Efficient Machine Communication & Programming Using CAN Routing

 

 

In today’s demanding heavy equipment industry, success depends on building machines that are smarter, more reliable, and easier to service than ever before. But getting there—while keeping costs in check—can be a major challenge for OEMs. That’s where harnessing the power of CAN routing within Parker Hannifin®’s IQAN Design platform by Parker Hannifin® truly shines.

What is CAN Routing in IQAN—and Why Should OEMs Care?

CAN routing is the backbone of modern mobile machine control. It connects all your machine’s electronic modules—controllers, sensors, displays—over a single, streamlined CAN bus. With Parker’s IQAN system, this CAN-based architecture is seamlessly integrated with intuitive design software, letting you program, customize, and optimize your equipment with unprecedented ease.

Key Benefits for Heavy Equipment OEMs

• Slash Wiring Complexity
  Fewer cables mean faster builds and fewer potential points of failure. CAN routing lets you distribute IQAN modules anywhere on your machine, sharply reducing installation headaches and allowing for compact, modular designs.

• Accelerate Time to Market
  IQAN’s flexible programming tools and CAN-based communication help you develop, test, and iterate new machine control systems in record time—so the next generation of your machine hits the field faster.

• Flexible, Customizable, and Scalable
  Need to add features or upgrade your machine after launch? No problem. IQAN’s modular CAN routing lets you scale up, reconfigure, or enhance control functions with simple software changes, not expensive hardware overhauls.

Ready to see how IQAN can power your equipment lineup? Contact our team of IQAN experts to learn more about bringing smarter control to your next machine, or sign up for our next in-person IQAN training session.