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1User Guide
Please read the manual carefully. Make sure you fully understand the manual before using the
product.
1.1Related Documents
DocumentAuthor
Installation Guide VCI DriverHMS
1.2Document History
VersionDateDescription
1.0January 2017First release
1.1February 2017Minor corrections, added FCC compliance statement and info about USB
1.2April 2018Added trademark information, changes in chapter LIN interface
specification and extension cable
1.3Trademark Information
IXXAT®is a registered trademark of HMS Industrial Networks. All other trademarks mentioned
in this document are the property of their respective holders.
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1.4Conventions
Instructions and results are structured as follows:
► instruction 1
► instruction 2
➨ result 1
➨ result 2
Lists are structured as follows:
•item 1
•item 2
Bold typeface indicates interactive parts such as connectors and switches on the hardware, or
menus and buttons in a graphical user interface.
This font is used to indicate program code and other
kinds of data input/output such as configuration scripts.
This is a cross-reference within this document: Conventions, p. 4
This is an external link (URL): www.hms-networks.com
Safety advice is structured as follows:
Cause of the hazard!
Consequences of not taking remediate action.
How to avoid the hazard.
Safety signs and signalwords are used dependent on the level of the hazard.
This is additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation.
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of reduced functionality and/or
damage to the equipment, or to avoid a network security risk.
Caution
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of personal injury.
WARNING
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of death or serious injury.
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2Safety Instructions
2.1Information on EMC
Risk of interference to radio and television if used in office or home environment!
The product is a class B device.
Use exclusively included accessories or HMS accessories that are intended for
use with the device.
Make sure shield of interface is connected with device plug and plug on other side.
Use exclusively shielded cables.
2.2General Safety Instructions
► Protect product from moisture and humidity.
► Protect product from too high or too low temperature (see Technical Data, p. 14).
► Protect product from fire.
► Do not throw, drop or try to bend the product.
► Do not paint the product.
► Do not modify or disassemble the product. Service must be carried out by HMS Industrial
Networks.
► Do not use modified products.
► Store products in dry and dust-free place.
3Scope of Delivery
Included in the scope of delivery:
•USB-to-CAN
•only version automotive: 2 x RJ45 to D-Sub 9 adapter cable
•only version embedded: slot bracket and internal USB cable
•CD with driver, programming examples, canAnalyser and software design guide
•VCI Driver Installation Guide
•USB-to-CAN
The following equipment can be ordered separately:
•CAN bus termination
FD
interface
FD
User Manual
•RJ45 to D-Sub 9 adapter cable
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4Product Description
The USB-to-CANFDis an active USB interface which enables the user to monitor and control up
to two ISO CAN FD or non-ISO CAN FD or CAN High Speed channels and a LIN channel, depending on the variant.
4.1USB-to-CANFDCompact/Embedded
Fig. 1USB-to-CANFDembedded and compact (D-Sub 9)
•USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 MBit/s)
•1 x CAN port with three operation modes:
–ISO CAN FD according ISO 11898-2
–non-ISO CAN FD
–CAN high-speed according ISO 11898-2
•galvanic CAN bus isolation
•fieldbus connection:
–compact: D-Sub 9 or RJ45
–embedded: D-Sub 9
•version embedded: slot bracket and internal USB cable
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4.2USB-to-CANFDAutomotive
Fig. 2USB-to-CANFDautomotive
•USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 MBit/s)
•2 x CAN port with three operation modes:
–ISO CAN FD according ISO 11898-2
–non-ISO CAN FD
–CAN high-speed according ISO 11898-2
Operation mode can be set for each port individually.
•1 x LIN interface V1.3 and V2.0/2.1, Master/Slave mode and LIN frame format switchable
via software
•galvanic fieldbus isolation (all fieldbus channels are on the same potential)
•fieldbus connection: 2 x RJ45
•2 x RJ45 to D-Sub 9 adapter cable
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5Installation
5.1Installing the Software
For the operation of the interface a driver is needed.
The USB-to-CAN
Windows
► Install the VCI driver (see Installation Guide VCI Driver).
Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems
► Observe information about supported operating systems and interfaces on www.ixxat.com.
5.2Installing the Hardware
5.2.1Connecting USB
Malfunction caused by extension cable!
FD
is only supported by VCI V4 or newer.
According to the USB specification connect the interface directly or via an active
USB hub to the computer. Do not use an extension cable.
Insufficient power supply!
Connect the interface directly to the computer or to self-powered hubs to ensure
sufficient power supply.
The shield of the USB cable is connected to ground using a 100 nF capacitor. The shield of the
CAN connector is connected to CAN ground via a 1 MΩ resistor and a 10 nF capacitor. The
shields of the CAN connectors of the variant automotive are connected directly together.
