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New Eagle VeeCAN 320 Data Logger

This logger utilizes a USB 2.0 stick for data storage and effortless data retrieval. Two CAN channels are provided, preconfigured to 250K and 500K, with logging at rates up to 1 ms to make this device an ideal choice for most CAN bus environments. While the unit can function without user intervention, an interface button is provided to allow for multiple logging sessions. This data logging device can survive in the harshest environments due to its robust components.

Features

CAN data logging
- Logging CAN bus data to a USB 2.0 stick
- Provide 2 CAN channels for data logging
- 250K Baud CAN 1 Bus, 500K Baud CAN 2 Bus
- Data Logging is limited only by the size of USB 2.0 stick (sold separately)
- Logging is started automatically when USB stick is plugged in
- Logging session is controlled via a button
CAN traffic display
Circular Buffer File System
Capable of logging at rate of 1 ms
320x240-pixel color display for real-time displaying logging status
10-32 VDC Powered, -20 to +70 degrees C operating temperature
Saves as text files, this allows the users to import data into Excel or MATLAB and using a custom script to convert the data into engineering units.
Logs raw CAN data, all messages on the bus
RS232 interface and discrete inputs and outputs are available to read discrete sensors or serial data. This function would require a development contract.

USB Stick

This logger can work with any brand and any volume USB drive. If the user needs to log a large set of data, we recommend using a large volume USB stick; 16 GB or larger is ideal. The USB status (Not Inserted/Inserted/Eject is Ready) is shown on the logging screen in real-time. The logging is started automatically after the USB is plugged in; if the screen is still showing ‘USB Not Inserted’ in white after the USB drive is plugged in for more than 10 seconds, then plug in the USB drive again and wait for a few seconds until ‘USB Inserted’ is shown on the screen.

Logging onto a USB stick larger than 32 gigabytes will require manual FAT 32 formatting. Fat 32 formatting GUI available here.

"Stop Logging" Button

This logger provides a button to control the logging session; this allows for multiple logging sessions. It is important to stop the logging using this button, otherwise a key cycle will be required to initiate another logging session. Data loss may occur if the users unplug the USB before pressing this button.

Auto Logging

This unit can log data without user intervention. Keep the USB stick plugged in, then start a key cycle and the logging session will be started automatically.

Logging Rate

This logger has been tested for logging at rates up to 1 ms. We provide two CAN channels: CAN 1 is preconfigured to 250K, CAN 2 is preconfigured to 500K.

Before Logging

The "USB Log Offload" file should be in the USB stick before logging; this file is used for communicating with the logger to detect the USB status.

There are two different versions of the VeeCAN 320 data logger. The two versions of the data logger have very different appearances. If you are uncertain which data logger you purchased, check the background of the display. The versions prior to May 2014 will have a solid background while the more current versions will have the New Eagle logo in the back.

VeeCAN320 Data Logger Display prior to May 2014

For VeeCAN320 Data Loggers purchased prior to May 2014, please click here to download the offload file.
NOTE: After unzipping, the contained file will have the extension .autorun.

Current VeeCAN320 Data Logger Display

For VeeCAN320 Data Loggers purchased after May 2014, please click here to download.
NOTE: After unzipping, the contained file will have the extension .ars.

How to Log Data

Logging is very easy and straight forward for this device; we offer a color display for logging information. After the logger is powered up, a screen with logging instruction will be shown on the screen, after the user plugs in the USB stick (don't forget to put "USB log offload" file in it), the screen will show the information that USB is inserted and the logging is started automatically. When you are done, press the "Stop Logging" button to stop the logging session and prepare the USB stick for removal. Remove USB stick and plug it into the computer to process data.

Data Files

The data files are named using log number. The logger will continue to run until there isn’t any space available for creating new files. All data is maintained until removed from the USB stick. The size of each file is determined by the logging period. The data file is a text file with all the CAN messages listed. This text file is formatted so it can be imported into almost any CAN analyzing software. We recommend converter NETM-CDL-SW-001, which allows conversion of CAN data using industry standard DBC files; you can purchase it immediately on our web store, a trial version will be available soon; you can download it in the next section. The text file also can be imported into Matlab or Excel, which allows for further data processing.

Raptor-CAN

Raptor-CAN is New Eagle’s simple tool used for communicating with and monitoring CAN systems using a compatible CAN adapter. Using Raptor-CAN with the VeeCAN Data logger gives the user the benefit of converting the raw CAN data into engineering units.. More information on Raptor-CAN is found here

Harness

New Eagle offers a harness HARN-CAN-DP-03 (sold separately) to mate the data logger with a CAN bus environment, so far this harness is only used for the CAN1 channel. CAN2 needs an isolated power supply, which must be wired separately in order to utilize CAN2.

Downloads

VeeCAN 320 Data Logger

Data Sheet

User Manual

VeeCAN 320 Lite Data Logger