Summary of Contents for DG GRYPHON S3
- Page 1 GRYPHON ® USER MANUAL Version 1.0 2006 Dearborn Group Inc. 27007 Hills Tech Court Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: (248) 488-2080, FAX: (248) 488-2082 http://www.dgtech.com...
- Page 2 This document is copyrighted by the Dearborn Group Inc. Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with the product provided by the Dearborn Group, and that the name “Dearborn Group Inc.” remains on all copies as on the original.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................4 Document organization ........................5 Future document updates ........................ 5 Technical support..........................6 Related documents .......................... 6 Hardware Overview / Getting Started ....................7 Gryphon - S3 hardware........................7 2.1.1 Package contents ........................7 2.1.2 Hardware setup ........................... -
Page 4: Introduction
The Gryphon – S3 provides an expansion slot for connection of interface modules. Users can utilize one of DG’s existing PC programs, such as Hercules, or write their own client or stand-alone applications. The hardware has the Gryphon Protocol, which is a client communication protocol... -
Page 5: Document Organization
Gryphon 2 and a client, as well as several APIs. Please check our website for updates on this support. Typical applications for the Gryphon include: • PC-to-vehicle network adapter. • Stand-alone node running custom applications. • LAN gateway to one or more vehicle networks. Document organization This manual contains the following sections and appendices: Section 1 –... -
Page 6: Technical Support
Dearborn Group Inc. – Phone: (248) 488-2080 Document Version API for communication with the DG Gryphon hardware family Linux-related Web sites: Introductory Linux information; a good place to get started. http://www.linux.org/ Linux Documentation Project - Regularly updated HOWTOs and FAQs http://www.tldp.org/... -
Page 7: Hardware Overview / Getting Started
Hardware Overview / Getting Started Before using your hardware, please read this section. It describes the hardware information necessary for successful installation and operation. Once you understand your hardware connection, move to Section 3 for connecting to Ethernet. Gryphon - S3 hardware 2.1.1 Package contents The Gryphon - S3 is shipped by default as a DHCP Server with an IP address of 192.168.1.1. -
Page 8: Hardware Specifications
2.1.3 Hardware specifications Dimensional Height = 2 in., width = 5 in., depth = 4 in. Environmental Storage temperature: -40 to 80 degrees C Operational temperature: -10 to 80 degrees C Electrical Maximum supply current: 500 mA (power input fused at 1A) Input voltage Operating voltage range: 6 to 32 VDC (with reverse voltage protection) Nominal voltage: 14.5 VDC... -
Page 9: Vehicle Dlc Connection (Multiple Module Connector)
Switch Action Power On Press power switch in briefly and release. The S3 Status LED will alternately flash red and green several times. When the LED is a solid green, the S3 is ready. Power On Press power switch in – holding the power switch for at least (reset) 20 seconds until the Status LED rapidly flashes off/on, then release power switch. -
Page 10: Module Connectors
The connector contains two status LEDs to provide additional information. The Link LED is on (green) when a data link is established but no data transmission activity exists. This LED will blink when data is being transmitted. When the Speed LED is on (green) the transmission speed is set at 100-base-T (10 ). -
Page 11: I/O Connector
The power LED gives information about the status of the hardware. LED Color Meaning Green CPU is on / booting Flashing Red Disk activity Flashing Green Power down sequence occurring 2.1.4.8 I/O Connector Inputs handle 0-32VDC, and include hysteresis / transient protection. Any of the 3 inputs can be configured via internal jumpers to cause a power-up event on either rising or falling logical edge. -
Page 12: Wireless Pcmcia/Cardbus Card
Placing the jumper in the position towards the back panel selects falling-edge power-on on that channel. Jumper towards the front panel selects rising-edge power-on. The cause of the power-up (one of three input channels or the power button) is available to software. Inputs can be treated both as immediate values (the driver returns the current state) or edge detectors (the driver returns a latched edge and can clear such events on demand). - Page 13 The following is the pin assignments for the module’s HD15 female connector. Pin on Protocol CAN-LOW (channel 2) Signal Ground (channel 1) Not connected Not connected Signal Ground (channel 2) CAN-High (channel 2) SWCAN (channel 1) Not connected Not connected V–...
