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Kvaser Eagle User's Guide

Copyright 2001-2012 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
http://www.kvaser.com
Last updated Wednesday, 05 September 2012
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
should not be construed as a commitment by Kvaser AB.

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  • Page 1: Kvaser Eagle User's Guide

    Last updated Wednesday, 05 September 2012 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...
  • Page 2 Kvaser Eagle User's Guide 2(30) (This page is intentionally left blank.) Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Flash Disks ........................ 10 LED Indicators ......................11 External Trigger Input ....................14 External Trigger Output ..................... 15 How to Use the Kvaser Eagle ..................17 Kvaser Memorator Tools ................... 17 Disk Management ..................... 17 Use as a CAN Interface .................... 17 Configure for Logging ....................

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    4(30) 2 About this Manual This manual is intended for Kvaser Eagle users. It contains a description of the hardware’s properties and general instructions for connecting the device to a computer. The setup software for the Kvaser Eagle is called the Kvaser Memorator Tools and is described in detail in the application’s online help.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Welcome to Kvaser Eagle Figure 1. Kvaser Eagle The Kvaser Eagle is a small, yet advanced, portable CAN data logger. The device can be configured in many different ways to achieve the most suitable and effective logging for any situation. Connecting the logger to a PC provides direct access for configuring bit rates, trigger conditions, and filters using the Kvaser Memorator Tools.

  • Page 6: Major Features Of Kvaser Eagle

    The versatile Kvaser t programming language provides the ability to turn the Kvaser Eagle into a powerful standalone device or an active logger. Kvaser t is event driven and has a syntax that is very similar to C. Pre-compiled t programs/scripts are executed directly on the Kvaser Eagle.

  • Page 7: Can Logger Functions

    External trigger output (e.g. LED or buzzer).  Pre-trigger space is limited by available disk space only.  Select trigger signals from a CAN database, or define them directly in the Kvaser Memorator Tools. Real Time CAN-USB Interface  Uses USB 2.0 HiSpeed, while maintaining compatibility with USB 1.x ports and working with USB 3.0 ports.

  • Page 8: Kvaser Eagle Hardware

    Hardware Installation The Kvaser Eagle may be connected to any available USB port on the host computer. Power can remain on when connecting or disconnecting the device. For the Kvaser Eagle to communicate with the host computer, the correct version of the Kvaser driver and firmware must be installed.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Figure 3: CAN Channels on the Kvaser Eagle Power Supply The Kvaser Eagle can be powered from the CAN side and from the USB side. To operate the Kvaser Eagle in logger mode, you must supply power on the CAN side.

  • Page 10: Flash Disks

    4.5.3 How to Handle the Disk Insert the flash disk into the slot on the side of the Kvaser Eagle (see Figure 4) with the disk’s golden connector side up. Do not apply excessive force. The disk should slide smoothly into the socket.

  • Page 11: Led Indicators

    The LED indicators (see Figure 5) have somewhat different meaning depending on how your Kvaser Eagle 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 Eagle User's Guide 12(30) Figure 5. LEDs on the Kvaser Eagle Table 3: LED Indicators, CAN Interface Mode CAN 1 CAN 2 Meaning (Green) (Yellow) (Yellow) (Red) Slow flash Waiting for USB connection with the PC Power ON (Device is connected to the...
  • 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 the Kvaser Eagle is off bus. When connected to Kvaser Memorator Tools “Running lights”: Device is communicating with the application.

  • Page 14: External Trigger Input

    PWR flashing, ERR constant red: Firmware configuration error. This should not normally happen. Contact support. External Trigger Input The Kvaser Eagle can be set up to trigger on an external signal. There are two ways to create this signal: ...

  • Page 15: External Trigger Output

    External Trigger Output The Kvaser Eagle also supports sending an external pulse through channel two’s CAN connector pin 4. For further information on how to configure the Kvaser Eagle to send an external pulse, refer to the Kvaser Memorator Tools online help.
  • Page 16 Kvaser Eagle User's Guide 16(30) Figure 8: Trigger Output Inside the Kvaser Eagle Figure 9: Sample Circuit for Connecting a LED to the Trigger Output Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 17: How To Use The Kvaser Eagle

    To log CAN traffic with the Kvaser Eagle, you need to create and download a configuration to the device. The Kvaser Eagle needs to be connected by USB and have a disk inserted to be configured. Start the PC application Kvaser Memorator Tools and press the Connect button in the toolbar.

  • Page 18: Configure For Logging

    90% and dark 10% of the time. If CAN traffic is detected, the CAN1 and CAN2 lamps will be illuminated. Using the Kvaser t Programming Language The Kvaser Memorator Tools is used for downloading Kvaser t scripts to the device. See "The Kvaser t Programming Language" for more information about using Kvaser t. Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 19: Appendices

    Kvaser Eagle User's Guide 19(30) 6 Appendices In this section, you will find technical information about Kvaser Eagle and its connectors. Technical Data In Table 5 below, you will find the Kvaser Eagle’s technical specifications. Table 5: Kvaser Eagle Technical Specifications CAN Channels 2 (CAN 2.0A and 2.0B active)

  • Page 20: Performance

    The setting of the write protection switch on SD and SDHC memories is disregarded. The Kvaser Eagle will write to the disk even if the write protection switch is set. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 21: Disk Structure

    21(30) Disk Structure You can use an external card reader to read the files on the flash disk. The Kvaser Memorator Tools can read the log data directly via the external card reader, so you do not need to copy the files to your hard disk.
  • Page 22 Not connected Green CAN_L Brown Orange External trigger output Black Shield Not connected CAN_H Not connected Yellow Not connected Note: Always connect the ground pin on the D-SUB to the ground of your CAN bus. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 23: Updating The Firmware

    23(30) Updating the Firmware Connect the Kvaser Eagle to your PC with the USB cable. A flash disk may be present but is not necessary. Double-click on the file “update.exe”. The Kvaser Memorator Tools can also update the Kvaser Eagle firmware by the click of a button (see the online help if you want to learn more).

  • Page 24: Required Driver Version

    Every CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 Ohm resistor at each end of the bus. The Kvaser Eagle does not contain any CAN bus terminators, because their inclusion could cause severe disturbance in a system which is already correctly terminated.

  • Page 25: Can Bus Overrun

    Under extremely heavy load, high bit rates and long bursts of messages, the Kvaser Eagle 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 log file is extracted. Some of the file formats, that support such a feature, will also indicate when the overrun occurred.

  • Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions

    A: Yes, the Kvaser Memorator Tools can read data from external disk readers, as well as directly from a connected Kvaser Eagle. Q: I have logged a lot of data on my Kvaser Eagle and now I’m trying to open the list of files inside Kvaser Memorator Tools, but it seems to hang. What’s up? A: The Kvaser Memorator Tools might be a bit slow after about 10 000 log files, but just be patient –...

  • Page 27: Disposal And Recycling Information

    When this product reaches its end of life, dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Kvaser's recycling programs, visit: http://www.kvaser.com/en/kvaser/environment/recycling Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 28: Legal Acknowledgements

    USE THE DEVICE. NOTE THAT YOU CAN INTEGRATE THIS PRODUCT AS A SUBSYSTEM INTO HIGHER-LEVEL SYSTEMS. IN CASE YOU DO SO, KVASER AB HEREBY DECLARES THAT KVASER AB'S WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 29: Emc Compliance Statement

    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 30: Document Revision History

    Kvaser Eagle User's Guide 30(30) 10 Document revision history Revision Date Changes 2011-09-12 Updated for first release. 2012-09-05 Added Description of LED status indicating error passive. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

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