CANedgepro. easy-to-use. low cost

CSS Electronics (DK36711949)Soeren Frichs Vej 38K, 8230 Aabyhoej, Denmarkwww.csselectronics.com

About CSS Electronics

● We supply 1,000+ companies across 80+ countries

● Applications include telematics, development & diagnostics

● Industries include automotive, heavy duty, motorsports & production

● Users include OEM engineers, operators, site managers & researchers

● Assembly is done by US partner (ISO 9001:2015) - scaling to any volume

● Carbon neutral since 2019 via 100% CO2 offsets

introducing the

CANedge

CANedge1: Pro 2 x CAN/LIN logger

Features & benefits

● PLUG & PLAY - Log data out-the-box. Standalone - no PC required. Power via CAN/LIN connector

● PRO SPECS - Extractable 8-32 GB SD. 2 x CAN/LIN. CAN FD. Zero data loss. 50 µs RTC resolution

● SO SMALL - Only 8 x 5 x 2 CM. 100G. Aluminium enclosure. 4 LEDs. Configurable 5V power out (CH2)

● CONFIGURABLE - Advanced filters. Transmit lists. Triggers. Cyclic logging. Silent mode

● FAST & SECURE - Industrial SD card. Extractable. Encryptable data. 100% power safe

● OPEN SOURCE - Popular data format (MDF4). Free open source GUI/API. Easily convert via DBC

CANedge2: Pro 2 x CAN/LIN logger with WiFi

Features & benefits

● CANEDGE: All the core features of the CANedge1 - augmented by WiFi

● TOP SECURITY: Push data via 1-5 WiFi access points to your own server via HTTP/HTTPS

● MANAGE FLEET: Easily update config/firmware over-the-air across entire fleet. Auto-sync RTC via WiFi

● MODULAR: Power modules via 2nd port 5V output (e.g. 3G/4G USB hotspot, GPS-2-CAN, ...)

● FLEXIBLE: Choose your own S3 server solution: Local, dedicated or cloud (AWS, Azure, Google)

● TELEMATICS PLATFORM: Easily manage your devices in the browser via the open source CANcloud

with free supporting tools

config editorOpen source config editor (offline/online)

● Easy visual tool for editing the device configuration● Two versions: Online + offline● Review changes in github style overview● Hover tips explain all configuration fields● Built-in support tools for e.g. filters and encryption● Open source - built on JSON schema concept● The JSON configs can also be edited directly in a text editor

with free supporting tools

convertersOpen source MDF4 converters

● Drag & drop MDF4 files onto executable to convert● Use via CLI to e.g. quickly convert entire folders● Use executables in any programming language● Enable de-compression/de-encryption (if enabled by user)● Open source - easy to create custom variants● Supported formats:

○ Vector *.asc○ PEAK *.trc○ CLX000 *.TXT○ Wireshark *.pcap○ Standard *.CSV○ socketCAN○ MDF4 finalization & sorting

with free supporting tools

asammdfOpen source MDF4 file processing GUI/API

● Load raw MDF4 log files directly from the CANedge● DBC convert data to physical values (incl. J1939, OBD2)● Easily create advanced graphical plots (incl. calculations)● Filter, cut, resample & concatenate your data● Easily export to CSV, MATLAB, pandas, hdf5 & more● One-click executable for Windows/Linux● Powerful Python API for big data automation● Designed for processing efficiency & speed

with free supporting tools

CANcloudOpen source front-end browser tool

● Log into your own server directly from your browser● Monitor device status across your entire fleet● Browse, download, share & delete uploaded data● Configure devices using the CANcloud editor● Easily update config/firmware over-the-air● Browser based (works on all OS & devices)● Status dashboard to track devices & log file uploads● 100% open source - easy to customize (e.g. use as skeleton)

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Trusted by engineers at leading OEMs

testimonials"The CANedge2 got us up-and-running at a rapid pace with robust config options -and the CSS support was outstanding!"

— Andrew Nolan, Connected Services at Volkswagen Group of America

"It was really easy to configure the device and make it work. The WiFi logger is great for getting quality data remotely”

— Jesus Alvarez, Siemens Engines R&D

"The simplicity to setup the config makes it powerful- as well as optional 4G transfer and owning the server ourselves"

— Arne Depuydt, Researcher ISHY, VIVES | University of applied Sciences

use case examples

telematics

Need to monitor & optimize a vehicle fleet in near real-time?

