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

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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”

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2.10 Connector X1/2 Signal Details
2.10.1 FlexRay
The FRC-EP170 provides a FlexRay interface with two independent FlexRay
communication controllers. Both controllers work on a shared FlexRay bus that
is divided into channels A and B. However, via software they can be switched
to work on individual FlexRay buses. In this case two times the channel A is
brought to the connector. There is no bus termination resistor integrated into
the device. If a bus termination resistor is required, it must be connected to the
cable and/or to the connector. Always use suitable measurement leads for the
device. The device is also available as a CANonly variant. In that case the
FlexRay controllers are built in but deactivated by software.
2.10.2 CAN Hi/Lo-Speed
For ISO 11898-2 high-speed CAN there are no bus termination resistances
integrated into the device. If a bus termination resistance is required, it must
be connected to the cable and/or to the connector. Suitable CAN
measurement lines are available from IXXAT as accessories.
The ISO 11898-3 low-speed CAN coupling is connected through two
integrated termination resistors of 2 kOhms each (RTH, RTL).
2.10.3 LIN
The interfaces can be used either as masters or slaves. In master mode,
a 1 kOhm resistor is used on VBAT for LIN. In slave mode, this resistor is not
connected.
2.10.4 K-LINE
For the K-Line interface, there is only one "K" line available. The interfaces can
be used either as masters or slaves. In master mode,
a 1 kOhm resistor is used on VBAT for K-Line. In slave mode, this resistor is
not connected.
2.10.5 Digital I/O
The direction of the digital I/O’s can be selected by software.
When used as digital output, a maximum level of 5V is reached when switched
on. The output level voltage is dependent on the load. At the maximum load of
20mA a voltage level of 2.4V is reached (TTL High-Level). A protection for
long lasting shortcuts or connections higher voltages is not implemented.
When used as input, the voltage level for detecting a logical ‘1’ is typically
2,4V. The inputs are implemented by using Schmitt-Triggers, i.e. threshold for
the level transition is provided.
The actual status of a digital output can be read back by the corresponding
input.

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2.10.6 VBat
At VBat the voltage of the power supply connected to +VDC of the power-plug
(refer to chapter 2.1 ) is provided i.e. the power supply can also be supplied
via this pin.

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3 Software
The FRC-EP190 is a Linux platform which is able to work without any
connected PC. For this so called „standalone function” an
application/configuration is needed, which is created and downloaded to the
device by means of a PC based tool (Automotive Configuration Tool).
3.1 Automotive Configuration Tool
The ACT tool can be downloaded from the HMS homepage
(http://www.ixxat.com/support). There’s only one software variant existing,
whose functional range is determined by a USB license dongle. Actually, there
are three different license stages available:
1. Freeware: For this purpose no license dongle is needed. In this stage all
data logging functions are available.
2. Gateway: The main difference compared to stage (1) is, that in this case
data can’t only be received but also be sent from/to all fieldbuses.
Hence also CAN2CAN gateways are possible.
3. Full version: In this stage all functions of the ACT are activated.
Therefore it is as an example also possible to create residual bus
simulations.
A detailed list of the corresponding function contents can also be found on the
homepage.
3.2 Installation
After the download, the ACT tool is available as a ZIP container. In a first step,
this container should be unpacked in a user defined folder on a local drive.
Within the ZIP container a executable installation file ACT-w.x.yyy.z-CM.exe
can be found. Upon execution of this installation file, the ACT setup assistant
is started. Please follow the given instructions. At the end of the process the
ACT tool is made available on your PC.
3.3 Working with the ACT
The function content of the ACT tool is dependent on the used license stage.
To find out which functions are provided in your specific case, please refer to
the ACT online help. After having started the ACT application you can find it
under the menu item “Help” in the main menu.
3.4 Basic data logging configuration
As a basic configuration of the ACT tool, an easy data logger writing all
messages of the CAN busses 1..4 (500kBit/s) in ASCII format to the SD card
is provided. To download this configuration to your device please follow the
steps below:

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1. Power-up your device
2. Connect it via USB to the PC
3. Start the IxAdmin tool
4. Select menu item „File→Connect New Device“
5. Now choose your specific device type out of the list and select “USB”
6. Pressing „OK“ will establish the connection to the device
Figure 3-1: IxAdmin example device connect dialog

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7. Now choose „Device→Add/Remove Application“
8. Open the device configuration „Basic_Logger.sdcfg“ in directory
„c:\Users\Public\Documents\IXXAT\ACT\Projects\BasicLogger\DeviceConfig\”
Figure 3-2: IxAdmin example application download dialog
9. By pressing the button „Download/Start“ the application will be loaded to
the device and started
For more information about the possibilities to change the CAN baudrate, to
start/stop the logger and to upload the logged data please refer to the online
help of the IxAdmin.

