GCAN-204

Modbus/RTU-CAN converter

User Manual

Document version：V3. 23 （2017/03/22）

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Properties at a glance ....................................................................................... 3
2. Installation.................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Installation and fixation ................................................................................... 4
2.2 Connect to Serial bus ....................................................................................... 4
2.3 Connect to CAN-Bus ....................................................................................... 5
3. Converter used ........................................................................................................... 6
3.1 The structure of CAN-Bus ............................................................................... 6
3.2 Termination resistor ......................................................................................... 7
3.3 Indicator light ................................................................................................... 7
4. Configuration instructions ......................................................................................... 8
4.1 Configuration to prepare .................................................................................. 8
4.2 Connect the software........................................................................................ 8
4.3 Configure parameter ........................................................................................ 9
4.4 Configure mapping table................................................................................ 10
4.5 Download parameters .................................................................................... 11
4.6 Save parameters ............................................................................................. 12
5. Examples .................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 Receive CAN data.......................................................................................... 13
5.2 Transmit CAN data ........................................................................................ 13
6. Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 14
Sales and service .......................................................................................................... 15

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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

GCAN-204 converter has one CAN-Bus interface, one serial interface. The
GCAN-204 integrates the Modbus RTU protocol. With the GCAN-204 , user can use
the serial bus connect to other equipment (with Modbus RTU protocol) access the
CAN-Bus communication interface.
GCAN-204 has integrated isolation protection module. Using DIN railway fixed, it
can be easier to integrate into the control cabinet.

1.2 Properties at a glance

 Modbus slave support function code: 03H, 04H, 06H, 16H

 Serial baud rate: 600bps ~ 115200bps
 CAN-Bus supports CAN2.0A and CAN2.0B frame format, conform to ISO/DIS
11898 standards
 CAN baud rates: 5Kbps ~ 1Mbps
 CAN-Bus isolation module insulation voltage: DC 1500V
 Power supply: 9~30V (20mA，24V DC)
 Interface using terminal blocks
 Installation method: DIN rail
 Working temperature range from -40 to 85 °C
 Size: (L)113mm * (W)100mm * (H)21mm

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2. Installation

2.1 Installation and fixation

GCAN-204 can be installed on a DIN rail, as shown in figure 2.1.

Figure 2.1 GCAN-204 module installation

Note: DIN rails require to connect with ground wire.
GCAN-204 power interface definition, as shown in table 2.1.

DC24V explanation
1 + 24V DC+
2 - 0V
3 NC NC
4 PE shield
Table 2.1 Power interface definition

2.2 Connect to Serial bus

GCAN-204 serial interface use RS485 interface. The pin definitions are shown in
table 2.2.

Pin Port Name Features

C-BUS1 B- 485 B (-) signal line
RS485
C-BUS4 A+ 485 A (+) signal line
Table 2.2 RS485 interface definitions

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2.3 Connect to CAN-Bus

The pin definitions for the CAN side of GCAN-204 are shown in table 2.3.

Pin Port Name Features

G CAN-G CAN_GND
L CAN CAN-L CAN_L signal line
H CAN-H CAN_H signal line
Table 2.3 CAN-Bus signal assignment for GCAN-204
Only CAN_H and CAN_H connect with each other, then CAN_L and CAN_L
connect with each other. Then we establish a connection.

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3. Converter used
The working principle of GCAN-204, as shown in figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1 Working principle of GCAN-204

3.1 The structure of CAN-Bus

CAN-Bus connection, as shown in figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2 Topology structure of CAN-Bus

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3.2 Termination resistor

CAN-Bus requires two 120Ω termination resistors in the furthest of the two terminals,
as shown in figure 3.3.

Figure 3.3 GCAN-204 connection to other CAN converter

Please note: You should connect the two ends of the resistor to CAN_L and
CAN_H respectively.

3.3 Indicator light

GCAN-204 converter has one SYS indicator, one DAT indicator that can indicate the
converter status. More functions are shown in table 3.2.

Indicator light Status Indicates the status

Converter initialization, standby
Blinking
SYS status
OFF Uninitialized
Blinking Data transmission
DAT
OFF No data transmission
Table 3.2 Status of the GCAN-204 indicator

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4. Configuration instructions

4.1 Configuration to prepare

Open the shell of the converter, find the DIP switch shown below, turn switch 2 to
"ON", then connected to the power supply, you can enter the configuration mode.
Please note: GCAN-204 uses RS485 interface to configure, do not connect the
"Mini USB" interface.

4.2 Connect the software

When GCAN-204 enters the configuration mode, use a RS485 line to connects to PC.
Open the "ModbusRTU CAN Config" software, then configure the parameters. The
software interface is shown in figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1 ModbusRTU CAN Config software initial interface

Select the serial number, click "Connect". After setting up the connection, click "读参
数 Upload" to read the current configuration parameters, as shown in figure 4. 2.
Please note: At this point the converter has been connected with the PC, please
do not click "Connect" repeatedly.

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Figure 4.2 "ModbusRTU CAN Config" software main interface

4.3 Configure parameter

Click on "Communication Set".

