Automotive Communication with NI-XNET
Use NI-XNET to configure a communication database, send and receive frames on CAN and LIN communication busses, and monitor communication using the NI-XNET Bus Monitor.
Duration
- 6 lessons | 2 hours
Audience
- Test Engineers
- Test Engineers and Test Developers using XNET to communicate across a CAN or LIN bus
Task-based objectives
- Understand the purpose of NI-XNET for automotive communication
- Edit databases with the NI-XNET Database Editor
- Send and receive frames and signals over CAN and LIN busses
- Monitor communication on CAN and LIN busses with NI-XNET Bus Monitor
Prerequisites
Pass the "LabVIEW Core 1" course.
Hardware and Software
NI Online Training courses are best utilized on systems meeting minimum requirements for best performance. Use the following guidelines:
Software
- LabVIEW
Hardware
Use simulated hardware where applicable or the list below as reference if you want to test the procedures outlined in the course:
- No hardware required
Milestone
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Lessons
Introduction to Using NI-XNET for Automotive Communication
RequiredEditing Databases Using the NI-XNET Database Editor
RequiredLesson
Use the NI-XNET Database Editor and NI-XNET API to view and edit communication databases.Communication Using NI-XNET
RequiredMonitoring Communication with NI-XNET Bus Monitor
RequiredThe CAN Standard and Considerations
RequiredLesson
Explore the CAN standard and understand how different parts of frames are utilized.The LIN Standard and Considerations
RequiredLesson
Explore the LIN standard and understand how different parts of frames are utilized.