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Project File Upload Method

Barnhart Crane 4 years ago updated by Lars Bolduc 4 years ago 4

We've been using IQAN products for a decade now. Early on, I remember reading on here that USB was a somewhat unreliable way to transfer project files to modules so we've always used a USB-to-CAN device. 

Ideally, putting either an ethernet or USB connector on a machine and not needing the USB-to-CAN device every time a project file needs to be uploaded would be ideal.


Have things changed? How are most people doing this?

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MD4 and MC43 have Ethernet.

Good to know. Does using ethernet with those modules pretty much eliminate the need for using a USB-to-CAN device? Can you use IQAN Run over Ethernet?

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Yes, ethernet is the best method to upload and diagnose, it is also faster. IQAN Run works aswell.

If you are well versed in networking you can also use a wifi bridge to work on the machine wirelessly which can be quite handy when measuring things.

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We love the ethernet, although CAN is still supported.


We use M12 to Ethernet cables plugged into small battery powered routers. It's hard to find a router that will do it, but wirelessly programming/monitoring is the best.