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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.

In the DataPortal user manual you find further information on Connection Types to the DataPlatform.

Device functionality

The device records CAN messages, GNSS data and internal variables, such as the values of the acceleration or gyro sensors like in the former Logging mode. In detail this means:

  • All the recorded data is saved in an internal, nonvolatile memory and automatically sent to the DataPlatform when a connection is available.

  • The device can be used to record process data, such as machine parameters, during ongoing operation via CAN interfaces.

  • Depending on the device features, custom data be logged into the internal storage. Examples of sources for data to be stored are the GNSS receiver values, the input/output functions, etc. The logged data is then sent to the DataPlatform.

For details on the data storage on DataPlatform and time series data handling, read Time Series Handling in the DataPortal User Manual.

Note that there is the possibility to block incoming Realtime sessions, see note below.

At the same time, CAN messages can be transmitted bidirectionally like in the former Realtime mode. In detail this means:

  • CAN messages and GNSS data can be transmitted in real-time.

  • CAN interfaces on the device are used to transmit process data such as machine parameters during ongoing operations via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi® or BLE, the mobile network and the DataPlatform.

  • Depending on the device features, custom CAN messages can be sent to the device CAN bus.
    Data to be sent can be generated from different sources (ex. GNSS receiver values,input/output functions, etc.).

  • 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.

  • Data is transmitted constantly and can be evaluated in real-time. This function requires a permanent connection between the device and the user software or the DataPlatform.

Note

There is the possibility to block incoming Realtime sessions 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.