INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 11783-2

Second edition
2012-03-01

Tractors and machinery for agriculture

and forestry — Serial control and
communications data network —
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Part 2:
Physical layer
Tracteurs et matériels agricoles et forestiers — Réseaux de commande
et de communication de données en série —
Partie 2: Couche physique

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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. v
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ vi
1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................ 1
3 Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................... 1
4 General description ............................................................................................................................... 1
4.1 Network physical layer.......................................................................................................................... 1
4.2 Physical media....................................................................................................................................... 1
4.3 Differential voltage ................................................................................................................................ 2
4.4 Bus .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.4.1 Levels...................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.4.2 Voltage range ......................................................................................................................................... 2
4.4.3 Termination ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4.5 Resistance and capacitance ................................................................................................................ 3
4.5.1 Internal resistance (Rin), capacitance (Cin) ......................................................................................... 3
4.5.2 Differential internal resistance (Rdiff), capacitance (Cdiff) ................................................................. 4
4.6 Bit time.................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.7 AC parameters ....................................................................................................................................... 5
5 Functional description .......................................................................................................................... 6
6 Electrical specifications........................................................................................................................ 7
6.1 Electrical data ........................................................................................................................................ 7
6.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.1.2 Absolute maximum ratings .................................................................................................................. 7
6.1.3 DC parameters ....................................................................................................................................... 7
6.1.4 Bus voltages (operational) ................................................................................................................... 9
6.1.5 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) .............................................................................................................. 9
6.2 Physical media parameters .................................................................................................................. 9
6.2.1 Twisted quad cable ............................................................................................................................... 9
6.2.2 Topology .............................................................................................................................................. 10
6.2.3 ECU connection to TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN .................................................................................. 11
6.2.4 Power For TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN ................................................................................................. 11
6.3 TBC parameters ................................................................................................................................... 12
6.4 Connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 13
6.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 13
6.4.2 Bus extension connector.................................................................................................................... 14
6.4.3 Implement bus breakaway connector ............................................................................................... 16
6.4.4 In-cab connector.................................................................................................................................. 21
6.4.5 Diagnostic connector .......................................................................................................................... 24
7 Conformance tests .............................................................................................................................. 29
7.1 General requirements ......................................................................................................................... 29
7.2 Internal resistance ............................................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Internal differential resistance ........................................................................................................... 30
7.4 ECU recessive input threshold .......................................................................................................... 30
7.5 ECU dominant input threshold .......................................................................................................... 31
7.6 ECU dominant output.......................................................................................................................... 31
7.7 ECU internal delay time ...................................................................................................................... 32
8 Bus failure and fault confinement ..................................................................................................... 33
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 33

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8.2 Loss of network connection ...............................................................................................................33

8.3 Node power or ground loss ................................................................................................................33
8.4 Open and short failures ......................................................................................................................33
Annex A (informative) Protocol controller timing and naming .....................................................................37
Annex B (informative) Examples of physical layer circuits ..........................................................................41
Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................50

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

ISO 11783-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 23, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and
forestry, Subcommittee SC 19, Agricultural electronics.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 11783-2:2002), which has been technically
revised. It also incorporates the Amendment ISO 11783-2:2002/Amd.1:2006 and the Technical Corrigendum
ISO 11783-2:2002/Cor.1:2003.

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ISO 11783 consists of the following parts, under the general title Tractors and machinery for agriculture and
forestry — Serial control and communications data network:

 Part 1: General standard for mobile data communication

 Part 2: Physical layer

 Part 3: Data link layer

 Part 4: Network layer

 Part 5: Network management

 Part 6: Virtual terminal

 Part 7: Implement messages application layer

 Part 8: Power train messages

 Part 9: Tractor ECU

 Part 10: Task controller and management information system data interchange

 Part 11: Mobile data element dictionary

 Part 12: Diagnostics services

 Part 13: File server

 Part 14: Sequence control

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Introduction
Parts 1 to 14 of ISO 11783 specify a communications system for agricultural equipment based on
ISO 11898-1[4] and ISO 11898-2[5]. SAE J1939[8] documents, on which parts of ISO 11783 are based, were
developed jointly for use in truck and bus applications and for construction and agriculture applications. Joint
documents were completed to allow electronic units that meet the truck and bus SAE J1939 specifications to
be used by agricultural and forestry equipment with minimal changes. General information on ISO 11783 is to
be found in ISO 11783-1.

The purpose of ISO 11783 is to provide an open, interconnected system for on-board electronic systems. It is
intended to enable electronic control units (ECUs) to communicate with each other, providing a standardized
system.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) draws attention to the fact that it is claimed that
compliance with this part of ISO 11783 may involve the use of a patent concerning the controller area network
(CAN) protocol referred to throughout the document.

ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of this patent.

The holder of this patent has assured ISO that he is willing to negotiate licences under reasonable and non-
discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants throughout the world. In this respect, the statement of the
holder of this patent right is registered with ISO. Information may be obtained from:

Robert Bosch GmbH

Wernerstrasse 51
Postfach 30 02 20
D-70442 Stuttgart-Feuerbach
Germany

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this part of ISO 11783 may be the subject of
patent rights other than those identified above. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.

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Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry — Serial

control and communications data network —
Part 2:
Physical layer

1 Scope
ISO 11783 as a whole specifies a serial data network for control and communications on forestry or
agricultural tractors and mounted, semi-mounted, towed or self-propelled implements. Its purpose is to
standardize the method and format of transfer of data between sensors, actuators, control elements and
information storage and display units, whether mounted on, or part of, the tractor or implement, and to provide
an open interconnect system for electronic systems used by agricultural and forestry equipment. This part of
ISO 11783 defines and describes the network’s 250 kbit/s, twisted, non-shielded, quad-cable physical layer.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
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ISO 1724, Road vehicles — Connectors for the electrical connection of towing and towed vehicles — 7-pole
connector type 12 N (normal) for vehicles with 12 V nominal supply voltage

ISO 11783-1, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry — Serial control and communications data
network — Part 1: General standard for mobile data communication

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 11783-1 apply.

4 General description

4.1 Network physical layer

The physical layer of a network is the realization of the electrical connection of a number of electronic control
units (ECUs) to a bus segment of the network. The total number of ECUs connected is limited by the electrical
loads on the bus segment. In accordance with the electrical parameters specified by this part of ISO 11783,
the limit shall be 30 ECUs per segment.

4.2 Physical media

This part of ISO 11783 defines a physical media of twisted quad cable. Two of the conductors, designated
CAN_H and CAN_L, are driven with the communications signals. The names of the ECU pins corresponding
to these conductors are also designated CAN_H and CAN_L. The third and fourth conductors, designated
TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN, provide power for the terminating bias circuits (TBCs) on the bus segments.

