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- Page 1 CANbridge NT 200 and 420 USER MANUAL 4.01.0331.20000 1.8 en-US ENGLISH...
- Page 2 HMS Networks reserves the right to modify its products in line with its policy of continuous product development. The information in this document shall therefore not be construed as a commitment on the part of HMS Networks and is subject to change without notice. HMS Networks makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this document.
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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 Indented Use........................5 Scope of Delivery ........................ 5 Product Description ......................6 Features .........................6 Default Configuration .......................6 Operational Modes ......................7 Add-Ons for Customer Specific Expansions ................7... - Page 4 Technical Data ........................21 Support/Return Hardware....................22 Support ........................22 Return Hardware ......................22 10 Disposal..........................22 Regulatory Compliance ..................... 23 EMC Compliance (CE) ..................... 23 FCC Compliance Statement ....................23 Disposal and recycling..................... 24 UL Ordinary Locations (Ord.Loc.) ..................25 4.01.0331.20000 1.8 en-US CANbridge NT User Manual...
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Page 5: User Guide
User Guide 3 (26) User Guide Please read the manual carefully. Make sure you fully understand the manual before using the product. Target Audience This manual addresses trained personnel who are familiar with CAN, CAN FD and the applicable national standards. The contents of the manual must be made available to any person authorized to use or operate the product. -
Page 6: Conventions
User Guide 4 (26) 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 (26) Safety Instructions Risk of interference to radio and television if used in office or home environment! Use exclusively included accessories. Use exclusively shielded cables. 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 (26) Product Description To use all features the latest version of the CAN-Gateway Configurator as well as the latest firmware of the CANbridge NT must be installed. For information about firmware versions below V6 contact Ixxat support. The CANbridge NT is a universal, intelligent CAN topology component, that allows the coupling of several CAN networks with different baud rates or frame formats in the operational modes Repeater/Star Coupler and Bridge. -
Page 9: Operational Modes
Product Description 7 (26) Operational Modes 4.3.1 Repeater/Star Coupler The CANbridge NT 200 can be configured as Repeater and the CANbridge NT 420 as Star Coupler. In the Repeater/Star Coupler mode all messages are transmitted unchanged to the other ports in Classic CAN mode. -
Page 10: Installation
Installation 8 (26) Installation Installing the Software To create a configuration for the CANbridge NT, the CAN-Gateway Configurator running on a Windows system and the Ixxat VCI driver are needed. The VCI driver is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer version is available on www.ixxat.com/driver-windows. - Page 11 Installation 9 (26) CAN 1 CAN 2 Power connector CAN 3 (only with CANbridge NT 420) CAN 4 (only with CANbridge NT 420) 4.01.0331.20000 1.8 en-US CANbridge NT User Manual...
- Page 12 Installation 10 (26) ► Make sure, that the cross-sectional area of the cable is equal to or larger than 0.14 mm resp. AWG 25. ► To remove the connector use screwdriver or similar tool. ► Connect the CAN cables. ► Connect the power supply.
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Page 13: Checking And Updating The Firmware
Installation 11 (26) Checking and Updating the Firmware 5.3.1 Checking the Device Firmware Make sure, that the latest VCI driver is installed. ► Make sure, that the device is correctly connected to the host computer and to power supply. ► ►... - Page 14 Installation 12 (26) ► Open menu Target and select Read configuration from target. ► Save the configuration on the computer. ► Open menu Target and select Update Firmware. ► Select the update file. → Firmware of the connected device is updated. In the status window check if the update is completed successfully.
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Page 15: Configuration
Configuration 13 (26) Configuration The security settings set via the CAN-Gateway Configurator define if a password is needed to change the configuration. The default password is IXXAT. For more information see user manual CAN-Gateway Configurator. Basic Configuration Connection disturbance possible if extension cable or longer cable is used! HMS recommends connecting the interface directly with the included cable or via an active USB hub to the computer according to the USB specification. -
Page 16: Configuring The Device Name
Configuration 14 (26) Make sure, that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within product ► support pages on www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways). Start the Ixxat CAN-Gateway Configurator. ► ► Open menu Scan and select All Ixxat devices. → Connected devices and firmware version of the devices are shown. ►... -
Page 17: Repeater/Star Coupler Configuration
Configuration 15 (26) Repeater/Star Coupler Configuration The CANbridge NT 200 can be configured as Repeater and the CANbridge NT 420 as Star Coupler. In the Repeater/Star Coupler mode all messages are transmitted unchanged to the other ports in Classic CAN mode. Filters, CAN-ID modifications and CAN-FD mode are not possible. Fig. -
Page 18: Bridge Configuration
Configuration 16 (26) Bridge Configuration By using the mapping table and the multiplexing table the Bridge mode allows free configuration of the transmission of CAN messages. With the CANbridge NT 420 bridging between Classic CAN and CAN FD is possible. Fig. -
Page 19: Downloading The Configuration With Linux
Configuration 17 (26) Downloading the Configuration with Linux The basic configurations, like the selection of the operating mode, can only be created with the CAN-Gateway Configurator with Windows. A configuration can be created and saved without a connected device and can then be downloaded to connected CAN NT devices with Linux by using the Command Line Tool that is included in the scope of delivery. -
Page 20: Read And Erase Log File
Configuration 18 (26) Read and erase LOG File In case of an error the device writes the error in a log file. The log file can be read from the device, saved as a txt file and send to the Ixxat support if needed. Open menu Target and select Read and erase LOG file. -
Page 21: Operation
Operation 19 (26) Operation Fig. 7 Ports and LEDs Status LED Power LED Mini USB port CAN LEDs 1 to 4 User LED Mini USB Port Provided to connect the device for configuration. Indicators 7.2.1 Power LED Indicates the status of the power supply. LED state Comments Description... - Page 22 Operation 20 (26) 7.2.3 User LED Indicates the primary application status and can be configured with user defined settings via Action Rules. See User Manual CAN-Gateway Configurator for more information. 7.2.4 CAN LED CAN 1-4 LEDs indicate the status of the corresponding CAN interface. LED state Description Comments...
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Page 23: Technical Data
Technical Data 21 (26) Technical Data Dimensions 114.5 x 99 x 22.5 mm Approx. 150 g Weight Operating temperature -40 °C to +85 °C Storage temperature -40 °C to +85 °C Power supply 9 V to 36 V DC with overvoltage and polarity protection Current consumption Typically 110 mA at 24 V input voltage,... -
Page 24: Support/Return Hardware
22 (26) Support/Return Hardware Support/Return Hardware Support ► To contact support, go to www.ixxat.com/technical-support/contact-technical-support. ► Scroll down and click button mysupport.hms.se to register a support case. Return Hardware www.ixxat.com/support/product-returns click button Portal to access the support portal. ► In the support portal select Submit Product Return (RMA). ►... -
Page 25: A Regulatory Compliance
Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance 23 (26) 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 26: Disposal And Recycling
Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance 24 (26) 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. -
Page 27: Bul Ordinary Locations (Ord.loc.)
Appendix B: UL Ordinary Locations (Ord.Loc.) 25 (26) UL Ordinary Locations (Ord.Loc.) CANbridge NT devices are certified for use in ordinary locations in compliance with the following standard: • UL 62368-1 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment Part 1: Safety requirements The certification number of the certified devices according to OrdLoc certification is: •... - Page 28 last page © 2021 HMS Industrial Networks Box 4126 300 04 Halmstad, Sweden info@hms.se 4.01.0331.20000 1.8 en-US / 2021-06-28 / 22909...
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