BE
Modular Vehicle Intelligence for advanced applications
Build the IVMS your application requires
The BE is Squarell’s modular In Vehicle Monitoring System for applications that demand more interfaces, more processing capacity and greater flexibility than a conventional telematics device can provide.
Instead of choosing a fixed hardware configuration, customers can build the BE around the exact requirements of the project. Multiple CAN networks, K-line, J1708, RS232, SFD, SAN, USB, Ethernet, modem and GNSS can be combined within one rugged automotive platform.
Whether the application requires advanced diagnostics, multiple vehicle networks or local data analysis, the BE provides the capacity and flexibility to make it possible.
Why choose the BE?
Designed for complex vehicle applications
Modern vehicles and specialist equipment contain an increasing number of communication networks, sensors and control systems.
The BE is designed for applications where a standard IVMS no longer provides enough interfaces or processing power.
Typical uses include:
- OEM-specific diagnostics
- Multiple CAN network monitoring
- Advanced vehicle research
- Special-purpose vehicles
- Complex body-builder applications
- Onboard analysis
- Predictive maintenance
- Project-specific data processing
The BE is currently often used to retrieve manufacturer-specific diagnostic codes. From early 2027, Squarell’s harmonised Parameter Groups developed for SOLID+, REMOTE+ and ENVIRON+ are also planned to become available for the BE.
“Build the IVMS your application requires”
A truly modular architecture
The BE consists of a rugged Backbone with space for up to eight Units.
Two positions are reserved for:
- Power Supply Unit
- Micro Controller Unit
The remaining six positions can be configured freely with the functional Units required by the application. Multiple Units of the same type can be installed when additional interfaces are needed.
This modular concept allows one BE platform to support many different vehicle and industrial applications without developing a new hardware design for every project.
Built for demanding environments
The Backbone can be opened to provide access to the internal wiring channel and Unit connections.
Each functional Unit is encapsulated and connected to the Backbone through a protected interface. Unused positions are filled with Empty Units to maintain protection of the complete assembly.
This makes the BE suitable for professional vehicle and equipment installations where reliability, vibration resistance and environmental protection are essential.
Powerful onboard processing
The BE uses an ARM A20 dual-core Controller Unit with Linux and 8 GB of memory.
Each functional Unit has its own processor and communicates with the central Controller Unit through USB.
This distributed architecture provides the processing capacity required for:
- multiple simultaneous vehicle networks
- advanced diagnostics
- local data processing
- complex communication tasks
- future predictive maintenance algorithms
- project-specific software functions
The BE is therefore more than a data gateway. It is a powerful onboard Vehicle Intelligence computer.
Available Units
Available Units
Power Supply Unit 7100
The automotive Power Supply Unit supports input voltages from 6 to 40 VDC and is designed to withstand electrical disturbances commonly found in vehicles. Designed according to ISO 7637-2
It also supports sleep operation, timed wake-up and includes a three-axis motion sensor.
Micro Controller Unit 7200
The central ARM A20 dual-core Controller Unit runs the Squarell Linux environment and provides 8 GB of memory.
It manages communication with all installed functional Units and performs the main data-processing tasks.
Modem / GNSS Unit
Provides:
- 4G communication
- 2G fallback
- External GPRS antenna connection
- External GNSS antenna connection
CAN + CAN Unit 7310
Provides two CAN interfaces with:
- Automatic baud-rate detection
- Supported speeds from 10 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s
Multiple CAN Units can be installed to connect many vehicle networks.
CAN + K-line Unit 7315
Provides:
- One auto-baud CAN interface
- One bidirectional K-line interface
- Slow initialisation
ISO 9141 support
CAN + J1708 Unit 7335
Provides:
- One auto-baud CAN interface
- One bidirectional J1708 interface
SFD + SFD Unit 7300
Provides two Squarell Special Function Device ports.
Compatible SFD devices include:
- DataCliQ
- Power Output Module
- Driver Awareness Panel
SFD + RS232 Unit 7375
Provides:
- One SFD port
- One bidirectional RS232 port
SAN + SAN Unit 7305
Provides two Sensor Actuator Network ports for Squarell sensors and actuators, such as:
- Temperature sensors
- Valve controllers
- Project-specific sensor devices
RS232 + RS232 Unit 7370
Provides two bidirectional RS232 communication ports.
USB + USB Unit 7380
Provides two USB interfaces.
Ethernet Unit 7395
Provides an Ethernet interface for project-specific network connections.
Empty Unit
Protects unused Backbone positions and helps maintain the environmental integrity of the complete BE assembly.
“The BE is suitable for vehicles with many networks, specialist machinery and advanced embedded applications.”
Built for Vehicle Intelligence
The BE can read and communicate with a wide range of vehicle and equipment networks.
Depending on the selected Units, the platform can support:
- CAN
- K-line
- J1708
- RS232
- USB
- Ethernet
- Squarell SFD
- Squarell SAN
- Modem
- GNSS
This makes the BE suitable for vehicles with many networks, specialist machinery and advanced embedded applications.
Ready for Squarell Parameter Groups
The BE is being integrated into the same Vehicle Intelligence ecosystem used by the Core1 product family.
This means the platform will increasingly benefit from:
- Harmonised Parameter Groups
- OEM-specific DCF technology
- ExpertView Device Management
- Remote configuration
- Subscription management
- Advanced onboard analytics
Because the BE provides significantly more processing capacity, it can also support heavier local analysis tasks than the smaller IVMS platforms.
“The BE can also support heavier local analysis tasks than the smaller IVMS platforms.”
Designed for automotive reliability
The BE is developed as a professional automotive and industrial platform.
Key characteristics include:
- Modular, rugged construction
- Protected functional Units
- Automotive power supply
- Wide input voltage range
- Multiple communication technologies
- Linux-based processing
- Designed and produced in the Netherlands
Why Squarell?
Most vehicle computers offer either fixed telematics hardware or an open industrial computer that still requires extensive vehicle integration.
The BE combines both worlds:
- Modular hardware
- Automotive design
- Squarell vehicle protocol expertise
- Harmonised Parameter Groups
- DCF intelligence
- ExpertView Device Management
This allows customers to focus on the application instead of designing a new vehicle interface, power supply and communication platform from the ground up.
“When a standard IVMS is not enough, build the BE your application needs.”
Typical Applications
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics
- Multi-network vehicle monitoring
- Special-purpose vehicles
- Emergency and military vehicles
- Body-builder integrations
- Research and development vehicles
- Local predictive maintenance
- Embedded control applications
- Complex industrial equipment
- OEM and engineering projects
The BE difference
SOLID+
adds Vehicle Intelligence to an existing telematics platform.
REMOTE+
combines Vehicle Intelligence with integrated communication.
ENVIRON+
brings the same capability to harsh environments.
BE
provides the processing power, modularity and interface capacity for applications that go beyond conventional telematics.
When a standard IVMS is not enough, build the BE your application needs.
