Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 User manual

Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 User’s Guide
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Contents
1 About this manual 4
2 Introduction 5
2.1 Welcome to Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Major features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Interface and logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Configuration software in the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5 Additional software and documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 hardware 9
3.1 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 CAN channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5 SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Appendices 14
4.1 Definitions of LED states and colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 CAN connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4 CAN bus termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.5 External trigger input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6 External trigger output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.7 Daisy Chain Several Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.8 Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 Disposal and Recycling Information 22
6 Legal acknowledgements 23
6.1 Usage warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 EC Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3 Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7 Document Revision History 26
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1 About this manual
This manual is intended for Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 users. This document
contains a description of the hardware’s properties and general instructions for
connecting the device to a computer.
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2 Introduction
This section will describe the functions and features of the Kvaser Memorator
2xHS v2.
You must charge the battery before using your Kvaser Memorator
2xHS v2 for the first time. See Section 3.4, Power supply, on
Page 10 for more information.
2.1 Welcome to Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2
Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 is a small, yet advanced, portable CAN data logger
that handles transmission and reception of standard and extended CAN messages
on the bus with a high time stamp precision. Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 can also
be used as a powerful real time CAN to USB interface. It is compatible with
applications that use Kvaser’s CANlib.
This guide applies to Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 devices listed in Table 1.
Device Product Number (EAN) Firmware
Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 73-30130-00821-2 v3.3
Table 1: Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 devices and their product numbers.
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Figure 1: Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2
2.2 Major features
•Data logger
•USB CAN interface.
•Quick and easy plug-and-play installation.
•Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers.
•100% compatible with applications written for other Kvaser CAN hardware
with Kvaser CANlib.
•High-speed CAN connection (compliant with ISO 11898-2), up to 1 Mbit/s.
•Fully compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000 R
and DeviceNet.
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•Supports silent mode for analysis tools – listen to the bus without interfering.
•Simultaneous operation of multiple devices.
•One SD card slot for logging.
•Logger status is indicated with externally visible LEDs.
2.3 Interface and logger
Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 provides a CAN bus interface through a standard USB
interface or logs data from a CAN bus to a standard SD card. The device is in
Interface mode when connected to the PC via USB, and in Logger mode when
only connected to CAN power.
Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 can log continuously, or logging can be triggered by
external triggers (rising or falling edge) and/or by messages on the CAN bus
(triggered by identifier, data contents or error frames.) Pre- and post-trigger times
can be set.
To enhance logging performance, Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 can filter out
messages to be logged. The identifiers can be picked from a database file, or all
messages can be logged.
2.3.1 Triggers
Triggers are useful if you want the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 to start logging
when something special happens. An example of a trigger is a specific incoming
CAN message.
The triggers are combined using logical operators into expressions. More than one
trigger may be used in an expression.
An action is then associated with the expression, where the action describes what
should happen when the expression is true, e.g. start logging.
Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 supports two expressions and may associate one
single action to each expression.
2.4 Configuration software in the PC
To be able to configure Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2, you need to install Kvaser
Memorator Config Tool which can be downloaded at www.kvaser.com/download.
The Kvaser Memorator Config Tool will assist in:
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•Configuration of the CAN controller (e.g. bit rate and filters).
•Configuration of the trigger conditions (including up to 32 bit signals from
databases).
•Configuration of message filters.
•Downloading configuration via USB or SD card reader.
•Extracting logged messages via USB or SD card.
•Converting files logged in Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 to several different
formats.
For a detailed description, and how to get started, see the on-line help available
inside Kvaser Memorator Config Tool.
2.5 Additional software and documentation
The Kvaser CANlib SDK includes everything you need in order to develop software
for Kvaser CAN hardware. The SDK contains full documentation and many sample
programs, written in C, C++, C#, Delphi, Python and Visual Basic. All Kvaser CAN
interface hardware share a common software API. Programs written for one device
type will run without modification on other device types.
The latest versions of documentation, software and drivers can be downloaded for
free at www.kvaser.com/download.
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3 Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 hardware
In this section you can read more about the CAN channels, power supply and LED
indicators.
