This document applies to devices of the type "CANwireless" (art� no�: CR3130 and
CR3131)�
Read this document before use to familiarise yourself with operating conditions,
installation and operation� Keep this document during the entire duration of use of
the device�
Adhere to the safety instructions�
1.1 Symbols used
►Instructions
>Reaction, result
[…]Designation of keys, buttons or indications
→Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference�
Information
Supplementary note
1.2 Warnings used
WARNING
Warning of serious personal injury�
Death or serious irreversible injuries may result�
CAUTION
Warning of personal injury�
Slight reversible injuries may result�
These instructions are an integral part of the device� They contain information
and illustrations about the correct handling of the device and must be read before
installation or use�
2.1 General
Follow the operating instructions� Non-observance of the instructions, operation
which is not in accordance with use as prescribed below, wrong installation or
incorrect handling can affect the safety of operators and machinery
Disconnect the device externally before handling it�
In case of malfunction of the device or queries please contact the manufacturer�
Any tampering with the device can seriously affect the safety of operators and
machinery� This is not permitted and leads to an exclusion of liability and warranty�
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2.2 Target group
These instructions are intended for authorised persons according to the EMC
and low-voltage directives� The device must be installed, connected and put into
operation by a qualified electrician�
2.3 Electrical connection
The device is designed for supply via a mobile on-board system (12/24 V DC
battery operation)�
The connection terminals may only be supplied with the signals indicated in the
technical data and/or on the device label and only the approved accessories of ifm
electronic may be connected�
2.4 Air traffic
The device must not be operated on board aircraft�
Using it in an aircraft can affect the navigation and communication systems� An
offence can lead to legal action against the offender�
2.5 Explosive substances
In general, radio equipment must not be used in the vicinity of petrol stations, fuel
depots, chemical plants or blasting operations�
Do not transport and store any flammable gases, liquids or explosive substances
in the part of the vehicle where the device is installed�
2.6 Electronic devices
Operation can affect the function of electronic devices that are not correctly
shielded�
Disconnect the unit in the vicinity of medical equipment� Please contact the
manufacturer of the device in case of problems�
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules�
Operation presupposes the two following conditions:
(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must tolerate interference including interference possibly causing
undesired operation�
Cautionary Information:
Any changes made to this device without express consent of ifm electronic gmbh
may invalidate FCC approval to operate this device�
CANwireless allows wireless access to the CAN interface of mobile machines for
data exchange or error diagnostics�
The CR3130 device has an internal antenna� CR3131 has a connection for an
external antenna providing a longer range�
The parameter of the devices are set via the CAN interface�
The following functions are available:
●Wireless CAN bridge:
Direct wireless CAN connection between 2 CAN buses via the CANwireless
devices (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth at option)�
WLAN
CANwirelessCANwireless
Bluetooth
Data exchange via wireless CAN bridge
●CAN Wi-Fi / CAN Bluetooth interface:
Wireless CAN connection to other Wi-Fi-capable or Bluetooth devices such
as smartphones, tablets or laptops on which the CAN data is recorded and
evaluated�
Use as Wi-Fi interface is possible in the following operating modes:
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– Infrastructure mode
Wi-Fi connection via an existing network�
– Mini access point mode
The device is a Wi-Fi access point and provides its own network�
The device is not approved for safety-related tasks in the field of operator
protection�
It is, however, permitted to download safety software via this device to provide it
to other devices for installation�
3.1 Overview of the functions
●Integration into a machine network via CAN interface
●Provision of its own network, function as Wi-Fi access point
●Real-time diagnostics via CODESYS programming system
The use as Wi-Fi interface allows wireless transfer of CAN data to other Wi-Fi
capable devices such as PCs, smartphones or tablets on which CAN data can be
recorded and evaluated�
The device can be integrated in the existing network infrastructure (infrastructure
mode)� In the mini access point mode the device can assume the function of
a Wi-Fi router and provide a wireless network for other Wi-Fi capable devices
in the infrastructure mode� The network parameters can then be provided by
CANwireless via DHCP server�
Data is exchanged bidirectionally as soon as the software has established a
connection to the device�
The ifm maintenance tool is used for the configuration via the CAN interface�
7.4 Wi-Fi configuration
The use as Wi-Fi bridge ensures wireless transfer of CAN data between two CAN
bus systems� In this case, two CANwireless devices replace the CAN cable�
To use two devices as Wi-Fi bridge, one device must be configured as slave and
one device as master� The device is configured as slave by the factory�
The ifm maintenance tool can be used for the configuration�
7.4.1 Wi-Fi mini access point mode
