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USER MANUAL
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Important User Information
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Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please inform HMS Industrial Networks of any
inaccuracies or omissions. The data and illustrations found in this document are not binding. We, HMS Industrial
Networks, reserve the right to modify our products in line with our policy of continuous product development. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered as a commitment by
HMS Industrial Networks. HMS Industrial Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this
document.
There are many applications of this product. Those responsible for the use of this device must ensure that all the
necessary steps have been taken to verify that the applications meet all performance and safety requirements
including any applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
HMS Industrial Networks will under no circumstances assume liability or responsibility for any problems that may
arise as a result from the use of undocumented features, timing, or functional side effects found outside the
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are undefined, and may include e.g. compatibility issues and stability issues.
The examples and illustrations in this document are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many
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Table of Contents Page
1 User Guide ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Target Audience...............................................................................................................3
1.2 Related Documents ..........................................................................................................3
1.3 Document History ............................................................................................................3
1.4 Trademark Information.....................................................................................................3
1.5 Conventions....................................................................................................................4
2 Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 General Safety Instructions................................................................................................5
2.2 Intended Use...................................................................................................................5
3 Scope of Delivery ................................................................................................................ 5
4 Product Description ............................................................................................................ 6
4.1 Features.........................................................................................................................6
4.2 Operational Modes ..........................................................................................................6
5 Installation........................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Installing the Software ......................................................................................................8
5.2 Installing the Hardware.....................................................................................................8
5.3 Checking and Updating the Firmware ................................................................................ 10
6 Configuration..................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Connecting Possibilities................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Basic Configuration ........................................................................................................ 13
6.3 ASCII Gateway Configuration............................................................................................ 17
6.4 Bridge Configuration....................................................................................................... 18
6.5 VCI Interface Configuration.............................................................................................. 19
6.6 Reset to Factory Settings................................................................................................. 20
6.7 Read and erase LOG File.................................................................................................. 20
7 Operation........................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 Ethernet Port ................................................................................................................ 21
7.2 Mini USB Port................................................................................................................ 21
7.3 Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 22

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8 Default Network Settings ................................................................................................. 24
9 Default TCP/UPD Ports ..................................................................................................... 24
10 Technical Data ................................................................................................................... 24
11 Support/Return Hardware................................................................................................ 25
11.1 Support........................................................................................................................ 25
11.2 Return Hardware ........................................................................................................... 25
12 Disposal.............................................................................................................................. 25
A Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................................... 27
A.1 EMC Compliance (CE) ..................................................................................................... 27
A.2 FCC Compliance Statement.............................................................................................. 27
A.3 Disposal and recycling..................................................................................................... 28

User Guide 3 (30)
1 User Guide
Please read the manual carefully. Make sure you fully understand the manual before using the
product.
1.1 Target Audience
This manual addresses trained personnel who are familiar with CAN, CAN FD and the applicable
national standards. The contents of the manual must be made available to any person
authorized to use or operate the product.
1.2 Related Documents
Document Author
Installation Guide VCI Driver HMS
Software Design Guide CAN@net NT 200/420 Generic Protocol for Gateway Mode HMS
User Manual CAN-Gateway Configurator HMS
1.3 Document History
Version Date Description
1.0 July 2016 First release
1.1 October 2016 Adjusted to new Ixxat CAN-Gateway Configurator
1.2 July 2017 Changes in configuration tool, added CAN@net NT 420
1.3 November 2017 Minor corrections
1.4 April 2018 Moved parts of the configuration to user manual of CAN-Gateway Configurator
1.5 January 2019 New CAN-Gateway-Configurator version
1.6 March 2019 Layout changes
1.4 Trademark Information
Ixxat®is a registered trademark of HMS Industrial Networks. All other trademarks mentioned in
this document are the property of their respective holders.
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1.5 Conventions
Instructions and results are structured as follows:
►instruction 1
►instruction 2
→ result 1
→ result 2
Lists are structured as follows:
• item 1
• item 2
Bold typeface indicates interactive parts such as connectors and switches on the hardware, or
menus and buttons in a graphical user interface.
This font is used to indicate program code and other
kinds of data input/output such as configuration scripts.
This is a cross-reference within this document: Conventions, p. 4
This is an external link (URL): www.hms-networks.com
Safety advice is structured as follows:
Cause of the hazard!
Consequences of not taking remediate action.
How to avoid the hazard.
