IOcan Electrical Characteristics¶

This page describes the electrical characteristics of the IOcan hardware, including power consumption, input measurement ranges, and electrical limitations.

For connector pin assignments see:

CAN Gateway Pinout

Power Supply¶

IOcan is designed for permanent installation in automotive electrical systems and supports continuous connection to battery power.

Supply Voltage¶

Parameter	Value
Operating voltage	9–16 V
Recommended nominal voltage	12 V automotive system

The device should be powered directly from the vehicle battery through a fused supply.

Recommended fuse for vehicle installations: 30 A.

Quiescent Current¶

IOcan is optimized for low standby power consumption.

Mode	Typical Current
Standby (KL30 only)	< 0.5 mA
Active operation	depends on connected loads

The low standby current allows the device to remain permanently connected to battery power without significantly draining the vehicle battery.

Transmission Power Output (KL30B)¶

IOcan includes an integrated semiconductor power switch used to power the transmission.

Parameter	Value
Output type	Semiconductor relay
Maximum current	15 A
Controlled by	IOcan power management logic

This output allows IOcan to manage transmission power sequencing without external relays.

Analog Input Measurement¶

IOcan analog inputs use resistor dividers to allow measurement of automotive voltage ranges while protecting the internal ADC.

Two divider configurations are used.

0–12 V Analog Inputs (AN1–AN7)¶

These inputs are designed for direct connection to typical automotive signals.

Electrical characteristics:¶

Parameter	Value
Maximum measurable voltage	16 V
Typical signal range	0–12 V

###Typical applications:

• ignition signals
• switch inputs
• 0–12 V sensors
• digital signals from ECUs

0–5 V Analog Inputs (AN8–AN11)¶

These inputs are intended for low-voltage sensors.

Electrical characteristics:¶

Parameter	Value
Maximum measurable voltage	6 V
Typical signal range	0–5 V

Typical applications:¶

• throttle position sensors
• pressure sensors
• position sensors

Frequency Inputs¶

Frequency inputs share hardware with selected analog inputs.

Supported signal types:¶

• square wave signals
• hall-effect sensors
• pulse outputs from ECUs

Typical uses:¶

• engine speed
• wheel speed
• vehicle speed

Signal conditioning and scaling are configurable in software.

Sensor Power Supply¶

IOcan provides a dedicated sensor supply for analog and frequency inputs.

SENSOR5V¶

Parameter	Value
Output voltage	5 V
Maximum output current	0.5A
Intended use	powering external sensors

sGND¶

Ground reference for sensors connected to analog or frequency inputs.

Using the dedicated sensor ground improves measurement accuracy and reduces noise.

Digital Outputs¶

Digital outputs share hardware with selected analog input pins.

Parameter	Value
Maximum current	0.9 A per output
Output type	low-side driver

##Typical applications:

• relay control
• indicator outputs
• actuator control

Outputs are fully configurable in the IOcan configuration tool.

CAN Interfaces¶

IOcan provides four independent CAN interfaces.

Parameter	Value
Number of interfaces	4
Protocol	CAN-FD
Compatibility	CAN 2.0B

Each CAN interface consists of a differential pair:

• CANxH
• CANxL

Termination can be enabled or disabled depending on network topology.

Environmental Considerations¶

IOcan is designed for automotive environments.

Proper wiring and grounding practices are required to ensure reliable operation.

Recommended practices include:

• twisted pair wiring for CAN networks
• short CAN stubs
• proper termination at both ends of the bus
• properly crimped terminals
• soldering of the wires is not recommended
• Please remember that this device controls part of powertrain. Please take great care when wiring the device and the transmission.