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Kvaser Hybrid CAN/LIN User’s Guide

Copyright 2021 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
https://www.kvaser.com

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November, 2021

We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
Kvaser AB cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note
that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by Kvaser AB.

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Page 1: ... We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing Kvaser AB cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Kvaser AB ...

Page 2: ...Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN User s Guide 2 21 This page is intentionally left blank Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 3: ... supply 8 3 5 LED Indicators 9 3 6 Troubleshooting 9 3 7 Limitations in LINlib functionality 9 4 Appendices 10 4 1 Definitions of LED states and colors 10 4 2 Technical data 12 4 3 CAN LIN connector 13 4 4 CAN bus termination 14 4 5 Updating the firmware 15 5 Disposal and Recycling Information 16 6 Legal acknowledgements 17 6 1 Usage warning 17 6 2 EU Regulatory Compliance 18 6 3 FCC Regulatory Co...

Page 4: ...About this manual This manual is intended for Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN users This document contains a description of the hardware s properties and general instructions for connecting the device to a computer Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 5: ...IN is compatible with applications that use Kvaser s CANlib and LINlib This guide applies to Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN devices using at least firmware and driver versions listed in Table 1 For minimum compatible firmware and driver versions of Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN see Table 9 on Page 15 Device Product Number Firmware Driver Windows Linux Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN 73 30130 01284 4 v3 25 v5 36 kcany mhydra...

Page 6: ...uick and easy plug and play installation 2 3 Interface Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN provides a CAN LIN bus interface through a standard USB interface 2 4 Additional software and documentation The Kvaser CANlib SDK includes everything you need in order to develop software applications interacting with Kvaser CAN hardware The SDK contains full documentation and many sample programs written in C C C Delphi ...

Page 7: ...and firmware can be downloaded from www kvaser com download The driver is installed by running the file kvaser_drivers_setup exe The Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN may be inserted in any free USB socket on the host computer You do not need to switch the power off before inserting or removing the device For information on how to upgrade the firmware see Section 4 5 Updating the firmware on Page 15 3 2 USB c...

Page 8: ...cables may introduce signal degradation and timing issues that if necessary can be mitigated using shorter cable segments combined with hubs that amplify the signal and handle delays on a per cable basis 3 3 CAN LIN channel The Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN has one CAN LIN channel in a 9 pin D SUB CAN connector see Figure 3 See Section 4 3 CAN LIN connector on Page 13 for pinout information Figure 3 CAN L...

Page 9: ...oubleshooting Use Kvaser Device Guide in the Control Panel to verify that the computer can communicate with the Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN If the firmware version shown is all zeros there are communication problems If the LEDs are not flashing or do not light up at all check the power supply 3 7 Limitations in LINlib functionality The following limitations apply to the Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN The API cal...

Page 10: ...ime A single flash may be hard to see and a continuous set of flashes will look the same as On Slow Blink The LED is repeatedly turned On and Off The On and Off phase is equal in time Fast Blink The LED is repeatedly turned On and Off but with a higher frequency than Slow Blink The On and Off time is still equal On The LED is constantly emitting light Slow Waver This is a variant of Slow Blink but...

Page 11: ...ate is in progress Power LED Traffic LED Description Slow Blink Yellow All off Waiting for USB configuration Slow Waver Green Yellow Slow Waver Yellow Red Firmware configuration error1 Slow Waver Green Yellow All Slow Blink Yellow Power problem2 Table 4 Yellow Power LED shows problems in Interface mode 4 1 2 CAN and LIN usage Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN is ready to be operated as either a CAN or LIN int...

Page 12: ...mode When Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN is used as a LIN interface the traffic LED is used as described in Table 6 Traffic LED Description Off Idle no CAN traffic Flash Yellow Internal activity or LIN message received or sent All Fast Blink Yellow Firmware update is in progress Table 6 Traffic LED shows LIN bus status in LIN Interface mode 4 2 Technical data In Table 7 on Page 13 you will find the Kvaser ...

Page 13: ...ration No Silent mode No Kvaser MagiSync No Kvaser CANtegrity No PC interface USB 2 0 Power consumption max 195 mA Hardware configuration Done by software Plug Play Software requirements Windows 7 or later Linux Dimensions 35 x 165 x 17 mm for body incl strain relief Weight 120 g Operating temperature 40 C to 85 C Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C Relative humidity 0 to 85 non condensing Table 7 Te...

Page 14: ...olute maximum rating is 40V to ensure proper behaviour of the transceiver The Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN will automatically switch the internal pull up resistor from typical 160 kΩ to 1 kΩ when going from slave mode to master mode 4 4 CAN bus termination Every CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 Ω resistor at each end of the bus The Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN does not contain any CAN bus termination becau...

Page 15: ...wing the Firmware Update Instructions read and follow those carefully To check the current firmware version open Kvaser Device Guide which can be found in the Control Panel Select Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN in the tree view to the left and click on the channel The firmware revision information now appears in the right half of the window The absolute minimum firmware and driver versions needed in order ...

Page 16: ...tion When this product reaches its end of life please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines For information about Kvaser s recycling programs visit https www kvaser com en kvaser recycling policy html Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 17: ...DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT DEVICES OR THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT WITH THIS DEVICE YOU MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CHANGE IN THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OR OUTPUT TURN ON OR ACTIVATE A MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OUTPUT OR FUNCTION TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE A MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OUTPUT OR FUNCTION INHIBIT TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE NORMAL OPERATION MODIFY THE BEHAVIOR OF A DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT ACTI...

Page 18: ...ceability Product Kvaser Hybrid CAN LIN Type 73 30130 01284 4 The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Art 6 RoHS recast Directive 2011 65 EU Art 4 1 The following harmonised standards and technical specifications have been applied title date of standard specification EN 5...

Page 19: ...7 Part 15 15 107 15 109 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RESPONSIBLE PARTY IN USA NAME Kvaser Inc 23881 Via Fabricante Suite 503 Mission Viejo CA 92691 Internet conta...

Page 20: ...untries Adobe the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association Inc NMEA 2000 is the registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association Inc For information about Kvaser related CAN patents see www kvaser com patent Kvaser AB...

Page 21: ... Hybrid CAN LIN User s Guide 21 21 7 Document Revision History Version history for document UG_98230_hybrid_can_lin Revision Date Changes 1 0 2021 10 25 Initial version Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

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