SENT-USB
Vendor:Mach Systems
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- Two SAE J2716 (SENT) channels
- Each channel configurable as TX/RX
- USB-powered
- Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C
The SENT-USB is a two-channel SAE J2716 (Single Edge Nibble Transmission — SENT) to USB interface that easily connects a SENT bus to any computer with an USB port. The converter is powered from USB and features two bi-directional SENT channels and an USB virtual COM port. The device comes with a free-of-charge PC application for SENT communication analysis and simulation. An open communication protocol over the virtual serial port enables the user to integrate the interface into an existing system.
- Two SAE J2716 (SENT) channels
- Each channel configurable as TX/RX
- USB Interface (Virtual COM port)
- USB-powered
- Configurable SENT channel parameters
- Supports Fast, Short Serial, and Enhanced Serial messages
- Supports SPC mode
- On-board non-volatile memory
- Intelligent message filtration
- Free PC application for configuration, reception, transmission and logging
- Communication protocol for integration into existing systems
- Device’s firmware upgradable over USB
- Table or DIN-rail mount
- Hardware and firmware customization on request
Each SENT channel can be configured independently to suit all use cases: 2 RX channels / 1 RX and 1 TX channel / 2 TX channels. Channel parameters (direction, tick time, nibble count, filtration) are configurable and the configuration can be stored in the device’s non-volatile memory. Fast, Short Serial, and Enhanced Serial message formats are supported. An intelligent filtration of incoming SENT frames has been introduced so that serial communication does not get overloaded.
A PC application for configuring the device and for monitoring, logging and simulation of SENT communication is available for free. The device offers a communication protocol over its USB virtual COM port (VCP) so that the user can easily integrate the device into an existing system, such as test benches and HiL rigs. The protocol enables the user to configure the device’s parameters as well as transmit and receive SENT Fast and Slow messages.
| Technical specifications | |
| Channels | 2x bi-directional SENT channel, each channel configurable as RX or TX |
| Specification | SAE J2716 (2016), Pause Pulse Support, SPC Mode Support |
| Tick time | 3 - 90 us (lower values on request) |
| Data nibbles | 1 - 6 |
| Message format | Fast, Short Serial, Enhanced Serial |
| Reception filtration | No filtration, On change, Skip frames |
| Configuration | Non-volatile memory for storing configuration of SENT channels and communication parameters |
| PC application | Free Windows application for device configuration, reception and transmission of SENT Fast/Slow frames |
| Placement | Table (adhesive pads included), DIN-rail mount (clip sold separately) |
| USB | FTDI FT232RL (USB 2.0) |
| Serial communication | Virtual COM port |
| Baud rate | Configurable: 115 200 / 230 400 / 460 800 / 921 600 |
| Communication protocol | Binary protocol for easy integration |
| Firmware | Upgradable from PC |
| Microcontroller | 16-bit DSP |
| Power input | USB-powered, no external power needed |
| Auxiliary power input | To lower USB consumption: 9 - 30 V DC input with polarity protection |
| Power output | 5 V DC output for sensors (limited to 200 mA) |
| Consumption | 80mA @ 5 V (5V output is not considered) |
| LEDs | 3x Status Indicator, 1x Power |
| Button | 1x Tactile switch (reset factory defaults) |
| Connectors | 1x Micro-USB, 1x Terminal block 8-pin (3.5 mm pitch) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 108 x 54 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 80 g |
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Environmental and physical specifications |
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| Operating temperature | 0° to +70°C |
| Protection | IP20 |
| Model | Description |
| SENT-USB | SAE J2716 – USB Interface |
| DIN-CLIP | A clip for mounting the interface on a DIN rail |
