Intermediate
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Achieve unmatched industrial CAN performance with MAX13054 and ATmega324P

Industry-standard HS CAN

CAN Bus Click with EasyAVR v7

Published Aug 06, 2023

Click board™

CAN Bus Click

Dev. board

EasyAVR v7

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

ATmega324P

Fault-protected CAN-transceiver ideal for industrial network applications that require overvoltage protection

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

CAN Bus Click is based on the MAX13054, ±80V fault-protected CAN transceiver ideal for industrial network applications from Analog Devices. The MAX13054 links the CAN protocol controller and the physical wires of the bus lines in a control area network (CAN). These devices can be used for DeviceNet applications, requiring data rates up to 1Mbps. Its input common-mode range is greater than ±12V, exceeding the ISO11898 specification of -2V to +7V, and features ±8kV Contact Discharge protection, making these devices ideal for harsh industrial environments. Its dominant timeout feature prevents the bus from being blocked by MCU. If the TXD input is held low for greater than 1ms, the transmitter becomes disabled, driving the bus line to a recessive state. In Standby mode, when the STB pin routed on the AN and INT pin of the mikroBUS™ socket is set to a high logic state,

the transmitter is switched off, and the receiver is switched to a low-current/low-speed state. Standby mode is activated by setting the onboard SMD jumper labeled STBY SEL to an appropriate position marked as STB or GND. The MAX13054 communicates with MCU using the UART interface with the default baud rate of 115200 bps for data transfer. In addition to UART communication pins from the mikroBUS™ socket, the user can connect the TX/RX signals directly through the UART External header on the right edge of the board. This Click board™ comes equipped with the standard DB-9 connector, making interfacing with the CAN bus simple and easy. Besides, the user can connect the CAN signals directly through the CAN External header on the board's left edge. The external power supply from 2.7V to 16.5V, next to the D-9

connector, can also be brought to the header labeled BATT on the board's left side. Through SMD jumpers labeled as 3V3 JMP and 5V JMP, the MAX1658/59 from Analog Devices LDOs output voltages can power up the mikroBUS™ power rails. This feature makes the MAX13054 ideal for many applications, including automotive ones. However, it should be noted that Mikroe does not advise powering up their systems this way. That is why these jumpers are left unpopulated by default. This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VIO SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used, as a reference, for further development.

CAN Bus Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

EasyAVR v7 is the seventh generation of AVR development boards specially designed for the needs of rapid development of embedded applications. It supports a wide range of 16-bit AVR microcontrollers from Microchip and has a broad set of unique functions, such as a powerful onboard mikroProg programmer and In-Circuit debugger over USB. The development board is well organized and designed so that the end-user has all the necessary elements in one place, such as switches, buttons, indicators, connectors, and others. With four different connectors for each port, EasyAVR v7 allows you to connect accessory boards, sensors, and custom electronics more

efficiently than ever. Each part of the EasyAVR v7 development board contains the components necessary for the most efficient operation of the same board. An integrated mikroProg, a fast USB 2.0 programmer with mikroICD hardware In-Circuit Debugger, offers many valuable programming/debugging options and seamless integration with the Mikroe software environment. Besides it also includes a clean and regulated power supply block for the development board. It can use a wide range of external power sources, including an external 12V power supply, 7-12V AC or 9-15V DC via DC connector/screw terminals, and a power source via the USB Type-B (USB-B)

connector. Communication options such as USB-UART and RS-232 are also included, alongside the well-established mikroBUS™ standard, three display options (7-segment, graphical, and character-based LCD), and several different DIP sockets which cover a wide range of 16-bit AVR MCUs. EasyAVR v7 is an integral part of the Mikroe ecosystem for rapid development. Natively supported by Mikroe software tools, it covers many aspects of prototyping and development thanks to a considerable number of different Click boards™ (over a thousand boards), the number of which is growing every day.

EasyAVR v7 horizontal image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

ATmega324P

Architecture

AVR

MCU Memory (KB)

32

Silicon Vendor

Microchip

Pin count

40

RAM (Bytes)

2048

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Accessories

DB9 Cable Female-to-Female (2m) cable is essential for establishing dependable serial data connections between devices. With its DB9 female connectors on both ends, this cable enables a seamless link between various equipment, such as computers, routers, switches, and other serial devices. Measuring 2 meters in length, it offers flexibility in arranging your setup without compromising data transmission quality. Crafted with precision, this cable ensures consistent and reliable data exchange, making it suitable for industrial applications, office environments, and home setups. Whether configuring networking equipment, accessing console ports, or utilizing serial peripherals, this cable's durable construction and robust connectors guarantee a stable connection. Simplify your data communication needs with the 2m DB9 female-to-female cable, an efficient solution designed to meet your serial connectivity requirements easily and efficiently.

CAN Bus Click accessories image

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

Standby Mode
PA7
AN
NC
NC
RST
NC
NC
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
NC
NC
PWM
NC
NC
INT
UART TX
PD1
TX
UART RX
PD0
RX
NC
NC
SCL
NC
NC
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Click board™ Schematic

CAN Bus Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

EasyAVR v7 front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the EasyAVR v7 as your development board.

EasyAVR v7 front image hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click front image hardware assembly
MCU DIP 40 hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click complete accessories setup image hardware assembly
EasyAVR v7 Access DIP MB 1 - upright/background hardware assembly
Necto image step 2 hardware assembly
Necto image step 3 hardware assembly
Necto image step 4 hardware assembly
NECTO Compiler Selection Step Image hardware assembly
NECTO Output Selection Step Image hardware assembly
Necto image step 6 hardware assembly
Necto DIP image step 7 hardware assembly
EasyPIC PRO v7a Display Selection Necto Step hardware assembly
Necto image step 9 hardware assembly
Necto image step 10 hardware assembly
Necto PreFlash Image hardware assembly

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Application Output

1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for CAN Bus Click driver.

