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The changes in the document listed below affect changes in the hardware as well as changes in the description of the facts, only. Rev. Chapter Changes versus previous version Date First English version of CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD manual 2024-10-08 Technical details are subject to change without further notice. Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0...
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This NOTICE statement contains the general mandatory sign and gives information that must be heeded and complied with for a safe use. INFORMATION INFORMATION Notes to point out something important or useful. Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 4 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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● The galvanic isolation of the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD has only functional tasks and is not a protection against hazardous electrical voltage. ● The CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is a device of protection class III according to DIN EN IEC 61010-2- 201 and may only be operated on supply circuits that offer sufficient protection against dangerous voltages.
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The guarantee given by esd does not cover damages which result from improper use, usage not in accordance with regulations or disregard of safety instructions and warnings. ● The CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is a built-in unit for installation in control cabinets, for example. It is intended for indoor use only.
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Table of Contents Safety Instructions .......................... 5 Overview ..........................10 About this Manual ......................10 Description of CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD ................10 Glossary ......................... 11 Views with Connectors ......................12 Positions of the Connectors and the Coding Switch ............12 CAN Interfaces and 24V Power Supply ................13 LED Display ........................
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10.2 Short Circuit in CAN Wiring ..................... 47 10.3 Correct Voltage Levels on CAN_H and CAN_L............... 47 10.4 CAN Transceiver Resistance Test .................. 48 10.5 Support by esd........................ 48 11 Optional InRailBus ......................... 49 11.1 Order Information InRailBus Accessories ................ 49 11.2 Conductor Connection/Conductor Cross Section ............
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Table 17: Data of the serial interface..................... 32 Table 18: 3 Party Software License Terms.................. 34 Table 19: Recommended cable lengths at typical bit rates (with esd-CAN interfaces) ....44 Table 20: Order information hardware ................... 56 Table 21: Available manuals ......................56 List of Figures Figure 1: CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD functionality ..................
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ISO11898-1. The CAN FD interfaces are of course fully backwards compatible with CAN CC and can also be used in CAN CC applications. Furthermore, the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD enables the connection of CAN CC and CAN FD networks and converts CAN CC to CAN FD frames for this.
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8 Mbit/s, or 1 Mbit/s for CAN CC applications. The CAN interfaces are electrically isolated by optocouplers and DC/DC converters. Using the serial interface, the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD module can be easily configured and updated via a terminal. The CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD has been developed as a functionally compatible replacement for the previous CAN-CBM-Bridge/2 (C.2853.02) and replicates all bridge and transfer options of this as...
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For conductor connection and conductor cross section see page 38. NOTICE Read chapter “Installing and Uninstalling Hardware” from page 29, before you start with the installation/uninstallation of the hardware! Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 12 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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For conductor connection and conductor cross section see page 38. NOTICE Read chapter “Installing and Uninstalling Hardware” from page 29, before you start with the installation/uninstallation of the hardware! Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD Page 13 of 56...
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CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is not completely configured blinking green Status, (e.g. bit rate not set) Power CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is configured correctly and runs error-free Table 1: Description of LEDs Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 14 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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Views with Connectors 2.4 Side View with Label Figure 7: View of the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD with label (Example) The label (Figure 7) shows among others the name, esd order No. (PN) and the serial number (SN). Label CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD Name: CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD PN (esd order No.): C.3090.02...
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3.1.2 Connecting the RS-232 Interface The pin assignment of the DSUB9 socket is described in chapter 8.3 on page 37. The signal name is given as an example for the connection of the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD to a PC. NOTICE For the connection of the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD module to the RS-232 interface of a PC a...
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The CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD can be configured via the serial interface. Predefined configurations of the bit rate and frame filter settings are easily selectable via the configuration switch MODE, the rotary DIP switch in the front panel of CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD (see Figure 3).
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All valid messages received on CAN net 1 with an "odd" identifier (ID-0 = 1) should be sent unchanged on CAN net 0, regardless of all other identifier bits. Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 18 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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The serial interface of the PC has to be configured with the values which are described in chapter “Configuration”, (page 16). 4.2 Commands After switching on the operating voltage, the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD wakes up with the output of a message in the terminal program. Example of a message after booting the CAN C...
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Configuring CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD 4.2.2 CAN Bit Rate Configuration 4.2.2.1 Bit Rate Index CAN CC Bit Rate Index / CAN FD Nominal Bit Rate Index This table shows the bit rate index (HexIndex) used for CAN CC. It is also used for the nominal CAN FD bit rate (Arbitration bit rate) called HexIndexArbitration...