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4.3 Differential voltage

The voltages of CAN_H and CAN_L relative to the ECU_GND (ground) of each ECU are denoted by VCAN_H
and VCAN_L. The differential voltage, Vdiff, between VCAN_H and VCAN_L is defined by Equation (1):

Vdiff  VCAN_H  VCAN_L (1)

4.4 Bus

4.4.1 Levels

4.4.1.1 General

The bus signal lines can be at one of two levels, and in one or the other of the two logical states, recessive or
dominant (see Figure 1). In the recessive state, VCAN_H and VCAN_L are fixed at a bias voltage level. Vdiff is
approximately zero on a terminated bus. The recessive state is transmitted during bus idle when all the node
CAN drivers are off. The dominant state is transmitted when any of the node CAN drivers is on. The dominate
state is represented by a differential voltage greater than a minimum threshold detected by the node CAN
receiver circuits. The dominant state overwrites the recessive state and is transmitted when there is a
dominant bit (see also Clause 5).

Key
1 recessive
2 dominant

Figure 1 — Physical bit representation of recessive and dominant levels or states

4.4.1.2 During arbitration

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two ECUs results in a dominant bit.

4.4.2 Voltage range

The bus voltage range is defined by the maximum and minimum acceptable voltage levels of CAN_H and
CAN_L, measured with respect to the ECU_GND of each ECU, for which proper operation is guaranteed
when all ECUs are connected to bus signal lines.

4.4.3 Termination

The bus signal lines of a bus segment are electrically terminated at each end by a terminating bias circuit
(TBC). When a node CAN driver is on, a current, I, flow is induced that is either sunk by the CAN_H
termination or sourced by the CAN_L termination. This TBC shall be located externally from the ECU, in order
to ensure bus bias and termination when the ECU is disconnected (see Figure 2).

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Key
1 ECU No. 1
2 ECU No. n
3 twisted quad cable
4 terminating bias circuit (TBC)
5 power for TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN

Figure 2 — Physical layer functional diagram

4.5 Resistance and capacitance

4.5.1 Internal resistance (Rin), capacitance (Cin)

The internal resistance, Rin, of an ECU is defined as the resistance between CAN_H or CAN_L and ground
(ECU_GND) in the recessive state, with the ECU disconnected from the bus signal line. The measurement
shall be made with the ECU both powered and unpowered, and the minimum value used to confirm
compliance.

The internal capacitance, Cin, of an ECU is defined as the capacitance between CAN_H or CAN_L and
ECU_GND during the recessive state, with the ECU disconnected from the bus signal line. The measurement
shall be made with the ECU both powered and unpowered, and the minimum value used to confirm
compliance.

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ECU internal resistance and capacitance are illustrated by Figure 3.

Key
1 ECU

Figure 3 — Internal resistance and capacitance of ECU in recessive state

4.5.2 Differential internal resistance (Rdiff), capacitance (Cdiff)

The differential internal resistance, Rdiff, is defined as the resistance seen between CAN_H and CAN_L in the
recessive state, with the ECU disconnected from the bus signal line. The measurement shall be made with the
ECU both powered and unpowered, and the minimum value used to confirm compliance.

The differential internal capacitance, Cdiff, of an ECU is defined as the capacitance seen between CAN_H and
CAN_L during the recessive state, with the ECU disconnected from the bus signal lines (see Figure 4). The
measurement shall be made with the ECU both powered and unpowered, and the minimum value used to
confirm compliance.

ECU differential internal resistance and capacitance are illustrated by Figure 4.

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Key
1 ECU

Figure 4 — Differential internal resistance and capacitance of ECU in recessive state

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4.6 Bit time

The bit time, tB, is defined as the duration of one bit. Bus management functions executed within this duration,
such as protocol controller synchronization, network transmission delay compensation and sample point
positioning, are defined by the programmable bit timing logic of the CAN protocol-controller integrated circuit
(IC). Bit time conforming to this part of ISO 11783 is 4 µs, which corresponds to a data rate of 250 kbit/s. Bit
time selection generally demands the use of crystal oscillators at all nodes so that the clock tolerance given in
Table 1 can be achieved.

A reliable ISO 11783 network shall be able to be constructed with ECUs from different suppliers. ECUs from
different suppliers cannot properly receive and interpret valid messages without timing restrictions achieved by
specific timing requirements for the bit timing registers in each protocol controller. Moreover, there are
substantial differences between the bit segments used by protocol-controller IC manufacturers.

The following protocol-controller settings are required for an ISO 11783 network with a 250 kbit/s data rate
and a bus segment of 40 m in length:

 use of a single sample point;

 a sample point 80 %  3 % of the bit time, referenced to the start of the bit time.
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NOTE See Annex A for more information on protocol timing and naming, and a detailed description of bit timing for a
typical protocol controller.

4.7 AC parameters

Table 1 defines the AC (alternating current) parameters for an ECU disconnected from the bus. The timing
parameters apply for an ECU connected to a bus segment.

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Table 1 — AC parameters of a node disconnected from the bus

Parameter Symbol Min. Nom. Max. Unit Condition

Bit time tB 3,998 4,000 4,002 µs 250 kbit/sa

Measured from 10 % to 90 % of
Transition time tT 75 200 500 ns the voltage of the prevailing
stateb
Internal delay time tECU 0,0 — 0,9 µs c

250 kbit/s for CAN_H and

Internal capacitance Cin 0 100 pF
CAN_L relative to groundd
Differential internal Cdiff 0 50 pF d
capacitance

CMR 40 — — dB DC (direct current) to 50 kHz

Common mode rejection
CMR5MHz 5 MHz may linearly decrease
10 — — dB
between 50 kHz and 5 MHz

Available time tavail 2,5 — — µs with 40 m bus lengthe

a Including initial tolerance, temperature and aging.
b The physical layer utilizes field cancellation techniques. The match between the drive voltages and impedances (or currents) on
the CAN_H and CAN_L lines are equally important in determining emissions, owing to the spectra presented being determined by the
actual wave shape.
c The value of tECU is guaranteed for a differential voltage of Vdiff  1,0 V for a transition from recessive to dominant, Vdiff  0,5 V
for a transition from dominant to recessive. With the bit timing given in this table, a CAN-interface delay of 500 ns is nominal possible
(controller not included), with a reserve of about 300 ns. This allows slower transmitter slopes and input filtering. It is recommended
that this feature be used to limit EMC. Delay values are for the implement bus and are at the discretion of the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) for the tractor bus.
The minimal internal delay time can be zero. The maximum tolerable value shall be determined by the bit timing and the bus delay
time.
Total time delay when arbitrating is tT(rise1)  tT(riseR)  tT(repeater)  tT(riseR)  tT(repeater)  2tT(line)  tT(node2). If there is 0
delay for the line, repeater and the loop back in node2, and the transition time is greater than or equal to ¼ bit time, the transition times
still consume all possible bit time. Because the sample point is 80 % of the bit time and allows a transition time equal to ¼ bit time, true
repeaters cannot be used.
d In addition to the internal capacitance restrictions, a bus connection should also have as low as possible series inductance. The
minimum values of Cin and Cdiff can be 0, while the maximum tolerable values shall be determined by the bit timing and the topology
parameters L and d (see Table 8). Proper functionality is guaranteed if cable resonant waves, if occurring, do not suppress the
dominant differential voltage level below Vdiff  1 V, nor increase the recessive differential voltage level above Vdiff  0,5 V, at each
individual ECU (see Table 3 and Table 4).
e The available time results from the bit timing unit of the CAN controller protocol IC. For example, as shown in Annex A, this time in
most CAN controller ICs corresponds to tTSEG1. Due to poor synchronization it is possible to lose the length of two synchronization
jump widths (SJW), so that tavail with one instance of this poor synchronization is tTSEG1SJW. A time quantum (tq) of 250 ns with
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SJW  2 tq, tTSEG1  12 tq, tTSEG2  3 tq, results in tavail  2, 5 µs.

