SDM-CAN

The SDM-CAN allows a Campbell Scientific data logger to sample data directly from a CANbus communication network. This allows testing and verification of CANbus-based data alongside measurements made independently via the data logger's input channels. The SDM-CAN also supports transmission of data onto a CANbus network.

CANbus data can be stored (and synchronized) with other data values measured directly by the data logger, allowing testing and verification of CANbus-based data alongside measurements made independently via the data logger's input channels. The SDM-CAN also supports transmission of data onto a CANbus network.

The SDM-CAN uses the latest Philips SJA1000 CAN controller clocked at 16 MHz; CAN 2.0A and 2.0B active and passive modes are supported, which includes SAE J1939. The CANbus protocol is used in a number of networking applications, including vehicle data acquisition systems (VDAS).

The SDM-CAN can act as a passive “listen-only” device, poll remote devices for data, or act as a sensor. To poll remote devices it sends or responds to Remote Frame Requests.  It acts as a sensor by sending data packets to the CANbus network. The SDM-CAN supports baud rates up to 1 MB (1 M, 800 k, 500 k, 250 k, 125 k, 50 k, 20 k, and lower). Non-standard baud rates may be possible. CAN data frames can also be built and sent.

The data logger enables individual modules through an addressing scheme; up to 15 SDM-CANs can be connected to one data logger.

SDM-CAN Helper

SDM-CAN Helper is an add-on program for our RTDAQ Real-Time Data Acquisition Software. This add-on program walks users through the process of configuring their SDM-CAN, connecting the SDM-CAN to the data logger, sending an appropriate program to the data logger, and setting up their data logger to collect specific values from the CANbus network.

SDM-CAN Helper is available, at no charge, from the Downloads section. Users must have a valid installation of RTDAQ on their computer to install the SDM-CAN Helper program.