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Connecting the Device in Use
4. Connecting the Device in Use
IMPORTANT
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.
IMPORTANT
The different CAN@net NT types 100, 200 and 420 can not be combined. For CAN-Ethernet-CAN
Bridges use either NT 100 devices, NT 200 devices or NT 420 devices.
NOTE
To use all features the latest firmware versions of the CAN-Gateway Configurator and the CAN NT
device must be installed.
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Figure 4. CAN-Gateway Configurator
1.
Make sure, that the latest driver and the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (see
Updating the Firmware, p.
2.
Make sure, that the device is correctly connected to the host computer and to power supply (see User
Manual of the respective device for more information).
NOTE
The CANbridge NT has to be connected via Mini USB cable. The CAN@net NT can be connected
via Mini USB cable, Ethernet or a router. HMS recommends to connect each device via Mini USB
cable for the first configuration of the device.
3.
Make sure, that the latest firmware is on the device (see
4.
To start the Ixxat CAN-Gateway Configurator, in Windows Start menu open folder Ixxat CAN-Gateway
Configurator V6 and select CAN-Gateway Configurator V6.
5.
To identify the connected devices and the firmware version, open menu Scan (2) and select All Ixxat
devices.
• Connected devices and firmware version of the devices are shown.
• CAN@net NT devices that are connected via a router are not found. IP address and device firmware must
be known.
• CAN@net NT devices with unknown or invalid IP address are not found, see User Manual
CAN@net NT
100/200/420, Scan for Devices with Unknown IP Address for more information.
6.
Select the type of device in use in the drop-down list Select device type (1).
7.
Select the firmware version of the device in the drop-down list Select device version (3).
8.
Select the desired operational mode for the device in use in the drop-down list Select operational mode (4)
(for more information see
4.02.0332.20001 Version 1.7
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7).
Product Description, p.
3).
CAN-Gateway Configurator V6 for CAN@net NT and CANbridge NT
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Checking and Updating the Firmware, p.
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Checking and
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