CAN/LIN Handheld Terminal for Automotive Production

13 December 2012 - With the introduction of the new version of the CAN/LIN handheld terminal smartCommander, GOEPEL electronic provides a powerful practice-oriented device, which has been further developed for a wider range of applications. The smartCommander now features 24 freely configurable function keys, which can be independently associated with message sequences or hierarchically interlinked with each other.

This means that keys can be used to change message contents initiated by another key.

In working areas such as vehicle assembly or the manufacture of mechatronic assemblies and systems there is often the problem that operating functions must be executed at units to be mounted in vehicles without availability of related ECUs and control elements. Examples for such applications are the installation of window lifter systems in vehicle doors, sunroofs for convertible models or electrically operated tailgates. By means of the smartCommander, the communication messages of non-available control units can be simulated on the CAN or LIN bus, making it possible to carry out control functions required for assembly processes.

The smartCommander is connected to a host PC via its USB port to program and download the ECU functions to be simulated. This enables the smartCommander’s utilization as a Gateway. Because the UUT can be remote controlled from the PC, additional specific measurements or routines, which are not possible in stand-alone operations, can be executed.

An application example is the smartCommander’s utilization in functional test systems for car seats. Depending on the use case, basic functions such as on seat heating and climatic equipment or comfort features like lordosis can be checked. Hereby, the smartCommander supports the single control or utilization of all functions.