The CANedge provides a simple, low cost and zero fees alternative to

existing telematics platforms. You can power a 3G/4G hotspot via the

CANedge to collect data from all your vehicles while on-the-go.

Further, the CANedge can auto-switch to e.g. a garage WLAN router if in

range - optimizing your cellular data usage. Ideal for e.g. truck fleet

management, prototype vehicle field tests, predictive maintenance and

more. If you need GPS data, simply power a GPS-to-CAN module via the 2nd

channel (and maintain silent mode).

use case examples

warehouse fleets

Need to monitor a fleet of forklifts in a warehouse?

For site managers/OEMs, the CANedge can provide easy access to

data from e.g. 50 forklifts - for insights on e.g. optimizing battery

management. The CANedge has a range of 30+ meters and can

connect to up to 10 different hotspots.

By uploading your data to your own dedicated/cloud server, you can

manage your fleet in one place - across all sites. Further, over-the-air

configuration/firmware updates can be easily done across all units.

use case examples

telematics

Want to implement telematics - but your vehicles are underground?

Maintaining & optimizing the use of heavy-duty mining vehicles through data

is vital. However, vehicles often only re-surface shortly - rendering most

cellular-based telematics dongles useless.

With the CANedge, you can log data to the SD card and quickly upload it

when the vehicles re-surface and get in range of the WiFi hotspot. Since the

CANedge uses the standardized S3 interface, setting up API auto-processing

of the incoming data is easy.

use case examples

machine monitoring

Need to remotely monitor & troubleshoot machinery?

Production machinery OEMs often need to deal with diagnostics,

maintenance and potential breakdowns at client sites. Local

troubleshooting can be extremely costly in staff hours - and the

speed of resolution is vital to the client relationship. Here, the

CANedge is an ideal fit: Simply connect it to the relevant machines

and the client’s WiFi (or a cellular hotspot) and you’ll be able to

diagnose issues remotely - or set up predictive maintenance.

Further, with configuration over-the-air, you can e.g. remove data

filters during trouble shooting - or change the machine

configuration via remote controlled transmit messages.

use case examples

partnerships

Need a hardware platform for your cloud analytics?

The CANedge is extremely easy to integrate as a hardware platform for e.g. cloud

analytics providers. The device logs data in the binary industry standard MDF4

format (for which several open source APIs exist).

Further, it uploads data via an S3 interface - making it plug & play to integrate in

e.g. AWS, Google Cloud & Minio Server - with easy data management though the

AWS SDK. Finally, the free CANcloud software is open source - providing a great

source of inspiration for integrating the CANedge in your own solution.

Appendix

Key links

- www.csselectronics.com: Main website

- CANedge1: Product page

- CANedge2: Product page

- CANedge resources: Docs, manuals, software

- Contact: Contact CSS Electronics

CANedge2 workflow overview

CANedge technical specs (1/3)

GENERAL

Functionality Standalone data logger with SD card, 2xCAN/LIN channels & WiFi

Firmware Supports free firmware updates for adding features

Configuration Configuration files based on the popular open source JSON schema concept

Software Free open source CANcloud browser tool for device configuration & log file management

Free open source asammdf software & API for editing, DBC converting & plotting MDF4 data

Safety CE, FCC, IC and RoHS certified (see the documentation for certificates)

Warranty 1-year warranty

CAN BUS

Channels 2 x CAN/CAN FD channels

Standard ISO 11898-1: Compliant with CAN (up to 1 Mbit/s) and ISO & Bosch CAN FD (up to 5 Mbit/s)

Protocols Supports all CAN/CAN FD based protocols (J1939, FMS, CANopen, NMEA 2000, OBD2, ...)

