Link CAN-Lambda Instruction Manual
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CAN Bus Information
Link CAN-Lambda modules are configurable to allow use in a variety of applications and with different CAN Bus bit
rates. From the factory, Link CAN-Lambda modules are all configured for:
·
Device identifier 0
·
1 Mbit/s bit rate
When using only a single Link CAN-Lambda module, no configuration of the module is required unless the default CAN
bit rate of 1Mbit/s is not suitable.
Up to eight Link CAN-Lambda modules can be used on a CAN bus at any one time. As all Link CAN-Lambda modules
are configured to device identifier 0 at the time of manufacture, if more than one module is to be used it/they will need to
be configured to have a unique device identifier so it can be recognised on the CAN bus. Or if they are desired to be
used on a different bit rate CAN bus (eg 500 kBps). When using Link CAN-Lambda modules with Link ECUs this is
easily performed using PCLink. This uses the Link ECU as the communication bridge to connect the PC to the CAN
bus through the ECU. When using multiple Link CAN-Lambda modules with other manufacturers ECUs or displays, this
procedure must first be performed using PCLink and a Link ECU otherwise it can be done manually using a suitable
CAN bus tool. Module Configuration is detailed further in following sections.
The receiving ECU or display must be configured using the CAN information supplied in the following sections. Some
manufacturers may supply CAN template products for their devices that are pre-configured for use with Link CAN-
Lambda modules.
When using Link CAN-Lambda modules with Link ECUs on firmware greater than V5.6.0, the ECU can be easily
configured in the ECUs CAN setup as described in the section on
Setup with Link ECU
. For use with other
manufacturers ECUs and displays a custom CAN configuration will need to be set up using the information in the
following sections.
