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ES581.4 CAN Bus Interface USB Module User’s Guide...
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The data in this document may not be altered or amended without special noti- fication from ETAS GmbH. ETAS GmbH undertakes no further obligation in rela- tion to this document. The software described in it can only be used if the customer is in possession of a general license agreement or single license.
1.1.2 General Safety Information Please observe the Product Safety Notices ("ETAS Safety Notice") and the follow- ing safety notices to avoid health issues or damage to the device. Note Carefully read the documentation that belongs to the product prior to the startup.
Maintenance The product is maintenance-free. Servicing will be done at ETAS only. After the servicing is complete, if the same module has to be delivered, then the module will be verified again for safety conformity.
The user is obliged to collect the old devices separately and return them to the WEEE take-back system for recycling. The WEEE directive concerns all ETAS devices but not external cables or batteries. For more information on the ETAS GmbH Recycling Program, contact the ETAS sales and service locations (see chapter 8 on page 43).
Operating voltage (DC voltage) 0.1 A Current consumption Marking for CE conformity, see chapter 1.3 on page 9 Marking for RoHS, see chapter 1.2.1 on page 9 Please observe the information in the chapter "Technical Data" on page 31. ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
ETAS General Information About This Manual This manual describes the startup and technical data of the ES581.4 CAN Bus Interface USB Module. 1.6.1 Structure This manual consists of eight chapters and one index. • Chapter 1: “General Information” This introductory chapter provides you with information on basic safety instructions, returning the product and recycling, and how to use this manual.
Important note for the user. Package Contents Before using your ES581.4 for the first time, check that the module has been delivered with all required parts (see section 7.1 on page 41). Additional cables and adapters can be ordered separately from ETAS. A list of available accessories and ordering information can be found in the section "Accessories"...
There is only minimum installation and configuration effort and no external power supply is needed. Features The ES581.4 is part of the family of compact ETAS bus interface modules and is involved in the process of continuous firmware and software upgrades. 2.2.1 General Features General features of the ES581.4 are:...
• Time synchronization • Exact time stamp – 500 ns timing resolution for one channel usage – 13 μs timing resolution for two channel usage For more technical data on the ES581.4 consult chapter 5 on page 31. ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
• Recording and acquisition of communication data with application soft- ware For example, the ES581.4 can be connected to a vehicle CAN via the diagnostics service port. So it's fully capable for powertrain as well as body electronics, driver assistance, and chassis ECU calibration projects.
Hardware Description ETAS Block Diagram The block diagram of the ES581.4 CAN Bus Interface USB Module is shown in Fig. 2-2. The ES581.4 is a compact USB module which fits into a standard USB2.0 or USB1.1 slot. The two independent CAN interfaces of the ES581.4 establish an easy and direct connection between the PC and the CAN network.
(while booting [< 2 s]) Boot failure Booting was not success- ful. Reboot the module. Hardware failure If the LED remains on even after a reboot, an hardware failure exist. Return the module to ETAS. ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
Firmware Update The firmware of the ES581.4 can be updated by the user so that future versions of the module can also be used. The firmware update is done with the help of the service software "Hardware Service Pack" (HSP) from the connected PC.
The "Getting Started” chapter describes the preparation of the installation, the installation, the uninstallation as well as checking the installation of the USB driv- ers and the J2534 drivers for the ES581.4. This chapter describes also the USB and the CAN connection of the ES581.4.
3. Uninstall the previous installation before running the installer. 3.1.6 Plug & Play The ES581.4 can be installed on Plug & Play compatible operating systems (Win- dows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10). After installing the drivers you can insert/ remove your ES581.4 whenever you like.
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ETAS Getting Started • Read and accept the End User License Agreement for ETAS Software. • Click Next. The installation of the USB driver starts. • Wait until the USB driver is installed. ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
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Getting Started ETAS • Click Finish. The installation of the ES581.4 USB driver is fin- ished. ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
ETAS Getting Started 3.2.2 Uninstalling the ES581.4 USB Drivers The USB driver for the ES581.4 can be uninstalled in the Device Manager of Windows. Uninstalling the ES581.4 USB driver: • Select Start Control Panel Device Manager to start the Windows Device Manager.
ETAS ES581.4 J2534 Drivers 3.3.1 Installing the ES581.4 J2534 Drivers There is no difference in procedure between ES581.4 installation from a CD-ROM and from a network drive. Installing the ES581.4 J2534 driver: • From the Main window, select Drivers. The Drivers window opens.