USB-to-CANFDCompact/Automotive
Connector:
•USB cable with plug type A
•Assignment corresponds to USB 2.0 standard.
► Make sure that the VCI driver is installed.
► Plug the USB connector in the USB port of the computer.
➨ Windows automatically finds and installs the hardware.
➨ USB LED is green.
USB interface supports hot plug!
It is possible to plug or unplug the device during operation.
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1
2
3
4
5
USB-to-CANFDEmbedded
Risk of ESD damages caused by improper handling!
Use ESD protective measures to avoid equipment damage.
Damage of the equipment because of reverse polarity or wrong type of power
supply!
Make sure that the power supply is correctly connected and of recommend type.
Connector:
•USB cable with 5 pin female connector
•Assignment corresponds to PC standard for internal USB devices.
► Open the computer case according to the instructions of the computer manufacturer.
► Mount the slot bracket with embedded board in suitable slot.
► Plug the small plug of the USB cable in the USB connector of the embedded board.
► Plug the USB connector in the suitable connector on the computer main board.
► Close the computer case.
➨ Hardware installation is complete.
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5.2.2Connecting the CAN Fieldbus
The assignment of the fieldbus connectors (D-Sub 9 and RJ45) is in accordance to CiA 303-1.
The shield of the CAN connector is connected to CAN ground via a 1 MΩ resistor and a 10 nF
capacitor. The shields of the CAN connectors of the variant automotive are connected directly
together.
For best noise immunity connect shields of the CAN cables directly to ground.
Pin Allocation of USB-to-CANFDCompact/Embedded
Pin No.
SignalD-Sub 9RJ45
CAN high
CAN low22
GND3, 63, 7
Pin Allocation of USB-to-CANFDAutomotive
RJ45, Pin No.Adapter cable
SignalCAN 1CAN 2D-Sub 9, Pin No.
CAN high117
CAN low222
GND3, 73, 73, 6
LIN
VBAT
LIN
-
-
71
65
89
► If necessary install bus termination (see CAN Bus Termination, p. 13).
► Observe the pin allocation.
► Connect the CAN fieldbus connector to the CAN fieldbus.
► Start canAnalyser on the computer.
► In canAnalyser adjust the USB-to-CAN
FD
properties according to fieldbus characteristics:
Devices which only support CAN 2.0 (CAN high-speed) destroy CAN FD
telegrams!
Only use CAN FD format in networks purely using CAN FD devices or with CAN
2.0 devices unplugged or switched to standby.
–To activate CAN FD, activate the checkbox Use CAN FD format.
–To use ISO CAN FD frames, activate the checkbox Use ISO conform frame.
–To use non-ISO CAN FD frames, deactivate the checkbox Use ISO conform frame.
ISO CAN FD frames and non-ISO CAN FD frames are incompatible!
Use either ISO CAN FD or non-ISO CAN FD in the fieldbus network.
–Select predefined CAN FD bitrate in drop-down list Bitrate.
With a predefined CAN FD bitrate the CAN FD standard bit timing and the CAN FD fast bit timing
are specified and bit rate switching is enabled.
► Define the CAN messages to be transmitted in the transmit window of the canAnalyser.
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► To transmit CAN messages with flexible data rate, activate the boxes FDF and Fast.
► Start canAnalyser communication.
➨ Received CAN messages are shown in the receive window of the canAnalyser.
➨ CAN LED is green flashing with each CAN message.
5.2.3Connecting the LIN Fieldbus
LIN functionality is exclusively available on USB-to-CANFDautomotive.
The LIN interface can receive and transmit LIN frames according to LIN specification V1.3 and
V2.0/2.1. The LIN interface can be configured as LIN master.
► To use the LIN interface connect a voltage of 12 V DC (voltage range 8 to 18 V DC) to pin
VBAT
To ensure successful transmission of LIN messages:
► Connect the external voltage before LIN messages are transmitted.
► Make sure, that the external voltage is not switched off and on during operating in LIN
mode.
(see Pin Allocation of USB-to-CANFDAutomotive, p. 10).
LIN
Power consumption is limited by a 1 kΩ resistor.
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USB
CAN
USB
CAN1
CAN2
LIN
6Operation
The implemented LEDs vary dependent on the variant of the USB-to-CANFD.
LED Arrays of the Different Variants
CompactAutomotive
6.1USB LED
The USB LED reflects the status of the USB communication.
LED stateDescriptionComments
OffNo communicationDevice not initialized, check power supply. Device not
GreenCommunication possibleDevice is ready for use.
