EC2113 - Câbles pour ordinateurs et périphériques IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	CAN/RS232-USB Interface
Model	EC2112 (also referred to as CANfox)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	76 x 51 x 25 mm
Weight	0.20 kg
Operating Voltage	5 V DC (via USB)
Current Consumption	≤ 300 mA
USB Interface	USB 2.0, full speed, 12 Mbits/s; USB plug type A, cable length approx. 0.75 m
CAN Interface	CAN 2.0 A/B, ISO 11898, electrically isolated, baud rate 50 Kbits/s...1 Mbit/s (freely selectable), 11 and 29-bit identifiers
RS-232 Interface	Baud rate up to 115200 bits/s
Connection to CAN System	6-pole DIN socket (not CiA compliant), cable length approx. 0.5 m; overall cable length approx. 1.3 m
Protection Rating	IP 50
Operating Temperature	-20...60 °C
Storage Temperature	-40...85 °C
Housing Material	Plastics (ABS, black)
Status LEDs	USB (green), CAN (yellow), RS-232 (yellow)
Processor	32-bit microcontroller with USB 2.0, CAN, UART, SPI, GPIOs
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7
Software Support	CoDeSys 2.3, Maintenance Tool, CANexplorer
Maintenance	No user maintenance required; clean housing with soft, dry cloth; avoid chemicals
Repair	Only by manufacturer
Safety	Installation only by qualified electrician; observe EMC and low-voltage directives; tampering not permitted
Disposal	In accordance with national environmental regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - EC2113 IFM

What is the IFM EC2112 (CANfox) used for?

The CANfox (EC2112) is a CAN/RS232-USB interface that connects a CAN fieldbus system to a USB port. It is used for program downloads, online diagnostics, and system performance monitoring via a PC.

What are the operating system requirements?

The device supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7.

How do I install the drivers?

First install the CANfox MTAPI driver without connecting the device. Then connect the USB plug and follow the Windows wizard to install three drivers: multi-interface (CAN and RS-232), RS-232 (COMx), and CAN interface.

What is the power supply requirement?

The device is powered via USB with 5 V DC and consumes ≤ 300 mA.

What connectors does the device have?

It has a USB type A plug (cable length approx. 0.75 m) and a 6-pole DIN socket for CAN/RS-232 (cable length approx. 0.5 m, overall length approx. 1.3 m).

How do I perform a function test?

Right-click the yellow symbol in the task bar, select About, then click Blink LED On. The status LEDs should flash. End with Blink LED Off.

What CAN baud rates are supported?

The CAN baud rate is freely selectable from 50 Kbits/s up to 1 Mbit/s, including 800 Kbits/s.

Is the device electrically isolated?

Yes, the interfaces are electrically isolated (galvanic isolation).

How do I clean the device?

Disconnect the device. Use a soft, dry cloth for light dirt. For heavy dirt, use a damp soft cloth. Avoid chemicals like alcohol, acetone, or benzine.

Can I repair the device myself?

No, repairs must be carried out only by the manufacturer. Tampering voids liability and warranty.

USER MANUAL EC2113 IFM

Installation instructions

CAN/RS232-USB interface

CANfox

UK

ecomotion

EC2112

Diagram of a device with two connectors and a central connector, no text or symbols present

Contents

1 Preliminary note 3

1.1 Symbols used.... 3
1.2 Warning signs used 3

2 Safety instructions 4

2.1 General....4
2.2 Target group 4
2.3 Electrical connection 4
2.4 Tampering with the device 4

3 Functions and features 5

3.1 Features at a glance.... 5
3.2 Block diagram.... 5
3.3 Application example 5

4 Installation....6

5 Electrical connection....6

5.1 General electrical connection 6
5.2 Adapter cables 6
5.3 Wirable adapter cables....6

5.3.1 Wiring of an adapter cable 6

6 Display elements 7
7 Set-up....8

7.1 General notes....8
7.2 Install the CANfox MTAPI driver.... 8
7.3 Interface drivers 10

7.3.1 Installation with the Windows wizard 10
7.3.2 New entries in the system control and task bar. 12

7.4 Function test 12
7.5 CoDeSys communication parameters 13

8 Technical data.... 14
9 Maintenance, repair and disposal. 16

9.1 Maintenance.... 16
9.2 Cleaning the housing surface.... 16
9.3 Repair.... 16
9.4 Disposal 16

10 Approvals/standards 16

This document is the original instructions.

Licences and trademarks

Microsoft ^® , Windows ^® , Windows XP ^® , Windows Vista ^® and Windows 7 ^® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All trademarks and company names are subject to the copyright of the respective companies.

1 Preliminary note

This document applies to devices of the type "CANfox" (art. no.: EC2112). It is deemed as a part of the unit.

This document is intended for specialists. These specialists are people who are qualified by their appropriate training and their experience to see risks and to avoid possible hazards that may be caused during operation or maintenance of the device. The document contains information about the correct handling of the device.

Read this document before use to familiarise yourself with operating conditions, installation and operation. Keep this document during the entire duration of use of the device.

