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- Page 1 GCAN-202(CANET-II) Ethernet-CAN converter User Manual Document version 3.01 (2017/12/01)
- Page 2 Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 Revision History: Version Date Reason V1.00 2013/06/16 Create document V2.01 2013/12/20 Fixed working parameters V3.01 2015/04/22 Add some parameters Product data sheet...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.2 Configure basic information................13 4.3 Finish the configuration ..................15 4.4 Save/load configured files .................. 16 4.5 Update firmware kernel of GCAN-202.............. 16 5 Usage of "CANet test" software ................17 6 Usage of "Net Assist" software ................18 6.1 Preparatory work .................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Ethernet via GCAN-202, which makes the interconnection easier and extends the application scope of CAN-Bus. The GCAN-202 is a professional tool with CAN-Bus product development and data conversion. Computer can connect to the CAN-Bus network by the Ethernet interface quickly. - Page 5 Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 1.2.2 CAN Features Integrate two CAN-Bus channels, with terminal connection Support CAN2.0A and CAN2.0B, conform to ISO/DIS11898 Support communication baud rate: 5Kbps~1Mbps Electric isolation, insulation level: DC 3000V ...
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Page 6: Installation
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 2 Installation This chapter introduces the dimension of GCAN-202, the method connected to computer and some attentions first used. 2.1 Fix and installation Figure2.1 Dimensions of GCAN-202 2.2 Software installation The software has no need for installation, just double-click to open and use. -
Page 7: Connect With Computer
2.3 Connect with computer The LAN interface of GCAN-202 make communication with Ethernet interface of computer directly. 2.4 CAN-Bus connection The GCAN-202 has two CAN-Bus channels, and it can connect one or two devices of CAN-Bus network or CAN-Bus interface. Port Name... -
Page 8: Usage
Figure 3.1 Restore Factory Settings of GCAN-202 3.1.2 Change the computer’s IP address Please ensure the computer with an Ethernet card. And the computer and GCAN-202 must be in the same network segment. If not, users must change the computer's IP address. - Page 9 Figure 3.2 TCP Server mode 3.2.2 TCP Client mode In TCP Client mode, GCAN-202 will take the initiative to establish connection with the pre-set TCP server. If failed, client will keep trying to connect TCP according to the setting condition. The process of building the connection as Figure 3.3 shows.
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Page 10: Can-Bus Connection
Figure 3.4 UDP mode 3.3 CAN-Bus connection The GCAN-202 converter must be installed two 120 ohms terminal resistance at the farthest end of CAN-Bus network. If the node number is more than 2, intermediate nodes needn’t to install 120 ohms terminal resistance. For branch connections, the length should not exceed 3 meters. -
Page 11: System Status Indicator Light
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 5 kbit/s 13km Table 3.1 the relationship between CAN-Bus length and baud rate 3.4 System status indicator light GCAN-202 has five indicator lights as shown in Table 3.2. Indicator Colour State Green Power indicator... -
Page 12: Canet Config Software
IP address, CAN working mode, CAN’s baud rate and other basic parameters. 4.1 Connection IP address must be filled when connecting to GCAN-202. If forget it, please restore factory settings and the default IP is 192.168.1.10. See chapter 3.1.1 for details. Click "Connect", and it shows the following software interface. -
Page 13: Configure Basic Information
Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 "Open" – open and read the configuration information file in the computer. "SaveAs" - save the configuration information file into computer. "UpDate App" - upgrade the GCAN-202 firmware kernel. (Please use this function under guidance) 4.2 Configure basic information After finished the connection, click "UpLoad"... - Page 14 Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 "IP Address" - set the GCAN-202 IP address. "Gateway" - set the GCAN-202 gateway. "Subnet Mask" - set the GCAN-202 subnet mask. 4.2.2 CAN-Bus parameter setting Click "CAN1/CAN2 Info" to enter the interface of CAN-Bus parameters setting.
