Flexible CAN gateway
Connects multiple CAN networks and translates standalone ECU, driver and vehicle signals into the native OEM protocol the transmission expects.
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IOcan - Advanced CANbus gateway for Motorsport
Device Overview and Purpose IOcan is a professional CAN gateway designed to make modern OEM automatic and dual-clutch transmissions usable outside of their original vehicle environment. Modern transmissions such as ZF 8HP, DCT, or PDK are...
Transmission compatibility
ZF 8HP
Full support
DCT
Planned
PDK
Planned
€1.000,00
incl. VAT · excl. shipping
- ✓Runs OEM ZF 8HP transmissions fully standalone
- ✓Real-time CAN protocol translation between ECU and gearbox
- ✓Integrated power, wake-up control and current sensing
- ✓Diagnostics, adaptations and TCU firmware flashing
Ships in 3–5 days
Tracked EU shipping
12-month warranty
Hardware guarantee
Engineer support
Direct install help
// In plain terms
A modern gearbox won't shift unless it hears the whole car talking.
Transmissions like the ZF 8HP, DCT and PDK are wired deep into the original car. They expect a constant stream of CAN messages from the engine, chassis and driver controls.
This gateway sits between your standalone ECU and transmission, recreating the signals the gearbox is listening for so it works in your swap, restomod or race car.
Standalone ECUengine + sensor data
Driver controlspaddles · shifter · keypad
IOcanCAN GATEWAY
→
OEM transmissionshifts normally
// What's inside
More than an interface — a complete integration unit
Versatile driver control
Sequential shifters, paddles, OEM gear selectors or CAN keypads can all become the correct OEM command.
Integrated power management
A dedicated semiconductor relay powers the transmission and manages wake-up and shutdown internally.
Diagnostics and firmware
Over USB, read DTCs, monitor adaptation values and live data, and flash OEM TCUs where supported.
// Install
Just five wires. No external relays.
A built-in semiconductor relay handles transmission power, wake-up and shutdown internally. Connect straight to a fused battery supply and you are done.
BAT+Battery positive
GNDGround
KL15Ignition signal
CAN-HCAN High
CAN-LCAN Low
DIRECT TO
FUSED BAT+
FUSED BAT+
// Specifications
Technical reference
FunctionIntelligent CAN gateway and OEM protocol translator
TransmissionsZF 8HP full support · DCT / PDK planned
Vehicle wiringOnly 5 connections: BAT+, GND, KL15, CAN-H, CAN-L
PowerDirect to fused constant battery; built-in semiconductor relay
Current sensingMeasures transmission current draw
ConnectivityUSB to laptop via Apex Studio
// Driver control
Map any input you like
Control logic is fully configurable — mix and match.
// Built for
Where people run IOcan
Integrators, builders and developers.
Engine swaps with modern auto / DCTCustom builds and restomodsMotorsport and track vehiclesTransmission retrofits
// Questions
Before you buy
Does it work without the original car electronics? +
Yes. It recreates the CAN messages the transmission expects from OEM modules, so the gearbox can run standalone in your build.
How is it wired into my car? +
Only five connections are needed: BAT+, GND, KL15 ignition, CAN High and CAN Low.
Can I use paddles or a sequential shifter? +
Yes. Driver control logic is configurable for paddles, sequential shifters, OEM selectors, CAN keypads and custom combinations.
Not sure it fits your build?
Tell us your gearbox, ECU and control setup — we will confirm compatibility before you order.