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Page 14: Configuring The Ethernet Connection
For users wanting to access information externally from the hardware, a communication connection to the Gryphon – S3 must be established via an Ethernet link. This connection will allow you to send and retrieve data, execute an onboard application, or run DG’s Hercules application, for example. Connection to the PC You must have access to an Ethernet connection. -
Page 15: Configuring The Ip Address
The hardware has predefined default parameter values. If you are using the tool one-to-one with your PC, these parameters typically do not need to be changed. You will need to change these default parameters, however, if your PC is not configured as a DHCP Client, or if you want to connect the hardware to a network. -
Page 16: Using A Web Browser To Modify The Gryphon's Tcp/Ip Parameters
3.3.1 Using a Web browser to modify the Gryphon’s TCP/IP parameters You may access the hardware configuration pages via a forms-capable browser (like Netscape, IE, or Lynx) on a network-connected computer. Please note: this option requires that the current TCP/IP parameters allow communication over the network. - Page 17 ® Once logged in, the DG Gryphon System Administration page will appear: On this page, you can configure the connection parameters and change the time and date. You may set the following parameters: • Time/Date - Enter the new values, and click Submit Date Changes. A screen verifying the change should appear.
- Page 18 are valid for Gryphon hardware, while S-CAT hardware owners should NEVER choose DHCP client. • To make your changes, provide new values where necessary, and click Submit TCP/IP Changes. Then turn the Gryphon off and on, (i.e., reboot), to invoke the changes. •...
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Page 19: Configuring The Wireless Connection
Configuring the Wireless Connection 3.4.1 Using a Web browser to modify the Gryphon’s Wireless TCP/IP parameters S3 MANUAL GRYPHON ® © 2006... -
Page 20: On-Board Utilities
On-board Utilities With an on-board Linux operating system, Gryphon users have a host of utilities they can access. Using a Web browser to modify the Gryphon’s TCP/IP parameters You may access the webpage utilities via a forms-capable browser (like Netscape, IE, or Lynx) on a network-connected computer. -
Page 21: Modules/Pinouts Page
The Systems Administration section is described in section 3.3.1 of this manual, all others are following. 4.1.1 Modules/Pinouts page This page lists installed modules, with their associated pin outs and channel ID assignments; a channel or interface is only accessible if it is listed here. This page is automatically generated based on boot-time detection of installed hardware. -
Page 22: Channels/Stats Page
4.1.3 Channels/Stats page This page is a listing, by channel, of the modules (with their associated pin outs) installed on the hardware, (i.e., a different view of the module/pin out information). On this page, you may configure the following channel settings (by clicking the Setup button for the particular channel you wish to modify): S3 MANUAL GRYPHON... - Page 23 • Bus load monitor mode (Off, Time Average, or Msg Count Average) • Bus load monitor period (needed for the busload monitor mode) • Error reporting level • Bus speed (customized or one of several presets, check appendix for values). For Speed changes to become valid, check the Initialization box.
