National Instruments PXI-8460, PXI-8461, PXI-846x, PXI-8462 User Manual

CAN

Getting Started with Your PXI-846x Series and the NI-CAN™Software for Windows NT

PXI-8460, PXI-8461, and PXI-8462

PXI-846x and NI-CAN for Windows NT

August 2000 Edition

Part Number 370294A-01

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FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance*

Determining FCC Class

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrialcommercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). Depending on where it is operated, this product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In Canada, the Department of Communications (DOC), of Industry Canada, regulates wireless interference in much the same way.)

Digital electronics emit weak signals during normal operation that can affect radio, television, or other wireless products. By examining the product you purchased, you can determine the FCC Class and therefore which of the two FCC/DOC Warnings apply in the following sections. (Some products may not be labeled at all for FCC; if so, the reader should then assume these are Class A devices.)

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Consult the FCC web site

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FCC/DOC Warnings

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual and the CE Mark Declaration of Conformity**, may cause interference to radio and television reception. Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications (DOC).

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules.

Class A

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

for more information.

Canadian Department of Communications

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Class B

Federal Communications Commission

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.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.

Canadian Department of Communications

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

European Union - Compliance to EEC Directives

Readers in the EU/EEC/EEA must refer to the Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for information** pertaining to the CE Mark compliance scheme. The Manufacturer includes a DoC for most every hardware product except for those bought for OEMs, if also available from an original manufacturer that also markets in the EU, or where compliance is not required as for electrically benign apparatus or cables.

* Certain exemptions may apply in the USA, see FCC Rules §15.103 Exempted devices,and§15.105(c).

Also available in sections of CFR 47.

** The CE Mark Declaration of Conformity will contain important supplementary information and instructions

for the user or installer.

About This Manual

How To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................xi

Conventions ...................................................................................................................xii

Related Documentation..................................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1 Introduction

What You Need to Get Started ...................................................................................... 1-1

Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................1-1

NI-CAN Software Overview ......................................................................................... 1-2

Optional Programming Tools ........................................................................................1-3

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration

Install the NI-CAN Software .........................................................................................2-1

Installation for Windows NT 3.51...................................................................2-1

Installing for Windows NT 4.0........................................................................2-1

Install the Hardware.......................................................................................................2-3

Check the Configuration of Your PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462 ............2-3

Install Your PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462 .............................................. 2-3

Connect the Cables..........................................................................................2-4

Configure the NI-CAN Software...................................................................................2-5

Chapter 3 Verify the Installation

Chapter 4 Begin to Use the NI-CAN Software

Using the NI-CAN Software..........................................................................................4-1

General Programming Considerations...........................................................................4-2

Appendix A Uninstalling the Hardware and Software

Uninstalling the Hardware from Windows NT..............................................................A-1

Uninstalling the NI-CAN Software from Windows NT................................................A-1

Contents

Appendix B Cabling Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN

Connector Pinouts ......................................................................................................... B-1

Power Supply Information for the Low-Speed CAN Ports........................................... B-2

Bus Power Supply Requirements .................................................................................. B-3

Cable Specifications ...................................................................................................... B-4

Number of Devices........................................................................................................ B-4

Low-Speed Termination................................................................................................B-5

Determining the Necessary Termination Resistance for Your Board............. B-5

Replacing the Termination Resistors ..............................................................B-7

Cabling Example ...........................................................................................................B-8

Appendix C Cabling Requirements for PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN

Connector Pinouts ......................................................................................................... C-1

Power Supply Information for the High-Speed CAN Ports .......................................... C-2

Bus Power Supply Requirements .................................................................................. C-4

Cable Specifications ...................................................................................................... C-5

Cable Lengths................................................................................................................ C-5

Number of Devices........................................................................................................ C-6

Cable Termination......................................................................................................... C-6

Cabling Example ...........................................................................................................C-7

Appendix D Cabling Requirements for PXI-8462 Dual-Speed CAN

Port Identification.......................................................................................................... D-1

Appendix E RTSI Bus

RTSI, PXI and CompactPCI.......................................................................................... E-1

Appendix F Troubleshooting and Common Questions

Missing Board in the NI-CAN Configuration Utility.................................................... F-1

Diagnostic Utility Failures ............................................................................................ F-1

Resource Errors............................................................................................... F-1

NI-CAN Software Problem Encountered ....................................................... F-2

Missing Board in Diagnostic Utility ............................................................... F-2

Hardware Problem Encountered ..................................................................... F-2

Common Questions ....................................................................................................... F-2

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Appendix G Specifications

Appendix H Technical Support Resources

Glossary

Index

Figures

Figure 2-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box..................................... 2-2

Figure 2-2. Installing the PXI Hardware.................................................................. 2-4

Figure 2-3. PXI-8461 That Is Working Properly..................................................... 2-5

Figure 2-4. NI-CAN Hardware Settings Dialog Box...............................................2-6

Figure 3-1. NI-CAN Diagnostic Utility after Testing..............................................3-1

Figure A-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box..................................... A-2

Contents

Figure B-1. Pinout for 9-Pin D-Sub Connector ........................................................B-1