5 Functional description
A linear bus segment is terminated at each end by a TBC (see Figure 2), which provides the electrical bias
and common mode termination needed to suppress reflections.

The bus is in the recessive state if the bus transmitters of all nodes on the bus are switched off, with the mean
bus voltage being generated by the TBCs on a particular bus segment (Figure 2). A dominant bit is sent to the
bus signal lines if the bus transmitter of at least one of the nodes is switched on. This induces a current
through each side of the TBCs, with the consequence that a differential voltage is produced between the
CAN_H and CAN_L lines.

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The dominant and recessive bus levels are passed into a comparator input in the receiving circuitry to be
detected as the recessive and dominant states.

ECUs should be connected only to the CAN_H and CAN_L conductors.

6 Electrical specifications

6.1 Electrical data

6.1.1 General

The parameters specified in Tables 1 to 6 shall be complied with throughout the operating temperature range
of each ECU. These parameters allow a maximum of 30 ECUs to be connected to a 40 m bus segment. The
limits given in Tables 1 to 5 apply to the CAN_H and CAN_L pins of each ECU, with the ECU disconnected
from the bus signal lines (see Clause 7).

6.1.2 Absolute maximum ratings

Table 2 specifies the absolute maximum DC voltages which can be connected to the bus signal lines without
damage to transceiver circuits. Although the connection is not guaranteed to operate at these conditions,
there is no time limit (operating CAN controllers go “error passive” after a period of time).

Table 2 — Limits of VCAN_H and VCAN_L of bus-disconnected ECU

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit

Maximum DC voltage

12 V nominal battery voltage VCAN_H 16,0

Conditions 3,0 V
24 V nominal battery voltage VCAN_L 32,0

NOTE 1 Operation of the connection cannot be guaranteed under these conditions.

NOTE 2 No damage may occur to the transceiver circuitry.
NOTE 3 No time limit (although operating CAN controllers go “error passive” after a period of time).
NOTE 4 Relative to ECU_GND pin of ECU (the transceiver has to be able to handle a wider range if there is voltage drop along the
lines internal to ECU).

6.1.3 DC parameters

6.1.3.1 Bus-disconnected ECU

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Tables 3 and 4 define, respectively, the DC parameters for the recessive and the dominant states of an ECU
disconnected from the bus.

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Table 3 — DC parameters for recessive state of bus-disconnected ECU

Parameter Symbol Min. Nom. Max. Unit Condition

VCAN_H 2,5
Bus voltage output behaviour 2,0 3,0 V ab
VCAN_L

Differential output voltage Vdiff_OR 1 200 50 mV

behaviour
Differential internal resistance Rdiff 10 100 k f

Internal resistance Rin 5 15 k f

Internal resistance match — 5 5 % df

Input differential voltage detected Vdiff_IR 1,0 0,5 V ace

as recessive
a The ECU is powered.
b The Thévenin equivalent resistance of the input biasing circuit appears in series from both the CAN_H and CAN_L terminals to
the input bias source. This input bias is required to provide a known state for the network signals of an ECU disconnected from its
specific network bus segment.
c Reception shall be ensured within the common mode voltage range defined in Tables 5 and 6.

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d The physical layer utilizes field cancellation techniques. The match between the drive voltages and impedances (or currents) on
the CAN_H and CAN_L lines are equally important in determining emissions, owing to the spectra presented being determined by the
actual wave shape.
e Although Vdiff  1,0 V is only possible during fault conditions, it should be interpreted as recessive for compliance with fault
requirements.
f The minimum of the value with the ECU powered or unpowered per 4.5.1 and 4.5.2.

Table 4 — DC parameters for dominant state of bus-disconnected ECU

Parameter Symbol Min. Nom. Max. Unit Condition

VCAN_H 3,0 3,5 5,0
Bus voltage a
VCAN_L 0,0 1,5 2,0

Differential voltage output Vdiff_OD 1,5 2,0 3,0 V a

Differential voltage detected as dominant Vdiff_ID 1,0 — 5,0 ab

a The equivalent series resistance of the two TBCs in parallel (37,5 ) is connected between CAN_H and CAN_L and TBC_PWR,
providing the bias voltage relative to TBC_RTN.
b Reception shall be ensured within the common mode voltage range defined in Table 5 or Table 6.

6.1.3.2 Bus-connected ECU

Tables 5 and 6 define, respectively, the DC parameters for the recessive and dominant states of an ECU
connected to a bus segment and other ECUs.

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Table 5 — DC parameters (bus voltage) for all bus-connected ECUs in recessive state, without faults

Parameter Symbol Min. Nom. Max. Unit Condition

VCAN_H Measured with respect to the ground of each
Bus voltage 0,1 2,5 4,5 V
VCAN_L ECUa

Measured at each ECU connected to bus signal

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Differential bus voltage Vdiff_R 400 0 12 mV
linesb c
a The maximum recessive value of 3,0 V (see Table 3) plus the maximum ground offset of 2,0 V.
b The differential bus voltage is determined by the output behaviour of all ECUs during the recessive state. Therefore, Vdiff is
approximately zero (see Table 3).
c Although V diff 1,0 V is only possible during fault conditions, it should be interpreted as recessive for compliance with fault
requirements.

Table 6 — DC parameters (bus voltage) for all bus-connected ECUs in dominant state, without faults

Parameter Symbol Min. Nom. Max. Unit Condition

VCAN_H — 3,5 7,0 Measured with respect to the ground of each
Bus voltage V
VCAN_L 2,0 1,5 — ECUa

Measured at each ECU connected to bus signal

3,0
linesb
Differential bus voltage Vdiff_D 1,2 2,0 V
5,0 During arbitration

a The minimum value of VCAN_H is determined by the minimum value of VCAN_L plus the minimum value of Vdiff. The maximum
value of VCAN_L is determined by the maximum value of VCAN_H minus the value of Vdiff.

b The loading on the bus signal lines as ECUs are added to a given bus segment of any network is due to Rdiff and Rin of each of
the ECUs. Consequently, Vdiff can decrease. The minimum value of Vdiff typically limits the number of ECUs allowed on the bus. The
maximum value of Vdiff occurs during arbitration when multiple ECUs are driving the bus signal lines. This maximum value of Vdiff
affects single-ended operation and shall not exceed 3 V.

