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PCAN-MicroMod FD Product Line

Configurable and Programmable I/O Modules with CAN FD Connection

The PCAN-MicroMod FD combines a microcontroller, a CAN FD interface, and various inputs and outputs on a small plug-in board. PEAK-System thus offers developers a simple solution for integrating these features into their own hardware and has itself released a series of I/O modules for various applications based on this.

 

Operating Modes

PCAN-MicroMod FD Operating Modes

PCAN-MicroMod FD products can be used depending on firmware and model in different operating modes with support for the communication protocols CAN (FD) or CANopen (FD). Furthermore, the operation with a custom firmware is possible as well.

* Support for the J1939 (FD) standard is planned for Q4 2026.

Support per product

  ProductCAN CAN FDCANopen 
CANopen FD
Custom 
Firmware
  PCAN-MicroMod FD Evaluation
  PCAN-MicroMod FD Analog 1
  PCAN-MicroMod FD Digital 1/2
  PCAN-MicroMod FD ECU-
  PCAN-MicroMod FD DR CANopen Digital 1-
  PCAN-MicroMod FD Custom Motherboard--

 

  On delivery active operation mode
 Alternative operation mode
-   Not supported operation mode

Operation mode for CAN and CAN FD

Features:
  • Use in CAN and CAN FD buses
  • Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
Prerequisite:
  • Installed standard firmware
Activation:
  • Is done by switching with the configuration software
  • Is activated for regular PCAN-MicroMod FD products at delivery
Configuration:
  • Is done via the CAN bus with the Windows software PCAN-MicroMod FD Configuration
  • Manual definition of the send and receive CAN messages
  • Mapping of the I/O signals to the CAN messages

Operation mode for CANopen and CANopen FD

Features:
  • Use in CANopen and CANopen FD networks
  • Communication profiles according to CiA® 301 version 4.2.0 and CiA® 1301 version 1.1.0
  • Device profiles according to CiA® 401 version 3.0.0 and CiA® 401-B/F version 1.0.0
  • CANopen EDS files are available for all supported products
Prerequisite:
  • Installed standard firmware
Activation:
  • Is done by switching with the configuration software
  • Requires a one-time unlock via the Internet with a license that is included or can be purchased from Embedded Systems Academy
Configuration:
  • Configuration of the bit rates, node ID, and vendor ID is done with the Windows software PCAN-MicroMod FD Configuration
  • The behavior of the I/O functionality is specified by the firmware

Operation mode for J1939 and J1939 FD

Features:
  • Support of the standards SAE J1939 and J1939 FD
  • Definition of up to 20 PGs (Parameter Groups) and 80 SPs (Suspect Parameters) each for transmit and receive messages
  • Support of multipacket messages with payload data up to 1785 bytes
  • Arbitrary Address Capable: Address claiming with automatic resolution of address conflicts
  • Transmission and reception of PGs without an assigned address by using J1939 names
  • Adjustable BAM transmission period from 10 to 50 ms
Prerequisite:
  • Installed free J1939 firmware
Activation:
  • Is activated automatically with installation of the J1939 firmware
Configuration:
  • Is done via the CAN bus with the Windows software PCAN-MicroMod FD Configuration
  • Manual definition of parameter groups and suspect parameters
  • Mapping of the I/O signals to the SPs and PGs
Notes:
  • The configuration software does not contain a J1939 database. If a licensed installation of the PCAN-Explorer 7 J1939 Add-in exists, its database can be imported.
  • Support for the J1939 (FD) standard is planned for Q4 2026.

Operation with a custom firmware

Various PCAN-MicroMod FD products can be freely programmed with the help of our free development package for ARM-based products. The included programming examples facilitate the implementation of own solutions.

Note: In the future, this option will also be available for other PCAN-MicroMod FD products.

Configuration

PCAN-MicroMod FD Configuration

In the operation modes CAN (FD) and J1939 (FD) the configuration of the PCAN-MicroMod FD products is done with the freely available Windows software PCAN-MicroMod FD Configuration. In addition to simply mapping I/Os to CAN IDs, function blocks for processing the data are also available. The configuration created on the computer is transferred via the CAN bus to the PCAN-MicroMod FD which then runs as an autonomous CAN node. Multiple modules can be configured independently on a CAN bus.

Note: A PEAK-CAN interface is required to transfer a configuration via CAN. You can find detailed information about the PCAN-MicroMod FD Configuration software on the PCAN-MicroMod FD Configuration webpage.

Firmware

PCAN-MicroMod FD Flash

The transfer of a regular or a custom firmware to PCAN-MicroMod FD products is done with the free Windows software PEAK-Flash via the CAN bus. PEAK-Flash contains the current version of the standard firmware which is used for the CAN (FD) and CANopen (FD) operation modes.

Note: A PEAK-CAN interface is required for transferring a firmware via CAN. Further information about PEAK-Flash can be found on the PEAK-Flash webpage.