CAN Bus LOGGER 3000

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The WiFi CANLogger3000 allows you to access log files remotely across two modes: Access Point mode and Station mode. Further, the CANLogger3000 has a built-in real-time clock with battery backup.

The CANLogger3000 offers simple and user friendly logging of data from a CAN-bus without the use of a computer.

Data are stored on a 16 GB SD-card in a simple format so that it can be directly loaded into an analysis tool for post processing. 

The logged data can be transferred rapidly via WiFi at up to 70 Mbps (9 MB/s) - or via USB.

With Station mode, the CANLogger3000 is able to connect to a WiFi hotspot - e.g. a router, smartphone hotspot or mobile truck hotspot. This makes it ideal for logging CAN bus, J1939 or OBD2 data at scale in e.g. vehicle fleet applications.

Simply access each logger while on the network to download the log files - or use our pull scripts to automatize the process.

Further, we soon expect to release an FTP push mode that will allow the logger to push log files to an FTP server when the logger is connected to a hotspot. This will allow you to continuously collect data across e.g. hundreds of loggers. With our free CANvas software, it's easy to then convert (using *.DBC files) and optionally merge / down sample the data. The result is an extremely convenient wireless CAN bus data logger - at an amazing price.

Like our CANLogger1000/2000, the CANLogger3000 also has a range of advanced features. 

In particular, the device offers a wide range of configuration possibilities, such as message filtering, down-sampling, automatic bit-rate detection, cyclic-logging, heartbeat signal and runtime logging control. Further, recently added features include the ability to transmit up to 20 custom CAN messages (for use in e.g. OBD-II logging) and a new serial interface letting the logger act as a wired CAN interface for streaming real-time data (incl. integration with Wireshark via CANvas).

The ability to enable message filtering and configure which data fields to log combined with the huge available storage capacity makes the device suitable for long-term stand-alone data logging.

The device configuration can be done on a PC and requires no special software - or via our free CANvas software. To simplify the device configuration and to test the CAN-bus connection, the device supports real-time CAN-bus traffic to be displayed directly on a PC using the USB-connection.

The device uses a standard D-sub 9 connector to connect to the CAN-bus and a removable mini-USB cable to connect to a PC. 

Key features

• A 2-in-1 CAN analyzer: Wireless CAN logger and wired real-time CAN interface
• Wireless transfer of log data via "Access Point" or "Station" modes (LAN standard 802.11 b/g/n)
• Access data wirelessly via PC, laptop, tablet or phone - locally or online
• WiFi security via WEP, WPA, WPA2 and customizable password
• 16 GB SD card included for stand-alone CAN bus recording
• Rapid wireless CAN data transfer up to 70 Mbps (~9 MB/s)
• Real-time clock with battery backup for date & time stamping CAN data
• "Plug-and-log" right out of the box - incl. bit-rate auto-detection support 
• Supports High Speed CAN (ISO-11898-2) to log e.g. J1939, CANopen, OBD2 
• Supports 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B) identifiers 
• Compact and robust enclosure the size of a matchbox
• Powered via USB or CAN bus (standard DB9 connector, with optional J1939 or OBD2 adaptor)
• Low power usage (~1 watt in default logging mode) - no risk of battery drainage
• Logger status easily visible via 3 external LEDs

Memory Options

• Standard 8 GB internal memory (approximately 250.000.000 messages)
• Extended 32 GB internal memory (approximately 1.000.000.000 messages)

Software

• Free configuration and conversion tool (CANvas)...
• Free firmware updates
• USB drivers

More Resources

• Introduction, Guides and Articles...
• CAN Logger User Manual (PDF)...
• Preview of a CANLogger3000 example log file...
• CAN Logger Technical Specs (PDF)...

Technical Specifications

• Functionality: Data logger and real-time CAN interface
• LEDs: Logger status via three externally visible LEDs
• Firmware: Supports free firmware updates for adding features
• Software: Free CANvas software for configuration, streaming & conversion
• Compliance: CE, FCC, IC, RoHS certified

CAN Bus

• Standard: Compliant with physical layer standard ISO 11898-2
• Identifiers: Compliant with CAN specifications 2.0A (11-Bit ID) and 2.0B (29-Bit ID)
• Bit Rate: Bit rates up to 1 Mbps (manually configured or automatically detected)
• Bit-rate auto-detection: Yes
• Protocol Support: Protocol independent (i.e. able to log J1939, CANopen, OBD2, ...)
• Filters: Advanced message filtering on four configurable channels
• Silent Mode: Yes (does not affect CAN-bus transmission)
• Fail-Safes: The device does not terminate the CAN-bus internally

Data Logging

• SD Card: 16 GB SD card
• Real-Time Clock
• Control Signal: Logging state (enabled/disabled) can be changed run-time using a CAN-bus control message
• Heartbeat Signal: Supports heartbeat signal to periodically indicate logger status
• Cyclic Logging: Supports cyclic logging mode (oldest log file is deleted when file system is full)
• Down Sampling: Channel specific message down-sampling to reduce frequency of logged messages
• Transmit: Transmit up to 20 customized CAN bus messages (e.g. for OBD2 queries)
• File System: Standard FAT file system
• WiFi

Power Supply

• Power via CAN-bus: Power can be supplied from CAN-bus or from the USB
• Via CAN bus: Power supplied by the CAN bus (+7.0V to +36V DC)
• Protection: Reverse voltage protection on CAN-bus supply; transient voltage pulse protection on CAN-bus supply
• Power via USB: Power supplied by USB (+5.0V DC)
• Current Draw: The CAN-bus connector current draw is approximately 40mA@12V

Mechanical

• Enclosure: Robust, small enclosure
• Dimensions: 66.7 x 42.7 x 23.5 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 45 grams; 1.6 oz.
• Connector: Standard D-sub 9 (DB9) connector (OBD2, J1939 adaptor optional)
• Operating temperature: -20C to +80C
• IP Rating: IP Rating 30