6.1.4 Bus voltages (operational)

The bus voltage parameters specified in Table 6 apply when all ECUs (from 2 to 30) are connected to a
correctly terminated bus segment. The maximum allowable ground offset between ECUs or ECUs and TBCs
on the bus is 2 V. The voltage extremes associated with this offset can occur in either the dominant or
recessive state.

6.1.5 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

CAN_H and CAN_L should be tested for ESD while disconnected from the bus signal lines, in accordance
with ISO 14982 and using 15 kV.

6.2 Physical media parameters

6.2.1 Twisted quad cable

The parameters for the twisted quad cable shall be as specified in Table 7.

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Table 7 — Physical media parameters for twisted quad cable

Parameter Symbol Min. Nom. Max. Unit Condition

ZH Measured at 1 MHz between either

Impedance 70 75 80  signal line and ground with
ZL
TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN grounded
Specific resistance Rb 0 25 50 m/m a

Specific line delay Tp — 5,0 — ns/m b

Cb 0 40 75 pF/m Between CAN_H and CAN_L

Specific capacitance
Ca 0 70 110 pF/m Between adjacent conductors
Cross-section to be formed from 16
Conductor size Ac — 0,5 — mm2 or greater strands of 32 AWG tinned
or bare copper.
Select the correct sealing type (N, T
Conductor insulation Dci 2,0 2,11 3,05 mm or E) for implement breakaway
diameter
connector plug (see Figure 10)

— — Red — — TBC_PWR

Colour of conductor — — Yellow — — CAN_H

insulation
— — Black — — TBC_RTN
— — Green — — CAN_L
Left-hand lay sequence TBC_PWR,
Conductor twist — 48 50 52 mm/turn
CAN_H, TBC_RTN, CAN_L
Jacket size Tj — 0,5 — mm —

Cable diameter Dc 6,0 6,2 8,5 mm —

Continuous operation without
Temperature range T -40 — 125 ∞C
degradation
a The differential voltage on the bus segment sensed by a receiving ECU depends on the line resistance between it and the
transmitting ECU. Therefore, the total resistance of the signal conductors is limited by the bus level parameters of each ECU.
b The minimum delay time between two points on a bus segment can be zero. The maximum value is determined by the bit time
and the delay times of the transmitting and receiving circuitry.

6.2.2 Topology

In order to avoid cable reflections, the wiring topology of a bus segment shall have, as nearly as possible, a
linear structure. In practice, it is necessary to connect short stubs to a main backbone cable, as shown in
Figure 5. To minimize standing waves, nodes should not be equally spaced on the bus segment and stub
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lengths should not all be of the same length. The dimensional parameters of this topology, as shown in
Figure 5, shall be as given in Table 8.

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1 terminating bias circuit (TBC)
2 two wires, CAN_H and CAN_L
3 twisted quad cable
4 ECU 1
5 ECU 2
6 ECU n-1
7 ECU n
a Distance d should be random, but not less than 0,1 m.
b The length of the two wires shall be less than 0,15 m.

Figure 5 — Topology of bus-segment wiring

Table 8 — Topology dimensional parameters

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Condition

Bus length L 0 40 m Not including stubs

Stub length S 0 1 m —
Node distance d 0,1 40 m —

6.2.3 ECU connection to TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN

In order to sense the status of the network, each node on the bus may provide a pin for TBC_PWR and
TBC_RTN. Loading limits shall be those given in Table 9.

6.2.4 Power For TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN

TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN for a given bus segment shall be supplied at only one point. This single connection
point shall be selected to meet the filter requirements in Table 10. Filtering and regulation may be provided
within the module providing this interconnection (see Annex B).

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Table 9 — Node loading of TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Condition

|Z|TBC_PWR Measured at 1 MHz between TBC_PWR and any other

80 — k
signal in ECU
Impedance
|Z|TBC_RTN Measured at 1 MHz between TBC_RTN and any other
80 — k
signal in ECU

CTBC_PWR Measured at 1 MHz between TBC_PWR and any other

— 10 pF
signal in ECU
Capacitance
CTBC_RTN Measured at 1 MHz between TBC_RTN and any other
— 10 pF
signal in ECU

6.3 TBC parameters

The terminating bias circuit connects all four conductors of the twisted quad cable, not only providing the bias
for the CAN_H and CAN_L signals but also the common mode resistive termination for the respective
conductors. Figure 6 illustrates the Thévenin-equivalent circuit required by the TBC, of which there shall be
one for each end of every bus segment in the network (see Annex B). The TBC shall comply with the
parameters specified in Table 10.

Table 10 — TBC parameters

Parameter Symbol Min. Nom. Max. Unit Condition

UH shall be capable of sourcing
CAN_H bias voltage UH 2,25 2,5 2,75 V
5 mA and sinking 90 mA to GND
UL shall be capable of sourcing
CAN_L bias voltage UL 2,25 2,5 2,75 V
90 mA and sinking 500 µA

CAN bias tracking UL-UH 0,1 — 0,1 V —

CAN_H terminating resistance RtH 70 75 80  Thévenin equivalent of TBC

CAN_L terminating resistance RtL 70 75 80  Thévenin equivalent of TBC

Resistance matching a 0,98 — 1,02 — —
Parallel capacitance CpL — — 15 pF CAN_H or CAN_L to ground

Series inductance LsL — — 0,1 µH —

25 mV peak to peak ripple in
12 V system TBC_PWR 8 — 16 V
Operating supply 20 kHz to 2 MHz range
range 25 mV peak to peak ripple in
24 V system TBC_PWR 16 — 32 V
20 kHz to 2 MHz range
Shorts to
Fault tolerance on bus signal lines — — — — Continuous
battery
Shorts to
Fault tolerance on bus signal lines — — — — Continuous
ground
a Resistance tracking is specified as

R tH 1 2  R tH  R tL  and R tL 1 2  R tH  R tL 

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Figure 6 — Equivalent TBC

6.4 Connectors

6.4.1 General

Two types of connectors are required for the network’s implement bus segment (see Figure 7):

 the implement bus breakaway connector (see 6.4.3);

 the diagnostic connector, which facilitates ISO 11783 network troubleshooting and maintenance (see
6.4.5).

Only one of the following two types of connector is required for the network's implement bus segment (see
Figure 7):

 the bus extension connector, located in the tractor cab (see 6.4.2);

 the in-cab connector, located in the tractor or implement cab (see 6.4.4)

NOTE For further information on the different network segments and their interconnections, see ISO 11783-4[1].

6.4.1.1 Electrical performance

The connectors and associated terminals used to connect bus lines on a bus segment shall conform to the
electrical parameters specified in Table 11.