Adhere to the safety instructions.

1.1 Symbols used

▶ Instructions

Reaction, result

[...] Designation of pushbuttons, buttons or indications

→ Cross-reference

Important note

Non-compliance can result in malfunction or interference.

Information

Supplementary note

1.2 Warning signs used

WARNING

Warning of serious personal injury.

Death or serious irreversible injuries may result.

CAUTION

Warning of personal injury.

Slight reversible injuries may result.

NOTE

Warning of damage to property.

2 Safety instructions

2.1 General

These instructions contain texts and figures concerning the correct handling of the device and must be read before installation or use.

Observe the operating instructions. Non-observance of the instructions, operation which is not in accordance with use as prescribed below, wrong installation or incorrect handling can seriously affect the safety of operators and machinery.

2.2 Target group

These instructions are intended for authorised persons according to the EMC and low-voltage directives. The device must only be installed, connected and put into operation by a qualified electrician.

2.3 Electrical connection

The connections may only be supplied with the signals indicated in the technical data and/or on the device label and only the approved accessories of ifm electronic may be connected.

2.4 Tampering with the device

In case of malfunctions or uncertainties please contact the manufacturer. Tampering with the device can seriously affect the safety of operators and machinery. It is not permitted and leads to the exclusion of any liability and warranty claims.

3 Functions and features

CANfox is a CAN/RS232 interface for the connection of a CAN fieldbus system to a USB interface. The main applications for the device are to enable the user to do program downloads, online diagnostics and system performance monitoring from the user PC interface via the CAN network.

3.1 Features at a glance

• Operating voltage via USB (5 V DC)
• Interfaces electrically isolated
  • CAN baud rate freely selectable
  • 11 and 29-bit identifiers
• Can be used with CoDeSys (as of 2.3.9.21), Maintenance Tool or CANexplorer

3.2 Block diagram

graph TD
    A["USB ①"] -->|USB USB| B["μController"]
    B --> C["Voltage regulator"]
    B --> D["IOs LEDs"]
    B --> E["CAN RD1 TD1"]
    B --> F["UART RxD1 TxD1"]
    B --> G["Inductive coupler"]
    G --> H["CAN Trancever"]
    H --> I["RxD TxD GND"]
    I --> J["RS-232 Trancever"]
    J --> K["RxD CAN-L"]
    K --> L["CAN RS-232 ③"]
    B --> M["DC/DC"]
    M --> N["+5V"]
    B --> O["Vcc +5V"]
    style A fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#ccc,stroke:#333

1: USB plug of type A
2: Electrical separation
3: 6-pole DIN socket

3.3 Application example

graph LR
    A["Computer"] -->|USB CAN| B["CANfox"]
    B --> C["RS-232"]
    C --> D["Server"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

1: PC or notebook
2: Adapter cables
3: CAN system (here e.g. BasicController with BasicRelay)

4 Installation

The device is operated without installation.

5 Electrical connection

5.1 General electrical connection

Wiring ( 8 Technical data)

The connection of the device to the CAN system is made via a 6-pole DIN socket. This socket is not compliant with the CiA specification "Cabling and Connector Pin Assignment – CiA Draft Recommendation Proposal 303-1". This type of socket was selected to exclude a confusion with the CiA-compliant pure CAN connections.

5.2 Adapter cables

Information about available wirable adapter cables at:

www.ifm.com → data sheet search → EC2112 → Accessories

5.3 Wirable adapter cables

A 6-pole DIN connector is required for wiring.

Example: Binder cable plug, 6 DIN, plug series 678, order no.: 99-0617-00-06

5.3.1 Wiring of an adapter cable

graph TD
    A["①"] --> B["CAN_H"]
    A --> C["CAN_L"]
    A --> D["GND"]
    A --> E["RxD"]
    A --> F["TxD"]
    A --> G["screen"]
    H["SUB-D"] --> I["C7"]
    H --> J["C2"]
    K["M12"] --> L["C4"]
    K --> M["C5"]
    N["CAN"] --> O["②"]
    P["RS-232"] --> Q["③"]
    R["SUB-D"] --> S["C5"]
    R --> T["C2"]
    R --> U["C3"]

1: DIN socket, 6 poles

2: SUB-D socket, 9 poles and/or M12 socket, 5 poles

3: SUB-D socket, 9 poles

6 Display elements

1: Status LEDs

Operating states ( 8 Technical data)

7 Set-up

7.1 General notes

The software require for set-up and use of the device is on the ecomat mobile DVD.

As an alternative, the software is also available on the internet.

www.ifm.com → Service → Download → Control systems

▶ Adhere to the following sequence for the installation of the software.

1. Install the CANfox MTAPI driver.
2. Then connect the USB plug of the device to the PC or notebook.
3. Install the interface drivers.

7.2 Install the CANfox MTAPI driver

The USB plug of the device must not be connected to the PC or notebook when the CANfox MTAPI driver is installed.

▶ Start the "SIE CANfox Installer v.n.n.n.exe" installation program with a double click.

