Case Studies
How do other customers use their CAN loggers?
Our CAN tools are used by 5,000+
companies in 100+ countries
- below you'll find 100+ cool user case studies for inspiration!
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Logging CAN & OBD2 data, securely
Volkswagen uses the CANedge2 to securely log and upload OBD2/CAN data for their internal testing and development


Collecting engine field data via WiFi
Using a WiFi CAN logger for prototype field engines, Siemens reduce their issue reaction time and save development costs


Excavator telematics + Grafana dashboards
Steelwrist uses the CANedge2 and CANedge3 to log tiltrotator field data for visualization in Grafana dashboards


Police Car Fleet Electrification


AGV predictive maintenance (250+)


Real-time tractor telematics app
Arktos uses the CANedge (incl. GNSS/IMU) to collect real-time ISOBUS data for app visualization of hay baling data


Truck telematics, GPS/IMU and MATLAB
Cummins uses the CANedge2 and CANmod.gps to collect J1939 + GPS/IMU data to their own AWS S3 server for analysis in MATLAB
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CANopen diagnostics via WiFi & Python
CERN uses the CANedge2 and the Python API to remotely collect CANopen data for troubleshooting flowcells
Heavy Duty


Truck J1939 telematics
MGRL uses the CANedge3 and Grafana dashboards to optimize driver behavior, analyse fuel consumption and improve maintenance


MATLAB duty cycle analysis
Danfoss uses the CANedge3 to collect J1939 data from excavators to AWS S3 for engine duty cycle analysis in MATLAB


Blackbox diagnostics for heavy machinery
JCB uses the CANedge1 to record and diagnose intermittent issues in heavy duty vehicles - and for resolving warranty disputes


Remote trailer diagnostics
Wielton uses the CANedge3 to collect J1939 and sensor data from reefers during field use via LTE to AWS S3 for rare issue diagnostics


J1939 truck electrification
GCK uses the CANedge1 incl. GPS/IMU to log 2 x J1939 via contactless CAN readers for truck electrification feasibility pre-testing.


Recording J1939 truck data, easily
Continental uses the CANedge1 to log J1939 data traces across various trucks - with quick installation and data processing


Heavy duty electric vehicle telematics
Antu Energia uses the CANedge2 to collect data from electric heavy duty vehicles (buses, trucks) & visualize in dashboards


Collecting UGV CAN data via WiFi
With the CANedge2, HAVELSAN collect & visualize CAN data from an unmanned ground vehicle via periodic WiFi upload


WiFi blackbox for mobile cranes
ematec deploys 5 x CANedge2 units ('station mode') in mobile cranes to log 8 x CAN for remote WiFi diagnostics


Remote logging of J1939 field data
A top tier OEM uses the CANedge2 to collect 2 x J1939 from heavy duty vehicles with 3G/4G transfer & Python processing


Remote diagnostics of heavy duty EVs
Lithium System analyses and diagnoses heavy duty electric vehicles remotely using the CANedge2 and Grafana dashboards


Truck fuel analysis via MATLAB
EbyT uses the CANedge2 and CANmod.gps to collect J1939 data for truck fuel consumption analysis in MATLAB


Forestry equipment CAN diagnostics
DC Equipment uses the CANedge2, asammdf and Grafana dashboards to diagnose their forestry equipment in the field


Forklift telematics using 2x CAN & WiFi
To analyze the driving behavior of customer forklift operators, MCFA installs the discrete CANedge2 to collect CAN via WiFi


Mining vehicle blackbox with WiFi
Becker-Warkop uses the CANedge2 as a blackbox data logger for diagnosing their mining transport systems - via SD & WiFi


Prototype EV J1939 telematics
Lion Electric uses the CANedge2 to remotely collect J1939 and sensor-to-CAN data from prototype EV trucks & buses


Remote bus fleet diagnostics
VDL uses the CANedge2 to collect CAN/LIN data remotely via WiFi for diagnostics in asammdf


