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Hioki MR8904 Instruction Manual

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MR8904
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Sept. 2018 Revised edition 3
MR8904A981-03 18-09H

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  • Page 1 MR8904 Instruction Manual CAN UNIT Sept. 2018 Revised edition 3 MR8904A981-03 18-09H...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Unit to a PC ... 14 (creating an MR8904 register list) .... 36  Installing the USB driver ......14 • To edit the [MR8904 Register List]....37  Setting CAN communications conditions . 38  Connecting the Memory HiCorder and PC 17 Allocating channels (Creating MR8904 ...
  • Page 4 Setting the Transmission Timing ..55 Chapter 7 Specifications Model MR8904 Specifications ..57 Model 9713-01 CAN Cable  Specifications (Terminates in Bare Wires on One End) ......58 Model 9713-02 CAN Cable  Specifications (for Onboard Vehicle Connectors) ........59 MR8904 CAN Editor General  Specifications ........60...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • CANdb is a registered trademark of Vector Infomatik in Germany. Confirming Package Contents When you receive the MR8904, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping. In particular, check the accessories and connectors. If damage is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your dealer or Hioki representative.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the MR8904. Using the MR8904 in a way not described in this manual may negate the provided safety features....
  • Page 7 Safety Notes Notation • Unless otherwise specified, “Windows” represents Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. • Menus, commands, dialogs, buttons in a dialog, and other names on the screen and the keys are indicated in brackets. (p. ) Indicates the location of reference information.

  • Page 8: Usage Notes

    When Installing and Removing the MR8904 into and from the Memory HiCorder • To avoid electric shock accident, before removing or replacing an MR8904, confirm that the instrument is turned off and that the power cord and connection cables are disconnected.
  • Page 9 Verify how CAN Unit use, both proper and inadvertent, may affect associ- ated systems before use. • When connecting the MR8904 to a CAN bus, exercise care not to connect the power sup- ply and ground lines backwards. Doing so may damage the MR8904 and measurement target.
  • Page 10 Usage Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Memory HiCorder as waveform data. • When you connect the Memory HiCorder to a PC with a USB cable, you can configure the MR8904 from the PC with the MR8904 CAN Editor application (the USB cable and application are included with the Memory HiCorder).
  • Page 12 CAN bus. Ability to send data to the CAN bus The MR8904 can send ACK responses to CAN messages as well as CAN messages them- selves, allowing it to be used in simple simulations.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Names And  Functions Of Parts

    Names and  Chapter 2 Functions of Parts CAN input port 1 (left) and 2 (right) CAN signal input terminals. CAN1 and CAN2 are independent and can be connected to different networks. CAN LED1 CAN LED2 • Turns green when a CAN message allo- •...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Connections

    3.1 Installing and Removing the MR8904 into and from a Memory HiCorder Before connecting the device, be sure to read "When Installing and Removing the MR8904 into and from the Memory HiCorder" (p.4), which describes how to install a newly purchased MR8904 into a Memory HiCorder and how to switch between it and other input modules.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Unit To The Measurement Target

    3.2 Connecting the Unit to the Measurement Target Before connecting the unit, be sure to read "When Connecting the MR8904 and the Object under Mea- surement" (p.5). Then connect the MR8904 to the measurement target with a CAN cable. Example: Connecting the unit with the 9713-01 Required items: Model 9713-01 CAN Cable, Phillips head screwdriver (No.1)
  • Page 17 3.2 Connecting the Unit to the Measurement Target Connection diagram when using Model 9713-01 High-Speed CAN CAN bus Memory HiCorder CAN-High Model 9713-01 CAN-Low Green Model MR8904 Battery Black Low-Speed CAN CAN bus Memory HiCorder CAN-High Model 9713-01 CAN-Low Green...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Unit To A Pc

    3.3 Connecting the Unit to a PC 3.3 Connecting the Unit to a PC The MR8904 can be configured from a PC via the Memory HiCorder. Before starting the configuration process, install the USB driver and connect the PC and Memory HiCorder.
  • Page 19 3.3 Connecting the Unit to a PC Click [Next]. When you want to change the installation destination Click [Browse...] to change the folder to install into. Normally, there is no need to change. Click Click to start installing. [Next] Click The installation of the software will begin.
  • Page 20 [Yes]. Click Sometimes another dialog box requesting your permission to install the software may appear. When it does, check [Always trust software from "HIOKI E.E. COR- PORATION"] and click [Install] to contin- 2 Click 1 Check...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Memory Hicorder And Pc

    3.3 Connecting the Unit to a PC Connecting the Memory HiCorder and PC PC Requirements: A personal computer running Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8. • To prevent a malfunction, do not disconnect the USB cable during communication. • The Memory HiCorder and PC should be connected to the same earth ground. If grounded separately, potential difference between the ground points can cause malfunc- tions or damage when connecting the USB cable.
  • Page 22 3.3 Connecting the Unit to a PC Check [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next] 1 Check 2 Click Please wait while the driver is being in- stalled. Click [Continue Anyway] A message saying that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing will ap- pear a few times, click [Continue Any- way]...

