Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Opel Astra OPC App For The CAN Bus
 |
| For technical enthusiasts: The app offers the Opel Astra OPC for, vehicle data displayed directly from the CAN bus. (Opel) |
Opel offers tech-savvy customers to pre-selected information from the CAN bus (Controller Area Network) for display and analysis directly on the iPhone. It is the appropriate app for less than a euro in the App Store.
 |
| Depending on the selected setting the display, for example, the horsepower or ... |
The CAN bus as a central system unites and connects all electronic control units from different areas of the vehicle. Users of an Apple smartphone can now download the new application for 0.79 euros from the AppStore. The offer is available worldwide for the first time in the Astra OPC - the sportiest variant of Opels compact series.
Represented up to 60 values
The readout of the CAN bus so far reserved specialist workshops with special software. On the iPhone are up to 60 different data to be viewed in real time including boost pressure, lateral acceleration, torque and accelerator position. In addition, the data can be stored and later evaluate or compare with other users. Using a connected GPS Lap Timer with racing fans can analyze circuits like the Nurburgring lap times. Thus, for example, braking points and analyze the speed within certain sector times. In addition, the G-forces occurring be measured in certain curves.
Smartphone controller required
To use the full functionality of the OPC PowerApp, a special smartphone controller is necessary. He is from the 12th June 2012 ordered costs 290 euros ex works or is available as an accessory for the Opel Service Partner. The module is directly connected to the CAN bus of the vehicle and transmits its data with a frequency of 30 hertz to the iPhone. The smartphone can be coupled to the optional FlexDock station. And to improve the operation of the OPC PowerApp and the readability of the data.
 |
| ... be the available engine torque. |
Android from 2013
Seven different display settings and colors are available for the user, all equipped with the OPC logo. These include an analog display, G-force meter, a digital display, a display for. Oversteer and understeer control, a column and line chart and a map The OPC PowerApp is compatible with the iPhone (from iPhone 3GS), iPad 2 and iPod Touch (from the third generation). An application for Android systems is scheduled for early 2013.
 |
| But there is a more detail: Around with cooling water temperature, boost pressure and oil temperature. |
