The Instrument Choice Team of Scientists regularly reviews new and popular products, so when searching for the perfect scientific instrument for your application, you can make more informed decisions.
This edition reviews the CL2000 CAN Bus Data Logger, a simple-to-use, configurable and powerful stand-alone CAN-bus analyser.
About CSS Electronics
CSS Electronics is a developer of professional-grade, simple-to-use, and low cost CAN bus data loggers. Loggers developed by CSS allow you to access your data your way, meaning their products provide data processing flexibility throughout their extensive range. Here are two ways this is achieved:
- Offering comprehensive data extraction alternatives – like SD, USB or WiFi; and
- The ability to process interoperable data via your favourite tools and 100% free open source software/APIs.
Introducing the CL2000
The CL2000 is a bus analyser suitable for logging raw CAN bus data to an SD card and streaming it in real-time via USB.
Watch the short video below for an introduction to the CLX000 series.
Video 1: Introduction to the CAN Bus Data Logger CLX000 series
Key Features of the CL2000
- Plug and play: Easy plug and play installation in under two minutes with bit-rate auto-detection support.
- Standalone: Log CAN data to 8GB SD card for months (optional 32GB available) - no computer needed.
- Time-stamp: Date and time-stamp your data - vital for post-analysis.
- Transmit custom CAN messages: Seamlessly transmit up to 20 custom CAN messages - for use in, e.g. OBD-II logging.
- Stream: Easily stream raw and DBC decoded CAN bus data via USB.
- USB: Easily extract data from the included SD card via USB.
- Compact: Fits neatly in the palm of your hand and weighs less than 50g.
- Straightforward: Log raw CAN data in simple CSV style format that you can use with almost any spreadsheet program - such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Several user-friendly modes - silent, filters, transmit lists, cyclic logging – making the CAN Bus logger suitable for many applications.
- Free software: 100% free software tools and integrations (e.g. SavvyCAN/Wireshark).
CL2000 Specifications
CAN BUS Specifications |
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Standard |
Compliant with physical layer standard ISO 11898-2 |
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Identifiers |
Compliant with CAN specifications 2.0A (11-Bit ID) and 2.0B (29-Bit ID) |
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Bit Rate |
Bit rates up to 1 Mbps (manually configured or automatically detected) |
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Bit Rate Auto Detection |
Yes |
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Protocol Support |
Protocol independent (i.e. able to log CAN, J1939, CANopen, OBD2, ...) |
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Filters |
Advanced message filtering on four configurable channels |
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Silent Mode |
Yes (does not affect CAN-bus transmission) |
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Fail-Safes |
The device does not terminate the CAN-bus internally |
Data Logging Specifications |
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SD Card |
Replaceable 8 GB SD card (optional 32 GB) |
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Real-Time Clock |
Yes (CAN messages are time-stamped with 1ms resolution) Built-in real-time-clock with the calendar and battery backup with date and time information added to log files. Battery backup with more than two years of battery capacity. |
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Control Signal |
Logging state (enabled/disabled) can be changed run-time using a CAN-bus control message |
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Heartbeat Signal |
Supports heartbeat signal to indicate logger status periodically |
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Cyclic Logging |
Supports cyclic logging mode (oldest log file is deleted when the file system is full) |
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Down Sampling |
CAN ID specific message down-sampling to reduce the frequency of logged messages |
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Transmit |
Transmit up to 20 customised CAN bus messages (e.g. for OBD2 queries) |
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File System |
Standard FAT file system |
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Frames/Second |
he CL2000 can log/stream ~800-1000 frames/sec without loss. For higher busloads, see the CANedge |
General Specifications |
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Functionality |
Data logger and real-time CAN interface |
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Enclosure |
Robust, small enclosure |
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LEDs |
Logger status indicated via three externally visible LEDs |
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Dimensions |
66.7 x 42.7 x 23.5 mm (L x W x H) |
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Weight |
45 grams |
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Connector |
Standard D-sub 9 (DB9) connector (OBD2, J1939, "generic" adaptor optional) |
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USB |
Standard mini USB connector for extracting data & streaming (cable not included) |
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Temperature |
Operating temperature: -20degC to +65degC |
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IP Rating |
IP40 |
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Safety |
CE, FCC, IC, RoHS certified |
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Software |
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CL2000 – Examples of Typical Use
The CL2000 is ideal for CAN Bus data logging in applications requiring extremely low budget outlays and compactness - like:
- black box logging
- legal compliance monitoring; and
- rare issue diagnostics.
You will also find the CL2000 used for CAN bus reverse engineering and CAN diagnostics, where users analyse:
- SD log files and
- real-time CAN streams via popular open-source tools like SavvyCAN.
Conclusion
What do our scientists conclude about the CL2000 CAN Bus Logger?
“The CL2000 is a pint-sized powerhouse that makes logging raw CAN bus data to an SD card and streaming data in real-time via USB a cinch!”
Want more information on the CL2000? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email customer-service@instrumentchoice.com.au.
