Compare the key features and capabilities of the CSS CL-series dataloggers alongside the CANedge family of dataloggers. This chart highlights differences in channel support, logging performance, connectivity, and software tools so you can quickly identify the right fit for your application.
| Product Features | CL1000 | CL2000 | CANedge1 | CANedge2 | CANedge3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN & LIN | |||||
| # of CAN channels | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| # of LIN channels | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CAN FD | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RTC with battery backup (resolution) | No | Yes (1 ms) | Yes (0.05 ms) | Yes (0.05 ms) | Yes (0.05 ms) |
| # frames/second | ~800–1000 | ~800–1000 | 3000+ | 3000+ | 3000+ |
| DATA LOGGING | |||||
| SD card logging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Industrial & extractable SD | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Log file format | .TXT | .TXT | MDF4 | MDF4 | MDF4 |
| Cyclic logging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Silent mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bit-rate auto detection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filters & prescaling | Basic | Basic | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| Transmit lists | Basic | Basic | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| Control signal (trigger) | Basic | Basic | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| Data compression & encryption | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CAN/LIN error frame logging | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| STREAMING | |||||
| USB streaming to PC | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| GNSS/IMU | No | No | No | No | No |
| GNSS/IMU support | No | No | Optional | Optional | Yes |
| WIFI / LTE | |||||
| Secure WiFi/LTE data transfer | No | No | No | WiFi | 3G/4G LTE |
| Over-the-air config/firmware | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| SOFTWARE | |||||
| Configuration editor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DBC conversion support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Convert data to ASC/TRC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graphical plot support | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data processing API | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard integration | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telematics cockpit | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| MECHANICAL | |||||
| L x W x H (mm) | 67 x 43 x 24 | 67 x 43 x 24 | 75 x 47 x 20 | 75 x 47 x 20 | 75 x 47 x 20 |
| Volume (cm³) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Weight (g) | 50 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Enclosure | ABS Plastic | ABS Plastic | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
