Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS, User Manual

Page 1: ...15 We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing Kvaser AB cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Kvaser AB ...

Page 2: ...Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS User s Guide 2 27 This page is intentionally left blank Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 3: ...External trigger 9 3 5 Power supply 9 3 6 SD Card 10 3 7 LED Indicators 11 3 8 Troubleshooting 11 4 Appendices 12 4 1 Definitions of LED states and colors 12 4 2 Start and stop of t programs 15 4 3 Technical data 15 4 4 CAN connectors 16 4 5 CAN bus termination 18 4 6 External trigger input 18 4 7 External trigger output 20 4 8 Updating the firmware 20 4 9 Kvaser MagiSync 21 5 Disposal and Recycli...

Page 4: ...About this manual This manual is intended for Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS users This document contains a description of the hardware s properties and general instructions for connecting the device to a computer Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 5: ...a small yet advanced portable CAN data logger that handles transmission and reception of standard and extended CAN messages on the bus with a high time stamp precision Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS can also be used as a powerful multi channel real time CAN to USB interface It is compatible with applications that use Kvaser s CANlib This guide applies to Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS devices listed in Tabl...

Page 6: ...us is indicated with externally visible LEDs Kvaser MagiSync automatic time synchronization see Section 4 9 Kvaser MagiSync on Page 21 for more details Includes 5 channel breakout cable 2 3 Interface and logger Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS provides a CAN bus interface through a standard USB interface it also makes it possible to log data from a CAN bus to a standard SD card Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS ...

Page 7: ...oks which are entry points that are executed at the occurrence of certain events These events can be for example the arrival of specific CAN messages external input or a timer expiration Like any Kvaser CAN interface the Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS can be used via CANlib on a PC The addition of t programs running directly on the Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS makes it possible to react much quicker to CA...

Page 8: ...r is installed on the host computer The latest version of the driver and firmware can be downloaded from http www kvaser com download The driver is installed by running the file kvaser_drivers_setup exe For information on how to upgrade the firmware see Section 4 8 Updating the firmware on Page 20 3 2 USB connector The Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS has a standard USB type Micro B female connector Figu...

Page 9: ... The Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS has five CAN Hi Speed channels in a single 26 pin HD D SUB CAN connector see Figure 3 See Section 4 4 CAN connectors on Page 16 for pinout information Figure 3 CAN connector on Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS 3 4 External trigger The Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS can be set up to trigger on an external input signal where the edge can be configured for rising or falling It is a...

Page 10: ...of the Kvaser unit you minimize the risk for data corruption or lost data Insert the SD card upside down into your Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS see Figure 4 Do not apply excessive force To remove the SD card open the access door and using a finger or a small coin gently press on the edge of the SD card until a click is heard Release the card and it will partially eject Remove the SD card completely F...

Page 11: ... 1 Definitions of LED states and colors on Page 12 Figure 5 LEDs on the Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS 3 8 Troubleshooting Use Kvaser Hardware in the Control Panel to verify that the computer can communicate with the Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS if the firmware version shown is all zeroes there are communication problems If the LEDs are not flashing or not light up at all check the power supply Kvaser AB ...

Page 12: ... emitted Flash The LED is lit up during a very short time A single flash may be hard to see and a continuous set of flashes will look the same as On Slow Blink The LED is repeatedly turned On and Off The On and Off phase is equal in time Fast Blink The LED is repeatedly turned On and Off but with a higher frequency than Slow Blink The On and Off time is still equal On The LED is constantly emittin...

Page 13: ...ion Slow Waver Green Yellow Slow Waver Yellow Red Firmware configuration error1 Slow Waver Green Yellow All Slow Blink Yellow Power problem2 Table 3 Yellow Power LED shows problems in Interface mode Traffic LED Description Off Idle no CAN traffic Flash Yellow CAN message received or sent Flash Red Error frame received All Fast Blink Yellow Firmware update is in progress Fast Blink Red CAN channel ...

Page 14: ...tion file missing or corrupt5 Table 6 When all Traffic LEDs are showing the same pattern the Power LED indi cates the problems in Logger mode Power LED Description On Green Device Armed Fast Blink Green Logging active Slow Blink Green Logging stopped due to trigger Table 7 The green Power LED indicates that the device is in a valid state 4 1 3 Status of scripts There are by default no LED indicati...

