IXXAT CAN@net NT 400 User Manual

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CAN@net NT
200 and 420
USER MANUAL
4.01.0332.20000-EN 1.4 ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 CAN@net NT 200 and 420 USER MANUAL 4.01.0332.20000-EN 1.4 ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 Important User Information Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please inform HMS Industrial Networks of any inac- curacies or omissions. The data and illustrations found in this document are not binding. We, HMS Industrial Net- works, reserve the right to modify our products in line with our policy of continuous product development.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page User Guide ........................3 Target Audience......................3 Related Documents .......................3 Document History ......................3 Trademark Information ....................3 Conventions ........................4 Safety Instructions......................5 General Safety Instructions.....................5 Intended Use .........................5 Scope of Delivery ......................5 Product Description ....................... 6 Installation ........................7 Installing the Software ....................7 Installing the Hardware....................9 Configuration .........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Default Network Settings .................... 23 TCP/UPD Ports....................... 23 10 Technical Data........................ 23 11 Support/Return Hardware ................... 24 11.1 Support ........................24 11.2 Return Hardware ......................24 12 Disposal........................... 24 A Regulatory Compliance....................25 EMC Compliance (CE) ....................25 FCC Compliance Statement ..................25 Disposal and recycling ....................26 CAN@net NT User Manual 4.01.0332.20000-EN 1.4...
  • Page 5: User Guide

    Version Date Description July 2016 First release October 2016 Adjusted to new IXXAT CAN-Gateway Configurator July 2017 Changes in configuration tool, added CAN@net NT 420 November 2017 Minor corrections April 2018 Moved parts of the configuration to user manual of CAN-Gateway...
  • Page 6: Conventions

    User Guide 4 (28) Conventions Instructions and results are structured as follows: ► instruction 1 ► instruction 2 ➨ result 1 ➨ result 2 Lists are structured as follows: • item 1 • item 2 Bold typeface indicates interactive parts such as connectors and switches on the hardware, or menus and buttons in a graphical user interface.
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions 5 (28) Safety Instructions Risk of interference to radio and television if used in office or home environment! Use exclusively included accessories. Make sure that the shield of the interface is connected with the device plug and the plug on the other side.
  • Page 8: Product Description

    Product Description 6 (28) Product Description The CAN@net NT hardware provides connectivity to Ethernet and CAN networks with various operational modes. The CAN@net NT 420 additionally is capable of CAN FD. The application firmware running on the CAN@net NT provides functions to access a CAN bus from virtually every Ethernet TCP/IP host.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installing the CAN-Gateway Configurator The CAN-Gateway Configurator is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer version is available within the support area on www.ixxat.com. ► Download the CAN-Gateway Configurator CANbridge NT & CAN@net NT 200/420 pack- age from www.ixxat.com.
  • Page 10 Whether updating is permitted via Ethernet or a password is needed, is defined in the security settings of the CAN-Gateway Configurator. The default password is IXXAT. For further information see user manual CAN-Gateway Configurator. The firmware is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer firmware version is avail- able within the support area on www.ixxat.com.
  • Page 11: Installing The Hardware

    Installation 9 (28) Installing the Hardware Fig. 1 Connectors CAN 1 CAN 2 Power connector CAN 3 (only with CAN@net NT 420) CAN 4 (only with CAN@net NT 420) ► Make sure that the cross-sectional area of the cable is larger than or equal to 0.14 mm ►...
  • Page 12 Installation 10 (28) 5.2.2 CAN and CAN FD Connectors Fig. 3 CAN/CAN FD connector Pin Allocation of CAN and CAN FD Connectors Pin no. Signal CAN high CAN low CAN GND Shield If a D-Sub 9 connector is used, observe the following pin allocation of the D-Sub 9 connector: Pin no.
  • Page 13: Configuration

    Configuration Whether changing the configuration is permitted via Ethernet or a password is needed is defined in the security settings of the CAN-Gateway Configurator. The default password is IXXAT. For further information see user manual CAN-Gateway Configurator. Connecting Possibilities There are different possibilities to connect the CAN@net NT. Depending on the type of connec- tion different ways of configuring the IP address and the device are necessary.
  • Page 14: Basic Configuration

