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I+ME ACTIA NetPorty II User Manual

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  • Page 3 Welcome to I+ME ACTIA ! Before acquainting you with your new I+ME Hardware we would first like to thank you for purchasing our product. We are extremely pleased that you have chosen to place your trust in I+ME ACTIA and will do our best to satisfy whatever needs you may have.
  • Page 4 Whether your professional background is into industry- process-control or development and test tools, we offer six product groups to fulfill your sophisticated needs. Tried and tested under the most severe conditions the automotive industry has to offer, our products have proved themselves again and again.
  • Page 5 4 CAN System Application Software languages. Facilitating the application interface for distributed industrial process control according to the CAL standard by CiA. Support of Windows 3.1, Windows 95 & NT. 5 CAN System Know How 6 Automotive Diagnostics Assistance during the development phases.
  • Page 6 don’t hesitate to call us and benefit from I+ME’s extensive knowledge - your need is our desire. Our merger with the french corporation ACTIA in 1995 allowed us to become a powerful supplier for the European automotive industry. ACTIA products include diagnostic systems for automotive service and maintenance as well as development and production of high-quality on-board electronics.
  • Page 7 I+ME ACTIA Representatives SI-KWADRAAT Nuenen, Netherlands T: +31 40 2631185 F: +31 40 2838092 NOHAU ELEK. AB Malmö, Sweden T: +46 40 592200 F: +46 40 592229 If needed, please contact our associates below. ATAL SPOL SRO Tabor, Czech Rep. T: +420 361 251791 F: +420 361 23043 ATON SYSTEMS SA...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    NetPorty II Introduction... 1-1 Your I+ME NetPorty II ...1-2 System Requirements ...1-4 Delivery Contents ...1-5 1.3.1 Standard... 1-5 1.3.2 Supplementary Support ... 1-5 Technical Specifications ...1-6 Installation... 2-1 Overview...2-2 Installing the Hardware...2-2 Installing the Software ...2-4 2.3.1 If you start at serial port ... 2-4 2.3.2 If you start at parallel port ...
  • Page 9 Glossary ... 5-1 Literature ... 6-1 LevelX API LevelX Demos PcCANControl Administration of Document Document version: 1.05...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Your I+ME NetPorty II. Overview, Systemrequirements, Delivery contents and s.o. 1 Introduction...

  • Page 12: Your I+Me Netporty Ii

    Introduction Your I+ME NetPorty II 1.1 Your I+ME NetPorty II The NetPorty II is an improved portable network adapter. It is designed to connect devices with RS232 or Centronics interface to the CAN bus. With its features it is an ideal general purpose hardware for industrial and automotive analyzes and diagnostics.

  • Page 13: After-Sales Service

    I+ME ACTIA is always eager to full fill the needs of our customers. If problems should occur, please refer to Troubleshooting. If the problem persists, then feel free to contact our after-sales support hotline using the following number: After-sales service I+ME ACTIA GmbH Rebenring 33 D-38106 Braunschweig...

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    Introduction System Requirements 1.2 System Requirements PC requirements: standard PC with RS232 or Centronics (EPP 1.7 or 1.9) interface other device with standard RS232 interface (used signals described in chapter Hardware) Version 1.03...

  • Page 15: Delivery Contents

    1.3 Delivery Contents 1.3.1 Standard Your NetPorty II delivery package (Order code: IME 1602401) includes: 1 NetPorty II 1 System user manual (hardware/software) Transfer tools to NetPorty II LevelX software driver for design of 32 bit Windows applications (Windows '95 and Windows NT), including sample programs running on standard firmware PCCANControl for Windows, Windows '95 and...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Introduction Technical Specifications 1.4 Technical Specifications General Characteristics of NetPorty II Processor Protocol Interface Physical Interface Memory Temperature Range Connector Housing Display Dimensions Power Supply Version 1.03 80C165, @36,84MHz 1 x SJA1000, @ 16 MHz 1 x 82527, @16MHz 1 x UART CAN: according to ISO 11898 (PCA 82C251) 512 x 16 KByte RAM,...
  • Page 17 Options Memory Physical interface: Diagnosis Channel Cable Power supply Firmware Introduction Technical Specifications 64 KB EPROM instead of flash ISO Low Speed (ISO 11519) ISO 9141 physical interface CAN optional galvanic disconnect 1 m Cable for adaptation 230 V/AC to regulated 8 V/DC 110 V/AC to regulated 8 V/DC Individual firmware on request Version 1.03...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installing your NetPorty II. Step by step installation procedures for hardware and software. 2 Installation...