Identifiers Compliant with CAN specifications 2.0A (11-Bit ID) and 2.0B (29-Bit ID)

Bit-Rate Auto-Detect Bit rate can be auto-detected or set manually

Retransmission Configurable retransmission of frames that have lost arbitration or been disturbed by errors

Transceiver Protection ±16 kV HBM ESD, ±15 kV IEC ESD, ±70 V bus fault, short circuit

Common mode input voltage: ±30 V

TXD dominant timeout (prevents network blocking in the event of a failure)

CAN Termination Optional 120 ohm termination of CAN channel 1 and/or 2 by adding jumpers on the PCB

CANedge technical specs (2/3)

DATA LOGGING

SD Card 8 GB extractable industrial SD card included (optional 32 GB) - no data lost when offline

Parallel CAN/LIN Record data from up to 2 x CAN channels + 2 x LIN channels, simultaneously

Real-Time Clock Yes - CAN/LIN frames are date & timestamped with 50 microsecond resolution

The RTC can be configured (default: UTC) incl. optional WiFi auto-sync for e.g. syncing fleets

Log File Format Log data in industry standard binary MDF 4.1.1 (easily export to e.g. CSV, pandas, MATLAB, ...)

Data Compression Configurable embedded log file zipping (~80% size reduction vs CSV)

Data Encryption Configurable embedded log file data encryption

Sampling Rate Record up to 10,000 CAN and/or LIN frames/second per channel

Boot Time Boots in <1 second

Silent Mode Configurable silent mode: Restricted (acknowledge only) or monitoring (zero transmission)

Filters 128/64 regular/extended ID filters per channel (range, mask, acceptance, rejection, prescaling)

Transmit Transmit up to 128 CAN frames per channel (single-shot/periodic) - e.g. for OBD2 requests

Cyclic Logging Supports cyclic logging mode (oldest log file is deleted when file system is full)

File Split Configurable log file split size (by size: 1-512 MB and/or by time period: 0-86400s)

Power Safe 100% power safe data logging - no file corruption when disconnected

Unique Device ID Each device has a globally unique ID ensuring unique log file naming

CANedge technical specs (3/3)

ELECTRICAL/SUPPLY

Via CAN bus Power supplied by the CAN bus (+7V to +32V DC) via the Channel 1 DB9

Consumption Approximately 1 W

Protection Reverse voltage protection on CAN-bus supply

Open circuit protection against voltage spikes

Transient voltage event protection on supply lines

MECHANICAL

Enclosure & Weight Compact aluminium enclosure: 50.2 x 83.4 x 24.5 mm (L x W x H), 100 grams

Connector 2 x Standard D-sub 9 (DB9) connectors (OBD2/J1939 adaptors optional)

Pin-Out See the CANedge product manual for the DB9 connector pin-outs

Configurable Power Out Channel 2 can be configured to supply 5V to 1-3 modules (e.g. 3G/4G hotspot, GPS-2-CAN, ...)

LEDs Logger status via 5 external LEDs: Power, CH1, CH2, Memory, WiFi

Temperature Operating temperature: -20degC to +70degC

IP Rating IP Rating 30

CANedge2 technical WiFi specs

WIFI

Transfer Modes Station mode (STA) - connects to a WiFi/cellular hotspot and uploads/downloads data

Protocol HTTP/HTTPS: Stable, low overhead, resumable transfers - ideal for big data telematics

Hotspots Add 1-10 WiFi hotspots (WLAN/3G/4G/5G). Prioritized order. Condition on signal strength

Over-The-Air (OTA) Configuration & firmware over-the-air (COTA/FOTA). Sync rate: 5-86400s. Optionally disable

WiFi Heartbeat If enabled, the CANedge periodically "checks-in" by uploading a small device status file

Data Upload State Optionally disable/enable upload of log files (e.g. via over-the-air configuration)

WiFi Transfer Speed Rapid data transfer via WiFi

LAN Standard IEEE 802.11 b / g / n

Antenna External (SMA, 2400 Mhz, <2 dBi gain) - optionally extendable via 1 meter cable adapter

Server Interface Popular S3 REST interface - plug & play with MinIO (open source), AWS, Google Cloud, ...

WIFI SECURITY

HTTPS Data & over-the-air updates can be sent via HTTPS (TLS 1.2) for secure transfer

Device ID Globally unique device ID used for identification

WPA/WPA2 Supports WPA/WPA2

Credential Encryption Hotspot & server credentials can be digitally encrypted (on the device and over-the-air)

Signed Firmware Firmware updates are digitally signed to verify that they are from a trusted source

Reverse Proxy Optional NGINX reverse proxy setup allows you to individually verify (or blacklist) devices