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This is an introductory course on the Kvaser DIN Rail SE400S, organized into seven short sections. The objective is to show how to start up the Kvaser DIN Rail SE400S and make sure the correct connections are used for the separate ground. The course will also show you how to update the firmware and readout the current version so you can be sure that all modules have been updated.

Lessons

Introduction and Definitions

Length: 3 minutesComplexity: Standard

Part I: Introduction and Definitions Video Transcript: Course Outline This is an introductory course on the Kvaser DIN Rail SE400S, organized into seven short sections. The objective is to show how to start up the Kvaser DIN Rail SE400S and make sure the correct connections are used for the separate ground. The course will also show you how to update the firmware and [...]

Hardware

Length: 3 minutes

Part 2: Hardware Video Transcript Hardware Description The Kvaser DIN Rail SE400S-X10 is a powerful Ethernet to CAN/CAN FD interface with support for Kvaser t programs. It has four CAN/CAN FD channels and support for I/O via add-on modules. The Kvaser DIN Rail SE400S-X10, or SE400 as we’ll call it for short, is a master […]

Connecting Power

Length: 5 minutes

Connecting Power Video Transcript It is possible to daisy chain the power connectors so that all modules share the same power supply. But in many applications, it is wise to power the modules separately. If possible, use the power from the monitored/controlled device to avoid unwanted galvanic connections. The SE400 can handle 9 to 35 […]

Checking Firmware

Length: 2 minutesComplexity: Standard

Checking Firmware Video Transcript In this section, we’re going to use a t script to check for the firmware versions. The t script is provided as a file below. To run the t script, go to the Kvaser CANlib SDK in the programs menu. Select the ‘TRX’ application. In TRX, go to menu, ‘Open File’. [...]

First Startup of SE400

Length: 3 minutesComplexity: Standard

First Startup of SE400 Video Transcript Okay, let’s start up the SE400. Before you connect power to the unit, note the serial number of the unit. This will make it easier for you to find it if you have many Kvaser Ethernet devices connected to your PC. SDK and Driver: You must download and install […]

Firmware Update

Length: 3 minutesComplexity: Standard

Firmware Update Video Transcript In order to run the firmware update procedure, the firmware update tool must be run twice. First time, the carrier board is updated. The second time, the submodules are updated by the carrier boards. Just to be sure, it is wise to run it a third time. Make sure to view […]