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A relatively inexpensive and highly reliable CAN logger, widely compatible with CAN/LIN/100BASE-T1, primarily used in in-vehicle networks. The CANedge series from CSS is relatively inexpensive and features a compact palm-sized housing that includes a 2-channel CAN logger and RTC. Data can be collected on an SD card, and depending on the model, it is also possible to collect data via WiFi/3G/4G. Configuration is easy. The CANedge2 has a GPS model, while the CANedge3 comes equipped with a GPS model by default. The System-XS from STAR is also palm-sized and allows for the selection of 1CH/2CH for CAN/LIN/SENT depending on the model, with the option for 1CH configuration for 100BASE-T1 as well. It supports PTP / IEEE1588v2 and includes digital IO (DIO) and analog IO ports, making it not just a logger but also capable of simulations using the free FL3X Config BASIC software. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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The "FL3X System-M" is a variable bus control unit that is a mid-range version of the "FL3X System family." It features high performance optimized for multi-gigabit ranges and high flexibility regarding devices equipped with bus systems. With flexible scalability and a modular platform, it can be fully adapted to meet customer needs. [Features] ■ Intel Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB NVMe SSD ■ Maximum performance and variability ■ Supports CAN-HS/FD, FlexRay, 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1 ■ Supports 2.5/5/10GBASE-T1, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2.5/5/10GBASE-T, LIN, and SENT *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We offer the 'FL3X Switch-1000BASE-T1', which easily connects between 100/1000BASE-T1 interfaces in vehicle networks. It is equipped with a high-performance ARM Cortex M7 CPU that includes dedicated on-chip memory supporting AVB protocols such as Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and a security firewall to protect against external malicious attacks. Adopting an advanced routing engine, it supports gigabit routing of received packets without CPU intervention. 【Features】 ■ 7x100/1000BASE-T1 ports ■ 2x SFP+ ports ■ Marvell 88Q6113 switch chip ■ Fully compliant with IEEE802.3 ■ Supply voltage: 8–48V DC *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The "FL3X Media 1000BASE-T1" is a converter that connects the in-vehicle network "100/1000BASE-T1" to standard PCs "100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T" and vice versa. It features selectable master and slave modes via DIP switches. Additionally, by using the "FlexMedia 1000BASE-T1," you can connect the in-vehicle network to a standard PC for logging, testing, or diagnostics. 【Features】 ■ Selectable master and slave modes via DIP switches ■ Selectable 100Mbit/s and 1000Mbit/s modes via DIP switches ■ Automatic selection of A0 and A2 modes ■ Uses Marvell 88Q2112-A2-NYD2A000 transceiver for 1000BASE-T1 conversion ■ Supply voltage: 8-48V DC *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The "FL3X Media 100BASE-T1" is a bidirectional converter from the in-vehicle network "100BASE-T1" to the PC's "100BASE-TX." By using the "FlexMedia 100BASE-T1," it is possible to connect in-vehicle Ethernet to a standard PC for logging, testing, or diagnostics. It also supports full-duplex mode on both sides with a maximum speed of 100 Mbit/s. 【Features】 ■ Selectable master and slave modes via DIP switch ■ Broadcom BCM89810 transceiver used for 100BASE-T1 conversion ■ Supply voltage: 8-48V DC ■ Status LED ■ RJ45 connector for 100BASE-TX *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The "FL3X Device-S" is a multifunctional bus control unit that serves as a starter for the FL3X Device product family. It is used by many automotive manufacturers and component suppliers in the development of automotive electronics, and its track record is well recognized. Additionally, it supports current and future bus/network systems and features a single variable interface, allowing it to cover most application areas that require a bus interface. 【Features】 ■ ARM Cortex A9 Dual Core CPU @ 800MHz with 1GB DDR3 RAM ■ Up to 14 bus/network interfaces ■ 8 hardwired bus/network channels ■ 2xCAN-HS channels ■ 2xCAN-FD/HS channels *Some customization may be possible depending on the case. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other process controls

