LIN features for data-logger
The CANedge is used by e.g. automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) engineers for logging 2x CAN/LIN data to an SD card. The data-logger also supports auto-pushing the data via Wifi to the user’s own server (self-hosted or cloud). Now CSS Electronics has upgraded the LIN functionality of the CANedge (and related software) with multiple features.
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LIN subscriber support
With the updates, the product supports both the classic and enhanced LIN checksum formats, configurable at the LIN frame level - extending the LIN protocol support, explained the company. Further, it supports custom frame lengths, meaning that any LIN data-frames can be recorded in subscriber mode at up to 20 kbit/s. With this, the product can serve as a scalable data-logger for e.g. automotive ECU (electronic control unit) field tests, machine diagnostics, LIN blackbox use cases, and more. |
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LIN publisher mode
In addition, the CANedge can now operate as a LIN publisher (aka LIN commander), which enables a number of use cases, said the company. For example, low cost LIN sensor modules exist on the market, but their usability can be limited as they require a LIN publisher to operate. Here, the CANedge can serve as both the LIN publisher - and as a data-logging and telematics device. This makes it a plug-and-play solution.
Further, the data-logger supports over-the-air configuration updates, which means it can be used to remotely control LIN systems - providing flexibility for collecting LIN data across fleets of assets.