ECU connection by CAN

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bofelix
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ECU connection by CAN

Post by bofelix »

Hello,

I have seen on DTAs website, that it is obviously possible to connect the ECU by CAN to aviod problems with USB to COM adapters. There a CAN to USB adapter (from Systec) is shown.

Does anyone already has tried this?

I have already asked Andrew (roverdose), but he doesn't know if this works. The S-series manual just talked about a connection of a datalogger or dash display by CAN.

Thanks for your answers, cheers
Stefan
stevieturbo
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by stevieturbo »

I asked years ago about this, they told me it was a slower connection than serial.....so I gave up on that one.

Downloading datalogs takes forever via serial, so something even slower wasnt going to happen !!

but apparently you can connect the laptop this way.
bofelix
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by bofelix »

Hello Stevie,

thanks, then I will try. I've found on new Systec CAN adaptor on ebay for less than 20 Euros. So this experiment is not very expensive....

I will post findings on that topic..

Cheers
Stefan
kaitsu66
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by kaitsu66 »

Hey,

I try SysTec during the weekend and its working well .
- Faster than serial.
- Always stable connection.
- Now i can use 10m or longer CAN cable (inside motorhome to car)
- And downloading datalogs is faster!!
- Now i can program both (DTA,IQAN) in same CAN cable !!

Computer was Samsung Smart PC Win 8 32 Bit (Tablet)
stevieturbo
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by stevieturbo »

More details please !! and what is IQAN ?
bofelix
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by bofelix »

Hello Kaitsu66,

now I have my Systec Adapter. Could you please tell me something about settings?

Do I have to select in DTASwin software, how I would like to communicate with DTA ECU?
Or is it just Plug&Play??

Thanks for your answer
Stefan
kaitsu66
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by kaitsu66 »

Hello

Sorry late answer.
first download CAN drivers from DTA and then its just Plug/Play DTASwin software detect CAN connection automatically
pinout.docx
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and pinout for can
adapter is in the attachment you only need Can-H,Can-L connected .

Parker IQAN is vehicle control system i have MDL2 display and 2 expansion modules (XT2 ,XS2) http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PARKE ... a71dacRCRD
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https://picasaweb.google.com/1043204848 ... 9KGclb_uEA#
stevieturbo
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by stevieturbo »

This is getting even more interesting !

Where did you buy the Systec ? Any places Ive seen it, are still as expensive as DTA ?

And that display, how much is it ? Does it work on the CAN connection as well ?
Mr Drew
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by Mr Drew »

stevieturbo wrote: And that display, how much is it ? Does it work on the CAN connection as well ?
The only price I could find online...... brace yourself!
http://www.tidyco.co.uk/store/parker_ha ... D=20075847
stevieturbo
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Re: ECU connection by CAN

Post by stevieturbo »

Mr Drew wrote:
stevieturbo wrote: And that display, how much is it ? Does it work on the CAN connection as well ?
The only price I could find online...... brace yourself!
http://www.tidyco.co.uk/store/parker_ha ... D=20075847
Found that one myself, makes the DTA one look cheap ! lol

Think in general we need more info on CAN though.

So it seems it works and does offer a faster connection, and perhaps more reliable for those with no serial port. All good.
But what about interaction with other devices ? Can it be connected to multiple devices at the same time ? ie a dash display and the laptop for Swin ?

And surely that display cant cost £4k !!!!!


As for the Systec adaptor. I can find it on US Amazon and a few other places, but it's around 200 euro ? $240 in the US ?

But no UK sellers, and nowhere as cheap as the thread starter seemed to suggest ?
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