CAN 2.0A/B ↔ RS232/RS485 Converter

2 Startup
Before first use:
• Connect converter on RS232/RS485 side with your pc RS232/RS485-port
• Connect CAN-side with your application
• Start the terminal program
In our download area you will find the converter optimized for the terminal program: 4N-GX
CAN-Terminal
• Choose the right COM port
• Set COM port to 38600 Baud 8N1
• Power on the converter
• Send within 5 seconds a "s" (initiates the setup mode)
• The converter responds "CAN2.0 – RS232/RS485 Converter V4.4"
• Send "h" for help output in the terminal
• Set CAN side configuration as needed
• Send "E" - Stores settings in the flash and restarts the converter. ( - corresponds to
"Enter" key)
• Done
Important:
Sending a "s" within 5 seconds switches the converter into setup mode. Options of this mode will be
described later. "E" or "Q" ends the setup mode.
E - Saves Configuration to the converters flash memory, and exits the setup mod
Q - Exit without saving
For the operation of the converter, the following setup parameters must be set correctly:
• CAN Baudrate (or Autobaud)
• ID (results in 11- or 29-Bit Format)
• Acceptance-Code
• Acceptance-Mask
• RS232/RS485 Baudrate