CANfox 1 Preliminary note This document applies to devices of the type "CANfox" (art� no�: EC2112)� It is deemed as a part of the unit� This document is intended for specialists� These specialists are people who are qualified by their appropriate training and their experience to see risks and to avoid possible hazards that may be caused during operation or maintenance of the device�...
CANfox 2 Safety instructions 2.1 General These instructions contain texts and figures concerning the correct handling of the device and must be read before installation or use� Observe the operating instructions� Non-observance of the instructions, operation which is not in accordance with use as prescribed below, wrong installation or incorrect handling can seriously affect the safety of operators and machinery�...
CANfox 3 Functions and features CANfox is a CAN/RS232 interface for the connection of a CAN fieldbus system to a USB interface� The main applications for the device are to enable the user to do program downloads, online diagnostics and system performance monitoring from the user PC interface via the CAN network�...
CANfox 4 Installation The device is operated without installation� 5 Electrical connection 5.1 General electrical connection Wiring (→ 8 Technical data) The connection of the device to the CAN system is made via a 6-pole DIN socket� This socket is not compliant with the CiA specification "Cabling and Connector Pin Assignment −...
CANfox 7 Set-up 7.1 General notes The software requird for set-up and use of the device is on the ecomat mobile DVD� As an alternative, the software is also available on the internet� www�ifm�com → Service → Download → Control systems ►...
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CANfox The results of the system-internal Windows logo test do not have any effect on the functionality of the software� ► Acknowledge the messages "has not passed Windows logo testing" with [Continue anyway]� ► Complete the installation with [Reboot now] and [Finish]� >...
CANfox 7.3 Interface drivers The installation starts automatically when the device is connected to the USB interface of the PC or notebook for the first time� Since the device is a multi-interface, 3 drivers are required and automatically installed one after the other� ●...
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CANfox The results of the system-internal Windows logo test do not have any effect on the functionality of the software� ► Acknowledge the possible message "has not passed Windows logo testing" with [Continue Anyway]� ► Complete the installation of the first driver with [Finish]� >...
CANfox 7.3.2 New entries in the system control and task bar. Symbol for the CANfox driver 7.4 Function test ► Click with the rigth mouse button on the yellow symbol in the task bar and select [About]� > The info window for the CANfox driver opens� ►...
Adapter cable for DIN socket, 6 poles www.ifm.com → data sheet search → EC2112 → Accessories ifm electronic gmbh • Friedrichstraße 1 • 45128 Essen We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice! EC2112 / page 1...
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4 3 2 1 CAN/RS-232 DIN socket, 6 poles Potential CAN_H CAN_L RS-232 RxD RS-232 TxD screen ifm electronic gmbh • Friedrichstraße 1 • 45128 Essen We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice! EC2112 / page 2 13.08.2010...
CANfox 9 Maintenance, repair and disposal 9.1 Maintenance The device does not contain any components that need to be maintained by the user� 9.2 Cleaning the housing surface ► Disconnect the device� ► Clean the device from dust and light dirt using a soft, chemically untreated, dry cloth�...