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LIN to RS-232 Gateway

SKU #: MA-LIN-RS232-GW

The LIN to CAN and LIN to RS-232 Gateways can be used to interface a LIN bus to CAN or RS-232 respectively. The converters can act as both LIN Master and Slave. A typical use-case is to control or monitor a LIN bus from a PLC with RS-232 port over the gateway device, or simply to bridge a LIN network to a CAN bus.

A PC application “SENT Gateway Analyser” for configuring the device and for monitoring, logging and simulation of SENT communication is included. The device provides a communication protocol over RS-232/CAN so that the user can easily integrate the device into an existing system, such as test benches, HiL rigs and End-of-Line testers. The protocol provides function to configure the device’s SENT and analogue channels and to transmit and receive SENT Fast and Slow messages.

Both LIN-CAN and LIN-RS232 are available in the following firmware options:

Universal gateway
The communication protocol allows to fully control the LIN bus. The user can transmit and receive LIN frames (more details below)

Configurable CAN-LIN Gateway (LIN-CAN device only)
The user configures the mapping between CAN and LIN (CAN id to LIN id), CAN and LIN channel parameters, LIN scheduler, and stores the configuration into an internal non-volatile memory. The gateway automatically forwards data from given received CAN Id to LIN bus and vice versa.
The ECU Configurator PC application can be used to easily configure the device from PC over CAN bus, and save the configuration into the device. A license for ECU Configurator needs to be purchased separately. This is a single-time payment for a company perpetual license.

Without firmware
The firmware is developed according to customer needs or the customer can develop the firmware it by himself.


LIN to RS-232 and LIN to CAN Gateway/Converter
  • LIN to RS-232 and LIN to CAN Gateway/Converter
  • Both LIN-RS232 and LIN-CAN available with universal firmware for easy integration
  • Supports LIN v1.x a v2.x
  • Supports LIN Master/Slave
  • LIN Master’s 1 kOhm pull-up resistor can be enabled by software
  • 2x DSUB-9 (1x LIN, 1x CAN or RS-232 respectively)
  • Power 9-30 VDC
  • 4x LED (3x status, 1x power)
  • Reset switch
  • Microchip dsPIC33
  • Dimensions 108 x 54 x 30 mm
  • Can be placed on table or mounted on a DIN rail (a clip needed)
  • Firmware upgradable via CAN or RS-232
  • Firmware customizable on request


Data Sheet
LIN to RS232 Gateway Data Sheet
User's manual
SAE J2716 (SENT) to RS232 Gateway User's Manual
Communication Protocol Specification
LIN to RS232 Gateway Communication Protocol Specification
Communication Protocol Specification (LIN-CAN)
LIN to CAN Gateway Communication Protocol Specification
orts Fast and Slow Messages according to SAE J2716:2016 (Fast, Short Serial, and Enhanced Serial)
  • Supports SENT/SPC
  • Configurable SENT channel parameters – Tick Time, Nibble Count
  • 2 analogue output channels (12-bit DAC, 0-4,095 V)
  • On-board remanent memory
  • Intelligent message filtration
  • 1x DSUB9F (RS-232/CAN), 1x 8-pin terminal block
  • Input power 9-30 V DC
  • 4x LED (3x Status, 1x Power)
  • 1x Reset switch
  • 5V DC output with over-current protection
  • Dimensions 108 x 54 x 30 mm
  • Table or DIN-rail mount
  • Hardware and firmware customization on request
The LIN to CAN and LIN to RS-232 Gateways can be used to interface a LIN bus to CAN or RS-232 respectively. The converters can act as both LIN Master and Slave. A typical use-case is to control or ...