Bus fleet WiFi telematics
Arthur Bus enhances customer confidence through WiFi telematics and diagnostics in their prototype hydrogen bus fleet


EV bus dashboards in Grafana
To analyse EV energy consumption, HS Fulda uses the CANedge2 to collect J1939 + GNSS/IMU data for analysis and visualization


Reverse engineering vehicles, remotely
Louter Control uses a WiFi CAN logger to perform remote signal reverse engineering of heavy duty mobile machinery


Optimizing driving systems in foresters
Albach uses the CL2000 to optimize driving systems in mobile foresters through long-term data analysis during field operation


Estimating forestry machine productivity
To estimate the productivity of forestry machines, FFWS uses the CLX000 for both CAN bus reverse engineering and data logging


Testing vehicle load cells & actuators
ProAll uses the CL2000 to perform road tests of new load cell concepts, as well as identify rare issues on a J1939 actuator


Fixing dump truck hydraulic failure
QSC use the CL2000 to log months of CAN data for diagnosing expensive hydraulic failures in mining dump trucks
Thank you for selling an excellent product!"


Optimizing heavy duty control systems
PG uses the CLX000 to optimize control systems of their mobile vehicles during R&D, logging e.g. temperatures & voltages
Marine


Boat telematics + Grafana dashboards
Propel uses the CANedge2, CANmod.gps and CANmod.input to collect maritime data for visualization in Grafana


Maritime WiFi telematics blackbox
AE&M deploys the CANedge2 as a WiFi blackbox for warranty and diagnostics purposes in their maritime integration projects


Ship telematics via 4G, AWS & dashboards
VIVES uses the CANedge2 to analyze J1939 ship engine data - uploading it to AWS S3 and visualizing it via Grafana dashboards


NMEA 2000 engine diagnostics
Honda Marine uses the CANedge1 to perform remote NMEA 2000 troubleshooting at client vessels


Engine diagnostics via Python
Cox Powertrain uses the CANedge1 and Python API to diagnose and analyze their maritime diesel engines


Reverse engineering J1939 data
DDR uses the CLX000 to reverse engineer proprietary J1939 PGN and SPN data within maritime maintenance testing applications


Solar boat Grafana dashboards
The AGH Solar Boat Team uses the CL2000 to stream data in SavvyCAN and visualize it in Grafana dashboards
Agriculture


ISOBUS telematics & customer profiling
Kverneland uses the CANedge2 to collect 2 x J1939 data via 4G for customer profiling & diagnostics via dashboards


Mule vehicle diagnostics
John Deere uses the CANedge1 and 3 x CANmod to collect vehicle and sensor data for in-field diagnostics of mule vehicles


J1939/ISOBUS blackbox logger
KUHN uses the CANedge1 as a blackbox to collect J1939/ISOBUS data from implements and tractors in the field


Field testing farming equipment
Kverneland uses the CL2000 to test their agricultural equipment in the field - with farmers installing the units themselves


Logging a harvest season of data
Tribine uses a J1939 logger to collect data from their prototype harvesting machines across a full season to identify issues


Remotely resolving drainage plow issues
SunSource uses a CAN logger to troubleshoot issues in a drainage plow remotely - resolving OEM customer complaints
- the support was exceptional!"
Electric Cars


Tesla Model 3 Grafana dashboard
CSS Electronics uses the CANedge2 to log 2,000+ signals from a Tesla Model 3, visualizing it in Grafana dashboards


Kia EV6
Grafana dashboard
CSS Electronics uses the CANedge2 to log battery data from a Kia EV6 via UDS - visualizing it in custom dashboards


Nissan Leaf
Grafana dashboard
CSS Electronics uses the CANedge2 to log battery data from a Nissan Leaf via UDS - visualizing it with CANmod GPS & temperature data

