CAN Bus
uniflow.plugin.canbus •
Category: Hardware Protocol •
Version: v1.0.2
CAN Bus Plugin Reference Manual
1. Overview
Plugin Name: CAN Bus
Type: Hardware Protocol
Identifier: uniflow.plugin.canbus
Description
Receive and transmit data from vehicle networks and industrial CAN buses.
2. Configuration Parameters
The following configuration fields are available in the User Interface for this plugin:
| Configuration Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Adapter Type | Specifies the adapter type. |
| Device Handle / COM Port | Numeric value specifying the device handle / com port. |
| Bitrate (Kbps) | Specifies the bitrate (kbps). |
| OBD2 Polling Interval (ms) | Numeric value specifying the obd2 polling interval (ms). |
| Reconnect Delay (ms) | Specifies the reconnect delay (ms). |
3. Exposed Routes & Data Types
The following routes are available in the Uniflow catalog for this plugin:
| Display Name | Route ID | Kind | Category | Access | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection Status | MetaConnectedItemId | Value | ? | Read | Bool |
| Send Raw CAN Frame | CmdSendRawId | Command | ? | Execute | Variant |
| Send Signal | CmdSendSignalId | Command | ? | Execute | Variant |
Route Parameters: Send Raw CAN Frame
This route requires the following parameters when executing commands or writes.
| Parameter Name | Display Name | Type | Required |
|---|
Route Parameters: Send Signal
This route requires the following parameters when executing commands or writes.
| Parameter Name | Display Name | Type | Required |
|---|
4. Usage Examples
Scenario A: Reading/Monitoring Data
To monitor data from CAN Bus, add the corresponding Input Node in the Rule Editor and select the desired property from the catalog. Link its output to any logical comparison or directly to an Action Node.
Scenario B: Triggering Actions
If the plugin supports writable properties or actions, use an Action Node in the Rule Editor. Configure the Target property to point to the CAN Bus action, and supply any required parameters mapping from your rule's logic.