  • Page 23: Uninstalling The Usb Driver

    Panel], and double click [Add or Remove Programs]. 2 Click 3Click [Add or Remove Programs] screen appears. 1 Click From the list of installed programs, select [HIOKI USB CDC Driver], and remove it. You are returned to the [Add or Remove Programs] screen.
  • Page 24 3.3 Connecting the Unit to a PC...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Preparing The

    Select the language to display (click the [English] icon). Click the [MR8904 CAN Editor] icon to view MR8904 CAN Editor specifications and revision history. Click the [Install] icon at the top right of the page to open the [File Download] dialog.

  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Mr8904 Can Editor

    4.3 Uninstalling the MR8904 CAN Editor Uninstalling the MR8904 CAN Editor Uninstall the application using the following procedure. Select [Start]-[Control Panel] on the Window Start Menu. Click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon and open [Add or Remove Pro- grams].

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 Settings

    5.1 Launching and Exiting the Software Chapter 5 Settings Before launching the MR8904 CAN Editor, connect a PC to the Memory HiCorder containing the MR8904 with a USB cable. See: "Chapter 3 Connections" (p.11) Next, launch the MR8904 CAN Editor and configure settings.

  • Page 28: Launching The Mr8904 Can Editor

    5.1 Launching and Exiting the Software To connect a Memory HiCorder after launching the MR8904 CAN Editor Select [Comm]-[Search MR8875] on the menu bar to update information about connected Memory HiCorders. Exiting the MR8904 CAN Editor Click [File]-[Exit] on the menu bar or click...

  • Page 29: Screen Types

    Creates and edits the CAN definition data files used on the Condition Settings window. Condition Settings window Configures the MR8904 channel settings based on a previously created CAN definition data file by allocating MR8904 channels and sending configuration data to the Memory HiCorder.

  • Page 30: Creating A Can Definition Data File

    5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File 5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File This section describes how to create a CAN definition data file for configuring the MR8904’s channel settings. Click on the Launch window. A blank CAN Definition File Settings window will be displayed.
  • Page 31 5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File Setting Contents (Default setting) Enter the size of the data you wish to capture in bits. Length[bit] Definitions from 17 to 32 bits require that 2 analog channels be allocated. (Initial value: 1; valid setting range: 1 to 32) Sets the data byte order.

  • Page 32: How To Count The Bit Position

    5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File The entered information will be registered on the window list. Click to specify a filename and save the information displayed on the window. To change the filename and save the information displayed on the window to a new file, click on the toolbar and follow the instructions to select a new...

  • Page 33: Byte Order

    5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File Byte order Even if the data start position (start bit) and data length are the same, the byte order (extrac- tion method) will vary depending on whether Motorola or Intel byte order is used. The follow- ing table provides an example for a bit length of 10 and a data start position (LSB position) of bit 16: Motorola format...

  • Page 34: To Load An Existing Candb File

    5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File To load an existing CANdb file You can convert an existing CANdb file (.DBC) into a CAN definition data file (.CDF) by selecting [File]-[CAN Define Data File]-[Convert DBC File and Open] on the window. You can edit and save an opened file as a CAN definition data file.
  • Page 35 5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File Deleting CAN definitions Click the line of the item you wish to delete. To select multiple items, use any of the follow- ing methods: • Click the first line in the target range and drag the mouse to the last line.
  • Page 36 5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File Editing CAN Definitions Click the line of the item you wish to edit. Click or double-click the item’s line. [CAN Define Data] dialog box for the current definition content will be displayed. Edit the settings as necessary and click [OK].
  • Page 37 5.3 Creating a CAN Definition Data File Duplicating CAN definitions Click the line of the item you wish to duplicate. To select multiple items, use any of the follow- ing methods: • Click the first line in the target range and drag the mouse to the last line.

  • Page 38: Creating Condition Settings Files

    5.4 Creating Condition Settings Files The following procedure is used to create condition settings files: "Loading a CAN definition data file" (p.34) "Registering CAN definitions (creating an MR8904 register list)" (p.36) "Setting CAN communications conditions" (p.38) "Allocating channels (Creating MR8904 analog/logic assign lists)" (p.40) "Configuring transmission (creating an MR8904 Send list)"...

