Introduction

Note

The CANmod.gps can be installed stand-alone in 5 V / 12 V / 24 V systems or can be used with the CANedge series of data loggers[1].

The CANmod.gps is a combined positioning (GNSS) and 3D inertial (IMU) sensor module. The best possible positioning information is obtained by combining signals from a variety of GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou). The IMU provides 3 x acceleration + 3 x gyroscope readings.

For automotive applications, the module supports a sensor-fusion model which uses information from both the GNSS and the IMU to provide improved positioning information - particularly in places with GNSS-denied conditions and outages.

The module can be integrated into existing CAN-bus applications to add position information.

The output signals are transmitted via CAN-bus. The CAN-bus ID, ID format and frequency can be configured individually for each output signal. Additionally, the module can be configured in “poll-mode” to only provide data on requests.

For a full list of signals refer to the Signals specification. The signals are also described in a DBC file format.

Note

The decoding rules are defined by the provided CANmod.gps DBC file

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The CANedge can power the CANmod.gps from the 2nd port (CH2). Remember to enable the power output and match the bit-rate between the two devices.