Configuration device 1 (master):
In the Wi-Fi bridge mode some of the data entered here is also required for
the configuration of device 2 (slave)�
► Deactivate Bluetooth under "Bluetooth settings"�
► Activate Wi-Fi under "WLAN settings"�
► Select "Mini AP" under "Operating mode"�
► Enter a network name under "SSID"�
► Select the Wi-Fi encryption under "Authentication type" which complies with the
required safety criteria and enter the respective data�
► Select the required frequency, channel and data rate under "Access Point
Settings"�
► Select the DHCP mode "Server" under IP settings�
► Enter the desired host name (may be identical with the SSID)�
► Activate "Socket Server"�
► Enter the requested port under "Port number"�
► Select the requested communication protocol under "Protocol"�
► Deactivate Bluetooth under "Bluetooth settings"�
► Activate Wi-Fi under "WLAN settings"�
► Select the "Infrastructure" operating mode under "Operating mode"�
► Enter the network name configured in device 1 under "SSID"�
► Select the Wi-Fi encryption configured in device 1 and enter the respective
data�
► Select the DHCP mode "Client"�
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► Enter the requested host name� (Must not be identical with the host name of
device 1�)
► Deactivate "Socket Server"�
► Activate "Automatic socket connection"�
► Enter the IP address of device 1 under "Remote address"
(default value: 192�168�82�246)�
► Enter the data configured in device 1 under "Port number" and "Protocol"�
► Transfer the configuration to device 2�
The connection between a configured master and slave device is made
automatically after power-on� Data is exchanged bidirectionally as soon as the
connection between the two devices has been established�
7.5 Bluetooth interface
The use as Bluetooth interface allows wireless transfer of CAN data to other
Bluetooth capable devices such as PCs, smartphones or tablets on which CAN
data can be recorded and evaluated� Data is exchanged bidirectionally as soon as
the software has established a connection to the device�
The ifm maintenance tool is used for the configuration via the CAN interface�
For a Bluetooth bridge the slave configuration should be made first� For the slave
configuration the Bluetooth MAC address and the pin code of the master device
are required�
Configuration device 1 (master):
► Deactivate "Wi-Fi" under "WLAN settings"�
► Activate Bluetooth under "Bluetooth settings"�
► Enter a device name under "Device name"�
► Activate "Discoverable" and "Pairable"�
► Set the parameter "Security mode Bluetooth 2�1" under "Security settings" to
"Disable"�
► Activate "Allow Bluetooth 2�0 pairing"�
► Enter a four-digit code under "Pin code"�
► Deactivate "Automatic Bluetooth Connection"�
► Activate "SPP Server"�
► Transfer the configuration to device 1�
► Take down the Bluetooth MAC address of the master device (can be found on
the housing)�
Configuration device 2 (slave):
► Deactivate "Wi-Fi" under "WLAN settings"�
► Activate Bluetooth under "Bluetooth settings"�
► Enter a device name under "Device name"�
► Activate "Discoverable" and "Pairable"�
► Set the parameter "Security mode Bluetooth 2�1" under "Security settings" to
"Disable"�
► Activate "Allow Bluetooth 2�0 pairing"�
► Enter the four-digit code configured in device 1 under "Pin code"�
► Activate "Automatic Bluetooth Connection"�
► Enter the Bluetooth MAC address of the master device under "Bluetooth MAC
This value is used to set the RAM
receive ID automatically after a
device reset�
Combined with the value of the
corresponding mask register
it is possible to specify which
CAN message identifiers will be
received during „Realtime mode“
is active�
The bits of this variable have the
following function:
Bit 31 = 0: Receive object will be
receiving data (is active)
Bit 31 = 1: Receive object is
deactivated
Bit 30: not used, set to 0
Bit 29 = 0: 11-bit CAN-ID type
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0x50211CAN Receive
Object ID (RAM)
Bit 29 = 1: 29-bit CAN-ID type
Bits 0 to 28: CAN identifier
UInt32rw80000000CAN receive object ID (RAM)�
Combined with the value of the
corresponding mask register
it is possible to specify which
CAN message identifiers
will be received while „CAN
Communication“ is active�
This value may be changed
dynamically during operation�
The bits of this variable have the
following function:
Bit 31 = 0: Receive object will be
receiving data (is active)
This value is used to set the RAM
mask automatically after a device
reset� Combined with the value of
the corresponding receive object
ID it is possible to specify which
CAN message identifiers will be
received during „Realtime mode“
is active�
The bits of this variable have the
following function:
Bits 0 to 28: Mask value
Bits 29 to 31= unused, set to 0
Bit set to 0: don‘t care mode
Bit set to 1: the corresponding
bit in the received identifier has
to match to the setting of the filter
register bit
UInt32rw0CAN receive object mask (RAM)�
Combined with the value of the
corresponding receive object
ID it is possible to specify which
CAN message identifiers will
be received during „Realtime
mode“ is active� This value may
be changed dynamically during
operation�
0x50241CAN Receive
Object Downsampling
Time (EEPROM)
The bits of this variable have the
following function:
Bits 0 to 28: Mask value
Bits 29 to 31= unused, set to 0
Bit set to 0: don‘t care mode
Bit set to 1: the corresponding
bit in the received identifier has
to match to the setting of the filter
register bit
UInt16rw0These are the preset values at the
device after reset and loaded into
the RAM� Please refer to the CAN
Receive Object - Downsampling
time (RAM)