Figure B-2. PXI-8460 Parts Locator Diagram.......................................................... B-2

Figure B-3. Power Source Jumpers ..........................................................................B-3

Figure B-4. Termination Resistor Placement for Low-Speed CAN.........................B-5

Figure B-5. Location of Termination Resistors on a PXI-8460 ............................... B-7

Figure B-6. Preparing Lead Wires of Replacement Resistors ..................................B-7

Figure B-7. Cabling Example ...................................................................................B-8

Figure C-1. Pinout for 9-Pin D-Sub Connector ........................................................C-1

Figure C-2. Pinout for 5-Pin Combicon-Style Pluggable Screw Terminal ..............C-2

Figure C-3. PXI-8461 Part Locator Diagram ...........................................................C-3

Figure C-4. Power Source Jumpers ..........................................................................C-4

Figure C-5. Termination Resistor Placement ........................................................... C-6

Figure C-6. Cabling Example ...................................................................................C-7

Contents

Tables

Table B-1. Power Requirements for the Low-Speed CAN Physical Layer

for Bus-Powered Versions .................................................................... B-3

Table B-2. ISO 11519-2 Specifications for Characteristics of a CAN_H

and CAN_L Pair of Wires..................................................................... B-4

Table C-1. Power Requirements for the CAN Physical Layer

for Bus-Powered Versions .................................................................... C-4

Table C-2. ISO 11898 Specifications for Characteristics of a CAN_H

and CAN_L Pair of Wires..................................................................... C-5

Table C-3. DeviceNet Cable Length Specifications ............................................... C-5

Table E-1. Pins Used By the PXI-846x Series Boards ........................................... E-2

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About This Manual

This manual contains instructions to help you install and configure your PXI-8460 (low speed; one port or two port), PXI-8461 (high speed; one port or two port) or PXI-8462 (dual speed; port one high-speed, port two low-speed) and the NI-CAN software for Windows NT. This guide uses PXI-8460 or PXI-8461 to refer to both the one port and two port versions of the boards.

This manual assumes that you are already familiar with Windows NT.

How To Use the Manual Set

Getting Started

Manual

Novice

Users

NI-CAN

User Manual

Application

Development

and Examples

Installation and

Configuration

Experienced

Users

NI-CAN Programmer

Reference Manual

Function

and Object

Descriptions

Use this getting started manual to install and configure your PXI-8460, PXI-8461, or PXI-8462 and the NI-CAN software for Windows NT.

Use the NI-CAN User Manual to learn the basics of CAN and how to develop an application program. The user manual also contains debugging information and detailed examples.

About This Manual

Use the NI-CAN Programmer Reference Manual for specific information about each NI-CAN function and object, including format, parameters, and possible errors.

Conventions

The following conventions appear in this manual:

» The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options

to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box.

This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.

This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.

bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click on in the software,

such as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter names.

italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction

to a key concept. This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply.

monospace

monospace italic

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Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples. This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames and extensions, and code excerpts.

Italic text in this font denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply.

What You Need to Get Started

Make sure you have all of the following items before you attempt to install the hardware and software:

❑

Windows NT 3.51 or later installed on your computer

– PXI-8460 one port

– PXI-8460 two port

– PXI-8461 one port

– PXI-8461 two port

– PXI-8462 two port

❑

3.5 in., high-density (1.44 MB) disks, which are included in your kit:

– NI-CAN Software for Windows 95/98/NT

Version 1.4 (Disk x of 4)

❑

CAN interface cables that meet the requirements in Appendix B,

Cabling Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN, Appendix C, Cabling Requirements for PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN,or

Appendix D, Cabling Requirements for PXI-8462 Dual-Speed CAN.

Hardware Overview

The PXI-8460 or PXI-8461 (one port and two port) and PXI-8462 are software configurable and compliant with the PXI Specification and CompactPCI Specification. With a PXI-8460, PXI-8461, or PXI-8462 board, you can make your PXI or CompactPCI chassis communicate with and control CAN devices.

Chapter 1 Introduction

The PXI-8461 physical layer fully conforms to the ISO 11898 physical layer specification for CAN and is optically isolated to 500 V. The PXI-8460 physical layer conforms to the ISO 11519-2 physical layer specification for CAN and is also optically isolated to 500 V. CAN interfacing is accomplished using the Intel 82527 CAN controller chip. The PXI-8461 supports a wide variety of transfer rates up to 1 Mb/s. The PXI-8460 supports rates up to 125 kb/s. The PXI-8462 is a dual-speed board, with port one configured as a high-speed port (ISO 11898), and port two configured as a low-speed port (ISO 11519-2). The CAN physical layer on the PXI-8460, PXI-8461, and PXI-8462 can be powered either internally (from the board) or externally (from the bus cable power). The power source for the CAN physical layer for each port is configured with a jumper.

PXI-8461 boards are available with two physical connector types:

• DB-9 D-Sub

• Combicon-style pluggable screw terminals

PXI-8460 and PXI-8462 boards are available with DB-9 D-Sub connectors.

