Branqs CAN Modules Windows Driver

Version: 03 - Revision: 07

September - 2010

Table of Contents

Overview

Functions
Appendix 1

Overview

This driver performs communication with Branqs CAN modules through BCCAN interface.

Functions

BC8E

getDigitalInput

 
int getDigitalInput( int moduleAddress );
Read the BC8E module inputs
Parameters:
moduleAddress CAN module address defined by J1 to J4 jumpers configuration
 Return value: Input states. Each bit value corresponds to each input. Ex: 197 = 11000101

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getDigitalInput")]
static extern int getDigitalInput(int moduleAddress);



BC4EA

getAnalogInput

 
int getAnalogInput(
			int moduleAddress,
			int channel );
Read the BC4EA inputs
Parameters:
moduleAddress CAN module address defined by J1 to J4 jumpers configuration
channel Input number (1,2,3 or 4)
 Return value: Input value (0 = 0 Volts, 4000 = 10 Volts)

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getAnalogInput")]
static extern int getAnalogInput(int moduleAddress, int channel);



BC4TP

getTemperature

 
int getTemperature(
			int moduleAddress,
			int channel,
			int termocoupleType );
Read the BC4TP inputs
Parameters:
moduleAddress CAN module address defined by J1 to J4 jumpers configuration
channel Input number (0=environment temperature) (1,2,3 or 4 for each input)
termocoupleType 0 = J_Type , 1 = K_Type
 Return value: Input value in Celsius degrees

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getTemperature")]
static extern int getTemperature(int moduleAddress, int channel, int termocoupleType);



BC4SA

setAnalogOutput

 
 setAnalogOutput(
			int moduleAddress,
			int channel,
			int value );
Defines BC4SA module outputs state
Parameters:
moduleAddress CAN module address defined by J1 to J4 jumpers configuration
channel Output number (1,2,3 or 4)
value Output value (0 = -10 Volts, 2048 = 0 Volts, 4095 = 10 Volts)
To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setAnalogOutput")]
static extern void setAnalogOutput(int moduleAddress, int channel, int value);



Internal Driver State

getSPIdelay

 
int getSPIdelay();
Gets the software loop delay counter to perform SPI communication into BCCAN Return value: SPI software loop counter delay

Note: Normaly, this register don't need to be modified. This register is originaly defined with a constant that performs a 20ms delay in SPI communication. Corresponds to the original "refAtrasoSPI"

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getSPIdelay")]
static extern int getSPIdelay();


getMaxCommunicationDelay

 
int getMaxCommunicationDelay();
Gets the maximum counter time to complete communication with any module Return value: Time counter

Note: This state register the maximum time spent to communicate with a module. During a communication, if this register reaches the "TimeoutLimit", the driver indicates a communication error increasing the "CommunicationErrors" state. Corresponds to the original "statusCAN_maxContadorTimeout".

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getMaxCommunicationDelay")]
static extern int getMaxCommunicationDelay();


getCommunicationErrors

 
int getCommunicationErrors();
Gets the accumulated communication errors counter Return value: Errors counter

Note: This register is increased, each time occurs a communication error. Corresponds to the original "statusCAN_numeroConfigMCP".

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getCommunicationErrors")]
static extern int getCommunicationErrors();


getTimeoutLimit

 
int getTimeoutLimit();
Gets the timeout limit counter defined during initialization Return value: Timeout limit

Note: This register is originaly defined with the value 400. Corresponds to the original "configCAN_limiteTimeout"

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getTimeoutLimit")]
static extern int getTimeoutLimit();


setSPIdelay

 
 setSPIdelay( int newValue );
Sets the software loop delay counter to perform SPI communication into BCCAN
Parameters:
newValue The new SPI software loop delay
Note: Normaly, this register don�t need to be modified. This register is originaly defined with a constant that performs a 20ms delay in SPI communication. Be carefull to change this register. Corresponds to the original "refAtrasoSPI"

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setSPIdelay")]
static extern void setSPIdelay(int newValue);


setMaxCommunicationDelay

 
 setMaxCommunicationDelay( int newValue );
Sets the maximum counter time to complete communication with any module
Parameters:
newValue New maximum time counter
Note: You can change this register to "reset" to a initial value. Corresponds to the original "statusCAN_maxContadorTimeout"

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setMaxCommunicationDelay")]
static extern void setMaxCommunicationDelay(int newValue);


setCommunicationErrors

 
 setCommunicationErrors( int newValue );
Sets the accumulated communication errors count
Parameters:
newValue A new "errors count"
Note: You can change this register to "reset" to a initial value. Corresponds to the original "statusCAN_numeroConfigMCP"

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setCommunicationErrors")]
static extern void setCommunicationErrors(int newValue);


setTimeoutLimit

 
 setTimeoutLimit( int newValue );
Sets the timeout limit counter constant
Parameters:
newValue A new timeout limit constant
Note: This register is originaly defined with the value 400. If desired, you can change this register to a secure value. Corresponds to the original "configCAN_limiteTimeout".

To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setTimeoutLimit")]
static extern void setTimeoutLimit(int newValue);



BC8S

setDigitalOutput

 
 setDigitalOutput(
			int moduleAddress,
			int value );
Defines BC8S module output state
Parameters:
moduleAddress CAN module address defined by J1 to J4 jumpers configuration
value Output value. Each bit value corresponds to each output state. Ex: 197 = 11000101
To invoke from managed code:
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setDigitalOutput")]
static extern void setDigitalOutput(int moduleAddress, int value);



Messages

Appendix 1 - Managed Code Summary

// BC8E
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getDigitalInput")]
static extern int getDigitalInput(int moduleAddress);

// BC4EA
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getAnalogInput")]
static extern int getAnalogInput(int moduleAddress, int channel);

// BC4TP
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getTemperature")]
static extern int getTemperature(int moduleAddress, int channel, int termocoupleType);

// BC4SA
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setAnalogOutput")]
static extern void setAnalogOutput(int moduleAddress, int channel, int value);

// Internal Driver State
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getSPIdelay")]
static extern int getSPIdelay();
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getMaxCommunicationDelay")]
static extern int getMaxCommunicationDelay();
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getCommunicationErrors")]
static extern int getCommunicationErrors();
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="getTimeoutLimit")]
static extern int getTimeoutLimit();
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setSPIdelay")]
static extern void setSPIdelay(int newValue);
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setMaxCommunicationDelay")]
static extern void setMaxCommunicationDelay(int newValue);
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setCommunicationErrors")]
static extern void setCommunicationErrors(int newValue);
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setTimeoutLimit")]
static extern void setTimeoutLimit(int newValue);

// BC8S
[DllImport("canModules_WindowsDriverV03R07.dll", EntryPoint="setDigitalOutput")]
static extern void setDigitalOutput(int moduleAddress, int value);


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