SPIDER Automation ELE Can-Bus Shield V1.5 | CAN-Bus Shield | Automotive Diagnostics & Data Logging
Description
The SPIDER Automation ELE Can-Bus Shield V1.5 brings robust industrial networking to the Arduino ecosystem. Because of its long travel distance, medium-to-high communication speed, and exceptional noise reliability, the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus is widely deployed as an automotive diagnostic standard and across modern machine tools.
This expansion shield integrates the Microchip MCP2515 CAN controller alongside an MCP2551 transceiver to handle CAN V2.0B frames up to 1 Mb/s. Equipped with a standard 9-way sub-D connector for OBD-II cables and an onboard Micro SD card slot, it allows engineers and developers to interface directly with vehicle networks while logging data streams locally without external modules.
Key Features
- Microchip Controller Architecture: Utilizes the MCP2515 CAN controller and MCP2551 transceiver for reliable protocol handling.
- Full CAN V2.0B Support: Capable of handling speeds up to 1 Mb/s with standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) data and remote frames.
- High-Speed SPI Bus: Communicates smoothly with host microcontrollers via an SPI interface running up to 10 MHz.
- Standard OBD-II Connection: Features an industrial standard 9-pin sub-D connector compatible with standard automotive diagnostic cables.
- Integrated Data Storage: Onboard Micro SD card holder enables direct logging of field telemetry and diagnostic records.
- Diagnostic Status Indicators: Includes dual LED indicators for quick visual feedback on bus transmission states.
Benefits
- Streamlines Vehicle Diagnostics: Direct OBD-II sub-D port connectivity removes the need for custom adapter wiring harnesses.
- Enables Standalone Logging: Built-in SD card slot allows continuous recording of high-frequency bus packets over extended testing intervals.
- Optimized Compatibility: Tailored pin layout specifically designed to stack securely onto Arduino Mega and Leonardo microcontrollers.
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Reduces CPU Overhead: Dedicated hardware controller manages message buffering and frame filtering independently.
Applications
- Automotive Diagnostic Scanners: Reading real-time engine metrics, sensor values, and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from vehicle ECUs.
- Industrial Machine Tool Networks: Monitoring automated manufacturing equipment and communicating over robust factory floor bus lines.
- Vehicle Telemetry & Fleet Tracking: Storing performance metrics, speed logs, and operational data onto removable SD media during road tests.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Prototyping: Interfacing with battery management systems (BMS) and motor controllers using standard CAN protocols.
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Embedded Systems Research: Teaching and experimenting with industrial communication topologies in academic engineering labs.
Package Inclusions
- 1 x SPIDER Automation ELE Can-Bus Shield-V1.5
Technical Specifications
| Item Type | Industrial CAN-Bus Shield with SD Storage |
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation (ELECROW ELE Can-Bus Shield-V1.5) |
| Controller Compatibility | Arduino Mega and Arduino Leonardo Boards |
| CAN Protocol Support | CAN V2.0B (Up to 1 Mb/s) |
| Interface Type | SPI Interface (Up to 10 MHz) & 9-Pin Sub-D Connector |
| Onboard ICs | Microchip MCP2515 CAN Controller & MCP2551 Transceiver |
| Frame Types Supported | Standard (11-bit) and Extended (29-bit) Data & Remote Frames |
| Buffer Architecture | Two Receive Buffers with Prioritized Message Storage |
| Storage Interface | Onboard Micro SD Card Holder |
| Visual Status | 2 × Status LED Indicators |
| Shipping Weight | 0.040 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 10 × 7 × 4 cm |