6.4.1.2 Mechanical characteristics

The connectors should have locking, polarizing and retention devices that meet the requirements of a specific
application. They should also incorporate environmental protection appropriate to the application.
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1 tractor
2 implement
3 breakaway connector
4 bus extension connector
5 diagnostic connector
6 terminating bias circuit
7 in-cab connector

Figure 7 — Example of physical layer architecture, showing the four connector types

Table 11 — Bus connector electrical parameters

Parameter Symbol Min. Nom. Max. Unit Condition

Dielectric leakage at At 1 500 V; any pin to any other pin or to connector

— — — 2 mA
withstanding voltage shell
Contact resistance Rc — — 2 mV Measured at 100 mA (equivalent to 20 m)
Current I 0 32 70 mA —
Peak current Ip 2,5 — — A Time restriction: 2 s
Operating voltage V — 2,5 40 V —
Characteristic Zc Maximum connector length should not be greater than
30 60 120 
impedance twice the interfacial connector length.
Parallel capacitance Cp — — 35 pF Between CAN_H or CAN_L and all other pins and shell
Corner frequency f 10 — — MHz 3 dB point with 1 V p-p signal

6.4.2 Bus extension connector

A mating connector pair should be provided to extend the bus signal lines of the implement bus within the
tractor, as needed in the field for additional devices such as virtual terminals. This connector pair should be
located in the tractor cab on the right side of the operator’s seat, forward from the external equipment controls
(see Annex B). If the connector specified in 6.4.4 is not installed in the tractor, then this connector shall be
installed in the tractor.

6.4.2.1 Dimensions

The bus extension connector receptacle shall have the dimensions shown in Figure 8, and the bus extension
connector plug shall mate with the receptacle shown.

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Dimensions in millimetres

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1 full radius pin typ.
a Hold tolerance within length of seal area  5,97 min.
b 0,31 max. ¥ 45° chamfer typical.

NOTE These specifications are met by Deutsch DT04-04PE and DT06-04SE 1).

Figure 8 — Bus extension connector dimensional requirements

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6.4.2.2 Pin allocations

The four bus extension connector pins shall have the following allocations:

Pin 1: TBC_PWR;

Pin 2: CAN_H;

Pin 3: TBC_RTN;

Pin 4: CAN_L.

6.4.3 Implement bus breakaway connector

A receptacle shall be placed on the rear of the tractor adjacent to, and oriented in, the same direction as the
existing towed-equipment lighting connector, in accordance with ISO 1724. The receptacle shall have a dust
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and weather cap that covers the connector when the towed equipment is not connected.

An optional receptacle can be installed on the front of the tractor adjacent to the front-mounted hydraulic
outlets when front-mounted implements are accommodated. This connector shall be identical to the rear-
mounted connector.

A plug that mates with the above receptacle shall be placed on the hitch of the implements. This plug shall
have sufficient cable length to reach the receptacle. If additional implements can be connected to the
implement, a receptacle as specified in 6.4.3.2 shall be placed at the attachment point. This connector shall
have a dust and weather cap that covers it when the towed equipment is not connected.

6.4.3.1 Terminating bias circuit

A TBC shall be located at each implement bus breakaway connector receptacle. This active circuit shall be on
the receptacle connection side of the bus. Whenever the implement bus breakaway connector plug is
connected to the receptacle, the TBC on the receptacle connection side of the bus segment shall be
disconnected from CAN_H and CAN_L.

Power on Pin 5 of the receptacle disconnects the TBC from the implement bus. Pin 5 of the plug is shorted to
Pin 4, the ECU_PWR connection. The loading of this disabled TBC on TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN shall be
less than 20 mA.

6.4.3.2 Dimensions

The implement bus breakaway receptacle shall conform to the dimensions shown in Figure 9. This tractor or
implement-mounted receptacle shall contain pin contacts.

The mating plug shall have the dimensions given in Figure 10. This implement-mounted plug shall contain
socket contacts.

The implement bus breakaway connector containing the receptacle and the automatic switching TBC shall
conform to the mounting dimensions given in Figure 11.

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Dimensions in millimetres

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1 main polarizing keyway c Over bayonet.
2 front face d From threads to flat surface.
a Deep. e 11/16 inches.
b Shell internal diameter.
NOTE These specifications are met by Powell IBBC part EJ208787 and Deutsch HD34-24-91PE, HDBox-24-91P
and HDB36-24-91SE 2).
Figure 9 — Implement bus breakaway receptacle dimensional requirements

2) Powell IBBC part EJ208787 and Deutsch HD34-24-91PE, HDBox-24-91P and HDB36-24-91SE are examples of
suitable products available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does
not constitute an endorsement by ISO of these products.

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Dimensions in millimetres
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Contact size Min. OD Max. OD Wire mm2 range Wire gauge range

A 4,83 6,10 8 to 5 8 to 10

B 3,40 4,32 3 to 2 12 to 14

C 2,00a 3,40 1 to 0,5 16 to 20

a Use wire seal option E for minimum outside diameter (OD).

NOTE These specifications are met by Deutsch HDB36-24-91SE-059 3).

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NOTE These specifications are met by Powell IBIC part P624-91SN 4).
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1 Sealing plug
2 47,63  max. over knurl

Figure 10 — Implement bus breakaway plug dimensions

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1  5,68- 5,40 blind hole, 15,24 deep, suitable for M6  1,0 self-threaded screw

Figure 11 — Maximum dimensions of an implement bus breakaway connector

4) Powell IBIC part P624-91SN is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for
the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.

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6.4.3.3 Pin allocations

6.4.3.3.1 General
The implement bus breakaway connector shall have the pin allocations shown in Table 12 (examples of wire
colours are also given). However, an implement bus breakaway receptacle that includes a TBC may also have
a connector with the pin allocations given in Table B.2. A connector with the pin allocations shown in
Table B.1 may be used to connect ECU power to the TBC in the receptacle.
NOTE The power on the pins in the bus breakaway connector is controlled by the Tractor ECU, specified in
ISO 11783-9. Annex B of this part of ISO 11783 includes an example of a power control circuit.

6.4.3.3.2 Ground isolation

The ground circuits for GND and ECU_GND shall be connected together only at one location, which is
recommended to be at the tractor's power source (battery) negative terminal. To avoid ground loops, no other
connections between GND and ECU_GND shall be made on the tractor or any connected implement.
Resistance measurements taken between Pin 1 and Pin 2 of an implement's bus breakaway connector plug
should be greater than 5 M without any ECU connected to the power or network. Resistance measurements
taken between the GND and ECU_GND pins of an ECU should be greater than 1 M.

ECU_PWR and ECU_GND shall only be connected to the TBC included with the implement bus breakaway
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receptacle. No connections between ECU_PWR and TBC_PWR or between ECU_GND and TBC_RTN shall
be made at other TBCs connected to the ISO 11783 bus on the tractor or any connected implement. No
connections between PWR and TBC_PWR or between GND and TBC_RTN shall be made at any TBCs
connected to the network. Resistance measurements taken between Pin 4 and Pin 6 or between Pin 2 and
Pin 7 of an implement's bus breakaway connector plug, with the TBC connected and without any ECUs
connected, should be greater than 5 M.

