This GPS-to-CAN sensor module produces GNSS position and 3D IMU data (inertial sensor) using a gyroscope and accelerometer. The data is output via CAN bus and can be integrated with any system (configurable baud rate & CAN IDs).
The GPS to CAN bus module supports UDR (Untethered Dead Reckoning), which means that it can deliver continuous positioning data even in GNSS hostile areas (cities, tunnels, ...) by using the IMU sensor data.
One popular use case is to deploy the CANmod.gps together with our CANedge1 (B07XPCGT9H) or CANedge2 (B07XP5XJS3) CAN bus data loggers. This combination is plug & play via our DB9-DB9/DB9 or DB9-DB9/USB adapter cables.
The GPS-to-CAN module produces various useful CAN signals:
- Position: GNSS position and satellite status with support for GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS
- Speed: The module measures the speed of the asset with high precision
- Altitude: Useful in e.g. the analysis of vehicle energy consumption
- Attitude: The GNSS/IMU sensor fusion provides 3D attitude data
- Odometer: Track the distance travelled by the asset - in total or per trip
- 3D IMU: The 100 Hz IMU-based angular rates and acceleration rates enable full insight into the vehicle behavior
- Geofences: Determine if the asset has moved inside/outside specific areas
- Time: High precision epoch timestamp
Configuration is done by connecting the device via USB to your PC and loading the JSON config file in our simple-to-use GUI editor. Easily modify your GNSS/IMU settings or adjust data output frequencies, CAN IDs and baud rate (incl. support for custom advanced baud rates).
The device uses the pro specs u-blox NEO-M8U module:
- Cold starts: 26 s | Aided starts: 3 s | Reacquisition: 1 s
- Position: 2.5 m CEP (Circular Error Probable)
- The module has a battery backup to enable 'aided starts' (3 s)
Includes GNSS antenna.