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4 Accessories
The following accessories are available:
Interface
Description
Item no.
POWER
Cable with 3 banana plugs; 2.0 m
1.04.0089.00001
REMOTE
Debugging cable with D-SUB 9 for
RS232 for connection to a PC
1.04.0089.00301
X1
Cable with D-SUB 15 HD female and
open ends, 1,5m
1.04.0089.00100
X1
Cable with D-SUB 15 HD female and
open ends, 0.5m
1.04.0089.00103
X1
Breakout box with D-SUB 15 HD female
and five D-SUB 9, 0.5m
1.01.0081.00200
X2
FlexRay-1A cable with D-SUB 15 HD
and one D-SUB 9, 1.5m
1.04.0089.00102
X2
D-SUB 15 HD male gender changer to
adapt the X1 accessories and the
FlexRay-1A cable to X2
1.04.0075.04000
Table 4-1: Accessories

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5 Appendix
5.1 Technical data
The following data refer to the basic equipment of the device.
Dimensions: 140 x 110 x 40 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: approx. 390 g
Housing material: aluminum
Working temperature range: -40 °C up to +80 °C
Storage temperature range: -40 °C up to +85 °C
Relative humidity 10 - 95 %, no condensation
Power supply: 6 - 36 V DC
Current consumption: Typically at 12 V, 320 mA
Host system: Power PC
256 MByte RAM
256 MByte Flash
Ethernet 10/100 MBit/s, RJ45
USB 2.0 High Speed Device, USB-B
USB 2.0 High Speed Host , USB-A
FlexRay Communication Controller: 2 x Freescale MFR 4310
FlexRay transceiver: NXP TJA1080
CAN transceiver high-speed: Texas Instruments SN65HVD251
CAN transceiver low-speed: NXP TJA1054T
CAN bus terminating resistor: None (high-speed),
RTH=RTL=2 kΩ (Low-Speed)
LIN Transceiver: NXP TJA1020
K-LINE transceiver: Vishay SI9243AEY
System startup time: < 5 seconds from power-on

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5.2 Cable for FlexRay-1A
A preassembled cable (order number 1.04.0089.00102) is available that can
be used to bring the FlexRay-1A interface from device connector X2 to a
standard D-SUB 9 connector. The FlexRay termination resistor is integrated
into the connector housing on the device side.
Bild 5-2: FlexRay-A Cable
5.3 Breakout box for X1/2
Connector X1/2, do provide several interfaces. To make each of these
interfaces available on a single connector, there is a breakout box (order
number 1.01.0081.0020) available with a cable length of 50cm:
Figure 5-3: X1/2 breakout box

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Connector
Interface
Pinouts on D-Sub 9
Pin
Signal
Y1
CAN 1 HS
2
CAN L
7
CAN H
3,6
GND
Y2
CAN 2
Like Y1
Y3
K-Line/LIN
2
LIN
7
K-Line
3,6
GND
Y4
-
Provisioning
Y5
CAN 1 LS
1
CAN L
2
CAN H
4
VBat
6
GND
Table 5-3: X1 breakout box connector pinouts
Connector
Interface
Pinouts on D-Sub 9
Pin
Signal
Y1
FlexRay 1A
2
FR BM
7
FR BP
3,6
GND
Y2
FlexRay
1B/2A
Like Y1
Y3
CAN 3
2
CAN L
7
CAN H
3,6
GND
Y4
CAN 4
Like Y3
Y5
Digital I/O
1,2,3,4
DIG_IO1..4
6
GNDIO
Table 5-3: X2 breakout box connector pinouts

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5.4 Breakout cable for X1/2
Connector X1/2 can provide any of several interfaces. For the simple
manufacture of specific adapters, breakout cables (order number 1.04
0089.00100/00103) are available in different lengths:
Figure 5-4: X5 breakout cable
Pin
Color
Pin
Color
1
WT
9
PK
2
GN
10
RD
3
SW
11
GY-PK
4
GY
12
RD-BU
5
BU
13
WT-YE
6
BN
14
WH-GN
7
YE
15
BN-GN
8
VT
Table 5-4: X1/2 breakout cable pinouts