Installation & Operating Guide

Brigade Backsense CAN Radar Test Tool

7.1

PC Interface for BS-9100

As detailed in section 5, the Brigade BS-9100 radar sensors use CAN for all communications

to the host system, including configuration and test activities. The Brigade Backsense Test

Tool cannot be run without the Sfting Interface being plugged into the PC.

In order for a user to configure and test the system using Brigade’s software applications they

must first obtain a CANpro USB Interface from the Softing company and install drivers for this

interface on their test PC. The interface is not available from Brigade but may be purchased

from Softing or their distributors by searching the website at www.softing.com

An image of the CANpro USB Interface is shown below. Note that although other CAN – PC

interfaces will connect to the BS-9100 network, only the CANpro USB will work correctly with

the Brigade Backsense CAN Radar Test Tool.

7.2

PC System Requirements

The Brigade Backsense CAN Radar Test Tool requires a PC with a USB 2.0 Type-A

connector for connection to the CANpro USB interface. A USB cable with USB standard type

A plug to B plug should be used and is included with the CANpro USB Interface.

The Backsense CAN Radar Test Tool is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 and above (32-

bit or 64-bit version) operating systems.

7.3

CANpro – BS-9100 Network connection cable

Users will require a cable for connection between CANpro interface and BS-9100 sensor

network. This cable is not available from Brigade and must be provided by the user. Pinout

details are given in the table below. Note that the CANpro interface does not include

termination and therefore Brigade Network Terminators will be required in this instance.

CANpro 9-way D-Type

Pin Number

Deutsch 4-way

Radar Connector

Signal Name

CAN LOW

CAN HIGH