HMS CanEasy for Analysis and Test Environment Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: HMS

Table of Contents

Important User Information
Product Description
Installing the Software
Basic Configuration
Support/Return Hardware
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

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CanEasy
for Analysis and Test Environment
INSTALLATION GUIDE
4.04.0144.20000 1.0 en-US ENGLISH

HMS CanEasy for Analysis and Test Environment

Important User Information

Disclaimer
The information in this document is for informational purposes only. Please inform HMS Networks of any inaccuracies or omissions found in this document. HMS Networks disclaims any responsibility or liability for any errors that may appear in this document.

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Product Description

CanEasy is a Windows-based tool for analysis and test environment for CAN, CAN FD, and LIN networks as well as automotive Ethernet, that simulates the bus traffic with a high automatization level and an easy configuration. easy can be used for the analysis of real networks or for simulation of virtual systems and for residual bus simulation in the whole development process, from testing to the parameterization of control units. With plug-ins, various extensions can be realized.
To use CanEasy, an interface to connect CanEasy with the CAN network is necessary (e.g. Ixxat USB-to-CAN).
The following license stages are available:

Standard (1.04.0144.00001): CAN, CAN FD, LIN with up to 4 channels
Plus (1.04.0144.00002): CAN, CAN FD, LIN with up to 4 channels, rich-panel visualization, and diagnostics (UDS)
Professional (1.04.0144.00000): CAN, CAN FD, LIN, automotive Ethernet with up to 99 channels, rich-panel visualization and diagnostics (UDS), error memory display, and CAPL converter

Via the USB dongle, a single CanEasy user license can be enabled.
For a detailed list of the functions of the different license stages and the supported Ixxat PC, interfaces see www.ixxat.com/caneasy.

Installing the Software

To communicate with Ixxat hardware the Ixxat VCI driver must be installed. The VCI driver and the CanEasy can be downloaded from www.ixxat.com/caneasy.

The VCI driver is constantly improved and expanded! Check online if a newer version is available.

► Plugin the USB dongle in the PC that is used for the operation.
► Download the latest VCI driver and the CanEasy ZIP container from www.ixxat.com/caneasy.
► Install the VCI driver on a Windows computer (see Installation Guide VCI Driver).
► Unpack the CanEasyZIP container in a user-defined folder on the local drive.
► Execute the included installation file CanEasy-Installer-Lic.exe.
→ Setup assistant is started.
► Follow instructions in the setup assistant.
► When fantasy is installed, start CanEasy.
► For more information about the available functions of the license in use, select Help in the main menu to open the online help.

Basic Configuration

To start a simulation with CanEasy a database channel must be created and the bus adapter must be connected.
► Make sure, that the required software is installed (see Installing the Software, p. 3).
► Install the hardware (for more information see User Manual of Ixxat interface in use).
► Open CanEasy.

HMS CanEasy for Analysis and Test Environment - Ixxat
interface

Fig. 1
CanEasy
► In the plug-in list (2) right-click entry Database (4) and select New channel and the desired network.
► Define the channel.
→ Database channel is added (4).
► In the plug-in list (2) right-click entry Hardware and select Refresh.
→ Connected bus adapters are detected and displayed with available channels and supported protocols (3).
► To connect the hardware channel and database channel, drag and drop the database channel (4) to the desired hardware channel (3).
► To start the simulation of initializing the bus adapter, click the button Start (1).
→ Sending and receiving CAN messages is possible.

Support/Return Hardware

Support
► For problems or support with the product request support at www.ixxat.com/support.
► If required use supports phone contacts on www.ixxat.com.

Return Hardware
► Fill in the form for warranty claims and repair on www.ixxat.com/support /product-returns.
► Print out the Product Return Number (PRN resp. RMA).
► Pack product in a physically- and ESD-safe way, use original packaging if possible.
► Enclose PRN number.
► Observe further notes on www.ixxat.com.
► Return hardware.

Disposal and recycling

You must dispose of this product properly according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains electronic components, it must be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options, or simply drop it off at your local HMS office or return it to HMS. For more information, see www.hms-networks.com.

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