The installation wizard for CANfox opens

▶ Continue the installation process with [Next].

The results of the system-internal Windows logo test do not have any effect on the functionality of the software.

▶ Acknowledge the messages "has not passed Windows logo testing" with [Continue anyway].

▶ Complete the installation with [Reboot now] and [Finish].

The PC/notebook is restarted.

7.3 Interface drivers

The installation starts automatically when the device is connected to the USB interface of the PC or notebook for the first time.

Since the device is a multi-interface, 3 drivers are required and automatically installed one after the other.

• CANfox multi-interface driver

Enables communication with 2 gateways (CAN and RS-232) via the USB interface

• CANfox232 (COMx)

Setting of the RS-232 communication parameters in CoDeSys

- CANfox

CAN interface driver

7.3.1 Installation with the Windows wizard

▶ Connect the USB plug of the device to the PC or notebook.

Windows recognises the new USB device and shows the first dialogue box of the installation wizard.

▶ Start the installation with [Next].

▶ In the following dialogue box select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and continue the installation with [Next].

The results of the system-internal Windows logo test do not have any effect on the functionality of the software.

▶ Acknowledge the possible message "has not passed Windows logo testing" with [Continue Anyway].

▶ Complete the installation of the first driver with [Finish].

Then the installation wizard for the 2nd driver starts automatically.
▶ Repeat the whole procedure for the 2nd and 3rd drivers.
After the installation the USB status LED (green) is lit.

7.3.2 New entries in the system control and task bar.

7.4 Function test

▶ Click with the right mouse button on the yellow symbol in the task bar and select [About].

The info window for the CANfox driver opens.

▶ Click on the entry and select [Blink LED On].

The status LEDs are flashing.
The unit is ready for operation.
▶ End the function test with [Blink LED Off] and [OK].

If the status LEDs do not flash, make a Windows restart.

7.5 CoDeSys communication parameters

▶ Enter the value "Sie_USB" in "CAN card driver" in the communication parameters to use CoDeSys.

8 Technical data

EC2112

CANfox

CAN/RS232-USB interface for programming and diagnosing

CAN systems

Operating voltage

5 V DC

(via USB)

C€

Technical data CAN interface for the

Mechanical data

Housing plastics (ABS, black)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 76 x 51 x 25 mm

Connection USB plug, type A, cable length

Protection rating IP 50

Operating temperature -20...60°C

Storage temperature -40...85°C

Weight 0.20 kg

Electrical data

Operating voltage 5 V DC (via USB)

Current consumption ≤ 300 mA

Processor

USB interface

RS-232 interface

CAN interface

System requirements

Software support

Test standards and regulations

CE marking

Accessories

approx. 0.75 m

DIN socket, 6 poles, cable length approx. 0.5 m overall length approx. 1.3 m

32-bit microcontroller with USB 2.0, CAN, UART, SPI, GPIOs

USB 2.0, full speed, 12 Mbits/s

baud rate up to 115200 bits/s

CAN interface 2.0 A/B, ISO 11898

electrically isolated

without terminating resistors

baud rate 50 Kbits/s...1 Mbit/s

incl. 800 Kbits/s and free configuration of the baud rate

Microsoft Windows ^® 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7

CoDeSys 2.3, Maintenance Tool, CANexplorer

EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Noise immunity (10 V/m)

EN 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Emission standard

EN 61000-4-2 Noise immunity to static discharge (ESD)

Adapter cable for DIN socket, 6 poles

www.ifm.com → data sheet search → EC2112 → Accessories

EC2112 Technical data

Status LEDs USB, CAN, RS-232

Operating states

LED Colour	Status Description
USB green	on USB communication active
CAN yellow	on CAN communication active
RS-232 yellow on serial interface active
		off serial interface has not been active since the start
		flashing serial data transmission running

Wiring

USBPlug type A Pin Potential
	1	+5 V DC
	2	Data -
	3	Data +
	4	GND

CAN/RS-232DIN socket, 6 poles	Pin	Potential
	1	CAN_H
	2	CAN_L
	3	GND
	4	RS-232 RxD
	5	RS-232 TxD
	6	screen

9 Maintenance, repair and disposal

9.1 Maintenance

The device does not contain any components that need to be maintained by the user.

9.2 Cleaning the housing surface

▶ Disconnect the device.
▶ Clean the device from dust and light dirt using a soft, chemically untreated, dry cloth.
▶ In case of heavy dirt use a damp soft clean cloth.

The following agents are not suited for cleaning the device: chemicals dissolving plastics such as methylated spirit, benzine, thinner, alcohol, acetone or ammonia.

Micro-fibre cloths without chemical additives are recommended.

9.3 Repair

▶ The device must only be repaired by the manufacturer.

Observe the safety instructions ( 2.4 Tampering with the device)

9.4 Disposal

▶ Dispose of the device in accordance with the national environmental regulations.

10 Approvals/standards

Test standards and regulations ( 8 Technical data)

The EC declaration of conformity and approvals can be found at:

www.ifm.com → data sheet search → EC2112 → Approvals