Ensure the reliability and performance of your CAN systems with the CAN-Bus Tester 2 by GEMAC. The CAN-Bus Tester 2 is a tool for diagnosing and fixing problems in CAN bus networks. This powerful device is designed for engineers and technicians who need to analyze and troubleshoot CAN bus systems in automotive, industrial, and various other applications. It checks the signal quality on the bus, which helps to find and solve common errors. It also tests the wiring and compares the measurements over time to prevent failures.
With the CAN-Bus Tester 2 from GEMAC, you get a comprehensive solution for maintaining and optimizing your CAN networks. Whether you're working in automotive diagnostics, industrial automation, or research and development, this tool provides the insights you need to keep your systems running smoothly.
- Bus systems:
- Baud rates (5 kbit/s ... 1 Mbit/s)
- Measuring of the signal conditions:
- General quality level (0 ... 100 %)
- Disturbance-free voltage range, rising and falling edges
- Continuous monitoring
- Bus status, bus traffic load, error frame counter
- User-friendly protocol monitor (CAN, CANopen)
- Online trigger (real-time monitoring of the bus for logical and physical errors)
- Testing of cables (Short-circuits, interruptions, loop resistances, cable length)
- Straightforward application software:
- Management of measurements (measurement types, measuring points, measuring times)
- Comprehensive test record, broad variety of export functions
Fields of Application:
- Commissioning of CAN bus plants
- Wiring test, module check
- Service/maintenance of CAN bus plants
- Troubleshooting and analysis of the bus characteristics
- Development of CAN modules
- Final production testing
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| The information herein is subject to change without notice. | |
| Bus systems | CAN (ISO11898-2), CANopen (CiA301), DeviceNet (EN 50325–2), SAE J1939 |
| Bit sampling | 64-fold, 10,240 sampling points |
| Bit timing | Adjustable BTL cycles (tq), sample point and resynchronization jump width (SJW) |
| Supported baud rates | Depending on bus system: 10; 20; 50; 100; 125; 250; 500; 800; 1000 kbit/s Additionally user-defined: 5; 33.3; 62.5; 75; 83.3; 200 kbit/s Automatic detection via baud rate scan |
| List of stations | Automatic detection via Station scan Designation, CAN ID, ID type, Node ID, MAC ID, Source address, can also be entered manually |
| List of Measurements | Possibility to measure at different measuring points and at different times Sorting by measurement type, measuring point and measurement time |
| Quality level | Value representing the signal quality (0 …100%) The minimum value and maximum values saved timestamp |
| Disturbance-free voltage range and edges | Disturbance-free voltage range (typ. ‑0.75 … 3 V, resolution 50 mV) Edge steepness (falling and rising, specified in 1/64th of the bit width) The minimum value and maximum values saved |
| Oscilloscope display | Trigger on message frames with the specified ID, trigger position can be set Frame analysis and full frame recording Decoding according to the protocol (CAN, CANopen, DeviceNet, SAE J1939) Zoom (six stages) |
| Online Trigger | Real-time monitoring of the bus for logical and physical errors Resolution can be set (10 ms … 1 min) Oscilloscope display and e-mail notification on triggers |
| Automatic evaluation | Limit value settings and measured-value evaluation according to:
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| Bus status | Bus traffic detection (display: dominant, recessive, not defined, bus traffic) |
| Bus traffic load | Permanent display of the bus traffic load (0 … 100%) Minimum and maximum values saved |
| Error frames | Constant display of detected frame errors Distinction between active and passive error frames (0 … >50,000) |
| Protocol monitor | CAN: Reception of CAN message frames incl. filtering, Transmission of CAN message frames and sequences (message lists) CANopen: Interpretation of all CAN messages according to the CANopen spec as SDOs, PDOs, NMT-, Heartbeat-, Emergency-, Sync- and Timestamp (CiA301, CiA302, CiA305, CiA401, CiA402, CiA404, CiA406, CiA408, CiA410, upgradeable) |
| Test record | Comprehensive, configurable measuring and test record on DIN A4:
