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CAN
Getting Started with
Your PXI-846x Series and
™
the NI-CAN Software for
Windows NT
PXI-8460, PXI-8461, and PXI-8462
PXI-846x and NI-CAN for Windows NT
August 2000 Edition
Part Number 370294A-01
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Important Information Warranty The PXI hardware is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor. The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instructions, due
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Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial- commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). Depending on where it is operated, this product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In Cana
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union - Compliance to EEC Directives Reader
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Contents About This Manual How To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................xi Conventions ...................................................................................................................xii Related Documentation..................................................................................................xiii Chapter 1 Introduction What You Need to Get Started ................................................
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Contents Appendix B Cabling Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN Connector Pinouts ......................................................................................................... B-1 Power Supply Information for the Low-Speed CAN Ports........................................... B-2 Bus Power Supply Requirements .................................................................................. B-3 Cable Specifications ..................................................................
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Contents Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Technical Support Resources Glossary Index Figures Figure 2-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box.....................................2-2 Figure 2-2. Installing the PXI Hardware..................................................................2-4 Figure 2-3. PXI-8461 That Is Working Properly .....................................................2-5 Figure 2-4. NI-CAN Hardware Settings Dialog Box...............................................2-6
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Contents Tables Table B-1. Power Requirements for the Low-Speed CAN Physical Layer for Bus-Powered Versions .................................................................... B-3 Table B-2. ISO 11519-2 Specifications for Characteristics of a CAN_H and CAN_L Pair of Wires..................................................................... B-4 Table C-1. Power Requirements for the CAN Physical Layer for Bus-Powered Versions .................................................................... C-
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About This Manual This manual contains instructions to help you install and configure your PXI-8460 (low speed; one port or two port), PXI-8461 (high speed; one port or two port) or PXI-8462 (dual speed; port one high-speed, port two low-speed) and the NI-CAN software for Windows NT. This guide uses PXI-8460 or PXI-8461 to refer to both the one port and two port versions of the boards. This manual assumes that you are already familiar with Windows NT. How To Use the Manual Set Installation and G
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About This Manual Use the NI-CAN Programmer Reference Manual for specific information about each NI-CAN function and object, including format, parameters, and possible errors. Conventions The following conventions appear in this manual: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box. This icon denotes a
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About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual: ANSI/ISO Standard 11898-1993, Road Vehicles—Interchange of Digital Information—Controller Area Network (CAN) for High-Speed Communication ANSI/ISO Standard 11519-2-1994, Road Vehicles—Low-Speed Serial Data Communication—Part 2: Low-Speed Controller Area Network (CAN) CAN Specification Version 2.0, 1991, Robert Bosch Gmbh., Postfach 500, D-7000 Stuttgart 1
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1 Introduction This chapter lists what you need to get started, provides an overview of the PXI hardware and the NI-CAN software for Windows NT, and describes optional equipment you can order. What You Need to Get Started Make sure you have all of the following items before you attempt to install the hardware and software: ❑ Windows NT 3.51 or later installed on your computer – PXI-8460 one port – PXI-8460 two port – PXI-8461 one port – PXI-8461 two port – PXI-8462 two port ❑ 3.5 in., high-densi
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Chapter 1 Introduction The PXI-8461 physical layer fully conforms to the ISO 11898 physical layer specification for CAN and is optically isolated to 500 V. The PXI-8460 physical layer conforms to the ISO 11519-2 physical layer specification for CAN and is also optically isolated to 500 V. CAN interfacing is accomplished using the Intel 82527 CAN controller chip. The PXI-8461 supports a wide variety of transfer rates up to 1 Mb/s. The PXI-8460 supports rates up to 125 kb/s. The PXI-8462 is a dual
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Chapter 1 Introduction The NI-CAN software for Windows NT supports the concurrent use of multiple CAN boards. For example, you can use two PXI-8461 boards in the same system at the same time. The NI-CAN software, along with the PXI hardware, transforms your computer into a CAN interface with complete communications and bus management capability. The NI-CAN software includes the following components: Firmware (runs on embedded Intel 386EX) Device driver Diagnostic test utility Configurati
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Chapter 1 Introduction Leveraging National Instruments patented graphical programming language G (otherwise known as LabVIEW), BridgeVIEW gives you the ability to integrate functionality in a way that is not possible with traditional automation software. In addition to the programming advantages of G, BridgeVIEW also provides a number of features for the development of your industrial automation application: graphical HMI (Human Machine Interface); ease of use; fill-in-the-blank configuration ut
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2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure the NI-CAN software for Windows NT and the PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462 hardware. Install the NI-CAN Software Install the NI-CAN software for Windows NT before you install your hardware. Installation for Windows NT 3.51 1. LogonasAdministrator or as a user with Administrator privileges. The NI-CAN setup program must haveAdministrator privileges because the program modifies the configuration registry of your sy
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 3. Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel to launch the Add/Remove Programs applet. A dialog box similar to the one in Figure 2-1 appears. Figure 2-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box You can use this same applet to uninstall the NI-CAN software at a later time. Refer to Appendix A, Uninstalling the Hardware and Software, for more information. 4. Click on the Install button. 5. When prompted, insert the CD, NI-CAN for W
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Install the Hardware This section describes how to install your PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462 hardware. Check the Configuration of Your PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462 If you plan to use your CAN board in a system where bus power is available, you may want to configure the power supply jumpers on your board. See Appendix C, Cabling Requirements for PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN for more information. If you are installing a low-speed CAN board, you may need to c
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ON STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 3 2 4 1 1 Injector/Ejector Handle (In Down Position) 3 PXI Chassis 2 PXI Board 4 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-2. Installing the PXI Hardware 7. Screw the front panel of the PXI board to the front panel mounting rail of the PXI or CompactPCI chassis. 8. Turn on your PXI or CompactPCI chassis and start Windows NT. Connect the Cables After you have installed your board, connect the CAN cables to your PXI board. Because exact cabl
