PCAN-Ethernet Gateway FD DR

The PCAN-Ethernet Gateway FD DR allows access to classic CAN or modern CAN FD buses via an IP network. On top of that, CAN buses can be connected to each other via IP using multiple devices. CAN frames are wrapped in TCP or UDP message packets and then forwarded via the IP network from one device to another. The PCAN-Ethernet Gateway FD DR provides a LAN interface and two CAN FD interfaces that allow bit rates up to 10 Mbit/s. For this, an AM5716 Sitara processor provides the needed performance.

The PCAN Gateway product family is configured via a convenient web interface. Alternatively, the JSON interface allows access via software. Both options provide status information and settings of the devices, the various communication interfaces, message forwarding, and filters.

The CAN FD standard (CAN with Flexible Data rate) is primarily characterized by higher bandwidth for data transfer. The maximum of 64 data bytes per CAN FD frame (instead of 8 so far) can be transmitted with bit rates up to 10 Mbit/s. CAN FD is downward-compatible to the CAN 2.0 A/B standard, thus CAN FD nodes can be used in existing CAN networks. However, in this case the CAN FD extensions are not applicable.

• Two High-speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2)
  
  • Comply with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
  • CAN FD bit rates for the data field (64 bytes max.) from 20 kbit/s up to 10 Mbit/s
  • CAN bit rates from 20 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
  • Microchip MCP2558FD CAN transceiver
• Galvanic isolation of the CAN channels up to 500 V against each other, against RS-232, and the power supply
• Connections for CAN, RS-232, and power supply via 4-pole screw-terminal strips (Phoenix)
• LAN interface
  
  • Data transmission using TCP or UDP
  • 10/100/1000 Mbit/s bit rate
  • RJ-45 connector with status LEDs
• Monitoring and configuration of the devices via the web interface or JSON interface
• Software update via the web interface
• Reboot or reset of the device to a previous software version with a reset button
• Plastic casing (width: 45.2 mm) for mounting on a DIN rail (DIN EN 60715 TH35)
• LEDs for device status and power supply
• PCI Express Mini slot, USB port, and a RS-232 connector for future use
• Voltage supply from 8 to 30 V
• Operating temperature range from -40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F)
• Fan for active cooling when a temperature limit is exceeded

With the PCAN-Gateways, CAN buses can be connected via LAN or WLAN. CAN frames are wrapped into TCP or UDP message packets and then forwarded from one device to another. Based on this technology, it is possible to connect CAN networks over a great distance.

The configuration of the PCAN-Gateway product family is done via a convenient web interface. For this, the device must be connected to the PC via LAN or WLAN, depending on the used model. The web interface can be opened with a common browser. After a successful login you get access to all information and the configuration of the device settings, communication interfaces, message forwarding, and filters.

Alternatively, the JSON interface is available for access. This allows the development of software to automatically monitor and configure all devices connected to the IP network.

Functions of the web interface

• Clear presentation of information about device settings, communication interfaces, message forwarding, and filters
• Definition of the public visibility of status information
• Import and export of device configurations
• Reset of the device configuration to factory defaults
• Comfortable software updates
• Scan of the IP network for further available PCAN-Gateways for an easier establishment of routes
• Layout automatically adjusts for mobile devices
• Rebooting the device via the website
• Enabling, disabling, and configuration of the JSON interface
• Integrated help pages
  
  

CAN channels settings

• Selection of bit rates up to 1 Mbit/s from a preset list
• Setup of user defined bit rates via register values
• Status switching of the listen-only mode
  
  

LAN interface settings (if available)

• Automatic or manual setup of the device‘s IP address (IPv4) and the subnet mask
  
  

WLAN interface settings (if available)

• Set the WLAN operating mode to Infrastructure (Client), Ad-Hoc, or Access Point
• Automatic or manual setup of the device‘s IP address (IPv4) and the subnet mask
• Connection to the wireless network
• Configuration of the network encryption
  
  

Setup and management of the message forwarding

• Setup of the message forwarding between a CAN channel and LAN/WLAN (or vice versa)
• Selection of the participating CAN channel
• Definition of the LAN/WLAN station according to the IP address and the port
• Selection of the transfer protocol TCP or UDP
• Enabling, disabling, and editing of existing routes
• Disabling the PCAN-Gateway Handshake to allow the connection to other devices
  
  

Properties of the message filtering

• Creating and managing filters via a new section of the web interface
• Creating Filters with different options:
• Filtering messages with 11-bit or 29-bit IDs
• Support of range and mask filters
• Optional inversion of the filter range
• Assigning a filter to multiple routes
  
  

Functions of the JSON interface

• Receiving of a request as a JSON-formatted GET parameter of an HTTP request
• Returning of the response in JSON format
• Reading out authorized information about device settings, communication interfaces, message forwarding, and filters
• Configuration of settings as well as adding and deleting message forwarding and filters (function is deactivated at delivery)
• Alternative access to the JSON interface via an emulated shell view with integrated documentation for an easy start

• PCAN-Ethernet Gateway FD DR in DIN rail plastic casing
• Mating connectors for both CAN channels, RS-232, and power supply (Phoenix Contact MSTB 2,5/4-ST BK - 1756298)
• RJ-45 network patch cord (2 m)
• Manual in PDF format
• Printed quick start guide

Additional information

• PCAN-Gateway FD: Software version history
• PEAK-System Forum: Section for the PCAN-Ethernet Gateway FD DR for questions and support
• The standard CAN FD: Support and compatible products
• YouTube: With short video tutorials, we demonstrate how to use the PCAN-Gateways
• Virtual PCAN-Gateway: Windows® software for direct access to PCAN-Gateways
  
  

Accessories

• PCAN-Adapter D-Sub for DR Products: optionally available