Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 User manual

Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 User’s Guide
Copyright 2016-2017 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
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Printed Friday 5th May, 2017
We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
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Contents
1 About this manual 4
2 Introduction 5
2.1 Welcome to Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Major features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Additional software and documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 hardware 7
3.1 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 CAN channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Appendices 9
4.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 CAN connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 CAN bus termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4 Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Disposal and Recycling Information 12
6 Legal acknowledgements 13
6.1 Usage warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.2 EC Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 Document Revision History 16
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1 About this manual
This manual is intended for Kvaser PCIEcan 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 PCIEcan 2xHS
v2.
2.1 Welcome to Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2
Figure 1: Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2
Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 is a small, yet advanced, CAN multi-channel real time
CAN interface that handles transmission and reception of standard and extended
CAN messages on the bus with a high time stamp precision. The Kvaser PCIEcan
2xHS v2 is compatible with applications that use Kvaser‘s CANlib.
This guide applies to Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 devices listed in Table 1.
Device Product Number (EAN)
Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 73-30130-00861-8
Table 1: Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 devices and their product numbers.
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2.2 Major features
•PCI Express CAN interface.
•Supports CAN FD, up to 8 Mbit/s (with proper physical layer).
•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 and DeviceNet.
•Supports silent mode for analysis tools – listen to the bus without interfering.
•Simultaneous operation of multiple devices.
•Low profile board.
2.3 Interface
Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 provides a CAN bus interface through a standard PCI
Express x1 interface.
2.4 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 PCIEcan 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 PCIEcan 2xHS v2 may be inserted in any free PCI Express slot on the
host computer. You do need to switch the power off before inserting or removing
the device.
3.2 CAN channels
The Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 has two CAN Hi-Speed channels in a single 9-pin
male D-SUB CAN connector (see Figure 2). See Section 4.2, CAN connectors, on
Page 9 for pinout information.
Figure 2: CAN connector on Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2
3.3 Power supply
The Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 is powered from the PCI Express connector.
3.4 LED Indicators
The Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 has two yellow LED indicators, one for each
channel, that indicates with a short flash that a CAN message was received or
sent. A single flash may be hard to see and a continuous set of flashes will be
indistinguishable from a steady light.
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Figure 3: LEDs on the Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2.
3.5 Troubleshooting
Use “Kvaser Hardware” in the Control Panel to verify that the computer can
communicate with the Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2. If the firmware version shown is
all zeros, there are communication problems.
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4 Appendices
In this section you will find technical information about the Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS
v2 and its connectors.
4.1 Technical data
In Table 2 below you will find the Kvaser PCIEcan 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 “Classic CAN”
CAN FD Bit Rate Up to 8 Mbit/s (with proper physical layer)
Time stamp resolution 1 µs
Max message rate 20000 msg/s per channel
Error Frame Detection Yes
Error Frame Generation Yes
Silent mode Yes
PC interface PCI Express
Power consumption Typically 700 mW idle plus max 150 mW per channel, i.e. max
1000 mW for a two channel interface. Only uses 3.3 V.
Hardware configuration Done by software.
Software requirements Windows Vista or later. (For other operating systems, contact Kvaser
support.)
Dimensions Low profile, 86 x 69 mm
Weight 49 g (129 g including Splitter)
Operating temperature −40 ◦C to +85 ◦C
Storage temperature −40 ◦C to +85 ◦C
Relative humidity 0 % to 85 % (non-condensing.)
Table 2: Technical Specifications.
4.2 CAN connectors
Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 devices that use the (multi-channel) 9-pin D-SUB
connector (see Figure 4 on Page 10) have the pinning described in Table 3 on
Page 10.
This table also describes how the DS9-2xDS9 splitter (see Figure 5 on Page 10)
connects to two seperate 9-pin D-SUB connectors, CAN 1 and CAN 2.
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Figure 4: The D-SUB 9 connector pin numbers
Multi channel CAN 1 CAN 2 Function
1 2 CAN_L channel 2
2 2 CAN_L channel 1
3 3 GND channel 1
4 4 Not connected
5 Not connected
6 3 GND channel 2
7 7 CAN_H channel 1
8 7 CAN_H channel 2
9 9 Not connected
Shield Shield Shield Shield
Table 3: Pin configuration of the DS9-2xDS9 splitter
Figure 5: The DS9-2xDS9 Splitter
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4.3 CAN bus termination
Every CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 Ohm resistor at each end of the
bus. The Kvaser PCIEcan 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.
4.4 Updating the firmware
For the Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 to communicate with the host computer,
compatible versions of the Kvaser CANlib (including driver) and firmware must be
installed.
The latest versions of firmware and drivers can be downloaded for free at
www.kvaser.com/download.
Connect the Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2 to your PC and start the update.exe
application. A window opens showing the Firmware Update Instructions, read and
follow those carefully.