The "FL3X Device-L2" is a multifunctional bus control unit that serves as the flagship product of the FL3X Device product line. It is highly regarded by embedded software developers for facilitating the implementation and testing of very tricky gateway applications and prototyping functions. By using the comprehensive FL3X Config software, developers can set up and control the bus system and ECU environment in a smart way. 【Features】 ■ Flexible assignment of five bus connectors via pluggable transceivers (each bus connector can accommodate 2 to 6 bus interfaces) ■ Two ARM Cortex A9 dual-core processors (800MHz) with 2GB of DDR3 RAM ■ Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth modules ■ Support for wake-up/sleep modes *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other process controls

The "FL3X Device-L" is a multifunctional bus control unit for the high-performance devices in the FL3X Device product line. It is used by many automotive manufacturers and component suppliers in automotive electronics development, and its track record is recognized. The "FL3X Device Family" provides manifold solutions such as gateways between different automotive bus systems. 【Features】 ■ Flexible assignment of five bus connectors via pluggable transceivers (each bus connector can accommodate 2 to 6 bus interfaces) ■ 4 FlexRay controllers (4 Bosch E-Ray Cores) ■ 8 FlexRay channels ■ 10 CAN-FD/15 CAN-HS ■ 7 Automotive Ethernet 1000BASE-T1 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other process controls

At Shellpa Co., Ltd., we handle "FL3X Config BASIC." It is a versatile tool that addresses all challenges related to in-vehicle bus systems. Using this product, you can easily simulate, visualize, operate, and record bus data. This software is implemented in almost all OEMs of automotive environments and nearly all bus systems, with a constant emphasis on simple operation to facilitate implementation even in complex applications. While the software itself is fundamentally free, some features cannot be realized without hardware. 【Features】 ■ Support for 1000BASE-T1, 100BASE-T1, 100BASE-TX, CAN-FD, CAN-HS, FlexRay, LIN, and SENT ■ Tools for simulating, visualizing, operating, and recording in-vehicle bus data ■ Support for a wide range of interfaces *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other network tools

We handle the "FL3X Switch 1000/10GBASE-T1 H-MTD." It offers seven 100/1000BASE-T1 ports and one 2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T1 port. Additionally, there is one SFP+ port that supports up to 10G. It is built on the Marvell 1000BASE-T1 switch chip 88Q6113 and can be easily configured using the proprietary software provided by Marvell. 【Features】 ■ 7x100/1000BASE-T1 (with H-MTD connector) ■ 1x10GBASE-T1 port with H-MTD connector ■ 1xSFP+ port ■ 1xMulti-Gig port (up to 10GBASE-T1) ■ Marvell 88Q6113 switch chip *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At Sherpa Co., Ltd., we handle the "FL3X Interface-S." By using this product, a variable bus interface that supports current and future bus and network systems is available. Additionally, it can be easily integrated into existing measurement solutions and is compatible with all FlexCards. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【Features】 ■ Up to 14 bus/network channels, 8 hardwired bus/network channels ■ Flexible FL3X Tiny3 slot x 1 for additional bus/network transceivers ■ Integrated WiFi module for wireless use ■ 1Gbit/s Ethernet uplink and configuration interface via RJ45 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other network tools

At Shellpa Co., Ltd., we handle the "FL3X System-XS." It is an entry-level version of the "FL3X System family," characterized by an excellent price-performance ratio and a very compact size. In its basic configuration, it is equipped with LIN and SENT channels, as well as CAN-HS or CAN-FD channels, making it very suitable for bus interfaces, mini loggers, and other bus simulations. It supports ASAM CMP 1.0 and PLP, which are suitable for measurements. 【Features】 ■ ARM Cortex-A72 64-bit quad-core CPU, 1GHz, 1GByte RAM, and 8GByte eMMC ■ Supports CAN-HS, CAN-FD, LIN, SENT, and 100BASE-T1 ■ Complete support via FL3X Config ■ 25-pin D-sub connector for in-vehicle bus systems *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other network tools

