CANchecked MFD32 Gen2 Programmable Touch Screen CanBus Display

Note: RHD kit will have display mounted in the right-hand vent.

Your BMW is missing a data display! The CANchecked display for G-Series BMW is now available. The display is already in Generation 2 (Gen2), which contains many optical improvements and also new features. The display has access to all engine data. The sensors are queried directly via Can Bus and are displayed on our proven MFD32 display. The display for the BMW G-Series comes with a vehicle-specific cover and fits into the interior like an original part. This means that the ventilation through the slots remains intact. Our display emulates a manufacturer tester so all detailed values ​​are available. We have optimized the protocol to achieve maximum query speed.

The CANchecked MFD32 is a large, 3.2" touch screen display which allows you to monitor a huge amount of information from your car's computer. The MFD32 is a CANbus compatible device which is able to read information from most 2008-onwards vehicles by simply plugging into your vehicles OBDII port. CANbus is currently how newer vehicles send and receive data. Think of it as a USB port on a computer; whatever is plugged into a USB port can be opened and accessed from your computer. If your CANbus ECU has sensors plugged in, then in most cases plugging a CANchecked display will read it* (*see below for more information). Don't have a CANbus ECU in your car? No problem! The MFD32 can accept 4 additional analogue inputs including Flex Fuel sensors directly to the gauge. No ECA module required.

The MFD32 however is more than just a gauge. It is also a data logging tool, a CAN sensor hub, a CAN control switch, a shift light and a warning light! Read below for a full list of features. The MFD32 is a compact device and can used in both landscape and portrait orientations which you can then design in the DSS display setup software on your PC or Laptop. The MFD32 can be configured easily to display certain ECU values with a range of pre-made screen designs.

The CANchecked MFD32 is one of the best ways to monitor and enjoy your vehicle.

Vehicle Specific Functions

• Performance meters: Measure your acceleration times in our performance widget - 0-100, 100-200, 0-200
• Data logging: Log all data onto the internal SD card. No matter whether “on-demand” (start at the touch of a finger) or permanently. All data from your last turn is saved.
• Preset alarms: Ready-made warnings can be easily activated and customized. For example, I get a big warning message when the exhaust gas temperature is over 900 degrees.
• 4 additional analog inputs: Additional temperature and/or pressure sensors can be connected for further monitoring options. e.g. exhaust gas temperature or exhaust back pressure. An ethanol sensor can be connected to one of the digital inputs.
• Read/delete errors: Read errors from the engine control unit in plain text and delete them
• Individual design: No matter whether the individual home screen or the selection from a variety of different widgets. Make the display your ad!

Access to all data from the engine control unit

As standard, we supply your display with a ready-made TRI file. All sensors that are queried are defined here.

• Temperatures: Engine water temperature, oil temperature, intake temperature, exhaust gas temperature, transmission temperature
• Pressures: Boost pressure, target boost pressure, high pressure pump fuel pressure, exhaust back pressure, low pressure, brake pressure, oil pressure
• Lambda/mixture: Lambda value target/actual, injection correction, short-term lambda adjustment, total ignition angle
• Miscellaneous: Speed, air mass (g/s), vehicle speed, throttle valve angle, battery voltage, gear, accelerator pedal position, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, steering angle, yaw angle, torque, power, control of the charge pressure control valve,

If values ​​are missing, they can be added easily.

!! Not all values ​​are available for all engines!!

Switch pages with the cruise control button

To make driving safer, we have integrated the cruise control switch here with the company Lightweight-Performance. If the cruise control is not active, you can use the up/down button to scroll through the views on the display. This has the following advantages

• No “searching” for the display while concentrating on the road
• Switching even with gloves (on track days)
• Quickly and safely check overview pages and then return to the main view

Here is an example video in the BMW F series. On the E-Series, the cruise control lever is located separately under the turn signal lever.
 

Driver Dynamics in the display for BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 including 1 Series M

We have developed a special view for all track riders who want to further improve their driving style and become a second or two faster

• G forces (lateral and longitudinal acceleration)
• Vehicle speed
• Steering angle
• Accelerator pedal position
• Brake pressure

This sensor technology gives the driver the opportunity to aim for even higher speeds in curves and to hit the braking point even later. Together with the data log in the internal memory, which can be downloaded from the display after a track day, this offers a great way to synchronize the data with a video.
 

Reading and deleting errors

With a “swipe” down you get access to the “DTC” (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). The display reads the error memory from the engine. Optionally, you can also delete these directly on the display.