To check the current firmware version, open “Kvaser Hardware” which can be
found in the Control Panel. Select “Kvaser PCIEcan 2xHS v2” in the tree view to
the left, and click on the channel. The firmware revision information now appears in
the right half of the window.
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5 Disposal and Recycling Information
When this product reaches its end of life, please dispose of it
according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
For information about Kvaser’s recycling programs, visit:
http://www.kvaser.com/en/kvaser/recycling-policy.html
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6 Legal acknowledgements
6.1 Usage warning
WARNING FOR ALL USERS
WARNING! - YOUR USE OF THIS DEVICE MUST BE DONE WITH CAUTION AND A FULL
UNDERSTANDING OF THE RISKS!
THIS WARNING IS PRESENTED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE
MAY BE DANGEROUS. YOUR ACTIONS CAN INFLUENCE THE BEHAVIOR OF A CAN-BASED
DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED SYSTEM, AND DEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION, THE
CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR IMPROPER ACTIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS OPERATIONAL
MALFUNCTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, AND PHYSICAL
INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OPERATING
CONDITION IS PRESENT WHEN THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS ARE
CONCURRENTLY TRUE: THE PRODUCT IS PHYSICALLY INTERCONNECTED TO A REAL
DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED SYSTEM; AND THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE
REAL DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED SYSTEM ARE CONTROLLABLE OR INFLUENCED BY THE
USE OF THE CAN NETWORK. A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OPERATING CONDITION MAY
RESULT FROM THE ACTIVITY OR NON-ACTIVITY OF SOME DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PHYSICAL
HARM OR DEATH OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, OR THE SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT.
WITH THIS DEVICE, YOU MAY POTENTIALLY:
•CAUSE A CHANGE IN THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM, MODULE, DEVICE,
CIRCUIT, OR OUTPUT.
•TURN ON OR ACTIVATE A MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OUTPUT, OR FUNCTION.
•TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE A MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OUTPUT, OR
FUNCTION.
•INHIBIT, TURN OFF, OR DEACTIVATE NORMAL OPERATION.
•MODIFY THE BEHAVIOR OF A DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT.
•ACTIVATE AN UNINTENDED OPERATION.
•PLACE THE SYSTEM, MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR OUTPUT INTO AN
UNINTENDED MODE.
ONLY THOSE PERSONS WHO:
(A) ARE PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THE
DEVICE,
(B) UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS ABOVE, AND
(C) UNDERSTAND HOW THIS DEVICE INTERACTS WITH AND IMPACTS THE FUNCTION
AND SAFETY OF OTHER PRODUCTS IN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM AND THE APPLICATION
FOR WHICH THIS DEVICE WILL BE APPLIED, MAY USE THE DEVICE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN INTEGRATE THIS PRODUCT AS A SUBSYSTEM INTO
HIGHER-LEVEL SYSTEMS. IN CASE YOU DO SO, KVASER AB HEREBY DECLARES THAT
KVASER AB’S WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE CORRECTION OF DEFECTS, AND
KVASER AB HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY OVER AND ABOVE THE
REFUNDING OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THIS DEVICE, SINCE KVASER AB DOES NOT HAVE
ANY INFLUENCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF THE HIGHER-LEVEL SYSTEM, WHICH
MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
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6.2 EC Regulatory Compliance
The product(s); 73-30130-00861-8, is in conformity with the essential requirements
of the following regulations and directives:
•REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 18 December 2006
The products listed above also complies with RoHS recast Directive 2011/65/EU of
the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 and is in conformity
with the following standards and/or other normative documents:
Standard Description
EN 50581 (2012) Assessment with respect to restriction of hazardous substances
Table 4: Standards and normative documents for RoHS 2011
The products listed above also complies with WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 and is in conformity with
the following standards and/or other normative documents:
Standard Description
EN 50419 (2005) Marking of electrical and electronic equipment
Table 5: Standards and normative documents for WEEE 2012
The products listed above also complies with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 and is in conformity
with the following standards and/or other normative documents:
Standard Description
EN 55022 (2010) Class B. IT equipment, commercial emission
EN 55024 (2010) IT equipment, commercial immunity
EN 61000-6-2 (2005) Generic, industrial immunity
Table 6: Standards and normative documents for EMC 2014
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his/her own expense.
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6.3 Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owner. Windows is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
MagiSync is a trademark of Kvaser AB.
DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc.
NMEA 2000 is the registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics
Association, Inc.
For information about Kvaser related CAN patents, see www.kvaser.com/patent.
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7 Document Revision History
Version history for document UG_98182_pciecan_2hs_v2:
Revision Date Changes
1.0 2016-02-04 Initial version
1.1 2017-01-09 Updated compliance text, added link to patents
1.2 2017-03-21 Added Power consumption to Techical data.
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