Configuration as Generic PC Interface or as Bridge
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7.3
Configuring a Bridge
Several Bluetooth devices can be connected as Master and Slave.
Use only CANblue II devices with the same firmware version for a bridge. If
CANblue II devices with new firmware version (V2.01.07 and higher) and CANblue
II devices with an older firmware version are used in a Bridge contact IXXAT support
for information about the compatibility.
Fig. 8
Configuring a bridge
To simplify the configuration, deactivate the transmission of CAN messages by the Master:
Stop the CAN controller with command
C CAN_STOP
or disable the transmission of CAN
messages on the connection with command
C SEND_CAN_FRAMES OFF
.
►
Make sure, that the software package and the virtual COM port are installed.
►
Make sure, that the virtual COM ports are installed for all devices and that the connection is
established.
►
Start and configure the desired configuration tool (see
).
►
Configure the devices like an interface (see
Configuring an Interface, p. 18
►
Enable the autostart mode with command
ON
on both devices (for further
information see
).
►
With the desired Master device enter command
<address of slave>
.
➨
Device acts as Master and connects to the Slave.
➨
Devices start automatically.
➨
Devices function as a Bridge between the two CAN networks.
CANblue II
CAN connector
Bluetooth
connection
(SPP-Server)
CAN bus 1
PC
Bluetooth
Config
Slave
Master
CANblue II
CAN connector
Bluetooth
connection
(SPP-Server)
CAN bus 2
Config
Slave
Master
Bluetooth
connection
Config connection (Bluetooth)
COM port 1
COM port 2
Only for configuration
CANblue II User Manual
4.01.0126.20000 EN 3.2