The "FL3X Interface-PMC" is a bus interface for in-vehicle bus systems designed for PMC applications. The card's eight bus interfaces can be configured for various bus systems through the physical layer (FL3X Tiny2) slot. Additionally, it is equipped with Ethernet and is detected as a standard Ethernet interface. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【Features】 ■ Four bus connectors that can be flexibly equipped via pluggable transceivers ■ Up to eight bus channels, each with 1 to 2 bus channels per bus connector ■ Physical layers available for CAN (-FD, -HS), FlexRay, and 100BASE-T1 ■ Synchronous timestamp generation for all eight channels (resolution 1us) ■ PMC-Adapter available for PCI and PCIe *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We handle the "FL3X Device-PCIe & -PXIe" at our company. This product combines a high-performance platform for real-time RBS or gateway applications with a measurement interface of up to 30 channels for in-vehicle bus systems into a single device. By preparing an industrial PC, large-scale systems can also be built! This powerful combination provides a variety of solutions. 【Features】 ■ 5x pluggable transceiver modules (2 to 6 channels per module depending on the bus system) ■ Pluggable transceiver modules available for CAN-HS, CAN-FD, FlexRay, 100BASETX, LIN, SENT, 100BASE-T1, and 1000BASE-T1 ■ Available in PCIe and PXIe form factors *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Using the network stack from Germany's SOFTING, it is possible to test various operations on commercially available evaluation boards (reference designs). Paid technical support is also available for this.

• Machinery and equipment installation/dismantling/relocation
• Other network tools
• Other production management systems

This solution, which is the first immediately usable solution for TSN, enables seamless implementation of deterministic Ethernet networks and abstracts user devices and applications from their technical complexity. It is compatible with any IPC and any OS. Therefore, it can be used to leverage the benefits of TSN technology in any real-world scenario. This device combines TSN endpoint and TSN bridge functionality into one unit, providing two external fiber or copper tri-speed Ethernet ports. As an endpoint, it offers TSN capabilities to hosted devices, enabling seamless integration into deterministic, time-aware networks.

• Other network tools
• Evaluation Board

FlexDevice-L is a robust electronic platform designed for use in automotive environments. It supports many bus systems (CAN, CAN-FD, 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, FlexRay, LIN, SENT) and has various interfaces. A free development software called FL3XConfig is also available. Development can be easily done from logger to gateway. While it is primarily based on in-vehicle networks, it is not limited to just vehicles; various applications can be developed using the aforementioned buses.

• Engine parts
• Data Logger
• Communications

FL3X Media 1000BASE-T1 is a converter from 100/1000BASE-T1 to 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T and vice versa. By using FlexMedia 1000BASE-T1, you can connect an in-vehicle network to a standard PC for testing or diagnostics. It supports full-duplex mode at up to 1000 Mbit/s on both sides.

• Converters and Transducers
• Other network tools
• Analytical Equipment and Devices

The FL3X Interface-L is a mid-range solution from the FL3X interface family, equipped with a 1000BASE-T uplink port for loggers or measurement PCs. It can be used with standard CMP or PLP logger protocols for data logging, or as a fully functional interface with write and read capabilities using drivers for Linux and Windows.

• Prototype Services

The plug-and-play 2xCAN/LIN logger can record timestamped CAN data (Classic/CAN FD) onto a removable 8GB industrial SD card. The compact device connects via 3G/4G and securely pushes data to a server. Additionally, the device can be updated wirelessly (OTA). The CANedge3 is equipped with GNSS/IMU, allowing for the addition of data such as position, speed, orientation, and acceleration. The CANedge3 is well-suited for telematics and fleet management, as well as R&D field testing, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance. The software/API is free and open-source—no subscription fees or vendor lock-in required.

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It has a compact design but features a powerful PROFIBUS interface. It easily connects to a PC via a USB cable and is powered through USB, eliminating the need for an external power supply. It is equipped with advanced hardware that supports a PROFIBUS connector for direct connection to the PROFIBUS segment. Device parameter settings can be configured using FDT/DTM, and it integrates with many parameter setting systems and asset management systems. With PBproUSB, it is easy to connect a PC-based measurement and monitoring system to the PROFIBUS network. PROFIBUS connections can be established quickly and easily for applications such as SCADA and MES.

