Description

Technoton MasterCAN Data Converter

Technoton MasterCAN Data Converter MasterCAN data converter is an interfacing and transformation tool between CAN J1939/71, J1708 (SAE J1587), and RS-485/232 (Modbus RTU) communication standards, designed for vehicle telematics (GPS vehicle tracking) and industrial automation (IIoT).

Master, data converter is used for integrating sensors and peripherals with different interfaces into a single telematics and/or remote management system, filtering J1939/71 and Modbus messages, and simplifying configuration of a terminal unit – tracker, controller, and display.

Different models of MasterCAN data converter are available – see the Model list below.

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Operating Voltage	10 to 45 V DC (vehicle power supply protected)
Power Consumption	$le 50text{ mA at 24V}$ / $le 100text{ mA at 12V}$
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Enclosure Rating	IP40 (Flame-retardant ABS housing, DIN-rail or screw mounting)
Dimensions & Weight	$94.5 times 58.5 times 24.5text{ mm}$

Features

Automated FMS & J1939 Message Filtering: Extracts critical operational parameters (engine RPM, total fuel used, coolant temp, axle weights) from high-volume CAN streams, protecting downstream telematics units from network overload.
Cumulative Fuel Counter Generation: Calculates total fuel consumption locally using the instantaneous fuel rate parameter ( $text{SPN 183}$ ) for vehicles whose ECUs do not natively report totalized fuel.
Safe Non-Intrusive Reading: Fully compatible with Technoton CANCrocodile and 1708Crocodile contactless readers, logging data without stripping insulation or disrupting OEM bus warranties.

Applications

1. Vehicle Fleet Telematics & GPS Tracking

Legacy Commercial Vehicles (J1708/J1587 + J1939): Uses MasterCAN V-GATE on older Volvo or Mack trucks to parse legacy J1708 data alongside J1939 CAN streams, sending unified metrics (fuel, RPM, odometer) over a single RS-232/RS-485 port to GPS trackers.
Trackers Without Native CAN Ports: Uses MasterCAN C 232/485 to decode high-speed J1939 CAN engine data into simple Modbus RTU or ASCII strings, allowing low-cost GPS terminals without built-in CAN hardware to log engine parameters.
Warranty-Safe Fleet Monitoring: Integrates with contactless CANCrocodile readers to sample vehicle CAN lines without cutting or stripping wire insulation, preserving factory vehicle warranties.

2. Stationary Assets & Diesel Generators (Gensets)

Genset-to-Telematics Integration: Uses MasterCAN RS2CAN to convert Modbus RTU data from industrial generator controllers (Deep Sea, ComAp, Woodward) into standard CAN J1939 parameters for cloud telematics units.
Fuel Storage & Transfer Monitoring: Combines fuel tank level sensors (DUT-E) and flow meters (DFM) onto a unified CAN/S6 bus to track fuel deliveries, consumption rates, and theft events on remote genset installations.

Technoton MasterCAN Data Converter

Different models of MasterCAN data converter are available – see the Model list below.

Specifications

Parameter

Specification

Operating Voltage

10 to 45 V DC (vehicle power supply protected)

Power Consumption

le 50text{ mA at 24V}

le 100text{ mA at 12V}

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Enclosure Rating

IP40 (Flame-retardant ABS housing, DIN-rail or screw mounting)

Dimensions & Weight

94.5 times 58.5 times 24.5text{ mm}

Features

Automated FMS & J1939 Message Filtering: Extracts critical operational parameters (engine RPM, total fuel used, coolant temp, axle weights) from high-volume CAN streams, protecting downstream telematics units from network overload.

Cumulative Fuel Counter Generation: Calculates total fuel consumption locally using the instantaneous fuel rate parameter ( $text{SPN 183}$ ) for vehicles whose ECUs do not natively report totalized fuel.

Safe Non-Intrusive Reading: Fully compatible with Technoton CANCrocodile and 1708Crocodile contactless readers, logging data without stripping insulation or disrupting OEM bus warranties.

Applications

1. Vehicle Fleet Telematics & GPS Tracking

Legacy Commercial Vehicles (J1708/J1587 + J1939): Uses MasterCAN V-GATE on older Volvo or Mack trucks to parse legacy J1708 data alongside J1939 CAN streams, sending unified metrics (fuel, RPM, odometer) over a single RS-232/RS-485 port to GPS trackers.

Trackers Without Native CAN Ports: Uses MasterCAN C 232/485 to decode high-speed J1939 CAN engine data into simple Modbus RTU or ASCII strings, allowing low-cost GPS terminals without built-in CAN hardware to log engine parameters.

Warranty-Safe Fleet Monitoring: Integrates with contactless CANCrocodile readers to sample vehicle CAN lines without cutting or stripping wire insulation, preserving factory vehicle warranties.

2. Stationary Assets & Diesel Generators (Gensets)

Genset-to-Telematics Integration: Uses MasterCAN RS2CAN to convert Modbus RTU data from industrial generator controllers (Deep Sea, ComAp, Woodward) into standard CAN J1939 parameters for cloud telematics units.

Fuel Storage & Transfer Monitoring: Combines fuel tank level sensors (DUT-E) and flow meters (DFM) onto a unified CAN/S6 bus to track fuel deliveries, consumption rates, and theft events on remote genset installations.

Technoton MasterCAN Data Converter

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