Safety signs and signalwords are used dependent on the level of the hazard.
This is additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation.
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of reduced functionality and/or damage
to the equipment, or to avoid a network security risk.
Caution
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of personal injury.
WARNING
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of death or serious injury.
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2 Safety Instructions
Risk of interference to radio and television if used in office or home environment!
Use exclusively included accessories. Use exclusively shielded cables.
Make sure that the shield of the interface is connected with the device plug and the plug
on the other side.
Malfunction caused by extension cable!
According to the USB specification connect the interface directly or via an active USB hub
to the computer. Do not use an extension cable.
2.1 General Safety Instructions
►Protect product from moisture and humidity.
►Protect product from too high or too low temperature (see Technical Data, p. 24).
►Protect product from fire.
►Do not paint the product.
►Do not modify or disassemble the product. Service must be carried out by HMS Industrial
Networks.
►Store products in dry and dust-free place.
2.2 Intended Use
The components are used to connect computer systems to CAN and CAN FD networks and to
connect the networks with each other. They are intended for installation on standard DIN rail.
3 Scope of Delivery
Included in scope of delivery:
• CAN@net NT
• 1 x power connector
• 2 x CAN connector (with CAN@net NT 200)
4 x CAN connector (with CAN@net NT 420)
• User Manual CAN@net NT
• Installation Guide VCI Driver
• Mini USB cable
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4 Product Description
The CAN@net NT hardware provides connectivity to Ethernet and CAN networks with various
operational modes. The CAN@net NT 420 additionally is capable of CAN FD. The application
firmware provides functions to access a CAN bus from virtually every Ethernet TCP/IP host. The
CAN@net NT provides message filtering, based on CAN identifiers, for Bridge and Gateway mode
in the direction from CAN system to TCP/IP network. In the Gateway mode the filter can be
configured by ASCII commands. In the Bridge mode the configuration tool is used to configure
the filter. With the VCI driver the CAN@net NT can be used as a PC interface.
4.1 Features
• CAN@net NT 200: 2 x CAN connections, ISO 11898-2 (terminal adapters)
• CAN@net NT 420: 4 x CAN connections, ISO 11898-2 (terminal adapters),
via the CAN-Gateway Configurator two connections can be switched between Classic CAN
and CAN FD
• 1 x RJ45 Ethernet port, 10/100 Mbit/s
• 1 x mini USB 2.0 port, high-speed
• configuration via USB or Ethernet
• With the CAN-Gateway Configurator a configuration can be created, modified, written to
and read from the target device via USB or Ethernet connection.
• platform independent due to ASCII protocol
• Classic CAN/ CAN FD ID filtering
• Classic CAN to CAN FD mapping and CAN FD to Classic CAN mapping (with NT 420)
• cyclic transmission of CAN messages
• MQTT and syslog functionality
• command line program CANGWfile (available for Windows and Linux)
• action rules via if-this-action-then-that-event functionality
4.2 Operational Modes
4.2.1 ASCII Gateway Mode
In the Gateway mode, the CAN@net NT is hooked to the local intranet or internet (firewall
needed). This allows a TCP/IP host within the reach of this intranet or internet to connect to the
CAN@net NT and gain control of the CAN system. The Ethernet TCP/IP host can exchange
commands and CAN messages using the ASCII protocol. The server relays the commands and
messages to the CAN bus and vice versa.
Fig. 1 Gateway mode
CAN@net N T
(Gateway)Host System
1
4
3
2CAN
CAN or CAN-FD
1+2:
3+4:
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For information about the communication in Gateway mode and commands that are used to
exchange CAN messages see Software Design Guide CAN@net NT 200/420 Generic Protocol for
Gateway Mode on www.ixxat.com.
4.2.2 Bridge Modes
With the CAN@net NT the Bridge mode allows to connect CAN systems over an Ethernet TCP/IP
network, for example the local intranet or the internet (firewall needed). Minimum two devices
are required for a CAN-Ethernet-CAN bridge. One must be configured as master and one as slave.
A single device can be used as Local CAN bridge, which allows to map individual messages from
and to each CAN port of the device.
