Portable diagnostic tool for CAN and CAN FD networks
The PCAN-Diag FD is a portable instrument dedicated to diagnosing traffic on a CAN bus. Its diagnostic capabilities cover both the protocol layer, with support for CAN 2.0 and CAN FD frames, and the physical layer, thanks to a built-in oscilloscope and voltage and resistance measurement tools.
The built-in oscilloscope allows a qualitative assessment of the signal on the CAN bus. Two independent measurement channels sample the CAN-High and CAN-Low lines at a frequency of up to 100 MHz. Depending on the signal propagation, the PCAN-Diag FD decodes the CAN frames and displays their components in the graphic area.
At the protocol layer, received CAN traffic is displayed as a list, with the option of a symbolic display to make interpretation easier. A built-in tracer records CAN traffic for later analysis. On the transmit side, it is possible to send individual CAN messages or complete sequences on the connected bus, in particular to request diagnostic data. Previously saved CAN traces can also be replayed. All protocol-layer functions are available in both CAN 2.0 and CAN FD.
The CAN FD (Flexible Data rate) standard is mainly distinguished by increased data transfer capacity. Each frame can contain up to 64 bytes of payload data (compared with 8 previously) at a bit rate of up to 12 Mbit/s. CAN FD is backward compatible with the CAN 2.0 A/B standard, which allows CAN FD nodes to be integrated into an existing CAN network (although the extended CAN FD features cannot be used in that case).
The PCAN-Diag FD is easy to use thanks to a navigation dial and four function keys. The device can be powered by an external source or by its internal batteries, which recharge automatically when an external power supply is connected. An optional charging station makes it possible to speed up the recharging process.
- Communication via high-speed CAN (ISO 11898-2)Complies with CAN 2.0 A/B and FD specificationsAllows switching between ISO and non-ISO CAN FD protocolsCAN FD data transfer rate (max. 64 bytes) from 20 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/sCAN transfer rate from 20 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/sMicrochip MCP2558FD CAN transceiver
- Complies with CAN 2.0 A/B and FD specifications
- Allows switching between ISO and non-ISO CAN FD protocols
- CAN FD data transfer rate (max. 64 bytes) from 20 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
- CAN transfer rate from 20 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
- Microchip MCP2558FD CAN transceiver
- Connection to the CAN bus via D-Sub connector, 9-pin (in accordance with CiA® 106)
- Display resolution of 800 x 480 pixels
- Displayed in portrait or landscape mode depending on the device orientation or function
- Display on an external screen via a micro HDMI port (DVI signal with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels)
- Powered by the internal rechargeable batteries or by the supplied power supply unit (low-voltage plug supplied with the device)
- Battery charging via external power supply, even while the device is in operation
- Charging station with fast-charging function available as an option (IPEH-003068)
- Internal memory card for saving projects. Can be used as a mass storage device via a USB connection to a PC
- Device operated via a scroll wheel and 4 buttons
- Operating temperature range from 0 to 50 °C
- Analysis of CAN and CAN FD networks at the physical and protocol layer
- Bit rate selection from a preset list or user-defined values
- Automatic bit rate detection based on a list of transfer rates
- Switchable to listen-only mode
- Silent startup function (listen-only mode when bit rate is incorrect)
- Symbolic display of incoming CAN messages using symbol files, supporting enumerations (value lists), multiplexers and identifier ranges
- Creation of symbol files via the supplied PCAN-Symbol Editor software for Windows
- Recording of incoming CAN messages to the internal memory card (trace files), with optional filtering by CAN ID
- Playback of trace files
- Conversion of log data into various formats via the supplied PEAK-Converter software for Windows
- Transmission of individual CAN frames or sequences of CAN frames
- Entry of CAN data in decimal, hexadecimal or binary format. Message data can be changed while running
- Transmission of CAN messages with readable ID and data thanks to Symbol file support
