ASCII gateway to in-vehicle system provides bi-directional translation
between multiplexed motor vehicle networks and industrial control and
monitoring devices. Integrated hardware and software components provide
data communications between motor vehicle electronic control module
networks and RS-232 serial ASCII-text capable device, for industrial
control and/or industrial automation application in manufacturing or
assembly operations. Communications networks (CAN, SAE or ISO protocols)
implemented inside motor vehicles pass data between electronic control
modules that control operation of important vehicle components like
engine, transmission and brake systems, have their messages converted to
RS-232 serial ASCII-text; and from RS-232 serial ASCII-text converted to
motor vehicle communications network by the system. Messages to monitor
and/or control vehicle networks are generated by a serial ASCII-test
capable device. Multiple vehicle protocols are supported by the system.
The system translates between RS-232 serial ASCII-text message generated
or received by a device and the vehicle network.