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Page 1: Kvaser Memorator R Semipro User's Guide
Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide Copyright 2001-2011 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden http://www.kvaser.com Last updated Monday, 19 September 2011... - Page 2 We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. Kvaser AB cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
LED indicators ......................10 External trigger input ....................14 External trigger output ....................15 How to use the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro ............17 Use as a CAN interface ..................... 17 Configure for logging ....................17 Use as a logger ......................17 Kvaser Memorator Tools ................... -
Page 5: About This Manual
5(31) 2 About this manual This manual is intended for Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro users. This manual contains a description of the hardware’s properties and general instructions for connecting the device to a computer. The setup software for the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro is called Kvaser Memorator Tools and is described in detail in its online help. -
Page 6: Introduction
Tools. To achieve a rugged design, the SD-disk is located inside the unit and soldered to the PCB. This ensures error free operation even when exposed to vibration and shock. The Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro can also be used as a powerful two channel real time CAN to USB interface – two products in one! An additional advantage of the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro is ability to log J1587 traffic by connecting the Kvaser Linx J1587. -
Page 7: Major Features Of Kvaser Memorator R Semipro
7(31) 3.1.2 Filters To enhance logging performance, the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro can filter out selected messages. The identifiers to be filtered can be picked from a database file or entered manually. Three types of filters are provided: stop filters, pass filters, and counting pass filters. -
Page 8: Real Time Can-Usb Interface
Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 8(31) Select trigger signals from a CAN database or define them directly in the Kvaser Memorator Tools. 3.4 Real time CAN-USB interface Uses USB 2.0 HiSpeed, while maintaining compatibility with USB 1.x computers. -
Page 9: Kvaser Memorator R Semipro Hardware
4.1 Hardware installation The Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro may be inserted in any free USB socket on the host computer. You do not need to switch the power off before inserting or removing the device. For the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro to communicate with the host computer, the correct version of the Kvaser driver and firmware must be installed. -
Page 10: Power Supply
4.5 Flash disk Due to the high demands placed on a rugged, industrial product such as the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro, the memory card is fixed and sealed inside the unit. The card meets necessary performance requirements including industrial temperature range. - Page 11 The LED indicators (see Figure 3) have somewhat different meaning depending on how the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro is being used – as a CAN interface or as a CAN logger. The following tables describe how the LEDs behave in these two cases.
- Page 12 Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 12(31) Table 2: LED indicators when used as a CAN interface CAN 1 CAN 2 INFO Meaning (Green) (Yellow) (Yellow) (Red) (Orange) Slow Waiting for USB connection with the flash Power ON (The device is connected to Steady the computer).
- Page 13 PWR flashing: Everything OK, logging is active and actively logging traffic PWR blinking slowly 50/50: Logging has stopped due to a trigger condition and Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro is off bus. When connected to Kvaser Memorator Tools “Running lights”:...
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Page 14: External Trigger Input
Firmware configuration error. This should not normally happen. Please contact support. 4.7 External trigger input The Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro can be set up to trigger on an external signal. There are two ways to create this signal: On the 9 pin CAN1 connector, connect a switch from pin 4 to ground, which can be found on pin 3 of the same connector. -
Page 15: External Trigger Output
30 ms to be detected. 4.8 External trigger output The Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro can also be configured to send an external pulse on pin 4 of the 9 pin CAN2 connector. For further information on how to configure the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro to send an external pulse, please refer to the Kvaser Memorator Tools online help. - Page 16 Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 16(31) Figure 6. The trigger output inside the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro. Figure 7. Sample circuit for connecting a LED to the trigger output. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...
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Page 17: How To Use The Kvaser Memorator R Semipro
5.1 Use as a CAN interface To use the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro as a CAN interface; connect the unit to a free USB socket on your PC or USB hub. When used as a CAN interface, the green LED will be illuminated and the yellow LEDs will emit short flashes when CAN messages are transmitted and received. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
5.5 Troubleshooting Use ―Kvaser Hardware‖ in the Control Panel to verify that the computer really can talk to the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro. Read out the firmware version. If the firmware version is all zeroes, there are communication problems. ... -
Page 19: Appendices
Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 19(31) 6 Appendices In this section you will find technical information about the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro and the device’s connectors. 6.1 System requirements A USB interface: Use USB 2.0 HiSpeed for optimum results, although the device will also work with a USB 1.1 interface. - Page 20 Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 20(31) Operating temperature -40 ºC ... +85 ºC 179 g including cables and connectors. Weight The adapter cable will add another 77g. Storage temperature -40 ºC ... +85 ºC Relative Humidity 0% ... 95% (non-condensing.) Available in 15 pin DSUB at pin 3 relative ground pin 1 or on CAN1 pin 4.
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Page 21: Performance
Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 21(31) 6.3 Performance Table 5. Performance of the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro RX performance per channel (when used as 20000 messages/s a CAN interface) TX performance per channel (when used as... - Page 22 Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 22(31) The two ground connections for the two channels are galvanically separated in the unit. Figure 8. The 15 pin DSUB connector. Table 7. 15 pin DSUB configuration The 15 pin DSUB connector has the following pin configuration.
- Page 23 Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 23(31) Figure 9. The 9 pin DSUB connector. Table 8. 9 pin DSUB configuration (CAN channel 1) The CAN channel 1 has the following pin configuration. (Self-healing fuses protect Pins 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9.)
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Page 24: Updating The Firmware
Always connect the ground pin on the DSUB to the ground of your CAN bus. 6.6 Updating the firmware The Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro’s firmware can be updated using the Kvaser Memorator Tools application or our standalone firmware update program. For instructions on using the Kvaser Memorator Tools application to update the device’s firmware, read the application’s... -
Page 25: Required Software Versions
Every CAN bus must be properly terminated at each end of the bus, typically with a 120 Ohm resistor. The Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro does not contain any CAN bus terminators. The inclusion of a terminator could cause severe disturbance in a system which is already correctly terminated. -
Page 26: Can Bus Overrun
Under extremely heavy load, high bit rates and long bursts of messages, the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro can lose messages. This loss should be a rare occasion. If such a loss occurs, the Kvaser Memorator Tools will display a notification message when the file is extracted. -
Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions
Disk capacity on page 21. Q: I have logged a lot of data on my Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro and now I’m trying to open the list of files inside the Kvaser Memorator Tools, but it seems to hang. -
Page 28: Disposal And Recycling Information
Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 28(31) 8 Disposal and Recycling Information When this product reaches its end of life, please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. -
Page 29: Legal Acknowledgements
AND THE APPLICATION FOR WHICH THIS DEVICE WILL BE APPLIED, MAY USE THE DEVICE. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN INTEGRATE THIS PRODUCT AS A SUBSYSTEM INTO HIGHER-LEVEL SYSTEMS. IN CASE YOU DO SO, KVASER Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com... -
Page 30: Emc Compliance Statement
TO THE CORRECTION OF DEFECTS, AND KVASER AB HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY OVER AND ABOVE THE REFUNDING OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THIS DEVICE, SINCE KVASER AB DOES NOT HAVE ANY INFLUENCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF THE HIGHER-LEVER SYSTEM, WHICH MAY BE DEFECTIVE. -
Page 31: Document Revision History
Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User's Guide 31(31) 10 Document revision history Revision Date Changes 2010-11-23 Original revision 2011-01-14 Updated supported OS list 2011-09-01 Updated LED descriptions 2011-09-12 Updated disposal information Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...
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