FlexCard USB-M

Description

Product information

The FlexCard USB-M, robust and powerful, is a multifunctional USB interface device for analyzing and monitoring of CAN and FlexRay bus systems. One FlexRay Communication Controller is available in the FlexCard USB-M, including channel A and B. Additionally, access to two CAN high-speed and to one CAN low-speed bus systems are provided.

Advantages

1x FlexRay A+B, 2x CAN HS, 1x CAN LS
Synchronous timestamp generation for all of the bus interfaces
FlexRay bus system is SelfSync capable (second FR-Controller only for synchronization integrated)
USB powered (no need of an external power supply)
Numerous triggering capabilities
Driver available for: Windows
Monitoring software included

Technical details

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption (typical)

1.75W

Supply voltage

5 VDC

Supply current (typical)

350 mA

Supply current (Standby)

20 mA

Physical characteristics

FPGA on the FlexCard USB-M

Altera Cyclone III

Bus interfaces

1 FlexRay interface (Channel A+B)
2 CAN interfaces (high-speed)
1 CAN interfaces (low-speed)

Bus drivers

2x TJA1080 FlexRay transceiver
2x TJA1041 CAN high-speed transceiver
1x TJA1054 CAN low-speed transceiver

LEDs

Two LEDs per bus Interface + 1 power LED

Synchronization interfaces

2 TTL trigger lines (1 IN, 1 OUT)

Weight approx.

420 g

Dimensions L x W x H without cables app.

105 mm x 102 mm x 37 mm

Environmental conditions

Temperature

Operating: -20°C to +70°C
Storage: -40°C to +85°C

Relative humidity

Operating / Storage:
0% to 100% r.H., Condensing

To update the software, please follow the steps bellow:

Start "FlexCard_Setup_S6V6A-F. msi". Details about installation can be found in the enclosed installation instructions.
Update the firmware with the file "FlexCard_USB_S6V4-F.fwf". Installation instructions are also included.

It is important to update both parts (Windows driver and firmware) at the same time. The drivers require appropriate licenses, which are marked on the card.