    Connecting Possibilities, p. 11). ► Start the CAN-Gateway Configurator. ► Check www.ixxat.com/support for the latest firmware versions of the CAN-Gateway Config- urator and the CAN@net as well as for Update Guidelines. ► Make sure, that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed.
  • Page 15 Configuration 13 (28) 6.2.2 Configuring the IP Address Device is only found by scanning, if correct device type and correct device version are selected. Make sure, that device type and device version are selected according to the connected device. HMS Industrial Networks recommends to use a static IP address. If device is connected via a router: ►...
  • Page 16 Configuration 14 (28) ► Enter password (default: IXXAT) in field Device password. ► To write the new IP configuration to the target device click button Save. ► If the CAN@net NT is connected via a router, configure the IP address again after the de- vice is configured.
  • Page 17: Gateway Configuration

    Gateway mode For information about the communication in Gateway mode and commands that are used to ex- change CAN messages see Software Design Guide CAN@net NT 200/420 Generic Protocol for Gateway Mode on www.ixxat.com. 6.3.2 Configuring the Device Fig. 9 ASCII Gateway Mode ►...
  • Page 18: Bridge Configuration

    Configuration 16 (28) Bridge Configuration Exclusively one master device is allowed in the Bridge mode. 6.4.1 Possible Operational Modes With the CAN@net NT the Bridge mode allows to connect CAN systems over an Ethernet TCP/ IP network, for example the local intranet or the internet (firewall needed). Minimum two devices are required for a CAN-Ethernet-CAN bridge.
  • Page 19 ► Configure the baud rate settings for the CAN ports of the Master device and of all Slave de- vices and the mapping table (for further information see User Manual CAN-Gateway Configurator on www.ixxat.com). ► For descriptions of the further configuration possibilities see User Manual CAN-Gateway Configurator.
  • Page 20: Vci Interface Configuration

    The VCI interface mode is only possible via Ethernet. With the VCI driver the CAN@net NT can be used as a PC interface. All VCI-based IXXAT tools as well as customer-specific applications based on the VCI driver can be used. The VCI driver offers the possibility to communicate with up to 128 CAN@net NT devices via LAN or internet.
  • Page 21: Reset To Factory Settings

    ► Click button Yes to confirm the reset. Read and erase LOG File A log file can be used to detect errors, for example for the IXXAT support. ► Open menu Target and select Read and erase LOG file. ➨...
  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation 20 (28) Operation Fig. 15 Ports and LEDs Status LED Power LED Mini USB port CAN LEDs 1 to 4 User LED Ethernet LED Link speed LED Ethernet port Link/Activity LED Ethernet Port Designed as standard RJ45 port with pin allocation according to Ethernet standard. Because of the Ethernet PHY auto-crossover feature the device can be connected with a crossover cable or with a one-to-one network cable.
  • Page 23: Indicators

    Operation 21 (28) Indicators 7.3.1 Power LED Indicates the status of the power supply. LED state Description Comments No power Possible causes: device not connected to power supply, fuse of device damaged, internal power supply damaged, power supply not sufficient Green Power Device fully functional...
  • Page 24 Operation 22 (28) 7.3.4 Ethernet LED Indicates the Ethernet communication status. LED state Description Comments No Ethernet communication Possible cause: • Device unsuccessfully initialized • Device not connected to Ethernet • No communication Green flashing TCP/IP packet transmitted Communication was successful successfully Orange flashing TCP/IP packet not transmitted...
  • Page 25: Default Network Settings

    Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 Standard Gateway 0.0.0.0 Device Name CAN@net NT Device password IXXAT Transmitted MD5- encrypted TCP/UPD Ports CAN@net CAN Gateway Configurator Device scan and IP configuration: Device scan and IP configuration: 15000/udp...
  • Page 26: Support/Return Hardware

    • updates 11.1 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. 11.2 Return Hardware ► Fill in the form for warranty claims and repair on www.ixxat.com.
  • Page 27: A Regulatory Compliance

    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. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 28: Disposal And Recycling

    Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance 26 (28) 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. When this product reaches its end of life, contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options, or simply drop it off at your local HMS office or return it to HMS.
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  • Page 30 last page © 2018 HMS Industrial Networks AB Box 4126 300 04 Halmstad, Sweden info@hms.se 4.01.0332.20000-EN 1.4.8361 / 2018-04-27...

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