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Plant- and Machine-Wide Communications
News Release from: HED | Subject: CANLink graphical system monitor
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 December 2004
Display takes control of off-highway
CANs
CAN technology specialist HED now makes possible up-to-the-minute information on system performance and total operator off-highway vehicle control with a new colour graphical display.
CAN technology specialist HED now makes possible up-to-the-minute information on system performance and total operator off-highway vehicle control with a new colour graphical display Combined with HED?s state-of-the-art electronic technology, this "real-time" display serves as a master controller on off-highway machinery equipment
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new CANLink graphical system monitor puts it all at the operator's fingertips.
The SAE J1939 and ISO11783 (virtual terminal) compliant unit provides an interface with all CANLink modules, able to be programmed to provide full system monitoring, control and real time diagnostics in one unit.
Nine or five sealed pushbuttons can be coded for a variety of operations.
Gauge displays provide a fast, centralised status of equipment operation.
Easy to see menu screens allow further checking and analysis of system operation.
Efficiently operate, troubleshoot and maintain equipment using CANLink displays and control modules.
GPS capability and safety interlock features are also incorporated into the module.
Built for the rugged off-highway environment, the monitor/controller can be used for either in-cab or exposed outdoor applications.
The enclosure is made of rugged ABS plastic and has a watertight seal.
The CANLink graphical system monitor operates in temperatures ranging from -40 to +70C, and can be stored from -40 to +85C.
The CANLink central controller/monitor offers a series of CAN ports, USB ports, NTSC/video capability for complete equipment monitoring and control, and includes a real-time clock.
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