3.1 Hardware installation
The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 may be inserted in any free USB socket on the
host computer. You do not need to switch the power off before inserting or
removing the device.
For the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 to communicate with the host computer, the
correct version of the Kvaser driver and firmware must be installed. The firmware is
downloaded and installed directly on the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 and the driver
is installed on the host computer. The latest version of the driver and firmware can
be downloaded from www.kvaser.com/download.
The driver is installed by running the file kvaser_drivers_setup.exe .
For information on how to upgrade the firmware, see Section 4.8, Updating the
firmware, on Page 21.
3.2 USB connector
The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 has a standard USB type “Micro-B” female
connector.
Figure 2: Micro USB cable connected to the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2.
Connect the device to your computer using any high quality USB 2.0 certified
cable. The maximum USB cable length is 5 m (∼16 ft). If you need a longer cable,
you can use USB hubs or USB extension cables with a built-in hub. By chaining up
to 5 hubs, you can achieve an effective cable length of up to 25 m (∼82 ft).
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As USB cables become longer they are more sensitive to EMI,
because they make a longer antenna that can pick up more
noise. These issues can be mitigated by using higher quality
cables with better shielding. Thicker cables tend to be better than
thin ones, and braided shielding tends to be more reliable than
only foil. Furthermore, longer cables may introduce signal
degradation and timing issues that, if necessary, can be mitigated
using shorter cable segments combined with hubs that amplify
the signal and handle delays on a per-cable basis.
3.3 CAN channels
The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 has two CAN Hi-Speed channels with separate
9-pin D-SUB CAN connectors (see Figure 3). See Section 4.3, CAN connectors,
on Page 17 for pinout information.
Figure 3: CAN connector on Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2
3.4 Power supply
The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 can be powered through the CAN 1 connector
and through the USB connector.
To operate the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 in logger mode, you must supply
power through the CAN 1 connector. To use the device as a USB CAN interface or
to configure the device, power on the USB side is sufficient.
The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 contains a battery that needs to be fully charged
before using the device for the first time. Connect the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2
to either a powered USB port or supply power through the CAN connector and let
the battery charge overnight.
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The battery inside the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 is used for powering the real
time clock and ensuring a safe shutdown of the device when disconnected. When
in logger mode, the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 can also use the battery to extend
the logging time by a number of seconds (accessible from the Power Settings in
Kvaser Memorator Config Tool).
To maintain a healthy battery you need to:
•Always connect the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 to a properly powered USB
hub when connected to a computer.
•When using the feature to extend time to live after CAN power is
disconnected, always make sure to recharge the device between each use.
To fully recharge the device, connect to power for up to 20x “live time” (e.g.
15s battery use might require up to 5 min of recharging).
•If the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 is not used regularly, ensure the device is
recharged at least twice a year overnight at room temperature.
All charging times are given at temperatures between −10 ◦C to
+40 ◦C. In warmer and colder temperatures the charging time will
increase.
See Section 4.3, CAN connectors, on Page 17 for information on how to connect
power to the connector. The supply power should be in the range specified in
Section 4.2, Technical data, on Page 17.
3.5 SD Card
You can use SD, and SDHC cards with your Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 for
logging. The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 is built with industrial environments in
mind, but please note that the SD card used can be a limiting factor. By using a
quality card that matches the specifications of the Kvaser unit, you minimize the
risk for data corruption or lost data.
Insert the SD card upside down into your Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 (see Figure 4
on Page 12). Do not apply excessive force.
To remove the SD card, open the access door and using a finger or a small coin,
gently press on the edge of the SD card until a click is heard. Release the card and
it will partially eject. Remove the SD card completely.
The setting of the write protection switch on SD cards is
disregarded by design. The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 will write
to the disk even if the write protection switch is set.
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Figure 4: Inserting SD card into the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2.
3.6 LED Indicators
The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 has one power LED and one traffic LED for each
CAN channel as shown in Figure 5. Their functions are described in Section 4.1,
Definitions of LED states and colors, on Page 14.
Figure 5: LEDs on the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2.
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3.7 Troubleshooting
Use “Kvaser Hardware” in the Control Panel to verify that the computer can
communicate with the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2. If the firmware version shown
is all zeros, there are communication problems.