Resistance measurements taken between a connected TBC's TBC_RTN and ECU_GND pins should be
greater than 1 M.

Table 12 — Implement bus breakaway connector pin allocations

Pin Contact
Name Wire colour Comments
no. size a
Connected separately from ECU_GND to the tractor's power source
(battery) negative terminal. Connected to chassis ground on both tractor
1 GND A Black and implement. All major power loads (lights, motors, etc.) shall use this
return path. Connection to chassis ground assures that there is no
potential or static charge difference between the implement and tractor.
Circuit to be limited to providing electrical return for electronic control
units mounted on tractors or implements. This pin shall further be
2 ECU_GND B Black
electrically isolated from GND, and shall be connected to the tractor's
power source (battery) negative terminal.
Power for all lights, motors, etc. that normally require significant power
and tend to generate transients on the supply line. On implements that
3 PWR A Red
are so equipped, lighting normally powered by the ISO 1724 connector
may be powered by this pin.
Intended to provide a good source of clean positive battery power for
4 ECU_PWR B Red
ECUs mounted on implements.
Exists only within the connectors (i.e. not for external connections) to
5 TBC_DIS C N/R control relay for automatic terminating bias connection/removal.
Connected to Pin 4 on implement connector plug.
6 TBC_PWR C See Table 7 Power for the TBCs; shall not be used for any other purpose.
7 TBC_RTN C See Table 7 Provides return path for TBCs; shall not be used for any other purpose.
8 CAN_H C See Table 7 Data transmission line pulled toward higher voltage in dominant state.
9 CAN_L C See Table 7 Data transmission line pulled toward lower voltage in dominant state.
a Defined by Figure 10.

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6.4.4 In-cab connector

6.4.4.1 General

A connector is recommended for in-cab use to connect existing components — for example, VTs, auxiliary
inputs or other ECUs mounted in a tractor or implement cab to the ISO 11783 bus. If the connector specified
in 6.4.2 is not installed in the tractor, then an in-cab connector shall be installed in the tractor.

6.4.4.2 In-cab connector receptacle dimensions

The in-cab connector receptacle shall have dimensions according to Figure 12.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 panel
2 3/4-20 UNEF-2A
3 peripheral seal
NOTE The in-cab connector receptacle specifications are met by AMP type 206705-1 or 206705-2 5).

Figure 12 — In-cab receptacle dimensional requirements

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for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO of these products.

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6.4.4.3 In-cab connector pin allocations

The nine connector pins shall have the following allocations:

Pin 1: Connected to ECU_PWR;
Pin 2: CAN_L input;
Pin 3: CAN_L output;
Pin 4: CAN_H input;
Pin 5: CAN_H output;
Pin 6: TBC_PWR;
Pin 7: ECU_PWR;
Pin 8: TBC_GND;
Pin 9: ECU_GND.

The loading limit on TBC_PWR and TBC_GND shall be in accordance with 6.2.3.

6.4.4.4 In-cab connector plug dimensions

The connector plug for the in-cab connector shall have dimensions according to Figure 13, so as to mate with
the in-cab connector receptacle.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 polyester, black
2 glass filled nylon, 6/6 black
3 mating face

NOTE The optional in-cab connector plug specifications are met by AMP 2067081 6).

Figure 13 — In-cab plug dimensional requirements

6.4.4.5 In-cab connector cable connections

The connection of the in-cab connector to ISO controllers or display terminals is as shown in Figure 14.
A shorting plug is not required to connect CAN_L input to CAN_L output and CAN_H input to CAN_H output
when no controller or terminal is connected to the in-cab connector. When not powered, a relay circuit is used
to maintain the CAN_H and CAN_L connections.

6) AMP 2067081 is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the
convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.

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As shown in Figure 14, the following three connection configurations are possible.
a) A loop through the in-cab connector to extend the bus: the relay is powered by a connection to the
ECU_PWR terminal to open the bus on the “tractor side”. Stub bus connections are provided for
connection of multiple ECUs.
b) When the ECU connection from the in-cab connector is more than 1 m, the ECU is connected by a stub
connection to the bus that is looped through the in-cab connector. The TBC_PWR and TBC_GND
connections are not returned through the in-cab connector but are left open circuit at the connector. The
relay is powered by a connection to the ECU_PWR terminal to open the bus on the “tractor side” of the
connector.
c) When the ECU connection to the bus is less than 1 m, the ECU is connected directly to the bus as a stub
and not looped through.
If the controller or display provides a loop through of the bus, it has to have an internal circuit equivalent to the
external connections shown for the configuration described in b) above.

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a ISO 11783 bus.
b In-cab connector (male).
c In-cab connector (female).
d Bus extension through in-cab connector for connecting multiple ECUs.
e Long bus extension through in-cab connector for connecting an ECU.
f Short bus extension (stub) through in-cab connector for connecting an ECU.
NOTE The TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN are routed together with the CAN_L and CAN_H as twisted quad cable for
EMC purposes but only once connected to connector “c”.

Figure 14 — In-cab connector cable connections

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6.4.5 Diagnostic connector

The diagnostic connector shall be located in the tractor cab in an easily accessed location. The stub length
between the network backbone and the diagnostic connector should be minimized to accommodate the cable
length from the diagnostic connector to the service tool CAN transceiver. The connector and its associated
terminals shall meet the electrical specifications given in Table 11.

6.4.5.1 Receptacle dimensions

The diagnostic receptacle connector shall have the dimensions given in Figure 15.

Dimensions in millimetres

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1 main polarizing rib
2 thread 1,375-18 UNEF-2A
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a Phantom line for clarification only.

b Recommended panel.
c 4PL.

NOTE These specifications are met by Powell 24EJ-642426-CD or by Deutsch HD10-9-1939PE 7).

Figure 15 — Diagnostic connector receptacle dimensions

7) Powell 24EJ-642426-CD and Deutsch HD10-9-1939PE are examples of suitable products available commercially.
This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO of
these products.

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6.4.5.2 Locking plug dimensions

The diagnostic connector locking plug shall have the dimensions given in Figure 16.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 main polarizing rib
2 thread 1,375-18 UNEF-2A

NOTE These specifications are met by Deutsch HD16-9-1939SE 8).

Figure 16 — Diagnostic connector locking plug dimensions

6.4.5.3 Non-locking plug dimensions

The diagnostic connector non-locking plug shall have the dimensions given in Figure 17.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 main polarizing rib
2 thread 1,375-18 UNEF-2A

NOTE These specifications are met by Deutsch HD17-9-1939S 9).

Figure 17 — Diagnostic connector non-locking plug dimensions

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convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.
9) Deutsch HD17-9-1939S is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the
convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.

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6.4.5.4 Pin allocations

The diagnostic connector pins shall have the allocations given in Table 13.

Table 13 — Diagnostic connector pin allocations

Pin no. Allocation

A ECU_GND
B Unswitched power a
C Tractor bus CAN_H
D Tractor bus CAN_L
E Not specifiedb
F Not specifiedc
G Not specifiedc
H Implement bus CAN_H
J Implement bus CAN_L
a A direct connection to positive battery power through a 10A fuse.
b Used for the shield of an SAE J1939 network in an SAE diagnostic connector.
c Used for SAE J1708[11] network in an SAE diagnostic connector.