  • Page 20: Overview

    Installation Overview 2.1 Overview This chapter gives detailed information about installing the NetPorty II hardware and about the necessary software drivers which make NetPorty II access possible. The NetPorty II is delivered with access driver and applications for Windows 95 and Windows NT. To get your NetPorty II operational follow the installation guide lines.
  • Page 21 It is also necessary to connect the NetPorty II with a power supply. Therefore an external power unit can be used to supply the NetPorty II via the power connector or via the 9 Pin D-Sub CAN-connector. Power supply If all connections are done NetPorty II is operational and the next step is the software installation.

  • Page 22: Installing The Software

    Installation Installing the Software 2.3 Installing the Software 2.3.1 If you start at serial port Driver installation: 1 Insert the CD. The setup programm will start automatic, if not please start the program “START.EXE” in root path. 2 Go to "Software Installation" 3 Choose your operating system, is important.

  • Page 23: If You Start At Parallel Port

    Problems: It is possible you chose an incorrect COM port. Start PcCANControl again and choose an other COM port. 2.3.2 If you start at parallel port 1 Make sure that your PC parallel port uses the EPP- mode. You have to control it under BIOS setup. In this version the NetPorty II supported the EPP versions 1.7 and 1.9.
  • Page 24 Installation Installing the Software This software is a Win32-Console-Application and runs under Win95 and WinNT. Usage: Connect your NetPorty II with one serial port. If you do not use COM1 please change it into the file L.BAT. Start L.BAT. If you get error messages like "BSL: no response from the target hardware"...

  • Page 25: Hardware

    The technical components, there specifications and the way they work together. 3 Hardware...

  • Page 26: Micro Controller

    Hardware Micro controller 3.1 Micro controller The I+ME NetPorty II includes the 16-bit Siemens 80C165 micro controller on a piggy back. The controller’s clock frequency is 36,84MHz. The following recourses are used: Port 2.14 [EX6IN] Port 2.15 [EX7IN] CS0-CS1 CS2-CS3 Version 1.03 SJA1000 82527 / 16CS550...

  • Page 27: Memory

    3.2 Memory The I+ME NetPorty II is equipped with Flash (CS0) 128 KByte (x 8 bit) SRAM (CS1) 512 KByte (x 16 bit) Optional it can be equipped with Flash 512 KByte (x 8 bit) and 128 Kbyte (x 16 bit) 3.2.1 NetPorty II internal buffers: avoid...

  • Page 28: Protocol Interface

    Hardware Protocol Interface 3.3 Protocol Interface The product has two CAN protocol chips at a frequency of 16 MHz. The SJA1000 chip is connected to the 9 pin D-SUB connector with the CiA pinning. The optional 82527 is also connected to the 9 pin D-Sub connector without physical line driver.

  • Page 29: Physical Interface

    3.4 Physical Interface NetPorty II has the transceiver chip 82C251 (according to ISO 11898) as physical interface. It is not galvanic disconnect. The standard physical interface is linked to the SJA1000, the Output Control Register must be set to 0xFA. To connect the second CAN channel or the ISO 9141 channel an optional physical line driver have to be ordered.

  • Page 30: Connector

    Hardware Connector 3.6 Connector 3.6.1 9pol sub-min-D male 3.6.1.1 1 CAN Channel The CAN connector is based on the CiA standard if only one CAN channel is used. It is a 9pol sub-min-D male connector. Figure 3-1 Standard CAN Connector Pins 1, 4 and 8 are not used by NetPorty II Version 1.03...
  • Page 31 Signal CAN_L CAN_GND CAN_SHIELD POWER_GND CAN_H POWER_V+ The power input and the CAN lines are galvanic disconnect with a limit to transzorb diode to limit the disconnect voltage. If you don't need a galvanic disconnect, the pin 6 can be connected to pin 3 or 5.