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Configuring CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD CAN FD it Rate With command B<net>:<HexIndexArbitration>:<HexIndexData> you can configure the nominal and the data bit rates of CAN FD nets with net number net (net = 0 for CAN0, net = 1 for CAN1) HexIndexArbitration is the hexadecimal Index for the nominal bit rate (arbitration bit rate).
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Configuring CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD The CAN-Core runs with 80 MHz. The bit rate results from the register settings Bit rate = 80000000Hz/((PRESCALER+1)*(TSEG1+TSEG2+3)) Example: PRESCALER = 0, TSEG1= 62, TSEG2 = 15 Bit rate = 80000000Hz/((0+1)(62+15+3)) = 1.000.000 Hz = 1 Mbit/s 4.2.2.3 Bit Rate as canonical Values B<net>:<brp>,<tseg1>,<tseg2>,<sjw>...
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Configuring CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD I1:<ID Net 1> I0:<ID Net 0> This command assigns an identifier of CAN net 1 to an identifier of CAN net 0. The identifier ID Net 1, which was received by CAN net 1 is transmitted to identifier ID Net 0 of CAN net 0.
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Configuring CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD 4.2.4 Filter Masks M<net-from>:<net-to>:<mask> This command defines masks for identifiers. This means that all identifiers or specific areas of identifiers can be assigned. Here is <net-from>: 0,1... 0,1... <net-to>: <mask>: 0, 1, x... <Bit31 …<- … Bit0> 0 the corresponding bit must be logically 0...
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Configuring CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD Example for 29 bit Identifier: Input M0:1:xx1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Enter< In the following examples only the odd 11 bit or 29 bit identifiers between 0x0 and 0xFF are let through from net 0 to net 1 Example – odd 11 bit Identifier: Input M0:1:xx0000000000000000000000xxxxxxx1 >Enter<...
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L command. There are 16 configurations that can be saved in principle. Q Reset The command Q triggers a reset of the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD. This command only restarts the module. The configured settings are not changed. Input Q D - Read/Show config solder bridges and rotary switch(es) state The command D shows the setting of the coding switch.
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Configuring CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD U - Firmware update See chapter 4.2.7 for further information. V - Print version The command V can be used to display the software and hardware versions. Example: Input Output Firmware V1.5 built May 14 2024 16 37 35 GCC 12.3.1 20230626...
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The firmware update is done via the serial interface. Firmware Update With the command U you can update the firmware of the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD.. Input U After the command, the update file must be sent with the terminal program without protocol. During the transmission the update is fail-safe, but not for the subsequent recopying (duration approx.
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CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is to be integrated. → The CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is a device of protection class III according to DIN EN IEC 61010-2-201 and may only be operated on supply circuits that offer sufficient protection against dangerous voltages.
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Observe the safety instructions at the beginning of chapter 5. Make sure that all connected interfaces and power supply are switched off. Disconnect the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD from the connected interfaces. Loosen the fastening of the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD. Carefully pull the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD out.
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CAN and 24V 5-pos. TBUS connection, for CAN-CBX-TBUS InRailBus power supply connector see Order Information InRailBus X100 via InRailBus Accessories, page 49 Table 15: Connectors Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD Page 31 of 56...
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9600 Baud, 8 Bit, No Parity 1 Stop-Bit Physical Interface RS232 with RxD, TxD Electrical isolation None Software Standard operating system driver Connector SER (see 6.2) Table 17: Data of the serial interface Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 32 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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- 30 MB free HD drive space - esd CAN driver installed As part of the esd software development kit (CAN SDK) of the NTCAN-API the CAN Tools are included in delivery of the CAN-CD. The CAN SDK can also be downloaded free-of-charge from the esd website.
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7 Software Licenses NOTICE The software from esd and from third parties used in the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is subject to the license terms of the respective authors or rights holders. CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD may only be used in accordance with these license terms! By using the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD you agree to the terms of these software licenses.
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8 Connector Assignments 8.1 24V Power Supply Voltage Plug DANGER The CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is a device of protection class III according to DIN EN IEC 61010-2-201 and may only be operated on supply circuits that offer sufficient protection against dangerous voltages.
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CiA 303 part 1. INFORMATION esd offers assembled CAN cables according to recommendations of CiA 303 part1 and CiA 106 as accessories, see 13.1, page 56. Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 36 of 56...
