- Wireless data transfer via WLAN
- High data throughput
- Two different operating modes
CANlink® WLAN enables the wireless transmission of CAN data with a high data throughput between various CAN networks or a CAN network and a WLAN/LAN network according to the 802.11b/g standard. CANlink® WLAN is highly suitable for connecting mobile (e.g., vehicles or machines) or stationary CAN networks (e.g., buildings or systems) and is often used for short ranges up to 100 m. TCP or UDP data protocols are available. Using an appropriately configured router, CAN data can be transmitted over the Internet. CANlink® WLAN offers two operating modes: the access point mode and the ad-hoc mode. In the access point mode, the data connection takes place over one or several WLAN access points that are often part of the company's internal IT infrastructure. In the ad-hoc mode, a direct connection is established between a single CANlink® WLAN device and a PC or laptop (with an integrated WLAN interface), or with a second CANlink® WLAN device. In this way, CANlink® WLAN can be used as a CAN diagnosis interface. The wireless connection that is established between two CANlink® WLAN units can be used instead of a cable, and enables the connection of CAN networks that would otherwise be difficult to link such as rotational machinery. On request, CANlink® WLAN is also available with a secondary CAN interface or a built-in I/O-interface.
Wireless CAN bus
