Vector CANboardXL Series User Manual
Manual
CANboardXL Interface Family
Version 4.2
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Manual Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Introduction 2
1.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 3
1.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 3
1.1.2 Hazards 3
1.1.3 Disclaimer 3
1.2 About this User Manual 4
1.2.1 Certification 5
1.2.2 Warranty 5
1.2.3 Registered Trademarks 5
2 CANboardXL Interface Family 6
2.1 Introduction 7
2.2 Connectors 8
2.2.1 D-SUB9 9
2.2.2 External Sync Connector 9
2.2.3 Internal Sync Connector (CANboardXL PCIe only) 9
2.3 Driver Installation 10
2.4 Time Synchronization 10
2.5 Accessories 11
2.6 Technical Data 11
3 Hardware Installation 12
3.1 General Notes 13
3.2 CANboardXL and CANboardXL PCIe 13
3.3 CANboardXL pxi 13
3.4 Replacing Piggybacks 14
4 Common Features 16
4.1 Time Synchronization 17
4.1.1 General Information 17
4.1.2 Software Sync 19
4.1.3 Hardware Sync 20
5 Driver Installation 22
5.1 Minimum Requirements 23
5.2 Hints 24
5.3 Vector Driver Setup 25
5.4 Vector Hardware Configuration 27
5.5 Loop Tests 29
5.5.1 CAN 29
5.5.2 FlexRay 32
5.5.3 MOST 33
5.5.4 Ethernet 34
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1.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings page 3
Proper Use and Intended Purpose
Hazards
Disclaimer
1.2 About this User Manual page 4
Certification
Warranty
Registered Trademarks
1 Introduction
In this chapter you find the following information:
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Caution: In order to avoid personal injuries and damage to property, you have to
read and understand the following safety instructions and hazard warnings prior to
installation and use of this interface. Keep this documentation (manual) always near
the interface.
Caution: The interface is designed for analyzing, controlling and otherwise
influencing control systems and electronic control units. This includes, inter alia, bus
systems like CAN, LIN, K-Line, MOST, FlexRay, Ethernet and/or BroadR-Reach.
The interface may only be operated in a closed state. In particular, printed circuits
must not be visible. The interface may only be operated (i) according to the
instructions and descriptions of this manual; (ii) with the electric power supply
designed for the interface, e.g. USB-powered power supply; and (iii) with accessories
manufactured or approved by Vector.
The interface is exclusively designed for use by skilled personnel as its operation may
result in serious personal injuries and damage to property. Therefore, only those
persons may operate the interface who (i) have understood the possible effects of the
actions which may be caused by the interface; (ii) are specifically trained in the
handling with the interface, bus systems and the system intended to be influenced;
and (iii) have sufficient experience in using the interface safely.
The knowledge necessary for the operation of the interface can be acquired in
workshops and internal or external seminars offered by Vector. Additional and
interface specific information, such as „Known Issues“, are available in the „Vector
KnowledgeBase“ on Vector´s website at www.vector.com. Please consult the „Vector
KnowledgeBase“ for updated information prior to the operation of the interface.
Caution: The interface may control and/or otherwise influence the behavior of control
systems and electronic control units. Serious hazards for life, body and property may
arise, in particular, without limitation, by interventions in safety relevant systems (e.g.
by deactivating or otherwise manipulating the engine management, steering, airbag
and/or braking system) and/or if the interface is operated in public areas (e.g. public
traffic, airspace). Therefore, you must always ensure that the interface is used in a
safe manner. This includes, inter alia, the ability to put the system in which the
interface is used into a safe state at any time (e.g. by „emergency shutdown“), in
particular, without limitation, in the event of errors or hazards.
Comply with all safety standards and public regulations which are relevant for the
operation of the system. Before you operate the system in public areas, it should be
tested on a site which is not accessible to the public and specifically prepared for
performing test drives in order to reduce hazards.
Caution: Claims based on defects and liability claims against Vector are excluded to
the extent damages or errors are caused by improper use of the interface or use not
according to its intended purpose. The same applies to damages or errors arising
from insufficient training or lack of experience of personnel using the interface.
1.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings
1.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose
1.1.2 Hazards
1.1.3 Disclaimer
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Conventions
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regarding utilized spellings and symbols.
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1.2 About this User Manual
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Certified Quality
Management System
Vector Informatik GmbH has ISO 9001:2008 certification. The ISO standard is a
globally recognized standard.
