bus Interface

In all regularity, I receive inquiries from users attempting to connect their Raspberry Pi with PiCAN CAN Bus interface to their vehicle's OBD-II diagnostics port, and the questions asked prompted me to write down the essentials to consider for such a project.Please, note: The following refers to reading CAN Bus data from a vehicle's OBD-II [...]

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Passive I/Y CAN Bus Repeaters Improve CAN Bus Network Conditions

esd electronics announced their line of passive CAN Bus I- and Y-Repeaters. The I-Repeater improves the node capacity of a CAN Bus network or to insert electrical isolation, while the Y-Repeater creates a branch from one to two CAN Bus lines.All of the repeaters' CAN Bus ports comply with ISO 11898, and each repeater is available without electrical [...]

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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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OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader And CAN Bus Diagnostic Scan Tool

The ANCEL AD310 OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader And CAN Bus Diagnostic Scan Tool is an excellent upgrade from the more basic diagnostic Code Reader. The primary function of this scanner is detecting the Engine System, and reading and clearing the error codes.  Once plugged into your vehicle's 16pin OBD-II diagnostics port, the unit powers up [...]

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System-On-Module With ARM Cortex Processor With One CAN Bus Port

Axiomtek introduced their SCM180, a SMARC v2.0 system-on-module with a selection of quad- or dual-core Arm Cortex-A53 processors. The RISC-based module measures 82 x 50 mm and utilizes the i.MX 8M processor. Its scalability, pinout schematic, and profile design offers versatility to help system integrators drive their essential projects. The SCM180 incorporates a Trusted Platform Module [...]

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Configuration-Free Wireless CAN Bus Bridge Connects Two CAN Bus Networks With Different CAN Bus Bitrates

Kvaser, a specialist in CAN Bus (Controller Area Network) development, introduced their Air Bridge Light HS, a wireless CAN Bus bridge to connect CAN networks. Comprising a preconfigured pair of plug-and-play units, with integrated antennas and rugged housings, the Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS provides a method of raw CAN Bus data exchange. Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS, [...]

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