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6.4.5.5 Diagnostic connector dimensions

The diagnostic connector shall have the interface dimensions given in Figure 18.
Dimensions in millimetres

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1 key way
2 alignment rib

All cavity locations are to be ± 0,05 from centrelines.

a Datum A. f Polarizing rib is optional.

b Contact cavity letters are shown for identification only and are not g Cavity locations.
necessarily in their true positions. Letters are not to extend outside  25,25
(no gates or parting lines on sealing surfaces). h Datum B.

i Full radius.

c No gates or parting lines on sealing surfaces.

d Dimension applies to cavities B, C, D, E, F, G, H and J.

e Dimension applies to cavity A only.

Figure 18 — Diagnostic connector interface dimensional requirements

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7 Conformance tests

7.1 General requirements

7.1.1 Figures 19 to 24 and Equations 2 to 4 show how, in principle, the parameters specified in Clause 6
can be verified by component manufacturers, while 7.1.2 to 7.1.6 are general requirements for these
conformance tests.

7.1.2 The ground connection shall reference the ECU power ground, not TBC_RTN.

7.1.3 The tests shall be conducted over the entire voltage operating range of the ECU, which shall be at
least 10 V to 16 V; whereas, the manufacturer shall be responsible for the verification of any applications
requiring a broader voltage range.

7.1.4 In order to guarantee bus operation with certain faults, many of the parameters shall be verified

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without ground or power connected to the ECU, or with neither connected.

7.1.5 All sources for the test shall present an internal impedance, the magnitude of which shall be less than
0,1  for all frequencies below 5 MHz. All measurement devices should have input impedances of above
10 M, shunted by less than 10 pF from DC to 5 MHz.

7.1.6 An independent means shall be available to cause the ECU under test to attempt to initiate message
transmission over the communications bus.

7.2 Internal resistance

7.2.1 Measure the internal resistance, Rin, (see Figure 3) of CAN_H and CAN_L, as shown in Figure 19.

7.2.2 Carry out this test over a range for U (voltage range: 2 V to 8 V), which represents the ground offsets
between nodes on a given bus segment, for the following power connection scenarios:
a) ECU connected to ground lead only;
b) ECU connected to both battery and ground leads;
c) ECU connected to neither battery lead nor ground lead;
d) ECU connected to battery lead only.

Key
1 ECU

Figure 19 — Measurement of Rin with ECU protocol IC set to bus idle

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7.2.3 Apply bias to both CAN_H and CAN_L, concurrently, in the most general case.

7.2.4 Determine Rin of CAN_H and CAN_L over the range -2 V  U  8 V, then use the minimum value to
verify that the ECU's Rin is above the required minimum.

7.2.5 Carry out the measurements using Rtest  5 k, and calculate Rin of CAN_H or CAN_L using
Equation (2):

En
Rin  R test (2)
U n  En

where Rin is defined, for the recessive state and DC parameters, by Table 3.

7.3 Internal differential resistance

7.3.1 Measure internal differential resistance, Rdiff, (see Figure 4) of CAN_H and CAN_L as shown in
Figure 20.

7.3.2 Carry out this test over the same range for U and for the same power connection scenarios as
specified in 7.2.2.

Key
1 ECU

Figure 20 — Measurement of Rdiff with ECU protocol IC set to bus idle

7.3.3 Determine Rdiff for U  5 V and Rtest  5 k during bus idle using Equation (3):

V
Rdiff  (3)
I

where the power supply shall offer sufficient isolation to the other ECU supplies so that the measurements
represent the ECU impedance and not supply-leakage currents.

7.4 ECU recessive input threshold

7.4.1 Verify the recessive input threshold over the common mode range as shown in Figure 21.

7.4.2 Verify that the ECU is able to detect recessive bit levels by its capacity to begin, or continue, to
transmit for all values of UH and UL in the range of 1 V to 8 V, yielding a value for E of 0,5 V (i.e. all cases
where CAN_H is 0,5 V more positive than CAN_L). Measure this with power applied to the ECU.

NOTE 1 This test presupposes that the smallest differential voltage represents the more difficult condition. If this is
unknown, the user can verify using the largest differential, E of 1,0 V (i.e. where CAN_L is 1,0 V more positive than
CAN_H).
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NOTE 2 The 6 V value is used instead of 7 V since the maximum threshold for receiving a dominant bit is 0,5 V, as per
Table 3.

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1 ECU
Figure 21 — Test of input threshold for recessive bit detection

7.5 ECU dominant input threshold

7.5.1 Verify the dominant input threshold of an ECU over the common mode range as shown in Figure 22.

Key
1 ECU
Figure 22 — Test of input threshold for dominant bit detection

7.5.2 Verify that the ECU is able to detect dominant bit levels by its capacity to begin, or continue, to
transmit for all values of UH and UL in the range of 1 V to 8 V, yielding a value for E of 0,075 V (i.e. all cases
where CAN_H is 0,075 V more positive than CAN_L). Measure this with power applied to the ECU.
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NOTE The 6 V value is used instead of 7 V since the maximum threshold for receiving a dominant bit is 1 V, as per
Table 4.

7.6 ECU dominant output

7.6.1 Measure the dominant output of an ECU as shown in Figure 23. Since the differential voltage is as
given by Equation (1), it can be measured differentially, as itself, between the CAN_H and CAN_L bus signal
lines. Alternatively, it can be found as the difference between the voltage between CAN_H and ground, and
that between CAN_L and ground. The magnitudes of the output currents can be found directly from this test;
the current ratio shall be calculated.
NOTE Since this ratio, as well as the variation in the current, is a manufacturer-specific parameter, no acceptable
values are presented in this part of ISO 11783.

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1 ECU
Figure 23 — Measurement of VCAN_H and VCAN_L while the ECU sends a dominant bit

7.6.2 Measure VCAN_H, VCAN_L, IH, and IL during a dominant bit transmission. Set Rtest at 37,5 . The value
of Vdiff may be measured or calculated as desired.

7.6.3 Set the load as shown in Figure 23. The ratio of IH to IL shall be between 0,98 and 1,02 at 2,5 V
recessive nominal voltage.

7.7 ECU internal delay time

7.7.1 Measure the internal delay time of an ECU as shown in Figure 24. The test unit shown synchronizes
itself to the start of the frame bit transmitted by the ECU's protocol IC. Upon detection of the first recessive
identifier bit, the test unit partly overwrites this bit for the time, toverw, with a dominant level (shaded area in the
figure). This overwriting is increased until the protocol IC loses arbitration and stops transmitting, when the
available part of the bit time, tavail, for delay time compensation is exhausted (see also Annex A).

