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CANsuite operation

When first opening the CANsuite, the following will be displayed. The Menu structure is asfollows:

File Exit Section 1.1

Settings CAN Communications Section 2.1Environment

CAN Interface

Configurator Section 3.1

Window * Raw CAN data Section 4.1Virtual Panel Section 4.2Simulator Section 4.3TSC1 Control Section 4.4Boot loader Section 4.5Custom CAN Section 4.6BAM Data Section 4.7

* Note: The availability of these selections is dependant of the Environment set up.

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1. File Exit

1.1. This is used for controlled closure of the CANsuite

2. Settings2.1. CAN Communications

By selecting this the following dialogue box is opened.Press refresh button and CANsuite will search for anyavailable ports. Select the one required and a black dotwill appear as shown.Press request and the firmware version will bedisplayed. If the firmware version is not displayedcheck that the correct port has been selected and thatthe connection to the USB/CAN interface is correct.Ensure the the USB baud rate is set to 51200, the

pakcet length is 22 and the CAN Baurd rate is 250K.Press Apply and the communcations setup is complete.

3. Configurator

3.1. For use in the future

4. Window4.1.Raw CAN Data

When the Open Coms button is pressed this displays the raw CAN data on the bus

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4.1.1. This section shows the number oftransmitted (Tx) packets theCANsuite is sending, the number ofreceived packets (Rx) and countsany errors on the system .

4.1.2. This section is used for recording andanalysing of CAN data. Pressing the REDbutton starts the recording process andthe time should be seen to increase.

To stop the recording press the square.

Once a recording has been made it canbe saved using the Save Log Button.To replay the recording press the single triangle. If you wish CANsuite tobroadcast the information back onto the CAN system then enable the Replay to

CAN box.If you wish to review a previous log file this can be retreived using the Load LogFile button.

4.1.3. Clear CAN data will clear or the RAW CAN data fromCANsuite.There are two RAW data pages each with up to 28parameters available. If more than 28 parameters areon the CAN bus then selecting page 2 will displayparameters 29 to 56

CANsuite can filter the incoming information to makediagnosis easier. Up to four filters can be activate atthe same time. Selecting Hex or Decimal willdetermine how the data is selected. For example, ifPGN 65262 is required this can either be filtered indecimal as 65262 or in hex as FEEE.The information can also be filtered by source address (SA) so that for instanceall data from source address 00 (0x00) can be displayed

4.1.4. The raw data is displayed and can be interpreted using SAE J1939-71documentation. A green square indicates when the data is being broadcast.

By hovering the cursor over the PGN or Arb ID a description of the PGN will bedisplayed if it is available in the library

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4.2.Virtual Panel4.2.1. The Virtual panel displays real time data in a clear manner.

4.2.2. The DM Lamp Status will display the four indication lampas defined in J1939-??

4.2.3. The top section of virtual panel shows the hours run and real time clock data ifthey are being broadcast as well as the status of the Auxiliary digital inputsfound in PGN 65241.

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4.2.4. The faults section will display and DM1 currently active alarms together with adescription if available in the library.A request for stored faults DM2 can be sent to view any stored faults on thesystem. Any equipment on the system may respond but normally the equipmentwill need to be addressed and so DM destination address will need to be set.For which source addresses are being used, refer to the raw data section.Cleared Stored Faults will produce a DM3 message as per J1939-?? How thisaffects equipment will be defined by the manufacturers.

4.2.5. The gauge panel can have up to a maximum of 10 gauges at one time.SA=255 means that the gauge will receive data from any source address

4.2.5.1. Selecting a different gauge or creating a new gauge is done by doubleclicking on the gauge. A new dialogue box will be opened. An existinggauge can be selected using the drop down list in the Load Gauge SettingsFrom Library

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4.2.5.2. A new gauge can be created and added to the library by filling in theinformation which can be found in SAE J1939-71. Once the information iscomplete press add to library to save. This gauge will then be available viathe gauge library drop down menu.Pressing Apply will select the gauge

4.2.6. A gauge set can be saved by pressing File, Save VPGauge Set. The file name can be chosen as required.To load a VP gauge set press File, Load Gauge Set andselect the required file name.

4.3.Simulator

4.3.1. The Simulator can send CAN data suitable for testing CAN J1939 equipment.

4.3.1.1. Analogue gauges can be configured in the same was as the Virtual panel -see section 4.2.5.1. The source address is set globally and then eachindividual gauge can be enabled as required or all gauges can be selectedusing Enable All

4.3.1.2. Engine simulator will mimic an engine starting with RPM increasing andthen oil pressure and engine temperature rising.

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4.3.1.3. The Simulator can broadcast DM1 alarms and warning. The PSN FMI andoccurrence count can be set as required. Multiple alarms will be sent inBAM message format.

4.3.1.4. OddometersUsed for broadcasting Hours run of the date and time

4.4.TSC14.4.1. Not needed at present

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4.5.Bootloader

4.5.1. Used for checking the software version of equipment and for reprogramming.By entering the broadcast source address of the CAN equipment and pressingthe Request info button, the software and hardware information of theequipment will be displayed.

4.5.2. To update software in a unit, first ensure that the unit is turned off and no otherCAN product is connected to the system. Select the File to download and thenuse the Download .HEX file. A wait for switch on will briefly flash and then amessage will appear Switch ON Now. Connect power to the CAN productpreferably using a clean contact such as a switch. The progress bar will

increase until 100% is showing at which time the reprogramming will becomplete.

4.6.Custom CAN4.6.1. To be used when instructed by FW Murphy

4.7.BAM Data4.7.1. To be used when instructed by FW Murphy