HMS FRC-EP170 User manual

Hardware Manual
FRC-EP170
Automotive Platform

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Document number: 4.01.0142.20000
Version: 1.3

Introduction
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1Introduction....................................................................................4
1.1 Overview..................................................................................4
1.2 Features of the basic unit ......................................................4
2Connections...................................................................................5
2.1 Power plug (6-36 VDC) ...........................................................5
2.2 Ethernet connector (ETHERNET) ..........................................7
2.3 USB device connector (USB-B) .............................................7
2.4 USB host connector (USB-A).................................................7
2.5 SD card slot.............................................................................7
2.6 Displays...................................................................................7
2.7 Remote/debug interface (REMOTE).......................................8
2.8 Connector X1 (D-SUB HD15 male).......................................10
2.9 Connector X2 (D-SUB HD15 female)....................................10
2.10Connector X1/2 Signal Details .............................................11
2.10.1 FlexRay ................................................................................11
2.10.2 CAN Hi/Lo-Speed.................................................................11
2.10.3 LIN........................................................................................11
2.10.4 K-LINE..................................................................................11
2.10.5 Digital I/O..............................................................................11
2.10.6 VBat......................................................................................12
3Software........................................................................................13
3.1 Automotive Configuration Tool............................................13
3.2 Installation.............................................................................13
3.3 Working with the ACT...........................................................13
3.4 Basic data logging configuration ........................................13
4Accessories..................................................................................16
5Appendix ......................................................................................17
5.1 Technical data.......................................................................17
5.2 Cable for FlexRay-1A............................................................18
5.3 Breakout box for X1/2...........................................................18
5.4 Breakout cable for X1/2........................................................20
5.5 Support..................................................................................21
5.6 Returning hardware..............................................................21
5.7 Disposing of old equipment.................................................21

Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The FlexRay FRC-EP170 is a powerful platform for the analysis, diagnostics,
and simulation of FlexRay, CAN, LIN, and K-Line networks.
This manual should help you make optimum use of your device. Please read
this manual before starting installation.
1.2 Features of the basic unit
Measurement and analysis platform
Up to two FlexRay interfaces
Up to four high-speed CAN interfaces
Up to one low-speed CAN interfaces
One LIN interface
One K-Line interface
Up to four digital inputs/outputs (5 V TTL Level)
One USB 2.0 device interface
One USB 2.0 host interface
One 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface
One RS232 interface
Eight LEDs, of which 7 are freely configurable
Real-time clock
SDHC card slot
Up to 32 Gbyte SD card support for logging data
Two internal expansion slots
6-36 VDC power supply range with overvoltage and polarity protection
Standby/hibernate modes
Working temperature range -40 to +80 °C
Remote control (optional)

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2 Connections
The device has user interfaces (Ethernet, USB, SD Card, LEDs, etc.) on the
front side and field bus interfaces (FlexRay, CAN, LIN, etc.) on the back.
The front of the device is equipped with the following connectors.
Figure 2-1: Front of the FRC-EP170
2.1 Power plug (6-36 VDC)
The unit is supplied with a DC voltage from 6 V to 36 V. The power supply
input is protected against polarity reversal and against overvoltage.
Pin
Signal
Description
1
+VDC
Power supply voltage +
2
- (GND)
Power supply ground
3
KL15
Digital input clamp 15
Table 2-1: Pinouts of the 6-36 VDC power plug
Please use the power supply cable provided with the device. This cable is also
available separately as an accessory.

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The power supply cable has the following colors on the individual lines.
Pin
Color
Signal
Description
1
white
ws/WT
VDC
+
Power supply +6 to +36 V
with 4 mm red laboratory plug
2
brown
br/BN
Ground
-
Power supply ground
with 4 mm black laboratory plug
3
green
gn/GN
KL15
Digital input clamp15
with 4 mm green laboratory plug
Table 2-2: Pinouts of the power cable
The type of connector on the FRC-EP 170 is a 3-pin Binder male panel mount
connector, 710 series, 09-0977-00-03.
The type of connector on the cable is a 3-pin Binder female cable connector,
710 series, 99-0976-10x-03.
Clamp 15 (KL15) function
Clamp 15 on the power connector has multiple functions. First, KL15 can be
used as a wake-up from hibernate mode, and KL15 is also used when the
system is turned on or booted to inform the software whether a software
update procedure should be carried out.
A software command can cause the FRC-EP 170 to switch from normal mode
into hibernate mode. If KL15 is activated in hibernate mode, that is, a voltage
of over 6 V is applied, then the device is waked up, the system reboots, and it
is then ready for operation. Before the command for hibernate mode, KL15
must be switched to ground (0 V).
KL15 is equipped with a pull-up resistor to +VDC (~80 kOhms). If KL15 is left
open, the system behaves as though KL15 were still connected to power. This
is the normal case and the system works in normal mode. In this case,
hibernate mode is not possible, since the system would be immediately
wakened again after the command for hibernate mode was issued.
If the system needs to be updated to a new software version, it is possible to
signal this with KL15. If KL15 is connected to ground (0 V) and the device then
turned on, the software enters update mode.