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• Read and accept the End User License Agreement for ETAS Software. • Click Next. The installation of the J2534 driver starts. • Wait until the J2534 driver is installed. • Click Finish. The installation of the ES581.4 J2534 driver is fin- ished. ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
Getting Started ETAS 3.3.2 Uninstalling the ES581.4 J2534 Drivers There is no difference in procedure between ES581.4 installation from a CD-ROM and from a network drive. To start the ES581.4 J2534 drivers uninstallation: • Select Start Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Fig. 3-1 Windows Device Manager If the ES581.4 drivers are not properly installed/ uinstalled and Windows detects the device as plugged in, an exclamatory icon will appear next to the device. Run the Driver Install application again to try and fix this problem.
ETAS USB Connection After the drivers have been installed, the ES581.4 can be plugged into the PC. Windows should recognize the device and install the proper drivers for the unit. Windows informational balloons should appear in the Start bar. Fig. 3-2 on page 28 shows the balloons that appear.
Troubleshooting Problems Troubleshooting Problems This chapter gives some information of what you can do when problems arise with the ES581.4 and when general problems arise that are not specific to an individual software or hardware product. Displays of the LEDs For assessing the operating states and for removing errors of the ES581.4,...
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For supported baud rates refer to chapter 5.3.2 on page 35. Note In case the ES581.4 module is malfunctioning, disconnect the USB and CAN connectors and contact the ETAS support (refer to 8 on page 43). ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
ETAS Technical Data Technical Data The “Technical Data” chapter contains a summary of the pin assignments and all technical data of the ES581.4 CAN Bus Interface USB Module. General Technical Data 5.1.1 Fulfilled Standards and Norms The module meets the following standards:...
0.8 in x 1.6 in x 2.52 in Integrated USB cable length 1 m / 3.3 ft Weight Approx. 75 g / 2.646 oz. Housing Nylon, rubber overlay Connection PC-side USB plug type A Connection bus-side 9-pin DSUB plug (DIN 41652) ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
ES581.4 USB driver Configuration Plug & Play The ES581.4 module may be operated only directly on the PC or on an active hub whose USB port meets the requirements listed in the table. Prerequisite for successful initialization of the Module...
This document does not look at the deactivation of power managers in any further detail. 5.2.2 Software Supported Applications and Software Prerequisites To operate the ES581.4 and for data acquisition purposes software in the follow- ing versions or higher is required: Application / Classifi- INCA V7.0 INCA V7.1...
• J2534 driver Supported Software Interfaces ETAS Basic Open API (BOA) is supported. Customers using their own application software can integrate the ES581.4 mod- ule into their software via the BOA interface. Note Operating the ES581.4 with older software versions is not possible.
Pin Assignment Note All connections are represented with view onto the interfaces of the module. The CAN bus is connected to the ES581.4 CAN Bus Interface USB Module by the 9-pin DSUB connector (see Fig. 5-2). Fig. 5-2 ES581.4 DSUB Connector...
Not connected Not connected CAN 1 Low CAN 2 Low Ground Ground Not connected Not connected Ground (Shield) Ground (Shield) Ground Ground CAN 1 High CAN 2 High Not connected Not connected Not used Not used ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
Order Name Short Name Order Number CAN and FlexRay Interface Y-Cable, DSUB – CBCF100.1-0m3 F-00K-107-939 2 x DSUB (9fc-9mc+9mc), 0m3 Cable CBAC180 Adapter cable to connect OBDII J1962 to ES581.4. Fig. 6-3 CBAC180-2 Cable Signal 9 Pin DSub OBD2 Note...
ETAS Cables and Accessories Adapter CBCX131.1-0 120 Ohm Fig. 6-4 CBCX131.1-0 Termination Resistor Order Name Short Name Order Number CAN 120 Ohm Termination Resistor, 2xD- CBCX131-0 F-00K-103-786 SUB (9fc+9mc) ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
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Cables and Accessories ETAS ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
ETAS Ordering Information Ordering Information ES581.4 CAN Bus Interface USB Module Order name Short name Order number ES581.4 CAN Bus Interface USB Module ES581.4 F 00K 107 770 Package Contents ES581.4 CAN Bus Interface USB Module, cable CBCF100.1, CD-ROM ES581.4_CD (CD-ROM with drivers and manuals for ES581.4), ETAS Safety Advice, China-RoHS-...
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Ordering Information ETAS ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
Germany WWW: www.etas.com ETAS Subsidiaries and Technical Support For details of your local sales office as well as your local technical support team and product hotlines, take a look at the ETAS website: ETAS subsidiaries WWW: www.etas.com/en/contact.php ETAS technical support WWW: www.etas.com/en/hotlines.php...
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34 Standards 31 Standards and norms 31 Structure 11 System requirements 33 USB Connection 28 Use, intended 8 User rights 33 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip- ment 9 WEEE 9 WEEE take-back system 9 ES581.4 - User’s Guide...
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