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Keysight AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD User Guide Introduction and Overview Introduction Check the Product Operational Overview Summary of Key Features Hardware and Software Requirements...
Introduction and Overview Introduction The AP0200A is a general-purpose interface tool, providing access to multiple channels of CAN-FD. The AP0200A can be used to monitor and transmit on CAN and CAN-FD networks. It can also create hardware simulations for network analysis.
Introduction and Overview Check the Product Upon receiving the AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD from Keysight Technologies, perform the following product inspection: – Inspect the outer shipping container, foam-lined instrument case, and product for damage. – Retain the outer cardboard shipping container until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness, and you have checked the product mechanically and electrically.
AP0200A Package Contents Your Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD package contains the following: Standard Items: – One AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD device – One “Startup Guide” to help you get going quickly with your device Optional Items: – AP0200A-OBD DB9 to OBD-II Cable (2 meters) –...
Install AP00000A-SPY Vehicle Spy or use a limited Vehicle Spy Trial, available from Keysight's partner, Intrepid Control Systems here. It is also possible to control the AP0200A from within other software using one of the APIs that the device supports...
– data acquisition – simulation and scripting Vehicle Network Interfacing Using the cables provided, you can connect the AP0200A to either a bench test setup or a vehicle to monitor live network activity. All channels are monitored simultaneously and are hardware time-stamped.
This section includes a summary of the device's most important design, construction, operational, and performance features: Construction, Controls, and Cabling The following details the construction, controls, and cabling of the AP0200A: – Compact design: 2" x 1.3" x 0.5" – Lightweight: less than 3 oz (80 g) –...
Introduction and Overview Network Interfaces and Features The following details the network interfaces and features of the AP0200A: – Two dedicated dual-wire CAN / CAN-FD channels (ISO 11898-2:2015) – Both dual wires CAN channels have CAN-FD support – Support for ISO CAN-FD and NON-ISO CAN-FD –...
Software The setup program for AP00000A-SPY Vehicle Spy will install the necessary drivers for the AP0200A. If you do not have a AP00000A-SPY Vehicle Spy license, you can use the Vehicle Spy trial version for basic network interfacing and driver setup.
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Keysight AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD User Guide AP0200A Hardware Case and Overall Design Cable Options...
Connectors are ruggedized by using reinforced metal connectors, and it has a rubber boot to protect the device against bumps and drops. Temperature Specification The AP0200A is operational in a temperature range from -5 °C to 60 °C. Keysight AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD User Guide...
AP0200A Hardware Overview of the AP0200A The label of the AP0200A shows the device serial number and the pinouts of its DB-9 connector. Figure 2-2 shows the pinouts for the AP0200A connector and cable. There are three LEDs on the device indicating the status of AP0200A and its CAN connections.
– AP0200A-DB9 DB9 to J1939 Deutsch 9-pin (1.83 meters) AP0200A-OBD DB9 to OBD-II Cable (2 meters) This cable allows an AP0200A to connect and communicate over dual CAN channels on a vehicle network using a standard OBD-II port. Figure 2-3 AP0200A-OBD DB9 to OBD-II Cable (2 m) AP0200A-DB9 DB9 to J1939 Deutsch 9-pin (1.83 meters)
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Keysight AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD User Guide Hardware Setup Connection Diagrams Vehicle Network and Power Connections PC Connection...
Vehicle Network and Power Connections The integrated DB9 connector connects the vehicle/bench CAN network(s). CAN termination is integrated into the AP0200A and can be enabled from the neoVI Explorer software interface. The AP0200A can only be powered via the USB cable.
Connect the USB Type A to a USB port on the PC. It is possible to use a powered USB hub to connect the AP0200A, but performance varies due to the quality of the hub and its ability to provide power. Make sure to use a high-power USB hub and test the hub with the AP0200A before use.
Device Configuration Overview The AP0200A ships from the factory with default settings. Default settings to consider are as follows: – Both CAN-FD networks enabled – Classical CAN mode set to 500 Kbps – CAN-FD mode set to 2 Mbps – CAN termination disabled –...
Advanced users may wish to skim or even skip to the last 2 examples. The examples use Vehicle Spy 3 Professional (AP00000A-SPY). It is the ideal tool for working with your AP0200A. Due to the complexity of AP00000A-SPY Vehicle Spy, only the basics necessary are described for the examples; for full details on this software tool, press F1 on the keyboard in AP00000A-SPY VSpy to bring up the help or see the separate AP00000A-SPY VSpy documentation here.
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Keysight AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD User Guide Reference for Connector Pinouts and Cable Signal Mappings AP0200A Connector Pinouts LED Indications and Modes...
Reference for Connector Pinouts and Cable Signal Mappings AP0200A Connector Pinouts Figure 6-1 shows the connector pinouts for AP0200A. Figure 6-1 List of Pin Assignments for the AP0200A Keysight AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD User Guide...
Reference for Connector Pinouts and Cable Signal Mappings LED Indications and Modes Figure 6-2 shows the LED indications and modes for AP0200A. Figure 6-2 LED Indications and Modes for the AP0200A Keysight AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD User Guide...
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Table A-1 Abbreviation and Definition Abbreviation Definition Application Program Interface Controller Area Network CAN-FD Controller Area Network Flexible Data-Rate Electronic Control Unit International Organization for Standardization Personal Computer VSpy Vehicle Spy Keysight AP0200A Vehicle Network Interface, 2x CAN-FD User Guide...
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