Skoda Enyaq
Grafana dashboard
Christian Kaufmann uses the CANedge2 to log UDS data from a Skoda Enyaq, visualizing it in Grafana dashboards
Other Electric Vehicles


Logging CAN data from EV fleet
To optimize systems and calibration, Bosch uses the CANedge1 and Python API across a fleet of prototype electric vehicles


EV truck telematics and diagnostics
OX Delivers uses the CANedge3 to collect 2 x J1939 data remotely to their own cloud server for drive cycle analysis


e-bike CAN telematics at scale
Decathlon uses the CANedge to collect e-bike user data for R&D and diagnostics across their prototype fleet, for analysis in nCode


Logging EV powertrain data
Hyundai Motor uses the CANedge1 to record EV powertrain data for diagnostics & development


Automating solar EV data collection
Lightyear uses 2 x CANedge2 + CANmod.gps to automate data collection from their solar electric vehicle to their cloud database


EV CAN diagnostics in GT40 MKII
Everrati uses the CANedge1 to log CAN data from their restomodded EVs for development and diagnostics via the asammdf GUI


Diagnosing e-scooters remotely
GOVECS uses the CANedge2 with a 3G/4G hotspot to collect e-scooter data to their AWS S3 server for remote diagnostics


Logging SoC% from Nissan e-NV200
TRL uses the CANedge2 to record both CAN + EV-CAN from a Nissan e-NV200, allowing them to analyze the SoC% (State of Charge)


Analyzing fuel cell EV performance
Riversimple uses the CLX000 (now the CANedge2) to analyze the performance of their hydrogen fuel cell electric cars


Recording submarine battery (BMS) data
Idrobotica logs BMS data from their unmanned submarines with a CLX000 to truly understand their LiPO battery performance


Analyzing e-bike ride profiles
Zero Motorcycles use the CL1000 as a low cost CAN logger for analysis of e-motorcycles (ride profiles & diagnostics)


Solar car CAN + GPS/IMU data
University of Michigan Solar Car use the CANedge1 incl. GPS/IMU for analysing e.g. State of Charge of their battery


Monitoring electric race car via WiFi
OTR uses the CANedge2 to collect race car data via WiFi for performance optimization of their controllers and BMS
Automotive


Remote automotive blackbox
Koenigsegg uses the CANedge2 incl. GPS/IMU as a remote automotive blackbox in their prototype high-performance megacars


Debugging CAN FD ECU, remotely
Marelli uses the CANedge2 to debug a CAN FD telematics ECU in combination with their preferred Vector software tools


CAN/LIN logging + sensor data
Nissan USA uses the CANedge1, CANmod.temp and CANmod.input to diagnose prototype vehicle issues remotely


CAN FD logger + Vector CANape
Schaeffler Engineering uses the CANedge1 to log CAN FD data from EVs for analysis and replay via Vector tools like CANape


GPS speed drive cycle analyses
Bertrandt uses the CANmod.gps to produce GPS-based speed data for use in sports car drive cycle analyses.

XCP on CAN + cloud data lakes
Vitesco uses the CANedge for remote CAN diagnostics, leveraging XCP on CAN, automation and MDF data lakes


Diagnosing intermittent errors
New Eagle installs the CANedge1 as part of their system as a blackbox for diagnosing intermittent errors quickly


OBD2/CAN telematics + GPS-to-CAN
GEU uses the CANedge2 and CANmod.gps to collect CAN/OBD2 and GNSS/IMU data for analysis of slippery roads during winter


Logging 2 x CAN/LIN for use in CANoe
Proton uses the CANedge2 to log 2 x CAN/LIN ECU data during vehicle testing - analyzing the data in Vector CANoe


Diagnosing ECU LIN bus communication
ARADEX diagnose their LIN based ECUs by recording the LIN data to an SD card with the CANedge2 and converting the MF4 to CSV


8 x thermocouples for engine analyses
Pipo Moteurs uses two CANmod.temp devices to add 8 thermocouple probes to their internal combustion engine dyno analyses