Possible Bridge Modes with CAN@net NT 200:
• Local CAN Bridge
• CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge with 2 devices
Possible Bridge Modes with CAN@net NT 420:
• Local CAN Bridge
• CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge with 2 devices
• CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge with 3 devices
• CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge with 4 devices
Fig. 2 CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge with 2 devices (NT 200)
Fig. 3 CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge with 4 devices (NT 420)
4.2.3 VCI Interface Mode
With the VCI driver the CAN@net NT can be used as a PC interface. All VCI-based Ixxat tools as
well as customer-specific applications based on the VCI driver can be used. The VCI driver offers
the possibility to communicate with up to 128 CAN@net NT devices via LAN or internet.
CAN
CAN@net N T
(Slave)
CAN@net N T
(Master)
1
2
1
2CAN
CAN
CAN@net N T
(Slave)
CAN@net N T
(Master)
CAN or CAN-FD
1
4
3
2
1+2:
3+4:
1
4
3
2
CAN@net N T
(Slave)
1
4
3
2
CAN@net N T
(Slave)
1
4
3
2
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5 Installation
5.1 Installing the Software
5.1.1 Installing the Driver
For the operation of the CAN-Gateway Configurator and the CAN@net VCI mode a driver is
needed.
The VCI driver is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer version is available within the
support area on www.ixxat.com.
►Install the VCI driver (see Installation Guide VCI Driver).
5.1.2 Installing the CAN-Gateway Configurator
The CAN-Gateway Configurator is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer version is
available within the support area on www.ixxat.com.
►Download the CAN-Gateway Configurator CANbridge NT & CAN@net NT 200/420 package
from www.ixxat.com.
►Run cangwconfig.exe.
→ Installation wizard starts automatically.
►Follow instructions in installation program.
5.2 Installing the Hardware
Fig. 4 Connectors
1 CAN 1
2 CAN 2
3 Power connector
4CAN 3 (only with CAN@net NT 420)
5CAN 4 (only with CAN@net NT 420)
►Make sure that the cross-sectional area of the cable is larger than or equal to 0.14 mm2resp.
25 AWG.
►To remove the connector, use screwdriver or similar tool.
►Connect the cables.
►Plug the connector into the housing.
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The shield of the CAN connector is connected to the device ground and the PE on the back of the
device (DIN rail) via a 1 MΩ resistor and a 10 nF capacitor. To achieve highest interference
immunity, ground the shield of the CAN cable.
5.2.1 Power Connector
Fig. 5 Power connector
Pin Allocation of Power Connector
Pin no. Signal
1V+ (+9 V to +36 V DC)
2 V-
3—
4—
5.2.2 CAN and CAN FD Connectors
Fig. 6 CAN/CAN FD connector
Pin Allocation of CAN and CAN FD Connectors
Pin no. Signal
1CAN high
2CAN low
3 CAN GND
4Shield
If a D-Sub 9 connector is used, observe the following pin allocation of the D-Sub 9 connector:
Pin no. Signal
1—
2CAN low
3 CAN GND
4—
5Shield
6—
7CAN high
8—
9—
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5.3 Checking and Updating the Firmware
5.3.1 Checking the Device Firmware
►Make sure, that the latest VCI driver is installed.
►Make sure, that the device is correctly connected to the host computer and to power supply.
►Make sure that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within support area
on www.ixxat.com).
►Start the Ixxat CAN-Gateway Configurator.
►Open menu Scan and select All Ixxat devices.
→ Connected devices and firmware version of the devices are shown.
5.3.2 Updating the Device Firmware
Whether updating is permitted via Ethernet or a password is needed, is defined in the
security settings of the CAN-Gateway Configurator. The default password is IXXAT. For
more information see user manual CAN-Gateway Configurator.
The firmware is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer firmware version is available
within the support area on www.ixxat.com.
To use all features the latest firmware versions of the CAN-Gateway Configurator and of the
CAN@net NT must be installed.
If the current firmware of the CAN@net NT in use is V4 or older:
►See update package on www.ixxat.com for information about updating to V5 or contact
Ixxat support.
If the current firmware of the CAN@net NT in use is V5:
►Check if newer firmware is available on www.ixxat.com.
►Download and unzip the update package.
►Make sure, that the device is connected to power supply.
►Connect the device to the computer via USB.
►Make sure that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within support area
on www.ixxat.com).
►Start the CAN-Gateway Configurator.
►In drop down list Select device type select the device in use.
►In drop down list Select device version select V5.
►Scan for devices with button Scan and select the device in use in the combo box Target
Device.
►Click button Connect .
