Programmable CAN Data Acquisition Units
This page describes our
Programmable CAN Controllers - we have a number of units that require
the user to program the modules in C. This gives much more control and
flexibility but requires a greater investment in time to program the unit. A
GCC Compiler, GDB development environment and sample programs are supplied to cover the most basic
functions and get you started.
It's a rather artificial separation but on the
Peak Configurable Data Acquisition page we show systems that are
configured via simple PC based Windows Applications. The advantage of
this configuration process is that no programming expertise is required
and configurations may be rapidly created and changed. They all need a
PEAK-CAN interface for the initial loading of fresh configurations but after
that can of course be read and written to by any valid CAN interface.
The PCAN-Router is a module that accesses two
separate CAN networks. It uses a programmable ARM microcontroller to
process the data it sees on these two channels , so that incoming CAN messages can be evaluated,
converted, and filtered individually, in order to transmit
appropriately customized CAN messages to the other network.
The PCAN-Router is shipped with demonstration
firmware which performs one-to-one forwarding of the CAN messages between
the two CAN networks at 500 kbit/s. The source code for this application is
included on the CD-ROM supplied with the units. It is possible to load your own firmware onto the module via CAN by means of
a pre installed boot loader.
The module is mounted in an aluminium casing,
and is shipped in versions with two Sub-D connectors, or a screw-terminal
strip. A power supply 7-26V DC is required.
The router can be fitted with an additional LIN channel
if required. Although designed as a Router these unit could (
within the limits of their single chip micros) be used as a network controller for
simple systems A version is available in a DIN Rail package see
PCAN-Router DR which is user
programmable And a 4 channel version see
PCAN-Router Pro which can be
configured with a Windows app or can be user programmable |
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PCAN-RS-232 is a programmable module for
putting an RS-232 device (Printer or perhaps an old design of A/D
converter) onto a CAN network. The work of of formatting the data to
be sent to or taken from the CAN messages is done via a NXP LPC21
series microcontroller.
Using the supplied library and the Yagarto GNU ARM toolchain
(contains the GNU Compiler Collection GCC for C and C++), custom
firmware can be created and then transferred to the module. This
gives a whole range of options for formatting, manipulation,
evaluation, filtering, and routing of the data traffic.
On delivery the PCAN-RS-232 is provided with demo firmware that
routes from CAN to RS-232 and vice versa. It allows the
configuration of the data to be transfered as well as the hardware
serial control commands. The corresponding source code is included
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A GPS, compass, accelerometer, and gyroscope all
included in a single module that may be interrogated by the CAN bus.
It has a satellite receiver, a magnetic field sensor,
an accelerometer, and a gyroscope. The sampled data can be transmitted on
the CAN bus and logged on the internal memory card. The data processing is
performed by a NXP LPC4000 microcontroller.
Using the supplied library and the Yagarto GNU ARM toolchain (contains the
GNU Compiler Collection, GCC for C and C++), custom firmware can be created
and then transferred to the module. This gives a whole range of options for
manipulation, evaluation, filtering, and routing of the data traffic.
On delivery, the PCAN-GPS is provided with demo firmware that transmits the
raw data of the sensors periodically on the CAN bus. The source code of the
demo firmware as well as further programming examples are included. |
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The PCAN-GPRS Link is a development platform for telematic applications.
An API allows simple integration of functions within a specific application
environment. The PCAN-GPRS Link supports the evaluation of FMS and Bus FMS
data (Fleet Management System) for which it produces consumption related
vehicle data.
There are two programmable microcontrollers within the unit which process
internal vehicle data and run the GPRS.
The DTCO info interface also allows the connection and processing of a
digital tacho with access to information such as driver identification and
driver working time. The GPS module can be used to determine location and
output the direction of travel.
There is an optional expansion to allow additional data to be processed,
output and recorded. These include temperature and movement sensors, barcode
scanners, RFID readers, displays, and WiFi or Bluetooth connections.
The PCAN-GPRS Link has ECE type approval (E1), which guarantees its
problem–free use in vehicles.
The PCAN-GPRS Link is supplied with a programming example in the form of a
Linux daemon for x86 Debian. This daemon receives the data from the
PCAN-GPRS Link and writes them to a mySQL database. Data can then be
visualized using a php script based on Google Maps* and AJAX. Output
includes the FMS and OBD-2 data and positions of all modules connected to
the database.
* Use of Google Maps is subject to the licensing terms and
conditions as specified by Google Inc. and is only free of charge within
limits.
- Dualcore ARM7 (core) and ARM9 (GPRS) system
- Recording of all data to internal flash memory (maximum 32 GB)
- E1 type approval
- Operating voltage: 6 – 32 V DC
- Extended operating temperature range from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185
°F)
- U-blox 5 GPS module with 50 channels and over 1 million correlators.
Position accuracy 2.5 m CEP at -130 dBm
- Data transfer via GPRS or CSD
- Wavecom GPRS class 10 quad-band modem
- Handling of DTCO and FMS data
- Handling of OBD-2 data via CAN (complete PID support not ensured)
- CiAź 447 and J1939 protocol support on request
- Firmware update via GPRS
- Two High-speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2) with bit rates of 40 kbit/s
to 1 Mbit/s.
- Two digital inputs and one digital output
- One UART V.24
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For more Information on :-
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CAN
interfaces |
USB PCI, PC104, PC, PCMCIA, Express, Parallel port, ISA, RS232,
LIN |
Free PEAK CAN Software |
The PCAN-Basic DLL, a
range of OS drivers and PCAN-View bus diagnostic package are all
supplied free with all Peak interfaces. |
PCAN-Explorer |
A sophisticated CAN bus
logging and diagnostic package for use with complex applications including GUI and J1939 support. |
PCAN I/O
Modules |
CAN modules with
configurable digital and analogue I/O. |
Other PEAK Software |
Software is available
to support FMS, CAN simulation, CANOpen, Linux and an Event driven
API for time critical multi-tasked operation, |
Cables |
Pre-built high
performance CAN cables, converters, extenders and termination |
CAN
Tutorial |
Our technical summary
for those new to CAN |
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