Figure 4.3 Configure the GCAN-204 basic operating parameters

In this interface, you can set:

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Node ID: The ID of the Modbus node

Parity: Odd parity or even parity
Byte Size: The length of the data
Stop Bits: Stop the number of bits
RS232 / 485 Baud: Modbus RTU baud rate
CAN Baudrate: CAN-Bus baud rate
Factory setting: Modbus RTU side baud rate is 57600bps, CAN baud rate is 250Kbps.

4.4 Configure mapping table

Press "Add" to add data. "Receive CAN" Modbus address: 0x00-0x7F, Modbus
address of Transmit CAN: 0x100-0x17F.

4.4.1 Receive CAN

Click "Receive CAN", as shown in figure 4.4

COB-ID: Sets the frame ID of the CAN-Bus
Frame Format: Sets the frame format (Standard / Extended)
Frame Type: Sets the frame type (Data / RTR)
Modbus Address: Modbus register first address setting
Length: CAN frame data length, the maximum value of 8

Figure 4. 4 Receive CAN mapping settings

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4.4.2 Transmit CAN

Click "Transmit CAN" to add data mapping group, as shown in figure 4. 5.

COB-ID: Sets the frame ID to be forwarded to CAN-Bus data
Frame Format: Sets the frame format (Standard / Extended)
Frame Type: Sets the frame type (Data / RTR)
Modbus Address: Sets the Modbus terminal register’s first address
Length: CAN frame data length, the maximum value is 8.
Set "Trace" or "Timer".
Trace: When a Modbus master sends a Modbus address data with a 06 instruction, if
the data changes, it will trigger the corresponding CAN data transmission.
Timer: You can set the interval time, send CAN data circularly. It sets the interval in
the "Send Timer", and enter the decimal number. The unit is milliseconds. For
example, “enter 1000” can sent at intervals of 1000ms.

4.5 Download parameters

After the configuration is completed, click on"设置参数 Download", download the

configuration data to the converter's "FLASH". If the download actions is
unsuccessful, please download it again.
Please note: After the data is downloaded successfully, you need to set the No. 2
DIP switch to "OFF", and then restart the converter, to enable the new
configuration.

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Figure 4. 5 Transmit CAN mapping settings

4.6 Save parameters

Save the configuration, click "保存文件 SaveAs" to save the parameters to the PC.
Then the file can be used many times.

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5. Examples
The user can use the included serial debugging assistant to send Modbus instruction
debugging.
Please note: choose "hexadecimal display" and "hexadecimal send" when using
the serial debugging assistant.

5.1 Receive CAN data

For example, configure the Modbus slave address: 1, Modbus register first address:
0x01, CAN: standard frame, frame ID: 0x181, CAN frame data: 0x01, 0x02, 0x03,
0x04, 0x05, 0x06, 0x07, 0x08.
User Modbus master sends request frame:
01 03 00 01 00 04 15 C9
GCAN-204 response frame:
01 03 08 02 01 04 03 06 05 08 07 17 C1
Please note that the CRC is calculated by the CRC16 checksum calculator. (With
disk)
At this point, the GCAN-204 module has received a data frame with a frame ID of
0x181 from the CAN terminal of other equipment.

5.2 Transmit CAN data

For example, Modbus slave address: 1, Modbus register first address: 0x101 (decimal:
257), function code: 16 (10H), CAN: standard frame, frame ID: 0x201, CAN frame
data: 0x01, 0x02, 0x03, 0x04, 0x05, 0x06, 0x07, 0x08.
User Modbus master sends request frame:
01 10 01 01 00 04 08 02 01 04 03 06 05 08 07 CB 2E
GCAN-204 response frame:
01 10 01 01 00 04 91 F6
Please note that the CRC is calculated by the CRC16 checksum calculator.
At this point, the CAN terminal of other equipment has received a data frame with a
frame ID of 0x201 from the Modbus side of the GCAN-204 module.

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6. Technical Specifications
Connection
Serial interface Terminal blocks
CAN interface Terminal blocks
Interface characteristics
Serial interface Standard RS485 interface
Serial port baud rate 600bps~115200bps
CAN interface ISO 11898 standard，CAN2. 0A/B
CAN baud rate 1000K、500K、250K、200K、125K、100K、50K、
20K
Electrical isolation 1500V，DC-DC
CAN termination None. You can add it between CAN_H and
resistor CAN_L if you need it.
Power supply
Power supply voltage +9~30V DC
Power supply current Maximum 20mA(24V DC)
Environmental testing
Working temperature -40℃~+85℃
Working humidity 15%~90%RH，no condensation
EMC test EN 55024:2011-09 EN 55022:2011-12
Protection grade IP 20
The basic information
Outline size 113mm *100mm *21mm
Weight 120g

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Sales and service

Shenyang Guangcheng Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: Industrial Design Center, No. 42 Chongshan
Middle Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang
City, Liaoning Province.
QQ: 2881884588
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +86-024-31230060
Website: www.gcgd.net
Sales and service Tel: +86-18309815706
After - sales service telephone Number: +86-13840170070
WeChat Number: 13840170070

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