OUTLINE

• Plug & Play
  • Log data out-of-the-box. Standalone operation.
  • Connect your CAN bus to your server in under 2 minutes for instant data upload.
• Pro Specs
  • Extractable 8–32 GB SD card
  • Dual CAN / LIN channels, supports CAN FD
  • Zero data loss, timestamp resolution 50 microseconds
  • Supports CAN / LIN error frame logging
  • Industry-standard MDF4 log file format
• Compact & Rugged
  • Only 8 x 5 x 2 cm, 100 grams
  • Aluminium enclosure
  • 5 LED status indicators
  • Channel 2 configurable 5V power output for external modules
• Secure WiFi / Vehicle Fleet Telematics
  • Push data via WiFi to your own S3 server or pull via web server
  • End-to-end secure data transmission
• Manage Fleet
  • Easily update configuration and firmware over-the-air for the entire fleet
  • Auto-sync real-time clock via WiFi
• Interoperable / Open Source
  • 100% free and open-source software and APIs
  • Convert MDF4 files to ASC / CSV
  • Support DBC decoding
  • Python API for automated data processing and integrations
  • Custom browser dashboards for data visualization

Today, fleet telematics is essential across vehicles and machinery.

However, end users often face challenges:

• Expensive subscription fees
• No ownership of their data
• Security concerns
• Vendor lock-in

CANedge2 offers a modern alternative:

• Upload data to your own local, dedicated, or cloud server
• Simply add WiFi access point and server details in the device configuration
• Log data to the SD card and automatically upload when connected to WiFi
• Configure file split size or period to control upload frequency
• 100% secure: HTTPS, credential encryption, and more
• Manage your fleet via over-the-air updates (firmware & configuration)
• Zero fees, zero lock-in, fully interoperable, with open-source tools
• Alternatively, use the web server interface to pull data without requiring a server

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

• Functionality: Standalone CAN bus data logger with SD card, 2x CAN/LIN channels (including CAN FD), and WiFi
• Firmware: Supports free firmware updates to add new features
• Configuration: Based on popular open source JSON schema
• Software:
• Free open source editor tool for device configuration (offline/online)
• Free open source CANcloud telematics platform to manage devices and data via browser
• Tools to mount your S3 server as a local drive for easy access
• Free open source asammdf software & API for editing, DBC conversion, and MF4 data plotting
• Free open source MF4 converters – drag and drop log files to convert to CSV, ASC, TRC, etc.
• Free open source Python API for automated data processing, reporting, or integration
• Free open source telematics dashboards to visualize DBC decoded data in a browser
• Safety Certifications: CE-RED, FCC, IC, RoHS, ECE R10 (automotive EMC), WPC ETA (India), RCM (Australia), ICASA (South Africa)
• Other regions available on request 
• Origin: Denmark

CAN BUS

• Channels: 2 x CAN channels (including CAN FD)
• Standard: ISO 11898 – CAN up to 1 Mbit/s, CAN FD up to 5 Mbit/s payload
• Protocols: Logs raw data from CAN-based protocols (J1939/FMS, CANopen, NMEA 2000, OBD2, CAN FD, UDS, etc.)
• Identifiers: Compliant with CAN 2.0A (11-bit ID) and 2.0B (29-bit ID)
• Bit-rate Auto-detect: Automatic or manual
• Retransmission: Configurable for frames lost due to arbitration or errors
• Transceiver Protection: ±16 kV HBM ESD, ±15 kV IEC ESD, ±70 V bus fault, short-circuit
  • Common mode voltage: ±30 V
  • TXD dominant timeout prevents network blocking

LIN BUS

• Channels: 2 x LIN channels
• Publisher/Subscriber: Each channel configurable as subscriber/publisher, supports data transmission
• Custom Length: Supports custom frame lengths
• Standard: LIN 2.0, up to 20 Kbit/s, supports Classic & Enhanced checksum
• Transceiver Protection: ±8 kV HBM ESD, ±1.5 kV CDM, ±58 V bus fault
  • TXD dominant timeout prevents network blocking

DATA LOGGING

• SD Card: 8 GB extractable industrial Class 10 micro SD included (optional 32 GB), 80 MB/s read speed
• Parallel CAN/LIN: Records 2 x CAN + 2 x LIN simultaneously
• Real-Time Clock: Timestamped CAN frames with 50 µs resolution (battery-backed)
  • Configurable to local time zones (default UTC)
  • Auto-sync via WiFi or CAN (e.g., GNSS timestamp)
• Log File Format: MF4 binary standard, easily converted to CSV, ASC, pandas, MATLAB, etc.
• Data Compression: Configurable, 50–80% file size reduction
• Silent Mode: Restricted (ACK only) or monitoring (zero transmission)
• Filters: 128/64 standard/extended ID filters per channel
• Prescaling: Record frames by time or data changes
• Transmit: Send lists of CAN frames per channel (single or periodic)
• Gateway Routing: CAN1/2 and LIN1/2 routed to CAN1/2 with optional ID remapping
• CAN/LIN Error Frames: Supported
• Remote Frames (RTR): Supported
• Cyclic Logging: Optional, oldest files deleted when SD is full
• Advanced Triggers: Start/stop logging based on CAN IDs & data thresholds
• CAN Heartbeat: Optionally send status, storage, and RTC time
• File Split: Configurable by size (1–512 MB) or time (0–86400 s)
• Power Safe: 100% safe, no file corruption on disconnect
• Unique Device ID: Globally unique ID for file naming
• Data Encryption: At-rest encryption for GDPR/CCPA, includes integrity check

WiFi

• Transfer Modes: Station mode – connect to access point to transfer data
• Protocol: HTTP/HTTPS, secure and stable for large data transfers
• Access Points: 1–4 access points with prioritized order and signal conditions
• Over-the-Air (OTA): Firmware & configuration updates, configurable sync, optional disable
• WiFi Heartbeat: Periodically uploads small device status file
• Data Upload State: Optionally enable/disable uploads
• Range: Strong signal via external antenna
• LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• Frequency: 2.412–2.472 GHz, 18.5 dBm power output, 802.11b 11 Mbps
• Antenna: External SMA (<2 dBi), extendable/replacable
• S3 Server Interface: Upload to your cloud server (Amazon, Google, Azure) or self-hosted server (MinIO)
• Web Server Interface: Pull SD data via browser or REST API, no server required

WiFi Security

• HTTPS: Secure data & OTA transfers (TLS 1.2)
• WPA/WPA2: Supported
• Credential Encryption: WiFi & S3 credentials encrypted on SD card
• Signed Firmware: Verifies trusted source
• User Policies: Fully customizable access rights via S3 policies

ELECTRICAL

• Input Supply: +7V to +32V DC via Channel 1 DB9 (CAN power pin)
• Power Consumption: ~1 W, low drain
• Protection: Reverse voltage protection, transient voltage event protection

MECHANICAL

• Enclosure & Weight: Compact aluminum, 75 x 47 x 20 mm (excluding flanges & antenna), 100 g
• Antennas: WiFi included
• Flanges: 4 x M3 screws (<6 mm), optional mounting kit
• Connector: 2 x D-sub 9 (DB9), optional OBD2/J1939 adapters
• Pin-Out: See manual
• Configurable Power Out: Channel 2 can supply 5V to external modules (e.g., CANmod)
• LEDs: 5 LEDs – Power, CH1, CH2, Memory, WiFi
• Operating Temp: -25°C to +70°C
• IP Rating: IP40 (optional IP67 kit)