If the LEDs are not flashing or do not light up at all, check the power supply. If the
battery has been depleted, no LEDs will light up. Connect the Kvaser Memorator
2xHS v2 to either a properly powered USB port or supply power through the CAN
connector and let the battery charge overnight.
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4 Appendices
In this section you will find technical information about the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS
v2 and its connectors.
4.1 Definitions of LED states and colors
A Kvaser device has two basic types of LEDs; Power and Traffic. These are dual
colored as shown in Table 2. A device with multiple CAN channels has one Traffic
LED for each CAN channel. When the device has more than one channel a space
and digit is added on the label, CAN 1, CAN 2 etc. The red Traffic LEDs are also
used to indicate errors by using all red Traffic LEDs simultaneously.
LED Label Color
Power PWR Green/Yellow
Traffic CAN Yellow/Red
Table 2: The different type of LEDs.
The following definitions is used to describe the state of an LED:
Off The LED is off and no light is emitted.
Flash The LED is lit up for a very short time. A single flash may be hard to see
and a continuous set of flashes will look the same as On.
Slow Blink The LED is repeatedly turned On and Off. The On and Off phase is
equal in time.
Fast Blink The LED is repeatedly turned On and Off but with a higher frequency
than Slow Blink. The On and Off time is still equal.
On The LED is constantly emitting light.
Slow Waver This is a variant of Slow Blink but instead of being Off, a second color
is On. This is only possible with a dual colored LED.
Fast Waver The LED is alternating between two colors as in Slow Waver but
using a higher frequency.
Running This means that all LEDs are lit, one at the time, in sequence with every
color available i.e. “Power green->Power yellow->Traffic 1 yellow->Traffic 1
red->Traffic 2 yellow->Traffic 2 red->. . . ”
As an example, "Slow Waver (Green/Yellow)" means that the LED is slowly blinking
by alternating between green and yellow.
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4.1.1 Interface mode
The device is in Interface mode when connected to the PC via USB. If the Power
LED is showing a steady green light, the device is in Interface mode and working
correctly. When connected to the computer for the first time, the Power LED will
blink slowly in yellow until the driver is installed and the device has received a USB
configuration.
When in Interface mode, if the Power LED is yellow for an extended period,
something is wrong. Please see Table 3.
When the device is connected to Kvaser Memorator Configuration Tool (in
Interface mode), the LED will be showing any of the states shown in Table 5.
The power should never be removed during disk activity or when
firmware update is in progress.
Power LED Traffic LED Description
Slow Blink (Yellow) All off (-) Waiting for USB configuration
Slow Waver (Green/Yellow) Slow Waver (Yellow/Red) Firmware configuration error1
Slow Waver (Green/Yellow) All Slow Blink (Yellow) Power problem2
Table 3: Yellow Power LED shows problems in Interface mode.
Traffic LED Description
Off (-) Idle, no CAN traffic
Flash (Yellow) CAN message received or sent
Flash (Red) Error frame received
All Fast Blink (Yellow) Firmware update is in progress
Fast Blink (Red) CAN channel is error passive
On (Red)3CAN overrun
Table 4: Traffic LED shows CAN bus status in Interface mode and Logger mode.
Power LED Traffic LED Description
Running Running Device is communicating with Memorator Tools
On (Green) All Fast Blink (Yellow) Disk activity such as formatting or firmware update is in
progress
Table 5: LED indications when connected to Kvaser Memorator Configuration Tools.
1This should not normally happen. If it does, please contact Kvaser support.
2This indicates low power supply, such as using an unpowered USB hub.
3The red Traffic LED indicating overrun will stay on until the device goes bus off.
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4.1.2 Logger mode
The device is in Logger mode when only connected to CAN power. If all the Traffic
LEDs are showing the same pattern (most likely including red) there is some
problem and the Power LED will indicate what type of problem according to Table 6
on Page 16.
When in operational mode, the green Power LED shows what state the device is in
(armed, active or stopped), see Table 7, and the Traffic LEDs are showing the
status of the CAN bus in the same way as in Interface mode, see Table 4 on
Page 15.
