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Miscellaneous Sensors
 
 

Vehicle Data and Power (VDP) connection MODULE to OBD-II Technical Data Sheet  OBDII to Recorder Interface (CANOBD)

The VDPMOD-OBD connects to the J1962 diagnostic connector of the vehicle. It translates OBD II signals to HS-CAN data. An onboard microprocessor handles all buffering and timing functions. The VDPMOD-OBD automatically detects the vehicle bus.

It supports the following vehicle data bus:

 

OBDII to Recorder Interface (CANOBD)

 
  • SAE J1850 PWM (41.6 Kbaud)
  • SAE J1850 VPW (10.4 Kbaud)
  • ISO 9141-2 (5 baud init)
  • ISO 14230-4 KWP (5 baud init)
  • ISO 14230-4 KWP (fast init)
  • ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 Kbaud)
  • ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 500 Kbaud)
  • ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 Kbaud)
  • ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 Kbaud)
 

Vehicle Data and Power (VDP) connection to OBD-II (VDPOBD)  Technical Data Sheet Recorder CAN to vehicle OBD cable (CBLOBD-110)

The VDPOBD connects the recorder to the J1962 diagnostic connector of the vehicle. It uses the power from the vehicle bus to supply the Recorder.

It supports the following vehicle data bus:

  • ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 Kbaud)
  • ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 500 Kbaud)
  • ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 Kbaud)
  • ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 Kbaud)
Recorder CAN to vehicle OBD cable (CBLOBD-110)

Vehicle Data and Power (VDP) connection to HD6 Heavy vehicle  (J1708) cable (1x PWR, 1x J1708) (VDPHD6)  Technical Data Sheet

The VDPHD6 is designed for Heavy Vehicles which has the 6 contacts diagnostic connector. The cable connects the Recorder to the J1708 data bus of the vehicle. It uses the power from the vehicle bus to supply the Recorder.

 

 

Vehicle Data and Power (VDP) connection to HD9 Heavy vehicle (1x PWR, 1x CAN, 1x J1708) (VDPHD9)  Technical Data Sheet Recorder to HD16 9 contacts. J1708, J1939 and PWS (CBLHH9)

The VDPHD9 is a Heavy Vehicle 9 contacts diagnostic cable that connects the recorder to the J1708 or J1939 data bus of the vehicle. It also uses the power from the vehicle bus to supply the Recorder.

Recorder to HD16 9 contacts. J1708, J1939 and PWS (CBLHH9)
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GPS receiver and integrated antenna (COMGPS-G18) Technical Data Sheet  V6 Pro Box

The GPS receiver obtains the actual vehicle position and velocity from up to 12 different satellites. It sends information to the Recorder serial (COM) port, up to 5 times every second.

GPS receiver and antenna (COMGPS-G18)
     
 

GPS receiver and antenna (IDNGPS-200) Technical Data Sheet  V6 Pro Box

The GPS receiver obtains the actual vehicle position and velocity from up to 14 different satellites. It sends information to the Recorder high speed CAN port, up to 20 times every second.

 
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Fluid Temperature Sensor (SENFT1) Technical Data Sheet  Fluid Temperature Sensor (SENFLT)

Le capteur de température d'eau ou d'huile est petit et résistant et est utilisé pour mesurer des températures de fluides entre -40°C et 150°C. Le filet offert est de standard 1/8” NPT.

Fluid Temperature Sensor (SENFLT)

Thermocouple Module (MODTMx) Technical Data Sheet  Thermocouple Modules (MODTMK)

The MODTMx provides cold junction compensation, amplify and linearize electrical signals from type J or type K thermocouples. It can be used for various temperature measurement, e.g. exhaust gas, cylinder head, rolling tire surface, brake rotors. It is available in three ranges : -100° to 300°C, 0° to 500°C, and 0 to 1000°C. Refer to thermocouple datasheets (TCKEGT, TCKSTK and TCKCHT).

Thermocouple Modules (MODTMK)

Exhaust Gas Thermocouple (TCKEGT) Exhaust Gas Thermocouple (TCKEGT)

The TCKEGT is specifically designed for installation over the gas exhaust pipe drilled hole. It features high temperature stainless steel construction and a clamp to keep the sensor in place

Exhaust Gas Thermocouple (TCKEGT)

Self-Adhesive Thermocouple (TCKSTK) Self-Adhesive Thermocouple (TCKSTK)

The TCKSTK is practical because of its adhesiveness and small size. It is typically used in areas where more cumbersome thermocouples can not be installed.

Self-Adhesive Thermocouple (TCKSTK)
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Absolute Pressure Sensor (SENPAP) Technical Data Sheet  Absolute Pressure Sensor (SENPAP)

The SENPAP measures absolute pressure present at its port. It can be used to measure manifold absolute pressure of a normally aspirated or turbocharged engine, or to measure altitude pressure from –1 500 to 13 500 meters (-5 000 to 45 000 feet). The SENPG2 is available in a variety of ranges, up to 102 PSI. The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.

Absolute Pressure Sensor (SENPAP)

Differential Pressure Sensor (SENPDP) Technical Data Sheet  Differential Pressure Sensor (SENPDP)

The differential pressure sensor is used to measure the air speed of a vehicle, up to 450km/h. The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.

Differential Pressure Sensor (SENPDP)

Fluid Pressure Sensor (SENPG2) Technical Data Sheet  Fluid Pressure Sensor (SENPG1) 

The fluid pressure sensor is used to measure engine oil pressure, braking effort, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems activity. It can be used with any fluid which would not deteriorate the stainless steel sensor. The SENPG2 is available in a variety of ranges, up to 10000 PSI and it comes with a standard 1/4” NPT port. The Operating temperature range from is -40°C to 125°C.

