Essence of ISO 11783an Electronics communications protocol standard

• Allows manufacturers to build electronic components that communicate with each other
  • Examples:
    • Instrument cluster and engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
    • Tractor ECU and Implement ECU
    • Grain Flow ECU and Virtual Terminal ECU
  • Uses multiplexed wiring
    • ECUs communicate across a shared four wire cable
    • Bit serial communications
  • Based on CAN protocol
    • Robert Bosch GmbH protocol for automotive use

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