Apacer Technology EFC-D Series User manual

Apacer In-Vehicle Networking Product
mPCIe CAN Module –EFC-D/EHC-D series
User’s Manual
August, 2017
Version 1.40
Apacer Technology Inc.
1F, No.32, Zhongcheng Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Table of Contents
1. Product Description.......................................................................2
1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................2
1.2. Revision History.............................................................................2
1.3. Hardware Specification.................................................................2
2. Connection Overview ....................................................................3
2.1. EHC-D series ..................................................................................3
2.2. EFC-D Series ..................................................................................3
2.3. Mini PCIe Pin Assignments ...........................................................4
3. Connecting the CAN Bus and J1708 .............................................5
3.1. CAN Bus Connector and Pin Assignment .....................................5
3.2. J1708 Connector............................................................................6
3.3. D-Sub Y-cable Connector Pin Assignment....................................6
4. CAN Function Switch.....................................................................7
5. Dimension Drawing........................................................................8
5.1. EHC-D Series ..................................................................................8
5.2. EFC-D Series ..................................................................................8
6. Installation .....................................................................................9
6.1. Driver Installation ..........................................................................9
6.2. Hardware Installation..................................................................14
7. Reliability Specifications ............................................................15
7.1. Environmental ..............................................................................15
7.2. Certification and Compliance .....................................................15
8. Ordering Information ...................................................................15
Appendix A Optional Cable & Accessory..............................................16

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1. Product Description
1.1.Introduction
Apacer CAN bus(Controller Area Network) solution is designed in Mini PCIe for both
full and half height form factor. Apacer CAN Bus series module can optionally support
different protocols (CAN 2.0 A/B, OBDII, J1939 & J1708 protocols) for Vehicle diagnostic
interface and offers an ideal CAN Bus solution for the In-vehicle computing system.
1.2.Revision History
Version
Date
Author
Description
1.1
20160701
Leo Chen
First version
1.2
20160707
Leo Chen
Second version
1.3
20160712
Leo Chen
Internal Release
1.37
20170116
Leo Chen
External Release
1.39
20170318
Leo Chen
Modify driver installation
1.40
20170817
Leo Chen
Modify ordering information
1.3.Hardware Specification
Specifications
Form Factor
Mini PCIe Full or Half Height Form Factor
Host Interface
USB 2.0 via Mini PCIe
CANbus Connector
1.25 mm, 5-pin, Male type Wafer Box
Protocol Support
Optionally support CAN 2.0 A/B ,OBDII, J1939 and J1708
Channel
CANbus*2 channels
J1708*1 channel (EFC-D series only)
Baud Rate support
125 / 250 / 500 / 800 / 1000 K bps
OS Supported
Windows 7 / 10
Linux kernel 3.13 and 2.6 (by project)
Operating Temperature
-40℃~ 85℃
Vibration
7.69G@ 20~2000Hz, compliant with MIL-STD-810G
ESD Protection
8kV Contact, 15kV air
Dimension (L x W x H)
EFC-D Series:Full Height Mini PCIe: 50.9 x 30 x 6.56mm
EHC-D Series:Half Height Mini PCIe: 26.8 x 30 x 6.56mm

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2. Connection Overview
2.1.EHC-D series
The positions of the CAN connector and Termination Resistor on the EHC-D series
card.
2.2.EFC-D Series
The positions of the CAN Connector, J1708 connector, Extension Connector and
Termination Resistor on the EFC-D series.
2-Channel CAN Connector
J1708 Connector
CAN Function Switch
Extension Connector
CAN Function Switch
2-Channel CAN Connector

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2.3.Mini PCIe Pin Assignments
Pin #
Name
Pin #
Name
51
UART1_RTS#
52
+3.3V
49
UART1_CTS#
50
GND
47
UART1_RXD
48
N/C
45
UART1_TXD
46
CAN1_RX_LED_WKUP
43
GND
44
N/C
41
+3.3V
42
CAN1_TX_LED
39
+3.3V
40
GND
37
GND
38
USB_D+
35
GND
36
USB_D-
33
N/C
34
GND
31
N/C
32
N/C
29
GND
30
N/C
27
GND
28
N/C
25
N/C
26
GND
23
N/C
24
+3.3V
21
GND
22
PERST#
19
N/C
20
N/C
17
N/C
18
GND
Mechanical Key
15
GND
16
N/C
13
N/C
14
N/C
11
N/C
12
N/C
9
GND
10
N/C
7
N/C
8
N/C
5
N/C
6
N/C
3
N/C
4
GND
1
N/C
2
+3.3V

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3. Connecting the CAN Bus and J1708
3.1.CAN Bus Connector and Pin Assignment
The pin assignment between the D-Sub port and the 5-pin CAN connector1on the EFC-D
and EHC-D series are as below:
1Connector type: MOLEX PicoBlade™ Wire-to-Wire and Wire-to-Board Housing.The part number of the matching plug: 51021-0500
Pin #1: CAN 1 CAN-L
Pin #2: CAN 1 CAN-H
Pin #3: GND
Pin #4: CAN 2 CAN-L
Pin #5: CAN 2 CAN-H
EFC-D Series
Pin #1: CAN 1 CAN-L
Pin #2: CAN 1 CAN-H
Pin #3: GND
Pin #4: CAN 2 CAN-L
Pin #5: CAN 2 CAN-H
EHC-D Series

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3.2. J1708 Connector
The pin assignment of the J1708 connector of the EFC-D Series is as following:
If you need the optional CANbus cable set for the development, please refer to Appendix A
Optional Cable & Accessory section for details.
3.3.D-Sub Y-cable Connector Pin Assignment
Pin #2: CAN-L
Pin #6: Ground
Pin #7: CAN-H
Pin #1: N/C
Pin #9: N/C
Pin #8: N/C
Pin #3: N/C
Pin #4: N/C
Pin #5: N/C
Pin #1:
D-
Pin #2:
GND
Pin #3:
D+
EFC-D Series
Pin #1

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4. CAN Function Switch
The Termination Resistor Switch enables the user to change the 120-ohm resistor
quickly. It does not require any specific cable.
EFC-D Series
EHC-D Series
SW #1: CAN 2 Terminator
SW #2: Reserved
SW #3: CAN 1 TX mode
SW #4: CAN 1 Terminator
OFF: Disable/ON: Enable
SW #1: CAN 2 Terminator
SW #2: Reserved
SW #3: CAN 1 TX mode
SW #4: CAN 1 Terminator
OFF: Disable/ON: Enable

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5. Dimension Drawing
5.1.EHC-D Series
5.2.EFC-D Series