PCAN-Router Pro FD - 6 Channel CAN FD Router & Data Logger

The PCAN-Router Pro FD has 6 channels, 1 analog input and 4 digital I/O. With the ability to link or merge data traffic between CAN FD and classic CAN buses, the PCAN-Router Pro is ideal for testing or data logging applications.

Router Usage

To use the PCAN-Router Pro FD as a Router, it needs to be programmed for specific routing applications using an included development package with GNU compiler for C and C++. Firmware is transferred to the unit using the PCAN-Flash tool over one of the CAN channels. A PCAN-USB is recommended to interface the PC running the PCAN-Flash tool to connect the PC to the router’s CAN channel. Sample code is included for various routing applications such as message forwarding or recording, and how to connect disparate types of CAN networks (classic CAN and CAN FD) and to set bit rates.

Data Logger Usage

The PCAN-Router Pro FD comes out of the box configured as a data logger for recording CAN data and error frames. CAN messages can be recorded on the internal memory or on an inserted SD card. Logged data can be read out via the USB connection. Modifications to the Data Logging function are accomplished with a simple text based configuration file. Settings such as bit rates, listen-only mode, sleep mode, remote start/stop remote control of logging, are all available through the config file. With this configuration, the data flow of test benches and production plants can be managed, monitored, and controlled.

Data Logger Recording

On delivery, the PCAN-Router Pro FD is equipped with firmware for recording CAN and CAN FD data traffic. The messages of all six CAN channels can be stored on the internal eMMC memory or on an inserted SD card (not included – up to 1TB). The SD card data can be accessed via a USB connection.

Data Logger Configurations

Users can configure the CAN message recording with a text file without any
programming knowledge. Various options are available:

• Separate configuration of the 6 CAN channels
  - Setting the CAN specification to 2.0 A/B, CAN FD ISO, or CAN FD Non-ISO
  - Setting the nominal and data bit rates
  - Enabling or disabling the Listen-Only mode
  
• Recording of data frames, error frames, or data and error frames
• Setting of the trace mode and maximum file size
• Setting of the storage medium for saving the trace files
• Definition of a CAN message for setting the real-time clock (RTC)
• Configuration of events for starting and stopping the recording
  - Powering the device
  - By pressing the Log Off Card button
  - By receiving a specific CAN message
• Configuration of timeout events for stopping the recording or shutting-down the device
  - Data traffic has stopped
  - Power loss on terminal 15 (Wake-up / pin 1 of the power connector)
  - Main power loss
• Defining beep patterns for tracing start, end, and error events
• Defining the LED blinking pattern
• Automatic charging of an inserted backup battery
• Only when used with Ethernet interface (IPEH-002222)
  - FTP access for downloading trace files and uploading the configuration file
  - WebSocket connection for remote controlling via Ethernet with message transfer in JSON format (example website included in the development package)

Package contents include:
• PCAN-Router Pro FD in aluminum casing
• Mating connectors for I/O and power
• USB connector cable
• Windows® development package with GCC ARM Embedded, flash program, and programming examples
• Conversion software PEAK-Converter for Windows® 10 (32/64-bit)
• Manual in PDF format