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Interface MCA-E4852A User Manual

Controller area network interface board for cardbus-based computers
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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 www.interface.co.jp...
  • Page 2 Japan. Interface Corporation does not provide technical support service outside Japan. Warranty Interface Corporation products are warranted for a period of either one year or two years from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. This warranty does not apply to the software products and expendable supplies such as batteries.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Ver. 1.1 Revision History Version Date Comments January 2004 User’s manual MCA-E4852A published. July 2004 Manual revised: 3.1 Hardware Specifications Maximum bit rate changed as follows: 1 Mbps → 60 kbps to 1 Mbps Section 5.4 Multiple CardBus Cards added.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 -Contents- Chapter 1 Introduction................3 1.1 Summary..........................3 1.1.1 Features ......................... 3 1.2 Optional Products ......................... 4 1.2.1 Accessories......................4 Chapter 2 Signal Definitions..............5 2.1 Cable Connector Pin Assignments ..................5 2.2 Signals ..........................5 Chapter 3 Specifications ................6 3.1 Hardware Specifications .......................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Summary The CBI-4852A is a CAN (Controller Area Network) Interface board for CardBus-based computers. Two high-speed communications channels compliant with ISO11898-2 are achieved with the SJA1000 CAN controller (Royal Philips Electronics or equivalent) and the PCA82C250 CAN transceiver (Royal Philips Electronics or equivalent).

  • Page 6: Optional Products

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 1.2 Optional Products 1.2.1 Accessories Part Number Description GPC-4851 (Japanese) Driver software for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 GPF-4851 (English) Driver software for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 GPG-4851 (Japanese) Driver software for Linux, RTLinux, SH-Linux, and SH-RTLinux GPH-4851 (English) Driver software for Linux, RTLinux, SH-Linux, and SH-RTLinux Refer to our Web site for the latest information and prices of optional products.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Signal Definitions

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 Chapter 2 Signal Definitions 2.1 Cable Connector Pin Assignments • CN1, CN2 <CN1> <CN2> CANL1 CANL2 CANH1 CANH2 NC: Not connected Connector catalog number : 17JE-23090-02 (DC2C) 2.2 Signals Signal Description Pin Number Direction Signal Description Input/Output...

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Specifications

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 Chapter 3 Specifications 3.1 Hardware Specifications Parameter Specification Number of channels Communications standards CAN2.0B protocol-based, ISO11898-2 Maximum bit rate High-speed CAN: 60 kbps to 1 Mbps CAN controller SJA1000 (Royal Philips Electronics) or equivalent CAN transceiver PCA82C250 (Royal Philips Electronics) or equivalent...

  • Page 9: Electric Characteristics

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 3.2 Electric Characteristics The lists below show the electric characteristics of the CBI-4852A. Absolute Maximum Rating Item Min. Max. CANH, CANL input voltage -8 V +18 V CANH-CANL input potential difference -1.0 V +5.0 V Recommended Operating Environment Item Min.

  • Page 10: Circuit Diagram

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 3.3 Circuit Diagram 　 FPGA Channel 1 CAN controller arbitration circuit Error status FIFO Receive message FIFO transceiver Pseudo message transmit control Transmit message FIFO OSC 24 MHz Interrupt Same as channel 1 Channel 2 3.4 External Input/Output Circuit The figure below shows the external input/output circuit of the CBI-4852A.

  • Page 11: Can Controller Access

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 3.5 CAN Controller Access 3.5.1 Basic Mode The CBI-4852A can directly access all registers of the SJA1000 CAN controller. Moreover, an interrupt request is issued for CardBus by the controller interrupt signal. Basic CAN mode and Peli CAN mode are selectable.

  • Page 12: Chapter 4 External Connections

    Other CAN interfaces (with terminator) (without terminator) (with terminator) Pin Number Signal Signal Signal CANL CANL CANL CANH CANH CANH ！ To avoid an error, connect a CAN Interface with terminator to the both ends of the network. Interface Corporation -10-...

  • Page 13: Chapter 5 Installation

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 Chapter 5 Installation BE SURE TO ELIMINATE STATIC ELECTRICITY OF YOUR BODY BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR REMOVE THIS PRODUCT. 5.1 Card Installation When you install this product in your system, read the manual of your system which refers to the PC card slot.

  • Page 14: Multiple Cardbus Cards

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 5.4 Multiple CardBus Cards When using multiple cards in one system, it is required to write the CardBus ID number to the ROM in the card. The CardBus ID configuration utility program in the software can configure the number. Refer to Help files for more details.

  • Page 15: Chapter 6 Glossary

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 Chapter 6 Glossary 6.1 List of Definitions The list below explains a selection of technical terms used in this manual. Term Definition CAN is an acronym for Controller Area Network. Standardized by ISO as a serial communications protocol, CAN was developed by the German electrical equipment manufacturer, BOSCH, for use in automotive networks.

  • Page 16: Chapter 7 Notes For Users

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 Chapter 7 Notes for Users For your safety, follow all warnings and instructions described in this manual. 7.1 Caution, Periodic Inspections, and Storage Failure to follow this warning may result in electric shock, burns, serious injury, and in some cases, even cause death.
  • Page 17 4. Do not expose the card to the direct rays of the sun. 5. Store the card at room temperature. ！ Do not modify the card. Interface Corporation assumes no liability for any malfunctions resulting from users’ unauthorized modification of the card.

  • Page 18: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Checkpoints Problem Solution Data cannot be transferred Double-check all cable connections. correctly. Set up your equipment to meet the timing characteristics of this board, such as data setup time, and input/output response time.
  • Page 19 MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 -Index- Basic CAN mode ..........9 ISO11898-2............3 CAN..............13 Linux ..............4 CAN bus moitor............ 3 CAN controller..........6, 9 CAN protocol............3 Optional products...........4 CAN transceiver............ 6 Card installation ..........11 Card uninstallation ..........11 PCA82C200............9 PCA82C250............3, 6 PCI device viewer..........16...
  • Page 20 For Assistance: Please visit our Web site (www.interface.co.jp) or send a fax (0120-621553(in Japan)) or e-mail (support@interface.co.jp) to the Technical Support Center. We recommend you to ask questions from our Web site to shorten the answering time. If the problem is urgent, please consult the Sales Information Center.
  • Page 21 MCA-E4852A Ver. 1.1 Vol. 1/1...

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