Key functions:

  • canbus_send_data - CAN Bus send data function

  • canbus_set_high_speed_mode - CAN Bus high speed mode function

  • canbus_set_low_current_standby_mode - CAN Bus low current standby mode function

Open Source

Code example

The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief CAN Bus Click Example.
 *
 * # Description
 * This library contains API for CAN Bus click board™.
 * This example transmits/receives and processes data from CAN Bus click.
 * The library initializes and defines the 
 * UART bus drivers to transmit or receive data. 
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initializes driver, wake-up module, and set high-speed operation mode.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * Transmitter/Receiver task depends on uncommented code.
 * Receiver logging each received byte to the UART for data logging,
 * while transmitted send messages every 2 seconds.
 *
 * ## Additional Function
 * - static void canbus_clear_app_buf ( void ) - Function clears memory of app_buf.
 * - static err_t canbus_process ( void ) - The general process of collecting presponce
 *   that a module sends.
 *
 * @author Nenad Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "canbus.h"

#define PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE 200

// #define TRANSMIT
#define RECIEVER

static canbus_t canbus;
static log_t logger;

static char app_buf[ PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE ] = { 0 };
static int32_t app_buf_len = 0;
static int32_t app_buf_cnt = 0;
unsigned char demo_message[ 9 ] = { 'M', 'i', 'k', 'r', 'o', 'E', 13, 10, 0 };

/**
 * @brief CAN Bus clearing application buffer.
 * @details This function clears memory of application buffer and reset it's length and counter.
 * @note None.
 */
static void canbus_clear_app_buf ( void );

/**
 * @brief CAN Bus data reading function.
 * @details This function reads data from device and concatenates data to application buffer.
 *
 * @return @li @c  0 - Read some data.
 *         @li @c -1 - Nothing is read.
 *         @li @c -2 - Application buffer overflow.
 *
 * See #err_t definition for detailed explanation.
 * @note None.
 */
static err_t canbus_process ( void );

void application_init ( void ) {
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;        /**< Logger config object. */
    canbus_cfg_t canbus_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */

    /** 
     * Logger initialization.
     * Default baud rate: 115200
     * Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
     * @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX 
     * are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will 
     * need to define them manually for log to work. 
     * See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
     */
    LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
    log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );

    // Click initialization.

    canbus_cfg_setup( &canbus_cfg );
    CANBUS_MAP_MIKROBUS( canbus_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    err_t init_flag  = canbus_init( &canbus, &canbus_cfg );
    if ( init_flag == UART_ERROR ) {
        log_error( &logger, " Application Init Error. " );
        log_info( &logger, " Please, run program again... " );

        for ( ; ; );
    }

    canbus_default_cfg ( &canbus );
    app_buf_len = 0;
    app_buf_cnt = 0;
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
    Delay_ms( 100 );
    
    canbus_set_high_speed_mode( &canbus );
    Delay_ms( 100 );
    
    #ifdef TRANSMIT
    
        log_printf( &logger, "    Send data:    \r\n" );
        log_printf( &logger, "      MikroE      \r\n" );
        log_printf( &logger, "------------------\r\n" );
        log_printf( &logger, "  Transmit data   \r\n" );
        Delay_ms( 1000 );

    #endif
        
    #ifdef RECIEVER

        log_printf( &logger, "   Receive data  \r\n" );
        Delay_ms( 2000 );
    
    #endif
        
    log_printf( &logger, "------------------\r\n" );
}

void application_task ( void ) {
   #ifdef TRANSMIT
    
        canbus_send_data( &canbus, demo_message );
        log_printf( &logger, "\t%s", demo_message );
        Delay_ms( 2000 );
        log_printf( &logger, "------------------\r\n" );    
    
    #endif
    
    #ifdef RECIEVER
    
        canbus_process( );

        if ( app_buf_len > 0 ) {
            log_printf( &logger, "%s", app_buf );
            canbus_clear_app_buf(  );
        }
    
    #endif
}

void main ( void ) {
    application_init( );

    for ( ; ; ) {
        application_task( );
    }
}

static void canbus_clear_app_buf ( void ) {
    memset( app_buf, 0, app_buf_len );
    app_buf_len = 0;
    app_buf_cnt = 0;
}

static err_t canbus_process ( void ) {
    int32_t rx_size;
    char rx_buff[ PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE ] = { 0 };

    rx_size = canbus_generic_read( &canbus, rx_buff, PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE );

    if ( rx_size > 0 ) {
        int32_t buf_cnt = 0;

        if ( app_buf_len + rx_size >= PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE ) {
            canbus_clear_app_buf( );
            return CANBUS_ERROR;
        } else {
            buf_cnt = app_buf_len;
            app_buf_len += rx_size;
        }

        for ( int32_t rx_cnt = 0; rx_cnt < rx_size; rx_cnt++ ) {
            if ( rx_buff[ rx_cnt ] != 0 ) {
                app_buf[ ( buf_cnt + rx_cnt ) ] = rx_buff[ rx_cnt ];
            } else {
                app_buf_len--;
                buf_cnt--;
            }

        }
        return CANBUS_OK;
    }
    return CANBUS_ERROR;
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

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