Fluid Pressure Sensor (SENPG1)
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Rotational Position Sensor (SENRO2)  Technical Data Sheet  Rotational Position Sensor (SENRO2)

The SENRO2 is used for measuring steering inputs, throttle position, or any application where rotational motion occurs. Up to 320° of rotation.

Rotational Position Sensor (SENRO2)

Linear Position Sensor (SENLP4, SENLP5) Technical Data Sheet  Linear Potentiometer (SENLP4 & SENLP5)

The SENLPx accurately measures linear movements. It is typically used for shock and spring assembly motion monitoring.

Linear Potentiometer (SENLP4 & SENLP5)

String Potentiometer (SENST2) Technical Data Sheet  String Potentiometer (SENST2)

The SENST2 is a position sensor which can measure position of various mechanical setups, where motion is neither rotational nor translational. Because of its nature, the string potentiometer is more efficient with lower frequency motions.

String Potentiometer (SENST2)
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Isolated AC or DC Voltage Sensors (SENVA1 or SENVD1) Technical Data Sheet  DC Voltage Sensor (SENVDC)

The sensors measure AC voltage (SENVA1) or DC voltage (SENVD1). Up to 1750 VDC and 1250 VAC.

Isolated AC and DC Current Sensors (SENACA or SENADC) Technical Data Sheet  DC Current Sensor (SENADC)

The sensors measure AC current (SENACA) or DC current (SENADC). Up to 650A AC to ±900A DC.

DC Current Sensor (SENADC)
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Magnetic Detector (DTCMAG) Technical Data Sheet  Isolated Detector (DTCISO)

The magnetic detector is used to measure the speed and/or RPM as it generates an electrical signal when the pole of a magnet or the edge of a metallic object approaches within the switching range of the sensing face. This small size (0.5”x1.0”) detector features a wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 100°C).

Isolated Detector (DTCISO) Technical Data Sheet  Isolated Detector (DTCISO)

The isolated detector outputs an electric signal when an acceptable voltage is applied to its input. The two electric signals are isolated from each other. DTCISO is used to share detectors, e.g. wheel speed and RPM, from different systems on the vehicle.

Isolated Detector (DTCISO)

Optical Detector (DTCOPT) Technical Data Sheet  Optical Detector (DTCOPT)

The optical detector is used to measure the speed and/or RPM. It sends an infrared beam, and when refelected by a polarizing object (supplied adhesive reflective tape), the detector generates an electrical signal and energizes the indicator LED. This detector features a -20°C to 70°C operating temperature range and a nominal sensing range of 4,5m (14,8’). 

Optical Detector (DTCOPT)

Spark Detector (DTCSPK) Technical Data Sheet  Spark Detector (DTCSPK)

The spark detector outputs an electric signal when it senses an electric current burst through the high-tension output of the ignition coil. It is used to measure RPM on 2-stroke engines and some 4-stroke engines.

Spark Detector (DTCSPK)
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Gyroscope (SENGYR) Technical Data Sheet  Gyroscope (SENGYR)

The SENGYR sensor uses the gyroscopic effect to measure rotationnal velocity around it's sensing axis.

Acceleration Sensor (SENAC1, SENAC2, SENVI1, SENVI2) Technical Data Sheet  Acceleration Sensor (SENACx)

The SENAC1, SENAC2, SENVI1 and SENVI2 measure the low-frequency accelerations up to 400Hz. The SENVI1 and SENVI2 are AC-Coupled with a single pole high-pass filter when a DC response is not required. The analog AC coupling eliminates 0 offset drift to the sensor. The SENAC1 and SENAC2 are used when the DC response is required (in tilt measurement applications for example). All models have a single-ended output which is filtered by a 4th order Bessel low-pass filter.


Acceleration Sensor (SENACx)
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Infrared Emitter (EMTIRB) Technical Data Sheet  Infrared Emitter (EMTIRB)

The EMTIRB emits a wide infrared beam that is used as a lap delimiter. The EMTIRB is used in conjunction with the Infrared Detector (DTCIRB) to fragment data into segments as desired. The EMTIRB can use any of 64 different channels and may drive several DTCIRB on the same channel simultaneously.

Infrared Emitter (EMTIRB)

Infrared Detector (DTCIRB) Technical Data Sheet  Infrared Detector (DTCIRB)

The DTCIRB receives a coded-infrared signal from the EMTIRB to fragment data into many segments as desired. The DTCIRB may be coded on 64 different channels to detect only the desired EMTIRB around the track.

Infrared Detector (DTCIRB)
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Humidity Sensor (SENHUM) Technical Data Sheet  Humidity Sensor (SENHUM)

The SENHUM measures relative humidity, from 0% to 100%.

Humidity Sensor (SENHUM)

Wheatstone Bridge Conditioner (MODWBx) Technical Data Sheet  Wheatstone Bridge Conditioner (MODWBx)

Strain gauge or load cell conditioner module, in full-bridge configuration.

Wheatstone Bridge Conditioner (MODWBx)

Fuel Flow Detector (DTCFFW) Technical Data Sheet  Wheatstone Bridge Conditioner (MODWBx)

The fuel flow transducer measures the flow of hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, #2 diesel and other light transmitting, but non-corrosive liquids of similar viscosities. It has an internal diaphragm that absorbs any pulsations nearby fuel pumps and a flow chamber design that makes fuel blockage impossible. The transducer gives repeatable signal for gasoline down to 1.15 Litres/hour (L/h). The higher viscosity of diesel fuel reduces signal repeatability at flow rates below 7.5L/h.

 

 

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