Online Mode

The CANlink® mobile 3600 uses the Online mode connection type, which combines the functionality of both Logging and Realtime modes.

Note

The Online mode replaces the previously separate Logging and Realtime modes that are only used in some legacy devices.

You can record CAN messages, GNSS data, and internal sensor values (e.g., acceleration and gyro) while your machine is running. The device automatically stores all data in nonvolatile memory and uploads it to the DataPlatform when a connection is available. Depending on the device features, you can also log custom data from I/O functions or GNSS receivers, making it easy to track process variables or environmental conditions.

At the same time, you can transmit CAN messages and GNSS data in real time via Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, or the mobile network. This allows for live monitoring of machine parameters, instant adjustments, and bidirectional communication with external systems. Custom CAN messages can be sent to the device from external sources, enabling flexible integration into your workflow. Alternatively, the device can use a Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth, or BLE connection to receive/send data from/to an external receiver, e.g. the CANlink wireless, and have bidirectional communication between two local CAN interfaces.

Real-time data transmission requires a permanent connection between the device and the user software or the DataPlatform.

Note

Incoming Realtime sessions can be blocked through Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth, BLE, or mobile via the object 0x3333:0x2B when >0, which can be set via the configuration or via the CANopen object dictionary from any external source.

This Online mode consolidates all data handling into a single workflow and ensures that your operations are continuously monitored and fully connected to the DataPlatform.

Further information on Connection Types and data storage, including Time Series Handling, can be found in the DataPortal user manual.