Engine errors are displayed in plain text, so you can decide for yourself whether you can continue driving.

Optional Shift Light

The shift light module can be easily pinned to both the MFD28 and MFD32 touch screen displays. Thanks to the simple and individual configuration, it can be individually adapted to your personal wishes and the engine. All colors and respective speeds of the LEDs are completely adjustable. The shift light is already known from motorsport! For example, in Formula 1 it is integrated directly into the steering wheel. Different colored LEDs show the current speed and flash to signal the optimal switching time.

CANchecked took up this concept and designed its own shift light module. The connection is made via an approx. 50cm long cable to the display at the provided three-pin interface.

Key features of the MFD32

• Hardware: 3.2" TFT screen, touchscreen, MicroSD, MicroUSB
• Symmetrical display - therefore ideal for rotating it by 90°
• Views can be freely configured directly on the display or with our DSS display setup software on the PC
• Up to 64 widgets per display
• 64 sensors (Can Bus + internal)
• 10 views
• 4x analog inputs
• 2x speed input
• optional external shift light
• Can bus switching

Different views

The MFD32 can be customised to display data in many different ways:

Supported values

Many customers always ask: “Which values ​​can I query from my control unit?” The answer: “ ALL ”. Our MFD15 is compatible with ISO 11898-2 and SAE J2284. The ECU manufacturers themselves determine which values ​​are sent via the CAN bus interface. Documentation is important here - perhaps even in the form of a DBC file that can be imported via our DSS . You can also access our extensive list of already implemented control devices. These can be found in the  download area . A total of up to 64 sensors can be queried if the manufacturer supports this.

Data that is available in broadcast as well as OBD2 queries via Can Bus (11bit/29bit) are implemented. Special protocols such as UDS are also available. If the desired control device is not listed, please contact us using the contact form

Included as standard:

• All vehicles from around 2008 (OBD2 - 11bit/29bit)
• Ecumaster Classic and Black
• DTAfast
• BMW E46 Can Bus
• Haltech v2
• Hondata
• KMS van Kronenburg
• LinkECU
• MaxxECU
• Motec M1
• Emtron
• Megasquirt 2 and 3
• Syvecs
• Trijekt
• VW/AUDI PQ34/PQ35 etc.

All other TRI and TRX for your MFD15 Gen2 can be downloaded here .

MFD32 - dimensions and fastening

With its dimensions of 89 x 60mm, the display is very compact. In addition, the M4 threaded sockets on the back enable individual and secure attachment.

DSS - Display Setup Software

With our DSS - Display Setup Software, the display can be easily configured on the PC. The Can Bus protocol can be customized, you can import DBC files and design the displays with your widgets. The log viewer downloads log files from the display. You can then look at these and select and scale values ​​individually.

A built-in Can Bus Logger makes it possible to take a very close look at the protocol. This allows unknown can buses to be reverse-engineered.

Connection and Expansion

With our wide product range, the display can be expanded flexibly

• CANchecked sensor for water/oil temperature
• CANchecked sensor for oil pressure/petrol pressure
• CANchecked Can Bus Extension:  MCE18 - Can Bus Extension
• CANchecked Can Bus Hub:  CBD08 - can bus distribution / can hub

Analogue Forwarding

“Analogue Forwarding” forwards the sensors (up to 4) connected to the display to the control unit - these can be sensors, physical switches, position sensors or others. You can connect an ethanol sensor directly to the MFD32 display. You need a pullup resistor (10K) between 5V and signal. Now you can view and log both the ethanol content and the fuel temperature.

CANbus Switching

Modern control devices communicate with their environment via Can Bus. A very stable two-wire communication medium that is popular not only in the automotive sector but also in industry. The control devices send data to surrounding systems such as ABS, speedometer, all-wheel drive so that the data can be used there accordingly. But communication with the control unit is also possible. More and more “aftermarket” control devices support the function. The control unit receives data via the Can Bus and can use this to (temporarily) change certain parameters.

Due to the touchscreen of our MFD28 / MFD32 / MFD32S and the individually customizable view of the display, we have the opportunity to react very quickly to such requirements.

You can place a widget on the screen and change the type of widget to “CANSwitch”. Now you have the option to choose between EIGHT different switches. You then have to store this in your control unit with the desired function, and you're done. The communication takes over completely from the display. No additional external switches or buttons are necessary. During operation, you can now tap the widget directly and thus trigger “Can Bus Switching”.

Currently supported:

• triject bee/premium
• Ecumaster Classic/Black
• LinkECU
• Mega squirt 3
• MaxxECU