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| Export function | Measuring data as a configurable CSV file Graphical measured-data representation as a configurable bitmap (.bmp,.jpg,.png) |
| Firmware and FPGA configuration | can be updated via USB |
| CE conformity | |
| Equipment safety | EN 60950–1:2006/A1:2010 |
| EMC | |
| Low-frequency interference emission | EN 61000–3-2:2006/A1:2009/A2:2009 |
| High-frequency interference emission | EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 |
| Interference immunity | EN 61000–6-2:2005/AC:2005 |
| Electrical parameters | |
| Power supply | Via the supplied wide-range power supply (9 … 36 V DC |
| Current | consumption 0.55 … 0.15 A |
| Measuring of the differential voltage | typ. -0.75 V … 3.00 V |
| Measuring of the loop resistances | typ. 0 Ω … 800 Ω |
| Measuring of the cable length | typ. 0 m … 500 m
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| Measuring of the CAN supply voltage | 0 … 36 V |
| Potential difference between the connections CAN bus, USB and oscilloscope | 50 V DC (or 71 V AC) |
| Trigger output for the oscilloscope | BNC socket, electrically isolated, H pulse, approx. 2 bits wide, level approx. 5 V |
| Mechanical parameters | |
| Supply voltage connection | Extra-low voltage socket |
| CAN connection | 2 x 9-pin D-Sub connector |
| PC connection | Self-powered device to USB Specification 1.1, electrically isolated |
| Trigger output for oscilloscope | BNC socket, electrically isolated |
| Housing | Aluminum sheet housing |
| Temperature range | Operation: 5 °C … 40 °C Storage: -20 °C … 60 °C |
| Humidity | Operation: 20 % … 80 % (non-condensing) Storage: 20 % … 80 % (non-condensing) |
| Degree of protection of the housing | IP20 to EN 60529 |
| Dimensions (Device /Case) | 170 mm x 134 mm x 40 mm /504 mm x 354 mm x 119 mm |
| Weight | (Device /Case) Approx. 600 g /Approx. 5000 g |
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Warning The CBT2 is a Class A device. Such devices can cause interference in residential areas. In this case, the plant operator can be required to take appropriate measures and to bear the costs of such measures. |
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| Software CAN-Bus-Tester 2 |
| Download our operating software 4.7.8.2 for the CBT2 ... |
| GEMAC Product Page |
| Visit the manufacturer's product page |
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CAN-Bus Tester 2 FAQs
How does the CAN-Bus Tester 2 perform a bus wiring test?
The bus wiring test can identify line short-circuits, line breaks, bus termination issues, loop resistance of the CAN line, CAN power supply line, and the overall line length, ensuring correct bus cabling before switching on the system.
Can the CAN-Bus Tester 2 analyze data from individual nodes?
Yes, the device's protocol monitor can show data from individual nodes, providing detailed analysis of node performance and signal quality.
What connectors does the CAN-Bus Tester 2 have?
It features two 9-pin D-Sub ports for connection to the bus and probes, a USB port for connecting to a Windows PC or laptop, and a trigger output for use with a digital storage oscilloscope.
What power supply is required for the CAN-Bus Tester 2?
The device operates with a power supply range of 9 – 36 V. For the bus wiring test, a minimum of 24 V is needed.
What bus systems are supported by the CAN-Bus Tester 2?
The device supports CAN, CANopen, DeviceNet, and SAE J1939. It can also be used for measurements in other CAN-based systems like Isobus, NMEA 2000, SafetyBus P, EnergyBus, CANaerospace, ARINC825, MilCAN, and CANopen Lift.
What additional features does the CAN-Bus Tester 2 offer?
The device includes a built-in oscilloscope for waveform analysis, a long-time monitor for detecting scattered errors and creeping signal loss, and the ability to save measurements and print status protocols directly from the software.
What are the observed values in the online monitor?
The online monitor continuously measures and compares values such as active/passive error frames, overload frames, acknowledge errors, general quality level, disturbance-free voltage range, and edge steepness, registering errors when thresholds are overrun.