PCAN-Diag – User Manual Contents Introduction Properties at a Glance Scope of Supply Operation CAN Connection (D-Sub) Power Supply 2.2.1 Supply Socket 2.2.2 Batteries Operation Using the Push Dial 2.3.1 Powering Up the PCAN-Diag Status Display Device Settings 2.5.1 CAN Bitrate 2.5.2 CAN Termination 2.5.3...
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PCAN-Diag – User Manual Transmitting CAN Messages 4.3.1 Creating Transmit Lists 4.3.2 Using Transmit Lists Doing Measurements on the CAN Bus Bus Load CAN Bus Termination Voltages on the D-Sub Connector Scope Function Using an External Measuring Signal Technical Specifications Appendix A CE Certificate Appendix B...
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Introduction PCAN-Diag is a dedicated device for analysis of various aspects of a CAN bus in a mobile environment. Measurements of transmission rate, bus load, and termination resistance are possible while connected to a live bus. The device also serves as an oscilloscope which shows the differential CAN Signal with two channels and has various trigger options.
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Measurement of bus load Measurement of termination at the High-speed CAN bus (during operation) Voltage measurement of CAN lines Oscilloscope function for CAN signals with 2 channels and a sampling frequency of 20 MHz per channel Various triggering possibilities (CAN ID, error frame, and more) Decoding of CAN messages based on signal trace Scope of Supply...
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Operation For operation of the PCAN-Diag go through the sections of this chapter in order. CAN Connection (D-Sub) Depending on the equipped CAN transceiver, PCAN-Diag's CAN socket (9-pin D-Sub) has different pin assignments. Pin assignment for equipment with High-speed CAN transceiver (standard) or Low-speed CAN transceiver Pin assignment for equipment with Single-wire CAN transceiver (see additional notes below)
PCAN-Diag – User Manual The connection of voltage ground (GND) to pins 3 and 6 can be switched via > connection. See Device Settings D-Sub GND also section 2.5.4 on page 15. The connector's shield is internally connected to voltage ground (GND).
PCAN-Diag – User Manual 2.2.1 Supply Socket Supplying the PCAN-Diag via the designated socket can be done using the enclosed AC adaptor or a similar DC source. Supply socket at the back of the device for the connection by a barrel connector Supply voltage: Diameter of barrel connector: 12 V DC (8 - 50 V possible)
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PCAN-Diag – User Manual Positions of the screws for the lid of the battery compartment (second screw is located beneath the rubber sleeve) If an external supply is connected to the device, it will be used as primary source. Batteries can stay in the device. Note: Inserted rechargeable batteries are not charged during external supply.
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Operation Using the Push Dial Operating the PCAN-Diag is solely done by a push dial. Dial: Push: Move selection; alter Power-up device; value execute selected function; exit current function 2.3.1 Powering Up the PCAN-Diag Hold down the push dial for at least half a second. A splash screen appears for a short moment;...
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PCAN-Diag – User Manual Knob on the back of the device for switch interlock of the push dial In order to activate the switch interlock, push the knob using a thin object. The device now cannot be powered-up with the push dial. Unlocking is done likewise: push the small knob again.
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Status Display When operating the device, in the upper status bar, some symbols give information on the voltage supply status and about the CAN bus communication. Their meaning is as follows: Symbol Meaning The device is connected to an external voltage source (e.g. AC adaptor) The device is supplied by the inserted (rechargeable) batteries.
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Device Settings In the main menu select Settings. The corresponding Device menu offers settings for the device which are explained in the following. After changing any settings, make them permanent by pressing Save&OK. If you want to use the changed settings only temporarily (during the current session), press OK.
PCAN-Diag – User Manual 2.5.2 CAN Termination A High-speed CAN bus needs to be electrically terminated on both ends using resistors of 120 Ω. If the PCAN-Diag is connected to an un-terminated end of a CAN bus, you can activate an internal resistor by menu item termination.
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Therefore, you can disconnect the device's voltage ground from D- Sub connector by software. To do so, set the menu entry D-Sub to Off. This setting is relevant for pins 3 and 6 of GND connection the D-Sub connector together (for assignment overview see on page 7).
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Managing Settings with Profiles In order to quickly adapt the PCAN-Diag to another operational environment, settings can be reloaded from a profile that has been saved before. The PCAN-Diag offers five storage locations. The following settings are included in the profiles: device settings measurement settings for the D-Sub connection scope settings...
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Receiving and Transmitting CAN Data The PCAN-Diag displays all CAN messages on a connected CAN bus and transmits user defined CAN messages as well. Representation of message content is either in hexadecimal format or symbolic. Symbol definitions are transferred via the connected CAN bus. Plain View of CAN Messages You can access the plain view of incoming CAN messages via >...
PCAN-Diag – User Manual Symbolic View of CAN Data For displaying data of incoming CAN messages in symbolic representation, a symbol file must be created on PC and uploaded via CAN to the PCAN-Diag then. Preconditions for applying symbol definitions to the PCAN-Diag are: Computer with CAN interface of the PCAN series (e.g.
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PCAN-Diag – User Manual On the General tab select the entry Bus_0 and then the menu item CAN Objects > Add a new Symbol (alternative: The new entry Symbol1 appears in the tree structure. Modify the entry by clicking each single field and enter the example's values.
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