9 (32)
Fig. 2
CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge with 2 devices (NT 200)
Fig. 3
CAN-Ethernet-CAN Bridge with 4 devices (NT 420)
4.2.3
VCI Interface Mode
The VCI interface mode is only possible via Ethernet.
With the VCI driver the CAN@net NT can be used as a PC interface with Windows. All VCI-based
Ixxat tools as well as customer-specific applications based on the VCI driver can be used. The VCI
driver offers the possibility to communicate with up to 128 CAN@net NT devices via LAN or
internet. The CAN@net NT 420 additionally is capable of CAN FD.
For information about the communication in the VCI mode and commands that are used to
exchange CAN messages see Software Design Guides of the VCI on
4.2.4
ECI Interface Mode
The ECI interface mode is only possible via Ethernet.
With the ECI driver the CAN@net NT can be used as a PC interface with Linux. All ECI-based Ixxat
tools as well as customer-specific applications based on the ECI driver can be used. The ECI driver
offers the possibility to communicate with up to 32 CAN@net NT devices via LAN or internet. The
CAN@net NT 420 additionally is capable of CAN FD.
For information about the communication in the ECI mode and commands that are used to
exchange CAN messages see Software Design Guides of the ECI on
CAN
CAN@net NT
(Slave)
CAN@net NT
(Master)
1
2
1
2
CAN
CAN
CAN@net NT
(Slave)
CAN@net NT
(Master)
CAN or CAN-FD
1
4
3
2
1+2:
3+4:
1
4
3
2
CAN@net NT
(Slave)
1
4
3
2
CAN@net NT
(Slave)
1
4
3
2
CAN@net NT User Manual
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