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Shielding (connected with the case of the 9-pin DSUB connector) Reference potential Reserved Reserved for future applications, do not connect! 8.3.1 Terminal Connection The access line of the serial interface (RS-232) of the CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD to a PC is shown below. DSUB9 DSUB9 socket contacts socket contacts...
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Read and follow the instructions for connecting power supply and CAN signals via InRailBus (see from page 50)! Technical Data from Phoenix Contact website, printed circuit board connector, plug component Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 38 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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Therefore, the maximum achievable number of nodes, bus lengths and stub lengths may differ from the theoretically possible number! esd has limited its recommendations for CAN wiring to the specifications of ISO 11898-2. A description of the special features of the derived specifications CANopen, ARINC825, DeviceNet, and NMEA2000 is omitted here.
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9.2.1 General Rules NOTICE esd grants the EU Conformity of the product if the CAN wiring is carried out with at least single shielded single twisted pair cables that match the requirements of ISO 11898-2. Single shielded double twisted pair cable wiring as described in chapter 9.3 ensures the EU Conformity as well.
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In principle the CAN bus must be realized in a line. The nodes are connected to the main CAN bus line via short cable stubs. This is normally realised by so called T-connectors. esd offers the CAN-T-Connector (Order No.: C.1311.03) ●...
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7 Keep away CAN cables from disturbing sources. If this cannot be avoided, double shielded cables are recommended. Figure 11: CAN wiring for heavy industrial environment Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 42 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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CAN bus line via short cable stubs. This is usually realised via so called T-connectors. When using esd's CAN-T-Connector (order no. C.1311.03) in heavy industrial environment and with four-wire twisted cables, it must be noted that the shield potential of the conductive DSUB housing is not looped through this type of T-connector.
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Table 19: Recommended cable lengths at typical bit rates (with esd-CAN interfaces) Optical couplers are delaying the CAN signals. esd modules typically achieve a wire length of 37 m at 1 Mbit/s within a proper terminated CAN network without impedance disturbances, such as those caused by cable stubs >...
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CiA 106 “Connector pin-assignment recommendations ”. 9.6 Examples for CAN Cables esd recommends the following two-wire and four-wire cable types for CAN network design. These cable types are used by esd for ready-made CAN cables, too.
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All CAN_H and CAN_L lines are correctly connected. • Two terminating resistors of 120 Ω each are connected to your CAN network (one at each end). Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 46 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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Measure the DC voltage between CAN_L and CAN_GND, measuring point (See “Simplified diagram of a CAN network” on previous page). Expected result: The measured voltage should be between 2.0 V and 3.0 V. Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD Page 47 of 56...
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Another indication of a defective CAN transceiver is a very high deviation of the two measured input resistances (>> 200 %). 10.5 Support by esd If you have followed the troubleshooting steps in this troubleshooting guide and still cannot find a solution to your problem, our support team can help.
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2 conductors with same cross section, stranded, TWIN ferrules with 0.5 mm² ... 0.5 mm² 0.5 mm² ... 0.5 mm² plastic sleeve, min./max. Technical Data from Phoenix Contact website, printed circuit board connector, plug component Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD Page 49 of 56...
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11.3 Connector Assignment 24V and CAN via InRailBus (Option) DANGER The CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is a device of protection class III according to DIN EN IEC 61010-2-201 and may only be operated on supply circuits that offer sufficient protection against dangerous voltages.
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2. Hold the CAN-CBX module tilted backwards at a slight angle and place it on the bus connector so that the DIN rail guideway is placed on the top edge of the mounting rail. Figure 17: Mounting CAN-CBX modules Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD Page 51 of 56...
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Insert the terminal plug from the right into the socket side of the outer mounting rail bus connector of the InRailBus, as shown in Figure 19. Then connect the CAN interface and the supply voltage via the terminal plug. Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 52 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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Switch off the power supply, before you connect it to the system. DANGER The CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD is a device of protection class III according to DIN EN IEC 61010-2-201 and may only be operated on supply circuits that offer sufficient protection against dangerous voltages.
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Notice INFORMATION It is possible to remove individual devices from the CBX station without interrupting the InRailBus connection, because the contact chain will not be disrupted. Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 Page 54 of 56 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD...
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Declaration of Conformity 12 Declaration of Conformity Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0 CAN-CBX-Bridge-FD Page 55 of 56...
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Table 21: Available manuals Printed Manuals If you need a printout of the manual additionally, please contact our sales team (sales@esd.eu) for a quotation. Printed manuals may be ordered for a fee. Hardware Manual • Doc. No.: C.3090.21 / Rev. 1.0...
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