Power LED Traffic LED Description
Fast Waver (Green/Yellow) All Fast Waver (Yellow/Red) Firmware or Hardware error4
Fast Waver (Green/Yellow) All Slow Waver (Yellow/Red) Battery fault
Yellow On All Slow Blink (Red) Disk full or Disk error
Yellow On All Fast Blink (Red) Configuration file missing or
corrupt5
Table 6: When all Traffic LEDs are showing the same pattern, the Power LED indi-
cates the problems in Logger mode.
Power LED Description
On (Green) Device Armed
Fast Blink (Green) Logging active
Slow Blink (Green) Logging stopped due to trigger
Table 7: The green Power LED indicates that the device is in a valid state.
4This should not normally happen. If it does, please contact Kvaser support.
5This also includes the case where a t program failed to load and start as configured.
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4.2 Technical data
In Table 8 below you will find the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2’s technical
specifications.
CAN Channels 2
CAN Transceivers MCP2561FD (Compliant with ISO 11898-2)
CAN Controller Kvaser CAN IP in FPGA
Galvanic isolation Yes
CAN Bit Rate 50 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s
Time stamp resolution 100 µs
Max message rate (interface) 8000 msg/s per channel
Max message rate (logging) 8000 msg/s per channel
Error Frame Detection Yes
Error Frame Generation No
Silent mode Yes
PC interface USB Hi- and Full-Speed
External power 9–40 V
Power consumption Up to 3W
Hardware configuration Done by software (Plug & Play).
Software requirements Windows Vista or later. (For other operating systems, contact
Kvaser support.)
Dimensions 55 x 150 x 23 mm for body incl. strain relief
Weight 155 g
Operating temperature −20 ◦C to +70 ◦C
Storage temperature −40 ◦C to +85 ◦C
Relative humidity 0 % to 85 % (non-condensing.)
Table 8: Technical Specifications
4.3 CAN connectors
Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 devices that use the 9-pin D-SUB connector (see
Figure 6) have the pinning described in Table 9 on Page 18.
Figure 6: The D-SUB 9 connector pin numbers
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D-SUB pin number Function
1 Not connected
2 CAN_L
3 GND
4 External trigger (CAN 1: Trigger input, CAN 2: Trigger output)
5 Shield
6 Not connected
7 CAN_H
8 Not connected
9 Power supply to the device (CAN 1 only)
Table 9: Configuration of the 9-pin D-SUB
4.4 CAN bus termination
Every CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 Ohm resistor at each end of the
bus. The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 does not contain any CAN bus termination,
because their inclusion could cause severe disturbance in a system which is
already correctly terminated.
For laboratory or testing use, the exact value of the termination resistors is not
always critical. Sometimes a single terminator is sufficient. For production, proper
termination is essential. If you see error frames on the bus, you should check the
termination.
To save yourself a lot of trouble, always terminate the CAN
bus properly.
4.5 External trigger input
The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 can be set up to trigger on an external signal and
can be configured to react on both falling and rising edges.
•If it is set to trigger on a falling edge, the trigger is activated when the
External trigger is connected to ground.
•If it is set to trigger on a rising edge, the trigger is activated when the External
trigger is disconnected from ground.
There are two ways to create such an external signal, either connect a switch from
the External trigger input on CAN channel 1 to ground or connect a signal between
0 and 5 V to the External trigger input. See Section 4.3, CAN connectors, on
Page 17 for pin numbering.
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Figure 7: Example of how to connect a button to the External trigger input.
The trigger input is debounced by the firmware so that a pulse of shorter length
than approximately 30 ms will not be detected.
Internally, the External trigger input has a pull-up to +5 V, see Figure 8 on Page 19
Figure 8: The External trigger input inside the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2.
4.6 External trigger output
The Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2 can be set up to send an external pulse through
the External trigger output pin. See Section 4.3, CAN connectors, on Page 17 for
pin numbering.
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Figure 9: Sample circuit for connecting a LED to the External trigger output.
Figure 10: The External trigger output inside the Kvaser Memorator 2xHS v2.
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