Red flashingState changes between
power saving and active
connected to USB port.
Changing power state.
6.2CAN LED
The CAN LEDs reflect the status of the CAN communication (CAN 1 and CAN 2).
LED stateDescriptionComments
OffNo communicationNo communication, device not connected to CAN
Green flashingCommunication presentLED is triggered with each message.
Red flashingController in error stateController is in state error warning or state error pas-
RedBus offController is in state bus off, no communication
6.3LIN LED
LIN functionality is exclusively available on USB-to-CANFDautomotive.
LED stateDescriptionComments
OffNo communicationNo communication on LIN bus or device not con-
Green flashingCommunication presentLED is triggered with each message.
Red flashingCommunication with
errors
sive, communication is possible.
possible.
nected to LIN bus.
On transmission or reception of a LIN message an error was detected.
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7Additional Components
7.1CAN Bus Termination
In the interface is no bus termination resistor for the CAN bus integrated. HMS Industrial Networks offers a bus termination resistor as a feed through connector.
Fig. 4CAN bus termination resistor
► For ordering information see www.ixxat.com.
7.2Adapter Cable
HMS Industrial Networks offers a RJ45 to D-Sub 9 adapter cable.
CAN controller/clock frequencyIFI CAN_FD IP/80 MHz
Dimensions80 x 50 x 22 mm
WeightApprox. 100 g
Power supplyVia USB, 5 V DC/300 mA
Galvanic isolation800 V DC/500 V AC for 1 min
Operating temperature-20 to +70 °C
Storage temperature-40 to +80 °C
Relative humidity10 to 95 %, non condensing
Housing materialABS plastic
Protection classIP40
ISO CAN FD and non-ISO CAN FD, ISO 11898–2
CAN FD bitrates250/500 kbit/s arbitration rate with 500 to 10000 kbit/s
CAN FD transceiverMicrochip MCP2562FDT
CAN bus terminationNone
data rate (predefined), user defined bitrate is possible.
CAN high-speed, ISO 11898–2
CAN bitrates10 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s
CAN transceiverMicrochip MCP2562FDT
CAN bus terminationNone
LIN
LIN bitratesMax. 20 kbit/s
LIN transceiverNXP TJA1020
LIN VBAT
LIN
8 to 18 V DC, 12 V DC typical
USB-to-CAN
FD
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9Troubleshooting
USB LED is off after installation.
No communication
Device is not working.
► Make sure that the device is correctly connected
to the USB port.
► Check the power supply.
► Make sure that device and driver are correctly
initialized.
► Make sure that the correct driver version is in-
stalled (VCI V4 or higher).
Adapter cable is not according to specification.
USB extension cable is used.
Device is not initialized.
Device is attached via non-self powered USB hub.
► Use an adapter cable according to the
specification.
► Remove the USB extension cable.
► According to the USB specification connect the in-
terface directly or via an active USB hub to the
computer.
► Initialize the device with canAnalyser (see Con-
necting the CAN Fieldbus, p. 10).
► Only use USB 2.0 hi-speed hubs with separate
power supply.
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10Cleaning
► Disconnect the device from the power supply.
► Remove dirt with a soft, chemical untreated, dry cloth.
11Support/Return Hardware
Observe the following information in the support area on www.ixxat.com:
•information about products
•FAQ lists
•installation notes
•updated product versions
•updates
11.1Support
► For problems or support with the product request support at www.ixxat.com/support.
► If required use support phone contacts on www.ixxat.com.
11.2Return Hardware
► Fill in the form for warranty claims and repair on www.ixxat.com.
► Print out the Product Return Number (PRN resp. RMA).
► Pack product in a physically- and ESD-safe way, use original packaging if possible.
► Enclose PRN number.
► Observe further notes on www.ixxat.com.
► Return hardware.
12Disposal
► Dispose of product according to national laws and regulations.
► Observe further notes about disposal of products on www.ixxat.com.
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ARegulatory Compliance
A.1EMC Compliance (CE)
The product is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. More information
and the Declaration of Conformity is found at www.ixxat.com.
A.2FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Product nameUSB-to-CAN
Modelcompact/automotive/embedded
Responsible partyHMS Industrial Networks Inc
Address35 E. Wacker Dr, Suite 1700
Chicago , IL 60601
Phone+1 312 829 0601
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by HMS Industrial Networks
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
FD
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or
registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment
under FCC rules.
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A.3Disposal and recycling
You must dispose of this product properly according to local laws and regulations. Because this
product contains electronic components, it must be disposed of separately from household
waste. When this product reaches its end of life, contact local authorities to learn about disposal
and recycling options, or simply drop it off at your local HMS office or return it to HMS.