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CANmod.gps: GPS-to-CAN with 3D Inertial Sensor and UDR

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Product code: CANmod.gps

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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.

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$369.80 AUD + GST
 $406.78 AUD Inc. GST
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.
- 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
Features:
- Plug and 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/firmware
- 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

Specifications

SENSOR (GNSS/IMU):
- Module: Professional-grade u-blox NEO-M8U (72-channel) sensor with built-in gyroscope and accelerometer
- GNSS: Supports (combinations of) GPS (USA), Galileo (Europe), BeiDou (China), GLONASS (Russia)
- Geofences: Supports 0-4 configurable circular geofences (status sent via CAN bus)
- Sensor Fusion (UDR): Enhanced position precision via sensor fusion (UDR) of GNSS and 3D IMU (automotive only)
- Acquisition: Cold starts: 26 s | Aided starts: 3 s | Reacquisition: 1 s
- Sensitivity: Tracking/Navigation: 160 dBm | Cold starts: 148 dBm | Hot starts: 157 dBm
- Battery Backup: The module has a battery backup to enable 'aided starts' (3 s) between power cycles
- Accuracy (Position): 2.5 m CEP (Circular Error Probable)
- Accuracy (Heading): 1 degree (50% at 30 m/s)
- Accuracy (Velocity): 0.05 m/s (50% at 30 m/s)
Data Parameters:
- GNSS position: Longitude and latitude information [1 Hz]
- GNSS time: Precise GNSS based epoch timestamp [1 Hz]
- GNSS status: Fix type (NO/UDR/2D/3D/GNSS+UDR) and satellite count [1 Hz]
- GNSS speed: Travel speed in meters/second [1 Hz]
- GNSS altitude: Altitude information in meters [1 Hz]
- GNSS attitude/orientation: Roll, pitch, heading [1 Hz]
- GNSS odometer: Distance traveled (since power on and total) [1 Hz]
- 3D IMU: Gyroscope-based angular rate (X, Y, Z) and accelerometer-based acceleration (X, Y, Z) [100 Hz]
- Geofences: Status of the configured geofences [1 Hz]
CAN BUS:
- Channels: 1x CAN channel
- Modes: The device can either broadcast the data onto the CAN bus - or provide it on-request
- Standard ISO 11898: Compliant with CAN (up to 1 Mbit/s)
- Identifiers: Compliant with CAN specifications 2.0A (11-Bit ID) and 2.0B (29-Bit ID)
- Termination: Termination can be toggled via switch below DB9 connector
- Retransmission: Retransmission of frames that have lost arbitration or been disturbed by errors
Configuration:
- Bit Rate: Select between standard bit rates (5K to 1M) or use custom bit-timing
- Enable/Disable: Individually enable/disable each CAN message
- Identifier Customization: Individually configure CAN IDs for all messages (11-bit or 29-bit)
- Push/Poll Mode: Individually configure 'trigger' modes for all messages (push or poll)
- Frequency: Individually configure pre-scaling of the default message frequencies to lower rates
- IMU Correction Optionally compensate the orientation of the module as part of the IMU configuration
Electrical:
- Input Supply: +5V to +26V DC via the DB9 connector (power via pin 1 or pin 9)
- Power Consumption: Extremely low (<1W) - no risk of battery drainage
- Protection Reverse: voltage protection on CAN-bus supply. Transient voltage event protection on supply lines
Mechanical:
- Enclosure & Weight: Compact aluminum enclosure: 52.5 x 70.0 x 24.5 mm (L x W x H) excl. antenna, 70 grams
- Connector: 1x Standard D-sub 9 (DB9) connector
- Pin-Out: See the product manual for the DB9 connector pin-outs
- USB: Standard mini USB connector for configuration and firmware updates (USB adapter cable not included)
- LEDs: Module status via 4 external LEDs: Power, CAN bus, Memory, GNSS
- Temperature Operating temperature (parts): -25degC to +70degC
- IP Rating: IP Rating 40
- Mounting Module: can be mounted via e.g. rugged double-sided tape, zip-ties or a mounting bracket
- GPS: antenna u-blox ANN-MS-0-005 (SMA plug, 5 m cable, magnetic base, -40 to +85 degC, 48 x 40 x 13 mm)
General:
- Functionality: The configurable device produces GNSS/IMU data and outputs it via CAN bus
- Included: CANmod.gps module, u-blox GPS antenna and USB dust cover (mini USB adapter not included)
- Firmware: Supports free firmware updates via USB for adding features
- Configuration: Configuration files based on the popular open source JSON schema concept (similar to the CANedge)
- Software: Free open source editor tool for easy device configuration (offline/online version available)
- Safety: CE, FCC, IC and RoHS certified (see the Docs for certificates)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty

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