Modular interfaces
Each layer has a defined connector and role so a sensor or HMI can change without replacing the entire system.
TECHNOLOGY 03 / VEHICLE INTEGRATION
CAN / I/O
Open CAN / I/O for integration and upgrades.
A safety system becomes practical when it can read vehicle state, drive lamps or buzzers, connect sensors and adapt to different platforms without a complete redesign.
●Technical update: 25.08.2026
ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW
A metric only matters when measured across the whole system.
NORTHAR separates sensing, processing, interface and output layers. CAN carries vehicle-state and device messages; digital or analog I/O connects simple signals, relays, lamps, buzzers and interlocks.
REFERENCE HARDWARE KIT
The hardware behind this configuration.
The kit is configured around the vehicle, voltage, warning zones and available interfaces. The image represents an OEM-neutral design; the final model and appearance may change after manufacturer selection.
- Sealed modular ECU
- CAN / CAN FD gateway
- Isolated input/output module
- Relay and fuse block
- 24 V power module
- Service cable, harnesses and sealed connectors
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Three layers behind the core capability.
Presented at architecture level; the final commercial configuration depends on the vehicle survey and safety requirements.
Vehicle-specific signal mapping
CAN IDs, bus speed, voltage levels and I/O logic follow the documentation of each vehicle.
Separate warning from intervention
Operator warnings are different from automatic braking or motion inhibition; every intervention needs its own safety assessment.
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
No single sensor or protocol fits every application.
TechnologyStrengthTrade-offRole in NORTHAR
Discrete I/O
Simple, testable and compatible with lamps, buzzers and relays.
Limited diagnostics and increasing wire count as signals grow.
A foundational compatibility layer for legacy vehicles and accessories.
CAN 2.0
Widely used, robust and suited to compact control data.
Lower payload and data capacity than CAN FD.
Primary path for integration with existing vehicles.
CAN FD
Larger payload and a faster data phase when the entire network supports it.
Requires compatible controllers, transceivers and nodes.
Upgrade path for additional sensing, diagnostics and faster service.
Ethernet
High bandwidth for cameras and central compute.
More complex network architecture, security and connectivity.
Added in advanced configurations rather than replacing CAN and I/O everywhere.
UPGRADEABLE ARCHITECTURE
Extend one layer without replacing everything.
The roadmap is managed by hardware, software and per-vehicle configuration versions.
Configurable CAN + I/O
Connect vehicle state, lamps, buzzers, HMI and sensors through vehicle-specific mapping.
CAN FD and service bootloader
Increase transfer capacity and support controlled software updates through a service port.
Ethernet gateway
Connect cameras, edge computers or fleet systems when high bandwidth is required.
Configuration versions and change log
Manage per-vehicle configurations, track releases and support rollback to a stable version.
TECHNICAL REFERENCES
Cross-checked with manufacturers and industry bodies.
Evaluate CAN / I/O for your vehicle.
Share the vehicle model, dimensions, speed and blind zones. NORTHAR will propose a configuration and validation plan.
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