Module for the connection of the fpCAN to an external NMEA 2000® network.
Fischer Panda part number: 0031409
Product Description
The »Communication Interface CI – NMEA 2000®« manages the communication between the »fpCAN« and an external NMEA 2000® network. The interface protects the internal »fpCAN« by filtering the data from the external NMEA 2000® network.
The »fpCAN« (represented by »FP CAN BUS 1«) and the NMEA 2000® network (represented by »USER CAN BUS« and »FP CAN BUS 2« which are connected in parallel) are galvanically isolated.
The »fpControl CI NMEA 2000®« is powered by the »fpCAN«.
Application
Fischer Panda Generators equipped with xControl, iControl2 or fpControl.
Specification
Housing
ABS Plastic
Terminal assignment
| 2 x RJ45 | Supply voltage and internal fpCAN (FP CAN BUS 1) |
| 1 x 5-pin Phoenix Contact socket | NMEA 2000® network (USER CAN BUS) |
| 2 x RJ45 | Alternative sockets for NMEA 2000® network (FP CAN BUS 2), connected in parallel to USER CAN BUS |
fpCAN Bus Connection
Pin assignment of »FP CAN BUS 1«
Internal fpCAN, RJ45 socket.
| Pin | Line |
| 1 | CAN-High |
| 2 | CAN-Low |
| 3 | GND |
| 4 | Wake up |
| 5 | Bus power |
| 6 | GND |
| 7 | GND |
| 8 | Bus power |
NMEA 2000® Network Connection
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| NOTE: »FP CAN BUS 1« is the port for the j1939 fpCAN Bus and it is galvanically isolated from »USER CAN BUS« and »FP CAN BUS 2«. »USER CAN BUS« and »FP CAN BUS 2« both are ports for the NMEA 2000® network. »USER CAN BUS« and »FP CAN BUS 2« are connected in parallel and the are NOT galvanically isolated from each other. |
Pin assignment of »USER CAN BUS«
NMEA 2000® network, 5-pin Phoenix Contact socket.
The electrical interface for the NMEA 2000® network (USER CAN BUS) is labelled directly on the printed circuit board:
| Pin | Line | Label |
| 1 | Power source common | NET_C |
| 2 | CAN High signal line | NET-H |
| 3 | CAN Low signal line | NET-L |
| 4 | Shield | SHIELD |
| 5 | Power source positive | NET-S |
Pin assignment of the 5-pin male NMEA 2000® connector (M12) that is part of the Adapter cable fpCAN/NMEA 2000®:
| Pin | Line | Color |
| 1 | Shield | — |
| 2 | NET-S | Power source positive | Red |
| 3 | NET-C | Power source common | Black |
| 4 | NET-H | CAN High signal line | White |
| 5 | NET-L | CAN Low signal line | Blue |
Pin assignment of »FP CAN BUS 2«
Alternative connection for the external NMEA 2000® network, RJ45 socket. The »FP CAN BUS 2« is parallel connected to the »USER CAN BUS«. It can be used to connect the NMEA 2000® network via RJ45 plug.
The external CAN Bus must be terminated. This can be achieved by a terminating resistor in the second RJ45 socket.
| Pin | Line |
| 1 | CAN-High |
| 2 | CAN-Low |
| 3 | GND |
| 4 | Wake up |
| 5 | Bus power |
| 6 | GND |
| 7 | GND |
| 8 | Bus power |
Rotary Coding Switch (not used for changing Instances)
The rotary coding switch is used to add an offset to the start address for the address claiming process.
Default setting: Rotary coding switch in position »0«. No offset is added to the start address.
Alternative Setting: Rotary coding switch in a position not equal to »0«:
[start address] = [position of the rotary coding switch] * 16.
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| NOTE: The NMEA 2000® address and the NMEA 2000® instance are two important concepts in the NMEA 2000® network that have different functions: Each unit on an NMEA 2000® network is assigned a unique NMEA 2000® address during the address claiming process. This address is ranging from 0 to 251 and is used to control communication between devices and ensure that data is sent to the correct recipients. Note that the NMEA 2000® addresses are assigned automatically when a device joins the network and may change when new devices are added or removed. The NMEA 2000® instance number is used to distinguish multiple identical devices on the network. For example, if you have two Fischer Panda generators, each would be given a different instance number to distinguish them from each other. The NMEA 2000® instance numbers are manually configured and remain constant unless manually changed. In summary: The NMEA 2000® address is used for unique identification and communication in the network, while the NMEA 2000® instance number is used to distinguish between multiple identical devices. |
DIP Switch
The DIP switch is used for setting the NMEA 2000® Generator Class.
| SW 2 | SW 1 | Mode |
| 0 [OFF] | 0 [OFF] | automatic detection of generator type (fpControl, xControl) |
| 0 [OFF] | 1 [ON] | 3-phase AC (iSeries) |
| 1 [ON] | 0 [OFF] | 1-phase AC (iSeries) |
| 1 [ON] | 1 [ON] | DC |
Environmental Specifications and Physical Data
Do not connect the Communication Interface to 48 V. This will damage the device. |
| Storage temperature | -30 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +50 °C |
| Operation type | nonstop |
| Mounting position | any |
| Supply voltage | 12 V or 24 V, Automotive (12–13,5 V or 24–28 V) |
| Nominal current consumption | < 32 mA @ 12 V < 17 mA @ 24 V |
| Housing | ABS Plastic |
| Protection class | IP30 |
| Overall dimensions | 151 x 80 x 60 mm (L x B x H) |
| Weight | 0,25 kg |
| Circuit board | FP1409 |
How to connect fpControl to NMEA 2000® Network
How to connect xControl to NMEA 2000® Network
How to connect iControl2/2.5 to NMEA 2000® Network
Accessories
fpCAN patch cable
Available in different lengths:
| Length | Fischer Panda part number |
| 25 m | 0013474 |
| 15 m | 0004686 |
| 10 m | 0013473 |
| 6 m | 0013472 |
| 3 m | 0013471 |
| 1 m | 0013470 |
| 0,5 m | 0013468 |
| 0,2 m | 0013466 |
Adapter cable fpCAN/NMEA 2000® 0,3 m
Fischer Panda article number 0024737.
Terminating resistor
fpCAN terminating resistor 120 Ohm with RJ45 connector, red RAL 3000 with FP logo. Fischer Panda article number 0003022.
Adapter cable iControl2
Fischer Panda article number 0008899.