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CANmod.input : 8 x Analog/Digital/Pulse to CAN Bus Converter
This sensor-to-CAN module produces analog, digital & pulse measurements from 8 input channels - and outputs the data via CAN bus. The module is 100% standalone, no PC required.
Description
This sensor-to-CAN module produces analog, digital & pulse measurements from 8 input channels and outputs the data via CAN bus. The module is 100% standalone, requiring no PC for operation.
The compact device offers professional specifications including high accuracy and high-frequency sampling, as well as configurable input ranges and digital thresholds. It integrates seamlessly with any CAN bus to provide data for ECUs or CAN tools, such as the CANedge data logger.
Features
8 input channels: Analog, Digital & Pulse
100% Standalone (No PC required)
High accuracy & High-frequency sampling
Configurable input ranges & thresholds
Seamless CAN bus & ECU integration
Perfect add-on for CANedge data loggers
Supports Classical CAN and CAN FD
Compact and robust industrial design
| GENERAL | |
| Functionality | The device produces analog/digital/pulse data from 8 input sensors and outputs via CAN/USB |
| Included | CANmod.input module and USB dust cover (input sensors and mini USB adapter not included) |
| Firmware | Supports free firmware updates via USB for adding features |
| Configuration | Configuration files based on the popular open source JSON schema concept (similar to the CANedge) |
| Software | Free open source editor tool for easy device configuration (offline/online version available) |
| Safety | CE, FCC, IC and RoHS certified (see the Docs for certificates) |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty |
| Support | Free, fast & high quality support |
| Origin | Denmark |
| SENSOR (input) | |
| Channels | Supports 8 input channels |
| Sensor Types | All 8 input channels support analog, digital and pulse-type sensors |
| Sampling Method | Each input channel samples both the analog, digital and pulse signal of the connected sensor |
| Input Range | Configurable input ranges (0-10V, 0-5V, 0-2.5V, 0-1.25V, 0-0.625V) |
| Range modification is useful e.g. for optimizing quantization resolution and signal amplification | |
| The input channels share input ranges in pairs of two (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8) | |
| Resolution | 10 bit |
| Sampling Frequency | Analog inputs: 1 kHz | Digital: 1 kHz | Pulse (frequency/counter): 16 kHz |
| Digital Thresholds | Configurable digital high/low switch thresholds (0-100%) incl. optional dead-zone/hysteresis |
| Pulse Modes | Pulse inputs can be measured as frequencies (reset) or counters (accumulate) |
| Pulse Resolution | Up to 32 bit (4,294,967,294) |
| Protection | Sensor inputs are protected against overvoltage & undervoltage conditions |
| Input Impedance | 136K |
| DATA PARAMETERS | |
| CAN Signals | The module ouputs sensor data via CAN messages/signals (for a full list, see the Docs or DBC file) |
| Analog measurements are output in millivolt (mV) [1000 Hz] | |
| Digital measurements are output as 'actual' (dead-zone, low, high) and 'low'/'high' signals [1000 Hz] | |
| Pulse measurements are output as a frequency/counter value (for reset/accumulate mode) [1000 Hz] | |
| Note: Limits apply to the practical output frequency depending on baud rate, message count etc. | |
| CAN BUS | |
| Channels | 1 x CAN channel |
| Modes | The device can either broadcast the data onto the CAN bus - or provide it on-request |
| Standard | ISO 11898: Compliant with CAN (between 5K and 1 Mbit/s baud rates) and CAN FD (1M, 2M, 4M) |
| Identifiers | Compliant with CAN specifications 2.0A (11-Bit ID) and 2.0B (29-Bit ID) |
| Termination | Termination can be toggled via switch below DB9 connector |
| Retransmission | Retransmission of frames that have lost arbitration or been disturbed by errors |
| Transceiver Protection | Protection: +/- 25kV HBM ESD, +/-12kV IEC ESD, +/-14 V bus fault, short circuit |
| Common mode input voltage: +/-12V | |
| TXD dominant timeout (prevents network blocking in the event of a failure) | |
| CONFIGURATION | |
| Bit Rate | Select between standard bit rates (5K to 1M) or use custom bit-timing |
| Enable/Disable | Individually enable/disable each CAN message |
| Identifier Customization | Individually configure each CAN ID (11-bit or 29-bit) |
| Push/Poll Mode | Individually configure 'trigger' modes for each CAN message (push or poll) |
| Frequency | Individually configure prescaling of each CAN message frequency to lower rates |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Input Supply | +5V to +26V DC via the DB9 connector (power via pin 1 or pin 9) |
| Alternatively power via USB (for updating firmware/config or for streaming data in real-time) | |
| Power Consumption | Extremely low (<1W) - no risk of battery drainage |
| Protection | Reverse voltage protection on CAN-bus supply |
| Transient voltage event protection on supply lines | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Enclosure & Weight | Compact aluminium enclosure: 52.5 x 70.0 x 24.5 mm (L x W x H), 70 grams |
| Connector (Front) | 1 x Standard D-sub 9 (DB9) connector |
| Connector (Back) | 1 x D-sub 25 (DB25) connector |
| Sensor Supply | Dedicated excitation signals for each channel (~3.3 V, shared max of 100 mA) |
| Pin-Out | See the product manual for the DB9/DB25 connector pin-outs |
| USB | Standard mini USB connector for config/firmware updates and streaming (USB cable not included) |
| LEDs | Module status via 8 external LEDs: Power, CAN bus, Memory, Status, CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8 |
| Temperature | Operating temperature (CANmod.input module): -25degC to +70degC |
| IP Rating | IP Rating 40 |
| Mounting | Module can be mounted via e.g. rugged double-sided tape, zip-ties or a mounting bracket |