The PXI-846x series boards use the Real-Time System Integration (RTSI) bus to solve the problem of synchronizing several functions across multiple boards to a common trigger or timing event. The RTSI bus is implemented by using the National Instruments PXI trigger bus to route timing and trigger signals between the CAN hardware and National Instruments DAQ, IMAQ, or additional CAN hardware. Although the PXI-846x series board with RTSI bus is available in a PXI chassis, there are important issues to consider when using it in a CompactPCI chassis. Please refer to Appendix E, RTSI Bus, for detailed information about the PXI-846x series RTSI interface.

The PXI-8460, PXI-8461 and PXI-8462 boards use the Intel 386EX embedded processor to implement time-critical features provided by the NI-CAN software. The PXI-8460, PXI-8461 and PXI-8462 communicate with the NI-CAN driver through on-board shared memory and an interrupt.

NI-CAN Software Overview

The NI-CAN software includes a native, 32-bit multitasking Windows NT kernel driver. The NI-CAN software is fully integrated into the Windows NT operating system. You can configure it through the Windows NT Control Panel and uninstall it through the Add/Remove Programs applet of the Control Panel.

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The NI-CAN software for Windows NT supports the concurrent use of multiple CAN boards. For example, you can use two PXI-8461 boards in the same system at the same time.

The NI-CAN software, along with the PXI hardware, transforms your computer into a CAN interface with complete communications and bus management capability. The NI-CAN software includes the following components:

• Firmware (runs on embedded Intel 386EX)

• Device driver

• Diagnostic test utility

• Configuration utility

• Language interface libraries for Microsoft Visual C/C++ 2.0 or later,

LabWindows/CVI 4.0 or later, and LabVIEW 4.0 or later

• Example programs that use NI-CAN functions

Optional Programming Tools

Your kit includes the NI-CAN software for Windows NT. In addition, you can order the following software from National Instruments.

Chapter 1 Introduction

LabVIEW is a complete programming environment that departs from the sequential nature of traditional programming languages and features a graphical programming environment. It includes all the tools needed for instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, and presentation. LabVIEW also includes an extensive instrument driver library.

Measurement Studio bundles LabWindows/CVI among other tools for C programmers designed for building measurement and automation applications. LabWindows/CVI is an interactive ANSI C development environment for building test and measurement and instrument control systems. It includes interactive code-generation tools and a graphical editor for building custom user interfaces. It also includes built-in libraries for IEEE 488.2, VXI, RS-232 control, and plug-in data acquisition. When you order LabWindows/CVI, you also get hundreds of complete instrument drivers, which are modular, source-code programs that handle the communication with your instrument so that you do not have to learn the programming details.

BridgeVIEW is a radical departure from traditional automation software that provides a flexible program development system for a variety of CAN applications including general manufacturing, test, and control.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Leveraging National Instruments patented graphical programming language G (otherwise known as LabVIEW), BridgeVIEW gives you the ability to integrate functionality in a way that is not possible with traditional automation software. In addition to the programming advantages of G, BridgeVIEW also provides a number of features for the development of your industrial automation application: graphical HMI (Human Machine Interface); ease of use; fill-in-the-blank configuration utilities; HMI G Wizard for simplified HMI development; historical data collection and trending; alarm and event reporting and logging; security; and connectivity to PLCs and industrial device networks like DeviceNet.

For more information about Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, and BridgeVIEW, contact National Instruments.

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Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to install and configure the NI-CAN software for Windows NT and the PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462 hardware.

Install the NI-CAN Software

Install the NI-CAN software for Windows NT before you install your hardware.

Installation for Windows NT 3.51

1. Logonas The NI-CAN setup program must have because the program modifies the configuration registry of your system.

2. Insert the CD, NI-CAN for Windows NT/9x.

3. In the Run dialog box, type the following:

x:\setup

wherexis the letter of your CD drive.

4. After the software installs, shut down Windows NT and turn off your computer when the setup is complete.

5. Proceed to the section Install the Hardware.

Installing for Windows NT 4.0

1. Logonas The NI-CAN setup program must have because the program modifies the configuration registry of your system.

2. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel.

Administrator

or as a user with Administrator privileges.

Administrator

or as a user with Administrator privileges.

Administrator

privileges

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration

3. Double-click onthe Add/RemovePrograms icon in the Control Panel

to launch the Add/Remove Programs applet. A dialog box similar to the one in Figure 2-1 appears.

Figure 2-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box

You can use this same applet to uninstall the NI-CAN software at a later time. Refer to Appendix A, Uninstalling the Hardware

and Software, for more information.

4. Click on the Install button.

5. When prompted, insert the CD, NI-CAN for Windows NT/9x, and click

on the Next button to proceed.

6. The setup wizard guides you through the necessary steps to install the NI-CAN software. You may go back and change values where appropriate by clicking on the Back button. If at any time you want to exit the setup, click on the Cancel button.

7. Shut down Windows NT and turn off your computer when the setup is complete.

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About This Manual

How To Use the Manual Set

Conventions

Related Documentation

What You Need to Get Started

Hardware Overview

NI-CAN Software Overview

Optional Programming Tools

Install the NI-CAN Software

Installation for Windows NT 3.51

Installing for Windows NT 4.0

Figure 2-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box