  • Page 39: To Edit The [Can Definition Data List]

    List]. See: "Registering CAN definitions (creating an MR8904 register list)" (p.36) To edit the [CAN Definition Data List] If a password has been assigned to the CAN definition data, a password entry dialog box will be displayed. Enter the set password to begin editing the data.

  • Page 40: Registering Can Definitions

    MR8904’s channels to [MR8904 Register List]. Drag & drop • You can select which of the target MR8904’s two CAN ports to use to receive the data items being registered under [MR8904 Register List] by selecting the [CAN Port1] [CAN Port2] radio button.

  • Page 41: To Edit The [Mr8904 Register List]

    5.4 Creating Condition Settings Files To edit the [MR8904 Register List] [New] : Initializes the settings by setting the current register list as well as any analog or logic signals that have been assigned from the register list to blank space.

  • Page 42: Setting Can Communications Conditions

    5.4 Creating Condition Settings Files Setting CAN communications conditions Next, set the CAN communications conditions. Read the following precautions carefully before setting the conditions: When ACK response is enabled, the unit may affect the operation of the CAN bus as well as systems connected to the CAN bus.
  • Page 43 5.4 Creating Condition Settings Files Click the [Unit1] [Unit4] tabs above [MR8904 Analog Assign List] select the position of the unit for which the condition settings file is being cre- ated. (An asterisk after the unit number indicates a posi- Example screen tion at which no unit is installed.)

  • Page 44: Allocating Channels (Creating Mr8904 Analog/Logic Assign Lists)

    5.4 Creating Condition Settings Files Allocating channels (Creating MR8904 analog/logic assign lists) Next, allocate channels by creating an MR8904 analog assign list and MR8904 logic assign list from the MR8904 register list. Drag and drop items displayed in the [MR8904 Register List]...

  • Page 45: What Is An Id Trigger

    5.4 Creating Condition Settings Files [MR8904 Logic Assign List] allows data items from the [MR8904 Register List] to be allocated to each bit of a 16-bit signal. If the data item consists of 8 bits, 8 bits will be automatically allocated with the bit position at which the item was dropped (1 to 16) as the LSB.

  • Page 46: Configuring Transmission

    Configuring transmission (creating an MR8904 Send list) Finally, create an MR8904 send list (which will serve as the transmission condition settings). To do so, register frames to be sent to the CAN bus to which the unit is connected along with the timing with which...
  • Page 47 5.4 Creating Condition Settings Files Setting Contents (Default setting) One Shot : Sends one message only. Response : Sends responses to the ID set with [RespID]. Re- sponses are sent as soon as the set ID is received, and no delay time before frame transmission can be set. Interval* : Sends messages regularly at the interval set with [In-...

  • Page 48: Saving A List

    Click on the toolbar to assign a name and save the communications condition settings, MR8904 reg- ister list, MR8904 analog assign list, MR8904 logic assign list, and MR8904 send list as a condition set- tings file (.CES). To re-save content under a new filename, click on the toolbar and follow the instructions.

  • Page 49: Printing A Condition Settings File

    5.5 Printing a Condition Settings File 5.5 Printing a Condition Settings File You can print the currently displayed communications condition settings, [MR8904 Register List], [MR8904 Analog Assign List], [MR8904 Logic Assign List], and [MR8904 Send List] by clicking on the toolbar of the Condition Settings window.

  • Page 50: Sending And Receiving Condition Settings

    5.6 Sending and Receiving Condition Settings 5.6 Sending and Receiving Condition Settings This section describes how to send settings to the Memory HiCorder after saving a condition settings file. Sending condition settings Click [Send]. The dialog box shown to the right will be displayed when the transmission starts properly.

  • Page 51: Receiving Condition Settings

    Resend the settings once the measurement, calcu- lations, or other process completes. Receiving condition settings The MR8904 can also receive condition settings from the Memory HiCorder. Click [Receive]. The MR8904 settings information with which the Memory HiCorder is currently configured will begin to load.

  • Page 52: Window Menu Commands

    View Status Bar Toggles the status bar display on and off. About MR8904 CAN  Help Displays version information for the MR8904 CAN Editor. Editor Toolbar In this window, there are four active icons. Select the connected device. Open a setting conditions file.

  • Page 53: Can Definition Data File Settings Window

    When the CAN Definition Data File Settings window and Condition Settings Tile window are open at the same time, arranges them side by side. About MR8904 CAN  Help Displays version information for the MR8904 CAN Editor. Editor Toolbar From the left, CAN definition data field manipulation: ADD : Add EDIT : Edit Save the displayed content.

