Info on CAN Protocol please

Jan 20, 2004 7 Replies

Hi - I am studying Engine Management systems and would like to know where I could find help with programming for the CAN protocol. I would like to be able to write an application via Windows for it - I am very grateful for any clues on this subject.



regards James Jenkins


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A simple way of writing CAN programs from a PC is to use an ISA card - such as

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This has a very simple to program Phillips interface.

Regards, Richard.

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James schrieb:

Normally, it should be here:

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However, it is seemingly being upgraded now, and the new version is not yet available on the net. Probably, the CiA can help you (there's a link on the above website).

You can also look at the data sheets and application notes about common CAN controllers (like the Philips SJA1000), they also contain some details about how CAN works.

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The 'CAN in Automation' page that Richard specified is a good source of information. If you want full technical specifications for a particualar implmentation (such as J1939) you will have to buy them.

There are many CAN to PC interfaces available, many of which come with a comprehensive API.

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do a very nice USB to CAN interface which is fairly cheap.

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thanks all - the pcan looks interesting but I wonder - how would this connect up to the system on a car? - sorry for my ignorance.

thanks

Most CAN interface cards use a 9 way D type. Pin 2 is CAN_L and pin 7 in CAN_H.

You will need to buy or make an adaptor which has a 9 way D type on one end and the appropriate connector on the other end.

Andy

Hi James, if you want to talk 'via Windows' to CAN, open your windows, for:

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hi - and thanks. The systems I am trying to tap into are using a DL-16 adaptor - do you know anything about this?

regards

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