Vector CANcaseXL Manual - page 10
CANcaseXL and CANcaseXL log
Manual
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Version 5.1
© Vector Informatik GmbH
2.1
Introduction
CANcaseXL
The CANcaseXL is a USB interface with a powerful 32 bit 64MHz microcontroller from
ATMEL with ARM7 Core and two SJA1000 CAN controllers from Philips. It can
process CAN messages with either 11-bit or 29-bit identifiers. It is also possible to
receive and analyze Remote Frames without any limitations. The CANcaseXL is also
capable of generating and detecting Error frames on the bus.
CANcaseXL log
The CANcaseXL log offers the same features as the CANcaseXL, but it can also be
used as a data logger for CAN and LIN messages. The logged data is saved on
industrial-grade SD cards (see section Memory Card on page 12).
Configuration
The CANcaseXL/log can be configured with the Vector Hardware Config tool
(Windows | Start | Settings | Control Panel | Vector Hardware). Further details
about the tool can be found in the separate installation instructions at the end of this
manual.
Bus types
Various transceivers are available to interface the CANcaseXL/log to a particular type
of bus. These CAN and LIN transceivers can be purchased as plug-in boards
(Piggybacks) and can be mounted inside the CANcaseXL/log. For information on
installing transceivers please refer to section Replacing Piggybacks on page 15. A
list of available Piggybacks is included in the accessories manual on the driver CD:
\Documentation\Accessories_for_Network_Interfaces.pdf
2.2
Driver Installation
Note:
Information on the driver installation process can be found in the separate
installation instructions at the end of this manual.
2.3
Connectors
General information
The CANcaseXL has the following connectors:
USB connector for the usage with PC in Interface Mode
Binder connector (type 711) for power supply, synchronization and trigger
two D-SUB9 connectors for independent CAN/LIN operation
The CANcaseXL log also has:
an SD card slot for data logging
Note:
In Interface Mode, the SD card cannot be accessed if bus activities take
place or if an application accesses the device.
Note:
The CANcaseXL log is delivered with a 2GB SD card.