Datasheet

CAN BUS ANALYZER
USER’S GUIDE
 2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51848B-page 15
Chapter 2. Installation
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The following chapter describes the procedures for installing the CAN Analyzer
hardware and software.
The chapter contains the following information:
• Installing CAN BUS Analyzer Software
• Installing CAN BUS Analyzer Hardware
2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
2.2.1 Installing the GUI
Install .NET framework version 3.5 before installing the CAN BUS Analyzer.
1. Run “CANAnalyzer_verXYZ.exe”, where “XYZ” is the version number of the
software. By default this will install the files to: C:\Program Files\Microchip
Technology Inc\CANAnalyzer_verXYZ
2. Run the setup.exe from folder: C:\Program Files\Microchip Technology
Inc\CANAnalyzer_verXYZ\GUI
3. The setup will create a shortcut in the Programs Menu under “Microchip
Technology Inc” as Microchip CAN Tool ver XYZ.
4. If the CAN BUS Analyzer PC software is being upgraded to a newer version, the
firmware should be updated to match the revision level of the PC software.
When updating the firmware, ensure that the hex files are programmed into their
respective PIC18F microcontrollers on the CAN BUS Analyzer hardware.
2.2.2 Upgrading the Firmware
If upgrading the firmware in the CAN BUS Analyzer, the user will need to import the
HEX files into MBLAB
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IDE and program the PIC
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MCUs. When programming the
PIC18F2680, the user may power the CAN BUS Analyzer by external power supply or
by the mini USB cable. When programming the PIC18F550, the user needs to power
the CAN BUS Analyzer by external power supply. Additionally, when programming
HEX files into PIC MCUs, it is recommended to check the firmware version from the
GUI. This can be done by clicking on the “Help > About” menu option.