Connection

The Connection button in the Start Menu opens the Communication Setup view.

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MOTORTECH devices preset to 250 kbit/s

For communication via the CAN bus, it is mandatory that all connected devices use the same bit rate. MOTORTECH devices are usually delivered with a bit rate set to 250 kbit/s. Use this bit rate in the PowerView3 as well.

 

The Communication Setup view provides the following options:

PowerView3

Changing Node ID

The factory setting for the node ID on your PowerView3 is 66. Change the node ID as follows:

  1. You can set a node ID for your PowerView3 in the PowerView3 area using the arrow keys.
  2. Tap Save to confirm the setting of the node‑ID.

The changed node ID will be discarded if you tap Reset before saving or leave the Communication Setup view without saving.

Changing Bit Rate

Change the bit rate of the PowerView3 as follows:

  1. Select the desired bit rate in the PowerView3 area.
  2. Tap Save.

Other Devices

 

LSS commands: Disconnect all other devices from the CAN bus!

When sending LSS commands, all devices connected to the CAN bus are addressed. In order to change the bit rate or the node ID of the desired device only, no other devices may be connected to the PowerView3 via the CAN bus.

  

LSS commands: Use identical bit rates!

LSS commands can only be received from another device in the CAN bus if the LSS master (here: PowerView3) is set to the bit rate of the other device. If necessary, set the corresponding bit rate in the PowerView3 before sending the LSS command.

 

Changing Node ID

You can change the node ID of another device in the CAN bus as follows:

  1. Make sure that the current bit rate of the other device is set in the PowerView3.
  2. Make sure that there is only the other device connected to the PowerView3 via the CAN bus.
  3. Set the node ID that the other device is to be given in the LSS Commands area.
  4. Tap Send Command.
  5. If you have changed the PowerView3 bit rate in step 1, set the PowerView3 back to the previous bit rate in the PowerView3 area, if required.

 

Changing Bit Rate

You can change the bit rate of another device in the CAN bus as follows:

  1. Make sure that the current bit rate of the other device is set in the PowerView3.
  2. Make sure that there is only the other device connected to the PowerView3 via the CAN bus.
  3. Make sure that the current node ID of the other device is set in the LSS Commands area. Otherwise, it will be changed accordingly when the LSS command is sent.
  4. Select the bit rate that the other device is to be given.
  5. Tap Send Command.
  6. If you have changed the bit rate of the PowerView3 in step 1, set the PowerView3 back to the previous bit rate in the PowerView3 area, if required.