INTRODUCTION TO CAN TECHNOLOGY

• CAN stands for “Controller Area Network”.

• By connecting key devices, CAN allows components to behave more intelligently.  They can share information and coordinate their operation.  They can provide diagnostics information to the customer or service technician.

• Many features that would be impossible to implement without networking become economical and easy through the use of CAN.

• CAN uses just two wires to connect all the devices on the network.  These wires form a digital data bus similar to the Ethernet used to connect PC’s, but designed for a harsher environment.  This data pair is run throughout the vehicle, and short drop connections are run from the data bus to each network device.

• CAN allows the operator to work multiple functions from multiple locations.  For example, the HWH® Systems Control Module allows for control of multiple systems on your vehicle including suspension systems, leveling systems (air and hydraulic), slide-out systems (room, generator, and bay door), awnings, automatic steps, energy management systems and more.