  • Page 54: Condition Settings Window

    Tile window are open at the same time, arranges them side by side. About MR8904 CAN  Help Displays version information for the MR8904 CAN Editor. Editor Toolbar Save the displayed content. Save the displayed content to a new file.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6 Configuring  Settings With The Memory Hicorder

    Configuring Settings with the Chapter 6 Memory HiCorder This chapter describes how to use a Memory HiCorder to check settings sent from the MR8904 CAN Edi- tor and how to configure frame transmission timing. The MR8875 Memory HiCorder is used as an example.

  • Page 56: Checking Analog Channel Allocation

    6.2 Checking Analog Channel Allocation 6.2 Checking Analog Channel Allocation You can check analog channel allocation as configured with the MR8904 CAN Editor.   Display [Setting Display] [Channel] [Analog] on the MR8875. Select the analog channel to which CAN definitions were allocated.
  • Page 57 Scaling screen • The display upper limit, display lower limit, scaling conversion ratio, offset, and unit dis- play settings default to the values set with the MR8904 CAN Editor. They can also be changed on the Memory HiCorder. • The display range can only be set with the display upper limit and display lower limit.

  • Page 58: Checking Logic Channel Allocation

    6.3 Checking Logic Channel Allocation 6.3 Checking Logic Channel Allocation You can check logic channel allocation as configured with the MR8904 CAN Editor.   Display [Setting Display] [Channel] [Logic] on the MR8875. Select the channel to which CAN definitions were allocated.

  • Page 59: Setting The Transmission Timing

    6.4 Setting the Transmission Timing 6.4 Setting the Transmission Timing This section describes how to set when to start transmission as configured with the MR8904 CAN Editor.    Display [Setting Display] [Channel] [Analog] [Detail] on the MR8875. If ...
  • Page 60 6.4 Setting the Transmission Timing (When set to [Manual])  Press the [Waveform Display] [CAN Send] button. A dialog box will be displayed. Enable or disable the unit. Setting Contents (Default setting) Enable starting. Enable stopping. Off* The transmission enable setting is only valid while measurement is in progress.

  • Page 61: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Low-speed CAN : 125k, 100k, 83.3k, 62.5k, 50k, 33.3k, 20k, 10kbps Communications speeds Single-wire CAN : 83.3k, 62.5k, 50k, 33.3k, 20k, 10kbps Baud rate settings can be made either with the MR8904 CAN Editor or using auto- matic detection. Signal resolution output ...

  • Page 62: Specifications (Terminates In Bare Wires On One End)

    7.2 Model 9713-01 CAN Cable Specifications (Terminates in Bare Wires on One End) Mass Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.) EN61326 Class A Applicable Standards Safety EN61010 Model 9713-01 CAN Cable Options Model 9713-02 CAN Cable 7.2 Model 9713-01 CAN Cable Specifications  (Terminates in Bare Wires on One End) Basic Specifications Operating temperature and ...

  • Page 63: Model 9713-02 Can Cable Specifications

    7.3 Model 9713-02 CAN Cable Specifications (for Onboard Vehicle Connectors) 7.3 Model 9713-02 CAN Cable Specifications  (for Onboard Vehicle Connectors) Made to order; check specifications and delivery time. Basic Specifications Operating temperature and  Temperature: -5C to 60C (23 to 140°F), Humidity: 90%RH or less (no condensa- humidity tion) Storage temperature and ...

  • Page 64: Mr8904 Can Editor General Specifications

    7.4 MR8904 CAN Editor General Specifications 7.4 MR8904 CAN Editor General Specifications Windows XP 32-bit Supported operating systems Windows Vista/7/8 32-bit and 64-bit Recommended display  1280 x 960 resolution Interface Supported measuring  Hioki MR8875 Memory HiCorder instrument 1. Item number: Starting at 1 2.
  • Page 65 7.4 MR8904 CAN Editor General Specifications 1. Transmission number: 1 to 16 2. Operating mode: Interval, Response, One Shot, One Shot Program, Repeat Program 3. CAN output port settings: Port 1, port 2 4. Frame types: Data frame, remote frame 5.
  • Page 66 7.4 MR8904 CAN Editor General Specifications...
  • Page 67 • If damage is suspected, check the "Troubleshooting" section before contacting your dealer or Hioki rep- resentative. • Pack the MR8904 so that it will not sustain damage during shipping, and include a description of exist- ing damage. We do not take any responsibility for damage incurred during shipping.
  • Page 68 "5.6 Sending and Receiving Condition Settings" (p.46) 8.2 Cleaning To clean the MR8904, wipe it gently with a soft cloth moistened with water or mild detergent. Never use solvents such as benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, ketones, thinners or gasoline, as they can deform and...

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