Description

This standalone GPS-to-CAN module produces GNSS position and 3D inertial data (via a gyroscope & accelerometer) and outputs it via configurable CAN bus frames.

The module supports 'Untethered Dead Reckoning' - meaning that even if the GNSS signal is lost entirely, the module can deliver continuous positioning through IMU-based estimates (no external inputs required).

You can integrate the module with any CAN bus, e.g. vehicle networks or CAN hardware. As an example, you can use it as a plug & play add-on module for the CANedge.
 

Main Features

	Plug & Play Standalone - no PC required. Integrate with any CAN bus to add GNSS/IMU data. DBC included
	Compact Only 7 x 2 x 5 CM. 70G. Alu enclosure. 4 LEDs. 5-26 V DC via DB9. USB for config/firmwave
	Use Globally 1 Hz GNSS position. Hot start via battery backup. GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS
	Inertial Data Built-in gyroscope (roll, pitch, yaw) and accelerometer (X, Y, Z). 100 Hz frequency
	Sensor Fusion High precision position and attitude data via sensor fusion of the GNSS/IMU
	CONFIGURABLE Configure CAN IDs, bit rate, data frequency & geofences via JSON config and GUI

Position - enhanced by 'sensor fusion' The module ouputs 1 Hz position and sattelite status. It supports GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS and uses sensor fusion to deliver high precision with UDR support (Untethered Dead Reckoning).
Speed Speed data is useful in e.g. fleet telematics to identify speeding, idle time, asset utilization rates and more.
Altitude Altitude can be a key parameter in e.g. the analysis of fuel/battery consumption in a vehicle - or e.g. in aerospace applications like drones, planes etc.
Attitude (roll, pitch, heading) The CANmod.gps uses GNSS/IMU sensor fusion to provide attitude data, enabling a complete 3D picture of the asset orientation at any given time.
Odometer (distance since power on and total) Odometer data enables easy tracking of the distance travelled by the asset - both in total (since reset) and per trip (since last module power cycle).
3D IMU: Angular rate The 100 Hz angular rate data can be used in e.g. the analysis of driving behavior and vehicle dynamics (tire/suspension, turning, drifting, ...).
3D IMU: Acceleration rate The 100 Hz acceleration data can be used in e.g. analysis of road/driving quality (speed bumps, harsh braking, ...) and predictive maintenance.
Geofences The module can output the status of configurable circular geofences at 1 Hz - useful for e.g. theft prevention, safety improvements, process automation and more
Timestamps (epoch date and time) The CANmod.gps outputs a high precision epoch timestamp - useful in providing historical date/time for the GNSS/IMU data and e.g. syncing the internal time of connected CAN hardware.

Easily add GNSS/IMU data to any CAN bus system

The CANmod.gps makes it easy to add position and 3D inertial data to your CAN bus - e.g. for use by ECUs or CAN hardware.

• Compatible with any high speed CAN bus (2.0A, 2.0B)
• Fully configure CAN IDs, bit rate and message frequency
• Power at 5-26 V DC via standard DB9 adapter cables
• Optionally record the data via any CAN interface/logger/...
• Example: Use as add-on for the CANedge (power via 2nd port)
• DBC file included for easy decoding to human-readable form
• White label e.g. for inclusion in your production

The CANmod.gps comes with a u-blox GPS antenna with magnet foot and 4 status LEDs

You can install the CANmod.gps 'standalone' in any CAN system (cars, trucks, ships, ...) to transmit configurable CAN frames with GNSS/IMU data into the existing CAN traffic

The CANmod.gps module can e.g. be used as a plug & play add-on for the CANedge (powered via 2nd port) - letting you combine CAN/LIN data with timesynced GNSS/IMU data

You can also log 2 x CAN/LIN with a CANedge along with data from the CANmod.gps, by e.g. utilizing a DB9 Y-splitter to connect both devices to one of the bus networks

If you deploy the CANmod.gps to output data directly into your CAN bus, the data can e.g. be used by other ECUs on the network

The CANmod.gps can be configured via the USB connector using our online/offline config editor tool (or a simple JSON text editor)

Technical Specifications

Use Cases

The CANmod.gps can be installed standalone in any CAN bus system - including e.g. as an add-on for the CANedge.

Add GNSS/IMU data to your CAN bus

Need to inject GNSS/IMU data directly into your CAN bus?

The GPS-to-CAN module can be used standalone to inject CAN frames with GNSS/IMU into your CAN bus system. The data can be consumed by other CAN nodes on the network - e.g. ECUs, cabin displays, CAN loggers or telematics control units (TCU). To ensure compatibility, you can modify bit rate and CAN IDs via the simple config editor.


 

CAN + GNSS/IMU data & WiFi telematics

On-road telematics with CAN + GNSS/IMU data

Need to upload CAN bus and GNSS/IMU data via 3G/4G?

The CANedge2 can upload data while on-the-road using e.g. a 3G/4G USB router. You can power the 3G/4G hotspot from the vehicle - or use our DB9-DB9/USB adapter to power both the hotspot and CANmod.gps via the 2nd port of the CANedge2. The uploaded log files can e.g. be visualized in telematics dashboards. Ideal for e.g. OEM field testing, car fleet telematics, predictive maintenance and more.

2 x CAN logging + GNSS/IMU data

Need to log 2 x CAN channels - while also logging GNSS/IMU data?

To use a CANedge to log 2 x CAN + GNSS/IMU data, install the CANmod.gps in standalone mode on one of the CAN buses - and log the two CAN channels as normal (one including the GNSS/IMU data). Ideal for e.g. heavy-duty J1939 logging use cases.


 

Geofence-based vehicle control

Need to control vehicle behavior via CAN bus geofences?

You can configure circular geofences and broadcast the status via the CAN bus - e.g. to geo-control vehicle behavior:

• Eliminate theft: Disable/slow-down vehicle if outside geofence
• Reduce costs: Geo-toggle power/fuel saving modes
• Increase safety: Disable vehicle/dangerous parts in key areas
• Automate: Remove manual processes for consistency
• Display: Visualize geo-alerts via in-cabin dashboard displays