Introduction
1.2 Functions and performance features
Tests of the line parameters with network switched off
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Resistance measurement between all pins of the CAN connector (assignment
in accordance with CiA) and analysis based on pre-defined limit values
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Measurement of the termination resistors
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Determination of the cable length
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Determination of the cable impedance
Tests of the operating parameters with network switched on
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Measurement of the voltage between CAN_V+ and CAN_GND
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Determination of the baudrate of the tested CAN network (list in accordance
with CiA) and test of polarity
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Measurement of the bus load of the tested CAN network and of the propor-
tion of error telegrams
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Operating mode layer 2: determination of all transmitted 11-bit and 29-bit
identifiers and display of the frequency of reception
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Operating mode layer 2: absolute and differential signal level listed by identi-
fier
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Operating mode CANopen: frequency of reception and signal level listed by
node ID
Other performance features
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Summarized tests with test instructions, test result, continued after confirma-
tion
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All test results are stored and can be seen on the display after the test
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The test results can be transferred to the PC for printing and filing
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Test instructions and results in German or English
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Power save mode
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Power-on self-test of the device
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