Content

Content ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
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. Application example ..................................................................................................................... 5
4. Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Electrical connection ........................................................................................................................ 6
5.1. General electrical connection ....................................................................................................... 6
5.2. More cables .................................................................................................................................. 6
6. Display elements ............................................................................................................................... 6
7. Set-up ................................................................................................................................................. 7
7.1. General notes ............................................................................................................................... 7
7.2. Install CANUSB MT/-API driver ................................................................................................... 7
7.3. Function ..................................................................................................................................... 12
8. Technical data ................................................................................................................................. 13
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

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1. Preliminary note

This document applies to devices of the type „CANUSB“ (art. no. V93020X000)

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 familiarize 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
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.

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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 authorized 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.

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.

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3. Functions and features
CANUSB is a CAN 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 for example with CANexplorer, MDT or CLCM

3.2. Application example

CAN System CANUSB PC or Notebook

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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 over a

SubD9 plug compliant to CiA, CAN ISO 11898.

5.2. More cables

Information about available CAN cables at:

Phone: +498315759000 | mail: [email protected]

6. Display elements

Status LED

Operating states 8 technical data

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7. Set-up

7.1. General notes

The software required for set-up and use of the device is on the SiE-System-DVD. As an
alternative, the software is also available on the internet.
https://www.sontheim-industrie-elektronik.de/en/support/downloads/mt-api-drivers/

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

1. Install the SiE MT-API driver.
2. Then connect the USB plug of the device to the PC or notebook

7.2. Install CANUSB MT/-API driver

It is necessary that the USB plug of the device is not connected to

the PC or notebook when the CANUSB MT-API driver is installed.

Make sure that you log in with administrator privileges

Put the System CD into the computer drive

The navigation window opens

Select API folder → All interfaces → Start Setup.exe

The installation wizard opens

A detailed Help File of the MT/-API is also included on the System-CD

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 Select language and prefered components

Continue the installation with [Install]

The installation wizard opens

Continue the installation with [next]

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 Accept the license agreement and continue the installation with
[Next]

Select the components to install

Continue the installation with [Next]

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 A system check will be executed and check all requirements for the
Installation

Old MT/ -API versions are replaced by newer versions!

Continue the installation with [install]

The SiE MT/-API will be installed

Continue the installation with [next]

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 Windows Security code: Trust Sontheim software and continue the
installation with [Install]

Continue the installation with [Close] and agree with [yes] a Windows
restart and complete the installation.

PC / notebook is restarted

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 7.3. Function

Click with the right mouse button on the yellow symbol in the task
bar and select [About].
The info window for the CANUSB driver opens.

If the serial number of the interface appears, the installation was

successful and the device is registrated.

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

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8. Technical data

CAN-USB interface
CANUSB for programming and
diagnosing CAN systems
V93020X000 Operating voltage
5 V DC
(via USB)

CANUSB Technical Data

Housing solid aluminum
Dimensions (W x H x D) 100 x 57 x 32 mm
Protection rating IP54
CAN interface 2x gal. isolated acc. to CiA, CAN ISO 11898-2
USB interface 1 × USB type A, USB 2.0, 100cm cable length
Baud rate 50 kBit to 1 MBit/sec, incl. 800 Kbits/s and free
configuration of the baud rate
Maximum data transfer rate 1 Mbit / 90 % Buslast
Power supply 5 V DC via USB
LEDs 3 × 3 mm LED
microcontroller 32Bit NXP Microcontroller LPC2458
microcontroller CAN Motorola Star12, 16 Bit
microcontroller USB Philips PDUSB12
Operating temperature -20 °C up to +60 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C up to +85 °C
humidity 20 % – 90 % (non-condensing)
System requirements Microsoft Windows ® 2000, XP, Vista or
Windows 7, 8
CE-marking EN 61000-6-2 electromagnetic compliance
(EMC) interference immunity
(10 V/m)
EN 61000-6-4 electromagnetic compliance
(EMC)
EN 61000-4-2 electromagnetic interference
CAN cable Equipment

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Operating status

LED LED-colour status Description

on USB-communication activ
USB green
off USB-communication in-activ
on CAN- communication activ
CAN green off CAN- communication in-activ
flashing CAN-data transmission running
on Power supply available
Status green
off Power supply not available

Pin assignments

7-Pin round connector and LEDs

US USB Status
CS1 CAN Status
C1 CAN 1 Receive / Transmit activity
GS Device Status
CS2 CAN Status 2
C2 CAN 2 Receive / Transmit activity
1 CAN 2 low
2 CAN 2 high
3 -
4 CAN 1 low
5 CAN 1 high
6 -
7 CAN 1 GND

CAN
2 CAN L (low)
3 CAN Ground
7 CAN H (high)

USB
1 VCC (VBUS)
2 - Data
3 +Data
4 GND (Ground)

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 Features
optional Error Frame Erkennung
optional Analogue level measurement (CAN)

Items delivered
1x CANUSB
System-CD with drivers
1x SiECA132 MT-CANapi, Hard- and software description (4
Handles)

Versions
V930204000 CANUSB 2x CAN, error frame, level measurement
V930205000 CANUSB 2x CAN, error frame
V930206000 CANUSB 2x CAN
V930207000 CANUSB 1x CAN, error frame, level measurement
V930208000 CANUSB 1x CAN, error frame
V930209000 CANUSB 1x CAN

Equipment (optional)
V930220000 CANUSB-cable, 2m, 120 Ohm (2x connectors)
V930220100 CANUSB-cable, 2m, (2x connectors)

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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)

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