►Open menu Target and select Read configuration from target.
►Save the configuration on the computer.
►Open menu Target and select Update Firmware.
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►Select the update file.
→ Firmware of the connected device is updated.
►In the status window check if the update is completed successfully.
►Write the saved configuration to the device.
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6 Configuration
The security settings set via the CAN-Gateway Configurator define if changing the
configuration via Ethernet is possible and if a password is needed to change to
configuration. The default password is IXXAT. For more information see user manual
CAN-Gateway Configurator.
6.1 Connecting Possibilities
There are different possibilities to connect the CAN@net NT. Depending on the type of
connection different ways of configuring the IP address and the device are necessary.
Fig. 7 Types of connection
The following ways of connecting the devices for the configuration are possible:
•(1) via USB (recommended for the first configuration of the device)
•(2) via Ethernet in a local network
•(3) via Ethernet in a local network with an unknown or invalid IP address
•(4) via Router (IP address of device has to be known)
Malfunction caused by extension cable!
According to the USB specification connect the interface directly or via an active USB hub
to the computer. Do not use an extension cable.
PC
10.41.18.3
CAN@net N T
169.254.163.109
CAN@net N T
192.168.1.23
CAN@net N T
10.41.18.10
CAN@net N T
10.41.18.5
CAN@net N T
a.b.c.d
Router
USB
10.41.18.1
192.168.1.1
1
2
3
4
ETH
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6.2 Basic Configuration
CAN@net NT 200 and CAN@net NT 420 can not be combined. For CAN-Ethernet-CAN
Bridges use either NT 200 devices or NT 420 devices.
Fig. 8 CAN-Gateway Configurator
1Information about target device (STS reflects Power LED of device)
2Drop-down list Select device type
3Drop-down list Select device version
4Drop-down list Select operational mode
5 Button New
6 Button Open
7 Button Save
8 Button Save as
9Button Verify
10 Button Scan
11 Combo box Target device
12 Button Connect
13 Button Write to
14 Button Read from
15 Terminal window
6.2.1 Prerequisites and Initial Settings
To use all features the latest firmware versions of the CAN-Gateway Configurator and the
CAN@net NT must be installed.
►Make sure, that the latest VCI driver is installed.
►Make sure, that the device is installed correctly (see Installing the Hardware, p. 8).
►Connect a device to the host computer (see Connecting Possibilities, p. 12).
►Make sure, that the latest firmware is on the device (see Checking and Updating the
Firmware, p. 10).
►Make sure, that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within support area
on www.ixxat.com).
►Start the CAN-Gateway Configurator.
►To identify the connected devices and the firmware version open menu scan Scan and
select All Ixxat devices.
→ Connected devices and firmware version of the devices are shown.
→ Devices that are connected via a router are not found. IP address and device firmware
version must be known.
→ Devices with an unknown or invalid IP address are not found (for more information see
Scanning for Devices with Unknown IP Addresses, p. 14).
3
4 5 6 7 8
9
10
1 1 122
1
13
14
15
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►If the connected device is not found, see Scanning for Devices with Unknown IP Addresses, p.
14 for more information.
►Select the type of CAN@net NT in use in drop-down list Select device type (2).
►Select the firmware version of the device in drop-down list Select device version (3).
►Select the desired operational mode for the device in use in drop-down list Select
operational mode (4).
►Connect the device in the CAN-Gateway Configurator (see Connecting the Device in CAN-
Gateway Configurator, p. 15).
6.2.2 Scanning for Devices with Unknown IP Addresses
If the IP address of a device that is connected via Ethernet is unknown or invalid in the local
network, the device can be found via menu Scan — IP configuration.
Device is only found by scanning, if correct device type and firmware version are selected.
Make sure, that device type and firmware version are selected according to the
connected device.
HMS Industrial Networksrecommends to use a static IP address.
►Select the type of CAN@net NT in use in drop-down list Select device type (2).
►Select the firmware version of the device in drop-down list Select device version (3).
►Open menu Scan and select IP configuration.
→ CAN-Gateway Configurator scans automatically for connected devices of predefined
type and firmware version.
→ Connected devices of the selected type and firmware version are shown.
Fig. 9 IP configuration
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►Select the desired device in the drop-down list Target device.
►If necessary define a new IP address.
►Make sure that the IP address is in the range of the network in which the device is
integrated.
►Define the network settings.
