Can Troubleshooting; Can Node Off-Line Errors - Raven Envizio Pro Installation & Operation Manual

Chapter 4

CAN Troubleshooting

Although the control algorithm is located within the CAN node, all of the same troubleshooting techniques that
are used in a traditional hard-wired or serial control systems still apply to a CAN system and the behavior of the
system remains the same. Flow and speed sensors, as well as the control valve and boom valves, are used in
the same fashion.

CAN Node Off-line Errors

Occasional reports have been received on Raven consoles sporadically losing communication with one or
more CAN nodes. The most likely causes for this problem are:
Corroded and/or open connections in the circuit.
1.
Computer and/or CAN node logic power and grounds connected to a "dirty" power source (dirty power is
2.
defined as any circuit with a variable load that exceeds 1 ampere). This is especially true of circuits loaded
by electrical coils.
Computer and/or nodes connected to different power and/or ground sources. This can result in components
3.
operating at different voltage planes.
Below are some common causes for communication failures:
Issue
• The node is not connected to
the CANbus
• Node is not properly powered
• Node is not properly
grounded
• The boom/speed node share
power and ground
connections
CANbus cannot
read the product
• CANbus ends not terminated
node
• Corroded pins in CANbus
connections
• Moisture in connection
• Connectors not seated
properly
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Possible Cause
• Connect the node and re-initialize the field computer to read
the product node.
• Connect the clean power - 16 gauge red wire and high current
power - 12 gauge red wire from the product node to a 12V DC
power source that is capable of supplying power to all nodes
connected to the CANbus system
• Connect the clean ground - 16 gauge white wire and the high
current ground - 12 gauge white wire to a good, quality ground
source. Raven recommends grounding the wires to the
negative terminal of the battery.
• Make sure that each node has a separate power and ground
connection.
• Make sure that both ends of the CANbus system are properly
terminated. Refer to the Raven CANbus Network Installation
Manual for information on properly terminating the CANbus
network.
• Check CANbus cable connectors for any highly corroded pins.
• Ensure dielectric grease has been applied to all cable
connections exposed to weather and field conditions.
• Check CANbus cable connectors for any corroded pins.
• Ensure dielectric grease has been applied to all cable
connections exposed to weather and field conditions.
• Check that all CANbus cable connectors are inserted fully
(until the locking tab is engaged).
• Be sure to remove any moisture in connections which were
not properly seated. Check for corroded pins and apply
dielectric grease when reconnecting CANbus cables.
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