You should choose the automotive data logger that best fits your project and your requirements. If still in doubt, contact us — we will help you setup with the most suitable solution.

Our general recommendation is as follows:

• AutoPi Mini: You are searching for a plug & play data logger, that logs OEM and standard (EV & ICE) data parameters.

• AutoPi TMU CM4: You want more detailed CAN data from vehicles / machines and custom configurations options.

• AutoPi CAN-FD Pro: You require a full CAN dump of dual CAN/CAN-FD buses, with the option of additional 2 external flash drives.

Overall, the Autoi CAN-FD Pro is far superior for CAN bus data logging that supports mixed 11 bit and 29 bit frame IDs, onboard CAN decoding, remote live debugging and interaction through secure VPN, hardware encryption, etc. — then we strongly recommend this, unless you specifically require something else.

The automotive data loggers are designed to be user-friendly, letting you capture CAN bus & OBD data from a vehicle or machine's Controller Area Network (CAN) and/or On-board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) system.

1. The automotive data logger connects to the vehicle / machine's OBD-II port.

2. Once powered on, the data logger listen to the data stream and start logging raw data — depending on your project, it can either:

   1. Store raw CAN data on an SD card

      (This allows for local data storage, useful for projects where data analysis will be performmed on-site or later on an external computer).

   2. Upload raw and/or decoded CAN bus/OBD data

      (Data can be uploaded to our cloud backend, your own server, or a SaaS solution, useful for remote access and real-time insights).

   3. Onboard CAN decoding

      (Using DBC files, Python scrips, etc., the data logger can decode CAN signals directly on the device. This feature is ideal for projects that require immediate, on-device analysis or for devices without a constant connection to an external server. Only available on the AutoPi CAN-FD Pro).

3. From here, you can access the log files remotely or locally and begin analyzing detailed insights about vehicle or machinery performance, diagnostics, and more.

For more details, see our getting started guides which will guide you through each step and set up your automotive data logger.

To get the most out of your AutoPi automotive data loggers, we strongly recommend using the AutoPi Cloud platform — a combination of device- and fleet management.

With our device and vehicle management platform, you will get insights to all the detail you need to manage your business.

• Use our fleet management cloud to keep track on your vehicles and the performance of these.

• Use our device management platform to deploy advanced software configurations to the edge devices or to record large amounts of data from the vehicle CAN bus.

Get to know more of the features or get access to our FREE demo cloud, please schedule a demo.

There are many ways how you can make use of our automotive data loggers, and the possibilities are nearly endless — it all comes down to knowing your requirements.

Our data logger devices excel in areas where you need them most. They are commonly used in the following applications:

• Vehicle telematics: Plans to gather essential data like engine performance, speed, and fuel usage across the entire fleet with easy integration.

• EV battery data: Plans to track battery health metrics — charge level, temperature, voltage — to keep EVs running smoothly in real-time.

• Heavy-duty maintenance: Plans to log J1939 data to monitor equipment wear and run remote diagnostics via 4G/WiFi to reduce machine downtime.

• Customization: Plans to create a custom project and prototypes, using the Raspberry Pi — ideal for flexibility and unique requirements.

• GPS fleet tracking: Plans to get real-time GPS data to manage vehicle routes and locations with a simple plug & play setup.

• Development: Plans to collect raw CAN data for testing or analysis, with plenty of storage and USB support for larger projects.

Want to learn which device your project needs? Please contact us.

Yes, both our automotive data loggers and management platform are designed to support white labeling:

• Devices can be ordered without the standard logo, and custom engraving on the casing is available if requested.

• Our management platform can be white-labeled to include your branding on both the interface and subscription plans.

• A SIM card is included with certain devices, allowing you to manage subscriptions directly and maintain full control over connectivity.

• The device supports the installation of your own OS, making it highly adaptable to your specific requirements.

For more details about our white-label options, please contact us.

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