►Enter password (default: IXXAT) in field Device password.
►To write the new IP configuration to the target device click button Save.
►Connect the device in CAN-Gateway Configurator (see Connecting the Device in CAN-
Gateway Configurator, p. 15).
6.2.3 Connecting the Device in CAN-Gateway Configurator
Fig. 10 CAN-Gateway Configurator
►Connect a device to the host computer (see Connecting Possibilities, p. 12).
►Make sure, that the initial settings are configured (see Prerequisites and Initial Settings, p.
13).
►If the device is connected via a router, enter the IP address (see Default Network Settings, p.
24) in combo box Target Device (3).
or
If the device is connected via USB or Ethernet in a local network, click button Scan (2) and
select the device in use in combo box Target Device (3).
►Click button Connect (4) to connect the selected device.
►For ASCII Gateway and VCI Interface mode make sure that the IP address is in the range of
the network in which the device is integrated (see Changing the IP Address, p. 16).
►For CAN-Ethernet-CAN bridge make sure that the IP addresses of all devices of the bridge
are in the same IP range (see Changing the IP Address, p. 16).
►To create a new project file, click button New (1).
or
To change an existing configuration, click button Read from (5) and save the configuration.
►Configure the device in the selected mode (see ASCII Gateway Configuration, p. 17,Bridge
Configuration, p. 18 or VCI Interface Configuration, p. 19).
1 2
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6.2.4 Changing the IP Address
HMS Industrial Networks recommends to use a static IP address.
►Make sure that the device is connected in the CAN-Gateway Configurator (see Connecting
the Device in CAN-Gateway Configurator, p. 15).
►Open menu Target and select Change IP configuration.
→ Window IP Configuration is opened.
►Make sure that the serial number in drop-down list Target device points to the connected
device.
►Define the network settings.
►Enter password (default: IXXAT) in field Device password.
►To write the new IP configuration to the target device click button Save.
►Connect the device again in CAN-Gateway Configurator (see Connecting the Device in CAN-
Gateway Configurator, p. 15).
HMS Industrial Networks recommends to change the default password. See User Manual CAN-Gateway
Configurator for more information.
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6.3 ASCII Gateway Configuration
Fig. 11 ASCII Gateway Mode
►Make sure, that the device is connected (see Connecting Possibilities, p. 12) and that the
basic configurations are set (see Basic Configuration, p. 13).
►Make sure, that ASCII Gateway Mode is selected in drop-down list (2).
►In configuration tree (1) select CAN@net — General.
►Select the desired protocol line ending (4).
►Define the IP port (5) to be used.
►To write the configuration to the device, click button Write to (3).
►To exchange messages in the Gateway mode, use ASCII commands (for more information
see Software Design Guide CAN@net NT 200/420 Generic Protocol for Gateway Mode on
www.ixxat.com).
It is possible to add information about the configuration in fields Author,Configuration Name and
Additional Info.
3
1
4
5
2
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6.4 Bridge Configuration
In the Bridge configuration each device can be configured differently, but all devices must be
configured in one configuration file. The configuration can be set for one device and then
downloaded to the other devices (Master, Slave 1 to 3). In the Local CAN Bridge mode only one
device is connected and has to be configured.
Configuration fails, if the individual devices of a CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge are configured
from different configuration files! Observe that for the configuration of a CAN-Ethernet-
CAN Bridge each device must be configured with the same configuration file. If the
configuration is changed, the new configuration file has to be downloaded again to all
devices.
Exclusively one master device is allowed in the Bridge mode.
Fig. 12 CAN-Gateway Configurator CAN@net NT 420
►Connect the Master device to the host computer (see Connecting Possibilities, p. 12).
►Make sure, that the basic configurations are set (see Basic Configuration, p. 13).
►Make sure, that the desired operational mode is selected in drop-down list (2).
►In configuration tree (1) select CAN@net — General.
►If CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge is selected, enter the IP addresses of the Master device and of
all connected Slave devices.
►Configure the baud rate settings for the CAN ports of the Master device and of all Slave
devices and the mapping table (for more information see User Manual CAN-Gateway
Configurator on www.ixxat.com).
►For descriptions of the further configuration possibilities see User Manual CAN-Gateway
Configurator.
►After the configuration click button Write to (5) to write the configuration to device.
►Click button Save (3) or Save as (4) to save the configuration.
5
1
2 3
4
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