- Measurement of the CAN bus load, displayed on a time diagram, with switchable display of error frames
- Saving the bus load time chart as a bitmap screenshot
- CAN termination measurement for high-speed CAN bus, even while in use
- Switchable CAN termination for the connected bus
- Voltage measurement at the CAN connector (D-Sub) on pins 6 and 9
- Management of device configuration, transmit lists, symbol files and all recorded data (screenshots and CSV files) within projects
- Optional auto-reset in the event of a "Bus Off" error
- Oscilloscope with two independent measurement channels, sampling rate of up to 100 MHz per channel
- Separate display of the CAN-High and CAN-Low signals as well as their differential
- Configurable triggering based on CAN message propertiesFrame start and endCAN errorsCAN identifier of individual frames"Bit rate switch" flag of CAN FD frames
- Frame start and end
- CAN errors
- CAN identifier of individual frames
- "Bit rate switch" flag of CAN FD frames
- External measuring devices can be triggered using a 4 mm banana plug
- Display of raw CAN and CAN FD frames
- Decoding of CAN and CAN FD traces from a pre-recorded signal trace
- Display of the various properties and measurement data of the decoded CAN frame using the Report function
- Saving the current view as a bitmap screenshot
- Adjustable memory depth level, up to 1 megasample
- Saving of sample data in CSV format
- Powerful zoom features
- Timing with a resolution of up to 10 ns
- User-friendly configuration of all available hardware parameters
- Compilation of transmit lists and sequences
- Device configuration, transmit lists, transmit sequences and symbol files can be saved within projects
- Transfer of projects to the PCAN-Diag FD memory card via USB connection
- PCAN-Diag FD with or without charging station. Supplied in a shockproof plastic case
- PCAN-Diag FD Editor configuration software for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x86/x64)
- PCAN-Symbol Editor for Windows®
- PEAK-Converter conversion software for Windows®
- USB connecting cable
- Power plug with European, U.S. and U.K. specific adapter
- Micro HDMI to DVI connecting cable
- Manual in PDF format
- Printed quick start guide
The package includes the PCAN-Diag FD firmware, the PCAN-Diag FD Editor software, the PCAN-Symbol Editor software, the default project, the device help and the documentation (in German and English).
Software for creating and editing symbol files for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x86/x64).
Software for converting trace data into various file formats for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64).
Portable diagnostic tool for CAN and CAN FD networks
The PCAN-Diag FD is a portable instrument dedicated to diagnosing traffic on a CAN bus. Its diagnostic capabilities cover both the protocol layer, with support for CAN 2.0 and CAN FD frames, and the physical layer, thanks to a built-in oscilloscope and voltage and resistance measurement tools.
The built-in oscilloscope allows a qualitative assessment of the signal on the CAN bus. Two independent measurement channels sample the CAN-High and CAN-Low lines at a frequency of up to 100 MHz. Depending on the signal propagation, the PCAN-Diag FD decodes the CAN frames and displays their components in the graphic area.
At the protocol layer, received CAN traffic is displayed as a list, with the option of a symbolic display to make interpretation easier. A built-in tracer records CAN traffic for later analysis. On the transmit side, it is possible to send individual CAN messages or complete sequences on the connected bus, in particular to request diagnostic data. Previously saved CAN traces can also be replayed. All protocol-layer functions are available in both CAN 2.0 and CAN FD.
The CAN FD (Flexible Data rate) standard is mainly distinguished by increased data transfer capacity. Each frame can contain up to 64 bytes of payload data (compared with 8 previously) at a bit rate of up to 12 Mbit/s. CAN FD is backward compatible with the CAN 2.0 A/B standard, which allows CAN FD nodes to be integrated into an existing CAN network (although the extended CAN FD features cannot be used in that case).
The PCAN-Diag FD is easy to use thanks to a navigation dial and four function keys. The device can be powered by an external source or by its internal batteries, which recharge automatically when an external power supply is connected. An optional charging station makes it possible to speed up the recharging process.