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Page 24: Documentation Page
4.1.4 Documentation page This page is the manual for the Gryphon Protocol, the generic TCP/IP socket commands used to program directly to the hardware. It is described in Chapter 5. S3 MANUAL GRYPHON ® © 2006... -
Page 25: Dearborn Group Link
4.1.5 Dearborn Group link A link to the Dearborn Group Web page, (functional if the hardware is connected to the “outside” world. Serial Connection Utilities The following sections describe the procedure for establishing a serial connection to the hardware and some of the on-board utilities. Other utilities, not listed here, can be located in the Gryphon Protocol Manual. -
Page 26: Navigating The Web Page Using The Lynx Text-Based Browser
Start a VT100 terminal emulation program on your computer. Be sure to specify the serial port to which you have the Gryphon connected. Set the terminal emulator’s communication settings to the following values: 38400 BITS PER CHARACTER PARITY NONE STOP BIT Turn the hardware unit on. -
Page 27: Communication Interface
The hardware has several ways of programming that interface: Gryphon Protocol, Gryphon C++ Class Library, and the Gryphon C/Visual Basic Library. The libraries and information can be found on the supplied CD or on DG’s website (www.dgtech.com). General overview of Gryphon Communication Protocol Each communication frame that is sent between the hardware and the client over the TCP/IP link should conform to the format specified in the online documentation pages resident on the Gryphon’s... -
Page 28: Gc Frames
SD_CARD a device, or channel, for physically accessing an automotive / industrial automation network. These devices are resident on the Gryphon. SD_CLIENT a user application, e.g., a network monitor program. Client processes can be running either on the Gryphon, or more typically, on a PC connected to the Gryphon over TCP/IP. -
Page 29: Channel Speed
front panel, or the "Time and Date" fields in the "System Administration" web page of the Gryphon, or the "date" command in a telnet session. A Gryphon timestamp is embedded in every FT_DATA frame routed to a client. The timestamp value indicates the relative time when the encapsulated payload frame (e.g., CAN bus frame) was received and processed by the channel's device driver. -
Page 30: Filters
Note that the filter mode is applied only to a given client-channel pair; i.e., it has no effect on frame traffic between any other client-channel pair. 5.5.1 Filters Associated with each client-channel pair is a list of zero or more filters. Clients can add (and delete) filters to this list, and can set each one active or inactive. - Page 31 Clients create Message Responder processes by specifying the received message trigger conditions using Filters and Filter Blocks, described earlier. The client also specifies the set of GC frames that are to be used in the response. S3 MANUAL GRYPHON ® ©...
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Page 32: Appendix A - Tcp/Ip Settings: Dhcp Or Static
Appendix A – TCP/IP Settings: DHCP or Static? WARNING: The S-CAT tool is intended for use ONLY in a point-to-point configuration with your PC. The following instructions are included for information purposes only and should not be implemented without the guidance of a qualified network administrator. Dearborn Group assumes no responsibility for malfunction or damages resulting from use of the following functions. - Page 33 DHCP Client Mode This mode is used when a DHCP server will be assigning IP addresses to a Gryphon – S3. It assumes that the Gryphon and PC are connected to an Ethernet jack (or hub) which is then connected to a network containing the DHCP server. Once an IP address is assigned, it is shown on the Gryphon’s LCD display.
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Page 34: Configure The Pc Network Settings
A.2 Configure the PC Network Settings You need to know what settings your PC is using before deciding what Configuration mode to use. To do this in Windows Operating Systems, follow these instructions: Setting the DHCP Mode of the PC using Windows 98 or ME 1. - Page 35 11. Restart your computer. This must be the last task performed to ensure that the computer will get an IP address from Gryphon. Setting the DHCP Mode of the PC using Window 2000 or XP 1. Click the Windows Start button, followed by Settings and then Control Panel. 2.
- Page 36 b. For STATIC IP mode – Consult with your system administrator for assistance. 7. Keep clicking OK until all network setup windows are closed. 8. Confirm that all cables are securely connected to the Gryphon and the PC. 9. Cycle power (off/on) to the Gryphon to implement any configuration changes. 10.
- Page 37 5. If you were able to successfully ping the Gryphon, then your setup is complete. 6. If the replies do not come back successfully then something is not configured correctly. Please verify the previous steps or call DG’s Technical Support for further help. A.4 What Ethernet cable should I use? A null Ethernet cable is provided with the hardware package, for use in a point-to-point configuration with the PC.
- Page 38 • restart Windows, or • run the winipcfg program (WIN 98 only), and click on the RENEW ALL button S3 MANUAL GRYPHON ® © 2006...
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