Page 15: ...ed using the CANlib API kvScriptStart When a t program is started from another t program When Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS is powered on into Logger mode When using CANlib API kvDeviceSetMode kvDEVICE_MODE_LOGGER The on stop event will be triggered for running t programs during the corresponding cases When a t program is stopped using the CANlib API kvScriptStop When a t program is stopped from anoth...

Page 16: ... Windows XP or later For other operating systems contact Kvaser support Dimensions 68 x 155 x 23 mm for body incl strain relief Weight 150 g 320g including HD26 5DS9 Splitter Operating temperature 40 C to 85 C Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C Relative humidity 0 to 85 non condensing Table 8 Technical Specifications 4 4 CAN connectors Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS devices that uses the 26 pin HD D SUB ...

Page 17: ...trigger input 9 Not connected 10 9 Power supply to the device 11 7 CAN_H channel 1 12 7 CAN_H channel 2 13 7 CAN_H channel 3 14 7 CAN_H channel 4 15 7 CAN_H channel 5 16 Not connected 17 Not connected 18 4 External trigger output 19 3 GND channel 1 20 3 GND channel 2 21 3 GND channel 3 22 3 GND channel 4 23 3 GND channel 5 24 Not connected 25 Not connected 26 Not connected Table 9 Pin configuratio...

Page 18: ... terminated For laboratory or testing use the exact value of the termination resistors is not always critical Sometimes a single terminator is sufficient For production proper termination is essential If you see error frames on the bus you should check the termination To save yourself a lot of trouble always terminate the CAN bus properly 4 6 External trigger input The Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS ca...

Page 19: ...e External trigger input on CAN channel 1 to ground or connect a signal between 0 and 5 V to the External trigger input See Section 4 4 CAN connectors on Page 16 for pin numbering The trigger input is debounced by the firmware so that a pulse of shorter length than approximately 30 ms will not be detected Figure 9 Example of how to connect a button to the External trigger input Internally the Exte...

Page 20: ...ircuit for connecting a LED to the External trigger output Figure 12 The External trigger output inside the Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS 4 8 Updating the firmware For the Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS to communicate with the host computer compatible versions of the Kvaser CANlib including driver and firmware must be installed The latest versions of firmware and drivers can be downloaded for free at http ...

Page 21: ...tive way to synchronize several different Kvaser USB interfaces You do not need external cables you get instant synchronisation when you connect the MagiSync enabled Kvaser USB device Figure 13 An example setup where all devices are synchronized via MagiSync For this to work the Kvaser USB interfaces must reside on the same USB root hub If they do not they will not be synchronized see Figure 13 an...

Page 22: ...Kvaser Memorator Pro 5xHS User s Guide 22 27 Figure 14 Not all devices are synchronized via MagiSync in this setup Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 23: ...d of life please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines For information about Kvaser s recycling programs visit http www kvaser com en kvaser recycling policy html Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 24: ...YOU MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CHANGE IN THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OR OUTPUT TURN ON OR ACTIVATE A MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OUTPUT OR FUNCTION TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE A MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OUTPUT OR FUNCTION INHIBIT TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE NORMAL OPERATION MODIFY THE BEHAVIOR OF A DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT ACTIVATE AN UNINTENDED OPERATION PLACE THE SYSTEM MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OR OUTPU...

Page 25: ...he following standards and or other normative documents Standard Description EN 55 022 2010 Class B IT equipment commercial emission EN 55 024 2010 IT equipment commercial immunity Table 11 Standards and normative documents for EMC 2004 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed...

Page 26: ...rademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries MagiSync is a trademark of Kvaser AB DeviceNet is a Trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association Inc NMEA 2000 is the registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association Inc Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 27: ...ges 1 0 2015 01 30 Initial version 1 1 2015 02 16 Added note on handling of write protected SD cards and info about trigger on 32 bit signals 1 2 2015 04 23 Added MagiSync chapter added new led pattern power problem changed color of disk activity led updated compliance text updated layout minor updates Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...