GRYPHON
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S3
MANUAL
© 2006
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A.3
Verifying Communication ................................................................................................................... 36
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What Ethernet cable should I use?............................................................................................ 37
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Other Utilities ............................................................................................................................. 37
1. Introduction
The Gryphon Vehicle Gateway Products is a family of hardware interfaces that provides remote
connectivity for multiplexed automotive and automation communication networks. These products
use an Ethernet connection to the user’s PC to provide a high-speed user interface for applications
such as diagnostics, monitoring, and troubleshooting, as well as for custom applications. An
embedded Linux operating system and standard Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) services ensure inter-connectivity with a large number of existing PCs, workstations, and
network hardware systems.
The Gryphon includes the following features:
User interface
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Ethernet with 1000/BaseT TCP/IP
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RS-232 diagnostic port (for terminal connection only)
Hardware
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One expansion module slot
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Embedded 486-class processor, AMD “Elan”
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One PC card slots, type 2 with 802.11 Wireless adapter
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I/O connector (2 Inputs and 2 Outputs)
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IDE hard drive connector
Software
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GNU/Linux environment
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Flash-based file system
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On-board Web server
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TCP/IP support, standard services (Telnet, FTP, SSH, etc.)
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Expansion module drivers and applications
The Gryphon – S3 provides an expansion slot for connection of interface modules. Users can utilize
one of DG’s existing PC programs, such as Hercules, or write their own client or stand-alone
applications. The hardware has the Gryphon Protocol, which is a client communication protocol
specification that defines the format of messages passed over a TCP connection between the