Restriction
of warranty
We reserve the right to change the contents of the documentation and the software
without notice. Vector Informatik GmbH assumes no liability for correct contents or
damages which are resulted from the usage of the documentation. We are grateful for
references to mistakes or for suggestions for improvement to be able to offer you
even more efficient products in the future.
Registered
trademarks
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1.2.1 Certification
1.2.2 Warranty
1.2.3 Registered Trademarks
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2.1 Introduction page 7
2.2 Connectors page 8
D-SUB9
External Sync Connector
Internal Sync Connector (CANboardXL PCIe only)
2.3 Driver Installation page 10
2.4 Time Synchronization page 10
2.5 Accessories page 11
2.6 Technical Data page 11
2 CANboardXL Interface Family
In this chapter you find the following information:
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CANboardXL for
PCI, PCIe and PXI
The CANboardXL is available in three variants that have identical functionalities
PCI card for installation in desktop PCs
PCI express card for installation in desktop PCs
Compact PCI/PXI backplane card for installation in industrial PCs
Each card has two CAN controllers which can send and receive CAN messages with
11 bit and 29 bit identifiers as well as remote frames without restrictions. Additionally,
the CANboardXL is able to detect and generate error frames on the bus.
Configuration
The CANboardXL interface family can be configured with the Vector Hardware
Config tool (Windows | Start | Settings | Control Panel | Vector Hardware).
Further details on the tool can be found in the separate installation instructions at the
end of this manual.
Bus types
Various transceivers are available to interface the CANboardXL to a particular type of
bus. These CAN and LIN transceivers are available as plug-in boards (Piggybacks)
and can be mounted on the CANboardXL. For information on installing transceivers
please refer to chapter Replacing Piggybacks on page 14. A list of available
Piggybacks is included in the accessories manual on the driver CD in
\Documentation\Accessories.
Connectors
The CANboardXL has the following connectors:
Two D-SUB9 connectors for independent CAN and LIN operation
Binder connector (type 711) for synchronization
Internal sync connector (CANboardXL PCIe only)
2.1 Introduction
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CANboardXL (PCI)
Figure 1: CH1/2 and sync at CANboardXL
CANboardXL PCIe
Figure 2: CH1/2, external and internal sync at CANboardXL PCIe
CANboardXL pxi
Figure 3: CH1/2 and sync at CANboardXL pxi
2.2 Connectors
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The pin assignments at the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the inserted Piggybacks.
Please refer to the accessories manual on the driver CD.
The general CAN pin assignment is as follows:
Pin
Assignment
1
Not connected
2
CAN Low
3
GND
4
Piggyback dependent
5
Shield
6
Not connected
7
CAN High
8
reserved
9
Piggyback dependent
Each CANboardXL variation provides a sync connector (Binder type 711) that can be
used for time synchronization of different Vector devices (see section Time
Synchronization on page 17).
Pin
Assignment
1
Not connected
2
Synchronization line (low active)
3
GND
The CANboardXL PCIe can also be synchronized via the internal 10-pin connector
(angled) next to the Piggyback socket. For synchronization a ribbon cable with a 10pin standard connector is required (see section Time Synchronization on page 17).
Pin
Assignment
1
GND
2..8
Reserved. Do not connect.
9
Synchronization line (low active)
10
Internal sync supply (output 5 V, 35 mA)
2.2.1 D-SUB9
2.2.2 External Sync Connector
2.2.3 Internal Sync Connector (CANboardXL PCIe only)
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Note: Information on the driver installation process can be found in section Driver
Installation on page 22.
Note: General information on time synchronization can be found in section Time
Synchronization on page 17.
Synchronization by
sync connector
(CANboardXL PCIe)
Multiple CANboardXL PCIe can be synchronized either by the Binder connector
outside the PC housing or by the internal sync connector. The internal sync connector
is a 10-pin connector (90° angled) and available next to the Piggyback slots. The
synchronization is done with a ribbon cable and a 10-pin standard socket.
Time synchronization
through
PXI backplane
Additional to the synchronization described above, the CANboardXL pxi supports time
synchronization through the PXI backplane.
Figure 4 depicts the switches which control the synchronization between the cards.
Ch 1
Ch 2
Figure 4: Channel 1 and 2 on CANboardXL pxi
In position ON, the synchronization is active. The right and left end of the
synchronization line, which is built with multiple CANboardXL pxi cards, has to be cut
off. The cut off of the right end is done with switch 2, the cut off of the left end with
switch 1.
2.3 Driver Installation
2.4 Time Synchronization
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