CAN-Bus Troubleshooting Guide
Manual • Doc.-No.: C.3030.21 / Rev. 1.4
CAN-CBX-AI420
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6.2 Ground
CAN_GND of the CAN network has to be connected to Functional earth potential at only one location.
This test will indicate if the shielding is grounded in several places. To test it, please
1. Disconnect the CAN_GND from
the earth potential (FE).
2. Measure the DC resistance
between CAN_GND and earth
potential (see picture on the
right hand).
3. Connect CAN_GND to earth
potential.
Fig. 19: Simplified schematic diagram of ground test measurement
The resistance should be higher than 1 M
L
. If it is lower, please search for additional grounding of the
CAN-GND wires.
6.3 Short Circuit in CAN Wiring
A CAN bus might possibly still be able to transmit data, if there is a short circuit between CAN_GND
and CAN_L, but the error rate will increase strongly. Make sure that there is no short circuit between
CAN_GND and CAN_L!
6.4 CAN_H/CAN_L Voltage
Each node contains a CAN transceiver that outputs differential signals. When the network
communication is idle the CAN_H and CAN_L voltages are approximately 2.5 volts. Faulty
transceivers can cause the idle voltages to vary and disrupt network communication.
To test for faulty transceivers, please
1. Turn on all supplies.
2. Stop all network communication.
3. Measure the DC voltage between CAN_H and GND
(see figure above).
4. Measure the DC voltage between CAN_L and GND
(see figure above).
Normally the voltage should be between 2.0 V and 4.0 V.