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The OPC UA .NET Standard SDK allows for quick integration of OPC UA communication into .NET Standard applications. Thanks to the .NET Standard library, applications can be easily used on other platforms like Linux, without being tied to Windows.

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This is a development kit for developing a Server and Client to integrate an OPC UA interface for Linux-based automation devices. The manufacturer, Softing, has over 20 years of experience and a proven track record in the OPC development toolkit business. It provides encapsulated features necessary for implementing OPC UA to make them easy to use. The included maintenance ensures that new OPC UA features can always be supported.

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We provide the necessary features to implement an OPC UA client and server in a Windows environment with user-friendly encapsulation. It is a modular design toolkit that allows you to select and implement the required features to extend OPC UA functionality according to actual requirements. Additionally, the toolkit includes three years of maintenance, ensuring that the latest version is always provided free of charge.

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It is a software solution that combines OPC UA, OPC Classic communication, and cloud connectivity into a single packaged product. It provides access to PLCs from all major manufacturers, such as Siemens SIMATIC S7, Rockwell ControlLogix, B&R, Mitsubishi, and Modbus controllers (like those from Wago), through an integrated OPC UA server. As a gateway for the two OPC standard specifications, it is also possible to integrate OPC Classic components and applications into the latest Industrie 4.0 OPC UA solution.

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It generates GNSS position and 3D inertial data (via gyroscope and accelerometer) and outputs it through configurable CAN bus frames. By connecting the product CANmod.gps to the second port of the company's CAN-compatible data logger CANedge2, you can easily add position and 3D inertial data to CANedge2 using GNSS/IMU information.

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This is a compact and powerful temperature capture module that can be used in vehicles. It supports all thermocouple types (B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T) and allows daisy chain connections of 8, 12, 16, ... channels. It can easily add temperature data to a CAN bus system, making it suitable for use as an add-on with the company's CAN logger "CANedge."

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It is a professional-grade logger that is easy to operate and inexpensive. By simply plugging it into the vehicle's OBD2 connector, it logs large amounts of data onto an SD card. It allows for display in symbolic values thanks to the OBD2 and J1939 databases.

• Data Logger

It is a professional-grade logger that is easy to operate and inexpensive. By simply plugging it into the vehicle's OBD2 connector, it can log large amounts of data to an SD card or transfer it to a server via WiFi. We offer a version that has obtained domestic wireless certification. It can display symbolic values thanks to the OBD2, J1939, and NMEA2000 databases.

• Data Logger

FlexDevice-S is a robust electronic platform designed for use in automotive environments. It supports various bus systems (CAN, CAN-FD, 100BASE-T1, FlexRay, LIN) and has a variety of interfaces.

• Engine parts
• Embedded Board Computers

FlexDevice-L² is a robust electronic platform designed for use in automotive environments. It supports many bus systems (CAN, CAN-FD, 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, FlexRay, LIN, SENT) and has various interfaces. A free development software called FL3XConfig is also available. Development can be easily facilitated from logger to gateway. While it is primarily based on in-vehicle networks, it is not limited to just vehicles, so various applications can be developed using the aforementioned buses.

• Engine parts
• Data Logger

FL3X Config BASIC is software for creating RBS (unconnected bus simulation) and gateways for various buses in the free version. It supports multiple in-vehicle network description formats (DB formats). The generated RBS runs independently on individual hardware. Configuration operations or routing can be implemented very quickly using a visual GUI. Additionally, you can implement your own requirements in the code using the "User Function Editor." It is also possible to log various in-vehicle buses simultaneously. There is also a paid version, Professional/Enterprise, based on team development.

• Engine parts
• Other network tools
• Data Logger

The FlexSwitch1000BASE-T1 is a 5-port 1000BASE-T1 switch that implements a special filtering mechanism for each port. The switch can function as a data filter as needed, allowing for arbitrary reduction of data traffic to downstream hardware. Since all functions are implemented in hardware, the switch achieves excellent real-time performance.

• Engine parts

Easy conversion between PC Ethernet and 100BASE-T1 for in-vehicle Ethernet compatible ECU development and in-vehicle network simulation.

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