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PCAN-GPS Pro FD
User Manual
User Manual 1.0.0
© 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH

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Summary of Contents for Peak PCAN-GPS Pro FD

  • Page 1 PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 2: Imprint

    IPEH-003105 Imprint PCAN® is a registered trademark of PEAK-System Technik GmbH. Arm and Cortex are registered trademarks of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the United States and/or elsewhere. Other product names in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Receiver for Navigation Satellites (GNSS) 5.2 3D Accelerometer and 3D Gyroscope 5.3 3D Magnetic Field Sensor 6 Technical Specifications Appendix A CE Certificate Appendix B Dimension Drawing Appendix C Disposal Contents PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The device parameters, capturing of sensor data, and CAN message transmission of the PCAN-GPS Pro FD can be configured via the USB port using the Windows software included in the scope of supply. Afterwards, the module runs as an independent CAN node.
  • Page 5 5-Volt supply alternatively via USB for configuration Supercap for preserving the RTC and the GPS data to shorten the TTFF (Time To First Fix) Aluminum casing with Ingress Protection IP50 1 Introduction PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 6: Scope Of Supply

    (supplied via antenna connector) 3 m cable magnetic fastening Download Configuration software PCAN-GPS Pro FD Configuration for Windows Manual in PDF format 1.3 Prerequisites for the Operation Power supply in the range of 8 to 32 V DC, connection via LEMO circular connector...
  • Page 7: Device Elements

    2 Device Elements 2 Device Elements PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 8 PCAN-GPS Pro FD front: 9-pin circular connectors for CAN and power supply (2.1 on the next page) SMA antenna connection (2.2 on the next page) LEDs CAN/Supply and Status (2.4 on page 10) PCAN-GPS Pro FD rear: Pressure equalization element USB-C port for configuring (2.3 on page 10) 2 Device Elements PCAN-GPS Pro FD...
  • Page 9: Circular Connector Sockets

    2.2 SMA Antenna Connector An external antenna must be connected to the SMA socket for the reception of satellite signals. Both passive and active antennas are suitable. For an active 2 Device Elements PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 10: Usb Connector

    CAN OK green blinking slowly CAN traffic orange blinking slowly CAN controller in Error Passive mode blinking CAN controller in Bus Off mode off* General error 2 Device Elements PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 11 Overcurrent of the antenna supply (short circuit) blinking quickly No or invalid configuration blinking slowly = 0.5 Hz blinking = 1 Hz blinking quickly = 2 Hz 2 Device Elements PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 12: Special Settings On Hardware

    Take precautions to avoid ESD when handling the circuit board. 1. Remove all connectors from the PCAN-GPS Pro FD. 2. On the rear of the device, unscrew the fastening screws (hexalobular T9) for the USB port.
  • Page 13: Reserved Run Switch

    3.2 Reserved Run Switch The Run switch on the circuit board is reserved for a future functional extension and should remain on the left (inactive) switch position. 3 Special Settings on Hardware PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 14 Switch state Function Left inactive (Default) Right “ON” active Run switch for future functional extension 3 Special Settings on Hardware PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 15: Operation

    4 Operation 4.1 Configuration The PCAN-GPS Pro FD is configured via a USB connection using the freely available Windows program “PCAN-GPS Pro FD Configuration”. The program can be additionally used as monitor of the current sensor states. Prerequisites Windows 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64)
  • Page 16: Device Startup

    2. On the Messaging tab, the assignment of signals from the PCAN-GPS Pro FD to specific messages is already defined. You can change the key settings of the CAN messages, for example the name and the CAN ID. 3. Save the finished configuration as file using the corresponding button Transferring the Configuration to the Device 1.
  • Page 17: Description Of The Sensors

    On the sensor side, the antenna is monitored for short circuits. If a short circuit is detected, the voltage supply to the external antenna is interrupted to prevent damage to the PCAN-GPS Pro FD. 5 Description of the Sensors PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 18: Accelerometer And 3D Gyroscope

    In a steady state on a horizontal surface, the acceleration sensor measures 0 g on the X and Y axes. On the Z-axis it measures 1 g (9.81 m/s²) due to the gravitational acceleration. 5 Description of the Sensors PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 19 Gyroscope axes in relation to the device casing Z: yaw, X: roll, Y: pitch 5 Description of the Sensors PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 20 ±2, ±4, ±8, ±16 G Data format 16 bit, two's complement Filter possibilities Configurable digital filter chain Operating modes Power-down, Low-power, Normal, and High-performance mode Correction options Offset compensation 5 Description of the Sensors PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 21: Magnetic Field Sensor

    The STMicroelectronics IIS2MDC magnetic field sensor is used to determine the position in a magnetic field, e.g. the earth's magnetic field. Its dynamic range is ±50 Gauss. 5 Description of the Sensors PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 22 16 bits, two's complement Filter possibilities Configurable digital filter chain Output data rate (ODR) 10 to 150 measurements per second Operating modes Idle, Continous, and Single mode 5 Description of the Sensors PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Activation via switch on the PCB; not activated at delivery Internal termination According to the CAN transceiver data sheet, only CAN FD bit rates up to 5 Mbit/s are guaranteed with the specified timing. 6 Technical Specifications PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 24 -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F) Size 40 x 38 x 10 mm Cable length approx. 3 m Weight 59 g Special feature Integrated magnet for mounting 6 Technical Specifications PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 25 16 bits, two's complement Filter possibilities Configurable digital filter chain Output data rate (ODR) 10 to 150 measurements per second Operating modes Idle, Continous, and Single mode 6 Technical Specifications PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 26 IP50, with special LEMO mating connectors IP54 Ingress protection (IEC 60529) Conformity RoHS EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) + 2015/863/EU DIN EN IEC 63000:2019-05 EU Directive 2014/53/EU DIN EN 61326-1:2022-11 6 Technical Specifications PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 27: Appendix A Ce Certificate

    Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2020); German version of EN IEC 61326-1:2021 Darmstadt, 23 May 2025 Andreas Staat, Engineering Manager HW Appendix A CE Certificate PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 28: Appendix B Dimension Drawing

    Appendix B Dimension Drawing Appendix B Dimension Drawing PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...
  • Page 29: Appendix C Disposal

    The PCAN-GPS Pro FD must not be disposed of with household waste. Dispose of this electronic device in accordance with local regulations. The PCAN-GPS Pro FD does not contain a battery for separate disposal. Appendix C Disposal PCAN-GPS Pro FD User Manual 1.0.0 © 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH...

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