CANsuite operation

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

File Exit Section 1.1


Settings CAN Communications Section 2.1
Environment
CAN Interface

Configurator Section 3.1

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


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



1. File Exit
1.1. This is used for controlled closure of the CANsuite



2. Settings
2.1. CAN Communications
By selecting this the following dialogue box is opened.
Press refresh button and CANsuite will search for any
available ports. Select the one required and a black dot
will appear as shown.
Press request and the firmware version will be
displayed. If the firmware version is not displayed
check that the correct port has been selected and that
the 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. Window
4.1. Raw CAN Data
When the Open Coms button is pressed this displays the raw CAN data on the bus

4.1.1. This section shows the number of
transmitted (Tx) packets the
CANsuite is sending, the number of
received packets (Rx) and counts
any errors on the system .

4.1.2. This section is used for recording and
analysing of CAN data. Pressing the RED
button starts the recording process and
the time should be seen to increase.

To stop the recording press the square.

Once a recording has been made it can
be saved using the Save Log Button.
To replay the recording press the single triangle. If you wish CANsuite to
broadcast 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 Log
File button.

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

CANsuite can filter the incoming information to make
diagnosis easier. Up to four filters can be activate at
the same time. Selecting Hex or Decimal will
determine how the data is selected. For example, if
PGN 65262 is required this can either be filtered in
decimal as 65262 or in hex as FEEE.
The information can also be filtered by source address (SA) so that for instance
all data from source address 00 (0x00) can be displayed

4.1.4. The raw data is displayed and can be interpreted using SAE J1939-71
documentation. 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 be
displayed if it is available in the library












4.2. Virtual Panel
4.2.1. The Virtual panel displays real time data in a clear manner.


























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




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








4.2.4. The faults section will display and DM1 currently active alarms together with a
description if available in the library.
A request for stored faults DM2 can be sent to view any stored faults on the
system. Any equipment on the system may respond but normally the equipment
will 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 this
affects 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 double
clicking on the gauge. A new dialogue box will be opened. An existing
gauge can be selected using the drop down list in the Load Gauge Settings
From Library


















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

4.2.6. A gauge set can be saved by pressing File, Save VP
Gauge Set. The file name can be chosen as required.
To load a VP gauge set press File, Load Gauge Set and
select 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 each
individual gauge can be enabled as required or all gauges can be selected
using Enable All
4.3.1.2. Engine simulator will mimic an engine starting with RPM increasing and
then oil pressure and engine temperature rising.




4.3.1.3. The Simulator can broadcast DM1 alarms and warning. The PSN FMI and
occurrence count can be set as required. Multiple alarms will be sent in
BAM message format.
4.3.1.4. Oddometers
Used for broadcasting Hours run of the date and time




















4.4. TSC1
4.4.1. Not needed at present



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 pressing
the Request info button, the software and hardware information of the
equipment will be displayed.
4.5.2. To update software in a unit, first ensure that the unit is turned off and no other
CAN product is connected to the system. Select the File to download and then
use the Download .HEX file. A wait for switch on will briefly flash and then a
message will appear Switch ON Now. Connect power to the CAN product
preferably using a clean contact such as a switch. The progress bar will
increase until 100% is showing at which time the reprogramming will be
complete.

4.6. Custom CAN
4.6.1. To be used when instructed by FW Murphy

4.7. BAM Data
4.7.1. To be used when instructed by FW Murphy