
Manual
Kuhse Gateway Module
KGM - KEA
HB-KGM-KEA_EN Version 01
Date: 23rd. May 2017
Page 19 of 75
5.5.1
CAN bus termination
For correct operation of the CAN bus, it is necessary to fit a termination resistor at both ends of
the bus. If the device is installed at the end of the bus, an internal termination resistor can be
activated via DIP switch. This simplifies the installation as there is no need to wire an external
resistor.
There must always be two termination resistors (each 120 Ohm)
installed in a CAN bus. However, there must never be more than
two resistors active. If the device is installed in the middle of a
CAN configuration and external resistors are active at both
extremities of the bus, the internal resistor must be deactivated.
If the termination is incorrect, the CAN bus communication may
be occasionally disrupted or the CAN bus may fail completely.
The DIP switch for the CAN termination is located at the left, top side of the device.
CAN bus termination
DIP switch Function
1
ON = CAN A termination active; OFF = CAN A termination deactivated
2
ON = CAN B termination active; OFF = CAN B termination deactivated