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2.2 Ethernet connector (ETHERNET)
The Ethernet interface is implemented as a standard Ethernet RJ45.
The Ethernet interface is galvanically isolated from the other interfaces.
2.3 USB device connector (USB-B)
The USB connector is used as a USB device interface to a PC. It is
implemented as a standard USB B type.
The USB interface is not galvanically isolated due to system
constraints, so this interface must be used with corresponding care.
Always provide a grounded connection between your test object and
the FRC-EP170 before connecting the PC to the FRC-EP170 via
USB. Otherwise, a compensation current can flow between the test
object and the PC through the USB connection, which under some
circumstances can damage the PC.
2.4 USB host connector (USB-A)
The USB connector is used to connect USB devices to the FRC-EP170 It is
implemented as a standard USB A type.
2.5 SD card slot
The SD card slot can work with all current SD and SDHC cards. The SD card
slot has a push-push mechanism. To insert the card, push the card until it
stops, at which point you hear and feel a click. The card is then held on its
own. To remove the card, press the card to the stop again.
The holding mechanism releases and the card can be pulled out.
2.6 Displays
On the front of the unit there are eight LEDs that can be used to read off the
device and communications status.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

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LED 1 is implemented as a power LED and indicates the device status.
Status
Description
"off"
The FRC-EP170 is not supplied with power (pin 1, power connector)
"Flashing
green"
The FRC-EP170 is in hibernate mode and waits for a waking condition that
can be configured via the software.
"Red"
The FRC-EP170 is in boot mode and the operating system is starting.
"green"
The FRC-EP170 has ended boot mode. Applications can be started or are
being started.
Table 2-3: Power LED display description
The notification of LEDs 2 through 8 can be configured via the software and
are therefore application-dependent. Please see their functionality in the
specific software manual or the software's online help.
2.7 Remote/debug interface (REMOTE)
The function of the remote/debug interface depends on the application
executing. In general, however, there are three application options:
If the software application in use supports remote control, the remote
control provided by IXXAT as an accessory can be connected here.
If the software application in use supports debugging or control functions
via RS232, the cable available from IXXAT as an accessory can be
used to connect to a PC.
If the software application in use supports extended I/O functions,
additional inputs/outputs can be used through this interface.
Please see the exact function of this interface in the specific software manual
or the software's online help.

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Pin
Signal
Description
1
+5 V
+5 V power supply for remote control,
maximum current 20 mA
2
REM1 / TX
REMOTE1 digital output
RS232 TX transmission signal to PC
3
REM2 / RX
REMOTE2 digital output
RS232 RX received signal from PC
4
REM3
REMOTE3 digital output
5
WKUP
Wake-up option through remote
6
GND
7
-
Not used
Table 2-4: Pinouts of the REMOTE connector
The type of connector on the FRC-EP 170 is a 7-pin Binder female panel
mount connector, 710 series, 09-9478-00-07.
The type of connector on the cable is a 7-pin Binder male cable connector,
710 series, 99-9475-10x-07.
The back of the device is equipped with the following connectors:
Figure 2-4: Back of the FRC-EP170
The connectors are provides as DSUB HD15 (High Density 15-polig).

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2.8 Connector X1 (D-SUB HD15 male)
Pin Nr.
Signal
Kommentar
1
CAN1 HS H
Hi-Speed CAN 1 Hi Signal
6
CAN1 HS L
Hi-Speed CAN 1 Lo Signal
2
CAN2 HS H
Hi-Speed CAN 2 Hi Signal
7
CAN2 HS L
Hi-Speed CAN 2 Lo Signal
3
GND
Common Ground
4
K-Line
K-Line Signal
9
LIN
LIN Signal
5
-
Provisioning
10
-
Provisioning
11
CAN1 LS L
Lo-Speed CAN 1 Lo Signal
12
CAN1 LS H
Lo-Speed CAN 1 Hi Signal
13
GND
Common Ground
14
-
Provisioning
15
Vbat (KL30)
Power Supply
8
-
Provisioning
Table 2-5: Pinout of connector X1
CAN1 Hi-Speed and Lo-Speed are using the same CAN-Controller and thus
the both interfaces can’t be used at the same time.
2.9 Connector X2 (D-SUB HD15 female)
Pin Nr.
Signal
Kommentar
1
FR1A BP(*)
FlexRay channel 1 A, bus plus
6
FR1A BM(*)
FlexRay channel 1 A, bus minus
2
FR1B BP/FR2A BP(*)
Switchable via multiplexer
7
FR1B BM/FR2A BM(*)
Switchable via multiplexer
3
GND
Common Ground
4
CAN3 HS H
Hi-Speed CAN 3 Hi Signal
9
CAN3 HS L
Hi-Speed CAN 3 Lo Signal
5
CAN4 HS H
Hi-Speed CAN 4 Hi Signal
10
CAN4 HSL
Hi-Speed CAN 3 Lo Signal
11
DIG_IO1
Digital input/output, channel 1
12
DIG_IO2
Digital input/output, channel 2
13
GND
Common Ground
14
DIG_IO3
Digital input/output, channel 3
15
DIG_IO4
Digital input/output, channel 4
8
-
Provisioning
Table 2-6: Pinout of connector X2
(*) Only available on variants supporting FlexRay. In all other cases “Reserved”