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iCON-101CU Quick Installation Guide
I. Overview
The CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial bus system and is
usually used in structuring intelligent industrial device networks and
building smart automatic control systems. The iCON-101CU is a
cost-efficient industrial converter for p airs to PC using the standard
USB interface. It supports CAN monitor tool that displays the CAN
received message in decimal or hexadecimal mode. This converter
shows the time stamp of each received message. The GUI
management program and programming guide both are ready for
use. The CAN host, monitor or HMI can access and control CAN
device through iCON-101CU.
There is a User’s Manual CD-ROM for the iCON-101CU
you have any difficulties in installing.
system. Please consult your local vendor for assistance if
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II. Features
Full compliance with USB 1.1/2.0 (fully speed)
Full compliance with CAN 2.0A and CAN 2.0B
D-sub DB9 CAN port support 3KV isolation
Easily setup to CAN terminator by software configuring
CAN transmission speed up to 1Mbps
Powered by the USB bus
USB type B connector Complies with Class 1, DIV II minimum
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withdrawal requirement of 15N
Provides DIN-Rail mounting, Status LED indicators
Driver supports Windows® Server 2008; 2003/Vista/2000/XP/7
and Linux OS
-40~70℃ wide temperature operating Suitable for industrial
automation and power automation field applications
III. USB connector
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 5V 2 D3 D+ 4 GND
IV. CAN interface connector
Pin Signal Function
1 NC No connect
2 CAN_L CAN data line (Low)
3 ISOGND Ground
4 NC No connect
5 NC No connect
6 ISOGND Ground
7 CAN_H CAN data line (High)
8 NC No connect
9 5V (option) 5V (Option)
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There is a User’s Manual CD-ROM for the iCON-101CU
V. LED indicator
LED Color Function
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
Green
(POWER)
Green
(CAN Act.)
Orange
(CAN Error)
Green
(USB Act.)
Orange
(CAN
Termination)
Light on
Light on
Flashing
Light off CAN transmission is idle.
Light on
Light off
Flashing
Light on
Light off
Power status indicator. The
LED light is on when
iCON-101CU is powered on.
PC is sending data to CAN
network.
PC is reading data from
CAN network.
CAN transmission error
occurred.
CAN transmission is
working properly.
The LED light flashes during
USB data transmission.
CAN termination resistor is
enabled.
CAN termination resistor is
disabled.
VI. Driver
It is necessary to install driver so the iCON-101CU can work properly
under operating system. About how to install the device driver under
Windows XP. You can follow the user manual instructions to install
the driver.
VII. Commands
you have any difficulties in installing. the system.
system. Please consult your local vendor for assistance if
To meet user’s application purpose, commands are provided for
CAN module management, transmitting and receiving messages
through iCON-101CU. Each command consists of 3 parts: StartByte,
ContentOfCommand and StopByte.
StartByte ContentofCommand StopByte
@ CMD 0x0d (carriage return)
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iCON-101CU Quick Installation Guide
All Components are fragile and sensitive. If you need to replace or return any components for repair, you must
Operation can be set to command and data mode. In command
mode, CAN module accepts commands and this is the default mode.
Data mode is the mode that only and automatically report CAN
messages to UART port or USB port based on settings until user
inputs command string ‘+++’.
VIII. Utility
You can use hyperterminal program to send and retrieve command
messages from iCON-101CU. Or Use AXCAN utility to configure
CAN communication parameters. It is also used to transmit or
receive CAN messages for simple function testing. About how to
install AXCAN software utility please follow the user manual
instructions.
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