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Page 15: Finish The Configuration
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 "TCP Port" - set the CAN-Bus communication port. "Can Baud" - set the CAN-Bus communication baud rate; details in Table 4.1. "Can Mode" - set the CAN-Bus working mode. "Can Filter" - not open, the default is 0. -
Page 16: Save/Load Configured Files
4.4 Save/load configured files "SaveAs" - save the configured files in your computer for later using. "Open" - open the earlier configured files from your computer. 4.5 Update firmware kernel of GCAN-202. Please contact us. Product data sheet... -
Page 17: Usage Of "Canet Test" Software
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 5 Usage of "CANet test" software This software can test some basic functions of GCAN-202 if are normal in TCP Server mode. User will be supplied some basic VB routine to develop testing system by themselves. -
Page 18: Usage Of "Net Assist" Software
6.1 Preparatory work Before the testing, please make sure: GCAN-202’s CAN_H & CAN_L have been connected to CAN interface of the target equipment GCAN-202 has finished the configuration Two 120 ohms terminal resistance must be installed at the both end of CAN-Bus network ... -
Page 19: Test In Tcp Sever Mode
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 6.2 Test in TCP Sever mode Make sure GCAN-202 is in TCP Sever mode. Open "Net Assist" Choose protocol of "TCP Client" Fill in the "Local host addr" Fill in the "Remote host address" (default: 192.168.1.10:4001) If there isn’t CAN-Bus data transmission, the message will show:... -
Page 20: Test In Tcp Client Mode
Note: re-power after completed configuration, need to check "hex display" and "send as hex". 6.3 Test in TCP Client mode Make sure GCAN-202 is in TCP client mode. Open "Net Assist" Choose protocol of "TCP Sever" Fill in the "Local host add"... -
Page 21: Test In Udp Mode
Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 Note: re-power after complete configuration. "Receive as hex" and "send as hex" must be ticked. 6.4 Test in UDP mode Make sure GCAN-202 is in UDP mode. Open "Net Assist" Choose protocol of "UDP" Product data sheet... - Page 22 Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 Fill in the "Local host addr" Fill in the "Local host port" (default: 8001) Please note: re-power after complete configuration. "Receive as hex" and "send as hex" must be ticked. Product data sheet...
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Page 23: Baud Rate Modification Online
Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 7 Baud rate modification online 7.1 Function Description In TCP Sever mode, GCAN-202 supports CAN-Bus baud rate modification online via Ethernet. Write the instructions into the upper computer to achieve modification of baud rate. It’s more concise and faster. - Page 24 Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 take effect immediately. GCAN-202 will transmit: 10 00 00 08 01 02 01 01 00 05 00 00 earlier modified take effect immediately. Note: these three group data should be sent in order. If the message of "take effect immediately"...
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Page 25: Secondary Development
8 Secondary development Depend on needs, Ethernet can achieve the function configuration of integrating with GCAN-202 in the specific upper computer by configuration protocol. Meanwhile detail library and explanation can be offered to secondary development. Also the source code of "CANet test" software provided can achieve secondary development. -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 9 Technical specifications Connection Ethernet, RJ45 OPEN3 terminal Interface Ethernet 10/100M auto-detect ISO 11898 standard, support CAN2.0A/B CAN baud rate 5Kbit/s~1Mbit/s Isolation 3000V, DC-DC CAN terminal resister Integrated, code switch to enable... -
Page 27: Appendix A: Can2.0B Protocol Frame Format
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 Appendix A: CAN2.0B protocol frame format CAN2.0 standard frame CAN standard frame information is 11 bytes, including two parts: information and data parts. The three bytes at the beginning are the information parts. - Page 28 Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 CAN2.0 extend frame CAN extend frame information is 13 bytes, including two parts, information and data parts. The five bytes at the beginning are the information parts. Figure A2 Byte 1: frame information...
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Page 29: Appendix B: Definition Of Data Flow
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 Appendix B: definition of data flow Multiple data of CAN-Bus is in one Ethernet data. Definition of Ethernet & CAN-Bus data flow: One frame data contains 13 bytes. Frame information include length & type,1 byte in length. - Page 30 Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 Note: Every frame must be 13 bytes, must complement 0 if don’t have enough 13 bytes in both case: frame ID is less than 4 bytes or frame data is less than 8 bytes.
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Page 31: Sales And Service
Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Industrial-grade Ethernet-CAN converter-GCAN-202 Sales and service Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd. Address: Industrial Design Center, No. 42 Chongshan Middle Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province. QQ: 2881884588 E-mail: 2881884588@qq.com Tel: +86-24-31230060 Website: www1.gcanbox.com Sales and service Tel: +86-18309815706...
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