IXXAT now offers on its website a firmware update for the CANblue II. The new firmware with the version number 2.00.10 is installed by default on devices with the version number 1.2 or higher. Via firmware update, customers can update older devices with the latest firmware version 2.00.10.

Improvements:
Reduction of delays during message transmission in bridge mode as well as hiding of CANblue II devices during bridge operation by disabling the automatic Bluetooth device search in  SHORTEST_LATENCY mode.

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With its new FRC-EP190, IXXAT offers a universal hardware platform for FlexRay, CAN, LIN and K-Line with impressive performance, a reasonable price and a wide range of applications and solutions.

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IXXAT completes its PCI-Express series, consisting of serveral PCI-Express boards and a PCI-Express-Mini card, with two new variants based on the PCI/104-Express standard. The new PCI/104-Express boards are designed specifically for use in compact industrial computers and mobile systems.

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Extended version enables easy PC access to CAN systems via Bluetooth for control and configuration applications

IXXAT’s CANblue II is now available in an extended version. In addition to the bridge and gateway mode, the intelligent CAN/Bluetooth module comes with a new PC interface mode. The support of the Windows driver package (VCI – Virtual CAN Interface) enables easy, wireless access for PC-based applications to CAN networks. At this, both customer specific applications as well as the IXXAT analysis and configuration tools are supported.

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New methods for the analysis of the physical layer of CAN networks and possibilities for robustness improvement

By Tobias Frey and
Thomas Waggershauser

With CAN-based systems being used in manifold applications that require continuous operability, also under harsh environmental conditions and extended service-cycles, the verification of CAN operability is essential. Especially, the direct detection of failure sources enabling thorough maintenance before systems may fail…

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New CANblue II for wireless connection of CAN systems

With its new CANblue II, IXXAT offers an intelligent CAN/Bluetooth module providing both a bridge and gateway operation mode.

Especially in the service area, CANblue II enables easy access to the CAN network via a wireless connection using a laptop or handheld service device. Data and parameters within electric facilities and mobile systems can be read or configured wirelessly without having to directly intervene into the existing network. The Bluetooth communication is performed using simple ASCII commands and CAN-optimized binary messages, so it is possible to access the device via “non-Windows” systems or embedded platforms.

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[White Paper]

CAN (Controller Area Network) and RS485 are popular standards in fieldbus systems. As RS485 only addresses layer 1 (the physical layer) and CAN also adds layer 2 (the data link layer) in the OSI model, it is difficult to compare the two standards. Nevertheless, this paper will compare the two standards in an attempt to assist users in deciding whether or not to employ CAN in their systems…

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New PCI Express Mini Card

With the new CAN-IB120/PCIe Mini, IXXAT extends its PCIe card series by a PCIe Mini format board with two CAN channels and galvanically isolated interfaces, which measures only 30 x 51 mm.

In addition to the passive CAN-IB100/PCIe and the active CAN-IB200/PCIe, both available as standard and low-profile versions, CAN-IB120/PCIe Mini now enables the implementation of a CAN interface in applications with limited space.

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The VCI V3 (Virtual CAN Interface) can be used for the development of customer specific applications and to run the IXXAT tools under Windows 7 (32/64 bit) and Windows XP/2000/Vista. At this, the latest release 3.4.1 provides, besides a .Net and C-API, also a JAVA-API. Furthermore, the new FlexRay interface board FR-IB100/PCIe is supported.

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New features simplify operation and interaction with other tools

IXXAT’s canAnalyser is a powerful analysis tool for CAN, CANopen, SAE J1939 and DeviceNet systems. Both in the development area, for data analysis and device/system stimulation, and for commissioning and troubleshooting, the canAnalyser is successfully used worldwide and proven in practice.

With the new version 2.8, canAnalyser was extended in terms of usability and interaction with other tools.

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