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Embedded Network Combining CAN, ZigBee and DC-PLC for Motorhome

Authors:
Fabienne Nouvel
Hussien Kdouh

Keywords: Motorhome; Controller Area Networks; CAN; ZigBee; Power Line Communications

Abstract:
Today, the number of motorhomes increases in Europe and North America as they offer greater individual freedom. As motorhome users spend the most of their time in their confined area, it seems essential to develop new solutions that make their life easier. In order to meet the new needs of customers, a new centralized architecture of a control system based on ubiquitous wired and wireless solutions is studied in this paper. The objective of this study is to verify the feasibility of ubiquitous technologies in this original environment. Different measurements have been conducted on a motorhome using Controller Area Networks (CAN), ZigBee and direct current power line communications (DC-PLC). Results have shown that these technologies may be used in a future hybrid control system in a motorhome.

Pages: 36 to 43

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2015

Publication date: October 11, 2015

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2327-2058

ISBN: 978-1-61208-434-3

Location: St. Julians, Malta

Dates: from October 11, 2015 to October 16, 2015