Logging GPS + wheel speed sensor data
ARC uses the CANedge1, CANmod.input and CANmod.gps to collect GPS-synced wheel speed sensor data from a car

Fixing speedometer via GPS
Philip Rash uses the CANmod.gps and a Raspberry Pi to produce a speed signal for fixing a speedometer in his car


Developing complex car ECU modules
BorgWarner uses the CL2000 to test the CAN communication of a complex ECU module in their test cars by studying data traces


Sniffing car data via USB
Michelin Connected Fleet uses the CL2000 to sniff CAN data to check the compatibility of their telematics solutions


Understanding driver behavior
Toyota uses the CL2000 to analyze the driving habits of end users to ensure their work vehicles are optimally designed


Logging turbo battery temperature
SRM uses the CL2000 to monitor key sensor values from their TorqAmp (electric centrifugal compressor) - e.g. temperatures


Reverse engineering proprietary OBD2
Quadrar Tecnologia uses the CL2000 to sniff OBD2 data including propritary OBD2 PIDs through CAN bus streaming


Performance tests using CAN/OBD2 data
To test the effect of their air compressor modules for vehicle powertrains, Aeristech uses the CL2000 for performance testing


Analyzing cars via video & CAN bus
Domteknika uses the CLX000 to log data from prototype cars, which is then synced against video-based events for diagnostics

Car hacking with CL2000 + SavvyCAN
Surya Prihadi uses the CL2000 for reverse engineering projects in his car - incl. this headlight beam command use case


Race car optimization
Scuderia Mensa improve the race car via the CANedge2 incl. video overlays and analysis in MATLAB/asammdf


Enhancing off-road vehicle data
Concordia Baja Racing add GPS/IMU data to the CAN bus of their off-road vehicle via the CANmod.gps


Optimizing & diagnosing race car
Campus Motorsport uses the CLX000 to collect data from all their race car sensors (incl. temperatures, acceleration, angles)


Building a winning formula race car
FT 2017 use the CL2000 to get data on their student race car controller incl. e.g. sensor readings on suspension & steering
Trains


Train telematics dashboards
SJ uses the CANedge2, CANmod.gps and CANmod.input for remotely troubleshooting train issues with Grafana dashboards


Locomotive blackbox CAN logger
SCHOMA deploys the CANedge2 as a WiFi 'blackbox' in their locomotives for remote diagnostics
Other


Automated fuel cell diagnostics
Nuvera uses the CANedge2 and Python for automated processing & dashboard visualization of their fuel cell system data

Reverse engineering a Ducati motorcycle
Thomas C uses the CLX000 to reverse engineer the CAN bus of his Ducati Diavel 2015 - utilizing SavvyCAN for streaming


Diagnosing rare machine errors
Coru uses the CL2000 to catch rare issues in their CANopen-based electronices manufacturing machinery across long periods


Blackbox CAN logging in UAV aircraft
Singular Aircraft uses the CLX000 as a standalone 'blackbox' CAN logger in their UAV planes to diagnose electronics systems


Confirming drone device functionality
Inertial Labs use the CLX000 to test their GPS Inertial Navigation System CAN bus functionality during drone field operation

Designing field equipment displays
CSIRO uses a CLX000 to develop real-time streaming systems for customized J1939 status displays in their field equipment


Streaming oven temperature via USB
CSS Electronics uses the CANmod.temp to stream temperature data from an oven via USB using two thermocouple probes


Logging HELLA IBS LIN data
CSS Electronics uses the CANedge as a LIN master to record battery data from a HELLA IBS for visualization in asammdf and dashboards
Software Integrations


Marple data analytics platform
Marple enables easy visualization and analysis of time series data - in this case from the CANedge2 deployed in an EV6


nCode advanced data analysis software
nCode is often used with the CANedge to enable sophisticated CAN data analyses, locally or via the Aqira platform
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