  • Page 32: More Than 1 Can Channel

    Hardware Connector 3.6.1.2 More than 1 CAN Channel The pinning is different if more than one CAN channel is used. Figure 3-2 Pinning for more than 1 CAN channel Version 1.03...
  • Page 33 Signal Uni_Out2 CAN_L CAN_GND Uni_Out0 CAN_SHIELD POWER_GND CAN_H Uni_Out1 POWER_V+ Pin 1, 4 and 8 are used to provide the additional signals for the second CAN channel or the UART. In standard version the inputs are protected. Port 6.5, Port 6.6 and Port 6.7 are used as additional signal line.

  • Page 34: 25Pol Sub-Min-D Male

    Hardware Connector 3.6.2 25pol sub-min-D male To connect the NetPorty II with the PC it is possible to use the Centronics (LPT) port directly or to use the adapter cable to use the RS232 (COM) port. In both cases the pinning of the 25pol sub-min-D male is the same.

  • Page 35: Cable Set For Serial Connection

    3.6.3 Cable set for serial connection Cable length: 30cm 25 pin female 9 pin female Hardware Connector Signal Version 1.03 3-11...

  • Page 36: Power Supply

    Hardware Connector 3.6.4 Power Supply The NetPorty II can be powered by an external power supply Therefore the connector is specified for the power supply jack below: The power connector is a DC3.5/1.3 mm type. That means the internal diameter is 1.3mm. min.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting & Techn. Support

    Common problems and how to solve them. How to get in touch with our after-sales support experts if you so desire. 4 Troubleshooting & Techn. Support...

  • Page 38: What To Do If You Have Problems

    Troubleshooting & Techn. Support What to do if you have problems 4.1 What to do if you have problems First and foremost, please read Installation very closely and make sure that you performed your installation exactly as described. For developers: The Key is often used in developing environments in combination with the API and/or DLL.

  • Page 39: Solutions For All Parts

    4.1.1 Solutions for all parts ... The system crashes after choose the hardware at PcCANControl: The selected memory area is not free, or the selected interrupt is being used by another application. Make sure that no conflicts exist on your system. If you get a blue screen under Win NT it is most likely that a memory or IRQ conflict is occur.

  • Page 40: Solutions For Pcmcia

    Troubleshooting & Techn. Support What to do if you have problems 4.1.2 Solutions for PCMCIA The system crashes after the installation of the Key client: The selected memory area is not free, or the selected interrupt is being used by another application.

  • Page 41: Non-Supported Pcmcia Drives

    Drive Cirrus Logic SIEMENS NIXDORF Scenic Mobile 700 PCIC compatible COMPAQ Armada Troubleshooting & Techn. Support What to do if you have problems Known Laptops Using Drive Version 1.03...

  • Page 42: Solutions For Netporty Ii

    Troubleshooting & Techn. Support What to do if you have problems 4.1.3 Solutions for NetPorty II You start PcCANControl but the connection doesn’t work correct: For parallel port usage it is necessary to have the EPP-loader-firmware (BOOTLOAD.H86) in the NetPorty II -Flash-EPROM. All Porty's are delivered with this loader! You have overwrite the delivered EPP-Loader by your own firmware.
  • Page 43 The NetPorty II doesn’t work under parallel port: Use the right EPP mode on BIOS. It can be only one of the EPP modes work with one Win-System together. In past we find out that EPP 1.7 is necessary for Win9x and EPP 1.9 is necessary for Win NT.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting & Techn. Support What to do if you have problems If you encounter difficulties which are not discussed in the manual, or if you need more help than is offered in Installation and Troubleshooting, please call our after-sales service. Our experts will do their best to solve whatever problem you might have.
  • Page 45 For better understanding... 5 Glossary...
  • Page 46 Glossary Glossary Adapter A piece of hardware which contains one or more PCMCIA sockets.The Adapter contains the interface between the Socket Controller and the Host System. AUTOEXEC.BAT A set of commands in the form of a batch file program that are automatically executed by DOS to help configure your system when you Boot-Up your...
  • Page 47 Glossary Socket-Controller A PC system hardware component that manages the operation of PCMCIA sockets in conjunction with system software. SYSTEM.INI A Windows initialization file (similar to the CONFIG.SYS file for DOS) that contains Windows device drivers, commands and settings you can use to customize Windows for your system's hardware.
  • Page 49 For more informations ... 6 Literature...
  • Page 50 Literature Literature SAB 80C167CR User Manual Siemens AG. SAB C167CR Description of the On-chip CAN-Module Siemens AG. CiA DS 102-1CAN in Automation e.V...

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