Installation tester for can/canopen networks (75 pages)
Summary of Contents for IXXAT FRC-EP170
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FRC-EP170 Automotive Platform USER MANUAL 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2 ENGLISH...
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HMS Industrial Networks has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product described in this document. These intellectual property rights may include patents and pending patent applications in the USA and other countries. FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
Corrected article number of additional component March 2018 Corrected pin allocation of breakout box 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. FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
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. FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
Due to the missing E1 certification the usage in series cars is not allowed. Scope of Delivery Included in scope of delivery: • FRC-EP170 production bundle: – selected FRC-EP170 device variant – selected optional accessories – selected runtime licenses •...
Product Description 6 (24) Product Description The FRC-EP170 is a platform for the analysis, diagnostics and simulation of FlexRay, CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and K-Line networks. Features of the Basic Unit • measurement and analysis platform • up to 2 x FlexRay interfaces •...
The device is supplied with a DC voltage from 6 V to 36 V. The power supply input is protected against overvoltage and against polarity reversal. The FRC-EP170 provides a 3-pin Binder male panel mount connector, 710 series, 09-0977-00-03. The cable uses a 3-pin Binder female cable connector, 710 series, 99-0976-10x-03.
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► Connect the PC via USB to the FRC-EP170. 5.1.4 USB Host Connector (USB-A) The standard USB A type connector is used to connect USB devices to the FRC-EP170. Damaged USB device because of compensation current between test object and USB device through the USB connection.
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If LEDs 2-8 are red flashing, the Rescue Kernel is executed. ► Connect IxAdmin via Ethernet. ► To repair the device see information in online help IxAdmin. ► Restart the device. For more information see Function KL15 — Rescue Kernel, p. FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
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• If the software application in use supports debugging or control functions via RS232, the cable provided by IXXAT can be used to connect to a PC. • If the software application in use supports extended I/O functions, additional inputs and out- puts can be used via the interface.
For ISO 11898-2 high-speed CAN and CAN-FD no bus termination resistor is integrated in the device. If a bus termination is required: ► Connect the bus termination to the cable and/or to the connector. ► Use suitable cable assemblies for the FRC-EP170, available from IXXAT. FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
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A is brought to the connector twice. No bus termination resistor is in- tegrated into the device. If a bus termination is required: ► Connect the bus termination to the cable and/or to the connector. ► Use suitable cable assemblies for the FRC-EP170, available from IXXAT. FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
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If a bus termination is required: ► Connect the bus termination to the cable and/or to the connector. ► Use suitable cable assemblies for the FRC-EP170, available from IXXAT. Digital I/O The direction of the digital I/Os can be selected via software. The status of a digital output can be read back by the corresponding input.
14 (24) Configuration Software The FRC-EP170 is a Linux platform that is able to work standalone without any connected PC. For the standalone function a configuration is needed, that can be created and downloaded to the device via a the PC based Automotive Configuration Tool (ACT).
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Configuration Software 15 (24) ► To establish the connection to the device, click button OK. Fig. 4 IxAdmin Device Connect example FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
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► To load the application to the device, click button Download/Start. ➨ Application is started. For more information about the possibilities to change the CAN baudrate, to start and stop the logger and to upload the logged data refer to the IxAdmin online help. FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
To use the FlexRay-1A cable with connector X1, use the gender changer that is offered by HMS Indus- trial Networks. female female Schematic Circuit Diagram green yellow blue Fig. 6 FlexRay-1A cable FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
Pin Allocation Breakout Box for X1 (with Gender Changer) Connector Variant Pin Allocation D-Sub 9 Signal CAN 1 CAN L CAN H CAN 2 See Y1 — — Not used CAN 5 See Y1 CAN 6 CAN FD H CAN FD L FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
To use the breakout cable with connector X1, use the gender changer that is of- fered by HMS Industrial Networks. open ends stripping off the insulation shield tinning female Fig. 8 Breakout cable Color Color GY-PK RD-BU WT-YE WH-GN BN-GN FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
CAN transceiver high-speed Texas Instruments SN65HVD251 CAN transceiver low-speed NXP TJA1054T CAN bus termination resistor High-speed/CAN-FD: none Low-speed: RTH=RTL=2 kΩ LIN transceiver NXP TJA1020 K-LINE transceiver Vishay SI9243AEY System startup time < 5 sec from power-on FRC-EP170 User Manual 4.01.0142.20000-EN 2.2...
• updates Support ► For problems or support with the product request support at www.ixxat.com/support. ► If required use support phone contacts on www.ixxat.com. Return Hardware ► Fill in the form for warranty claims and repair on www.ixxat.com.
EMC Compliance (CE) The product is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. More information and the Declaration of Conformity is found at www.ixxat.com. Disposal and recycling You must dispose of this product properly according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains electronic components, it must be disposed of separately from household waste.
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