7.7.2 Calculate tECU using the Equation (4):

t ECU  t avail  t overw (4)

where tavail is known from the bit timing unit of the protocol IC [2,5 µs, time to the sample point from a bit edge
(see 4.6)] and toverw is the time found with the test unit.

7.7.3 The recessive and dominant voltage levels are set by the test unit to the corresponding threshold
voltages for reception. This means that the recessive overwriting level is 0,5 V and the dominant one 1,0 V,
and ensures a uniquely defined relationship between voltage levels and internal delay time.

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1 ECU
2 test unit
3 sample point
4 start of frame
5 first recessive identifier bit
a Dominant.
b Recessive.
c Idle.
Figure 24 — Measurement of ECU internal delay time tECU

8 Bus failure and fault confinement

8.1 General

Many different bus failures able to influence operation can occur during normal operation. To ensure safety
under all conditions, requirements relating to these failures and the resulting network behaviour are specified
in the following subclauses.

8.2 Loss of network connection

If a node becomes disconnected from a bus segment, the remaining nodes shall continue communication.
The exceptions to this requirement are bridges, gateways and routers, as communication between the bus
segments on the different ports of such a device would be impossible under the circumstances.

8.3 Node power or ground loss

8.3.1 If a node loses power, or is in a low-voltage condition, the bus segment to which it is attached shall
not be electrically loaded, and the remaining nodes shall continue communication.

8.3.2 If a node loses ground, the voltages on the bus segment to which it is attached shall not be biased up,
and the remaining nodes shall continue communication.

8.4 Open and short failures

In principle, bus failures are detectable if there is a significant message destruction rate, as can be interpreted
by the ECUs or the CAN controllers. Cases of external events that can cause failures, with the required
network response, are listed and described as follows (see Figure 25). An ECU shall fall back to a fail-safe
state of operation if the fault condition does not ensure communication integrity with other ECUs in the
network which are required for its normal operation. ECUs should store diagnostic trouble codes in cases
when detectable open or short failures are intermittent.

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Case 1: CAN_H interrupted between “first” or “last” ECU and a TBC

Data communications shall be able to continue between all nodes. There can be a reduction in the
signal-to-noise ratio or an increase in electromagnetic emissions, or both. (The swing on CAN_H is essentially
twice that on CAN_L, thereby allowing continued operation.)

Case 2: CAN_H shorted to ECU_PWR

Data communications are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a
fail-safe state of operation.

Case 3: CAN_L shorted to GND

Data communications are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a
fail-safe state of operation.

Case 4: CAN_H shorted to GND

Data communications are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a
fail-safe state of operation.

Case 5: CAN_H interrupted

Data communications shall be able to continue between nodes on each side of the interruption, even though it
might not be possible to maintain communications between nodes across the interruption. The ECU shall fall
back to a fail-safe state of operation if it relies on communication with an ECU on the other side of the
interruption. There can be a reduction in the signal-to-noise ratio between nodes on opposite sides of the
interruption.

Case 6: CAN_L interrupted

Data communications shall be able to continue between nodes on each side of the interruption, even though it
might not be possible to maintain communications between nodes across the interruption. The ECU shall fall
back to a fail-safe state of operation if it relies on communication with an ECU on the other side of the
interruption. There can be a reduction in the signal-to-noise ratio between nodes on opposite sides of the
interruption.

Case 7: CAN_L shorted to ECU_PWR

Data communications are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a
fail-safe state of operation.

Case 8: TBC_PWR shorted to GND

Data communications shall be able to continue between all nodes if TBC_PWR is isolated from ECU_PWR by
current limiting circuit or a fuse. There can be a reduction in the signal-to-noise ratio as the system is
operating with only one TBC and incorrect signal levels.

Case 9: CAN_L opened to a single ECU

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Data communications shall be able to continue between all nodes except the single ECU. The single ECU
shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a fail-safe state of operation. There can be a
reduction in the signal-to-noise ratio, as this node would be transmitting single-ended. Receiver time constants
are important in this fault condition. The receivers need to be able to switch to single-ended receive without bit
loss when this ECU begins transmitting.

Case 10: CAN_H opened to a single ECU

Data communications shall be able to continue between all nodes except the single ECU. The single ECU
shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a fail-safe state of operation. There can be a
reduction in the signal-to-noise ratio as this node would be transmitting single-ended. Receiver time constants
are important in this fault condition. The receivers need to be able to switch to single-ended receive without bit
loss when this ECU begins transmitting.

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Case 11: CAN_H shorted to CAN-L

Data communications are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a
fail-safe state of operation.

Case 12: TBC_PWR interrupted between “supply-end” and “far-end” terminators

Data communications shall be able to continue between all nodes. There can be a reduction in the
signal-to-noise ratio, since the signal lines are loaded to ground by the TBC, which are unpowered.

Case 13: Both bus signal lines interrupted at same location

Data communications between nodes on opposite sides of an interruption are not possible. Data
communications between nodes on the same side of an interruption shall be able to continue, but may do so
with a reduced signal-to-noise ratio. The ECU shall fall back to a fail-safe state of operation if it relies on
communication with an ECU on the other side of the interruption.

Case 14: TBC_RTN interrupted between “supply-end” and “far-end” TBCs

Data communications between nodes are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition
and fall back to a fail-safe state of operation.

Case 15: CAN_L interrupted between “first” or “last” ECU and TBCs

Data communications shall be able to continue between nodes. There can be a reduction in the signal-to-
noise ratio or an increase in electromagnetic emissions, or both. (The swing on CAN_H is essentially twice
that on CAN_L, thereby allowing continued operation.)

Case 16: Battery supply interrupted before reaching TBCs

Data communications between nodes are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition
and fall back to a fail-safe state of operation.

Case 17: Ground interrupted before reaching TBCs

Data communications between nodes are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition
and fall back to a fail-safe state of operation.

Case 18: Both CAN_H and CAN_L open to an ECU [i.e. loss of connection to bus segment (see 7.2)]

If a node becomes disconnected from its bus segment, the remaining nodes shall be able to continue
communications, except the single ECU. The single ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall
back to a fail-safe state of operation.

Case 19: Node power loss

If a node loses power, or is in a low-voltage condition, the remaining nodes shall be able to continue
communications.

See ISO 11783-5[2] for reaction to power supply voltage disturbances.

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Case 20: Node ground loss

If a node loses ground, the remaining nodes shall be able to continue communications.

Case 21: Loss of one TBC

Data communications shall be able to continue between all nodes. Fault detection by any ECU is probably not
possible. There can be a reduction in the signal-to-noise ratio and an increase in electromagnetic emissions
because the media is no longer terminated properly. If both TBCs are disconnected, communications will likely
fail.

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Case 22: CAN_H shorted to TBC_PWR

Data communications are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a
fail-safe state of operation.

Case 23: CAN_L shorted to TBC_PWR

Data communications are not possible. The ECU shall be able to detect this fault condition and fall back to a
fail-safe state of operation.

Case 24: Topology parameter violations (i.e. bus or stub length, node spacing, bias impedance)

Data communications via the bus might be possible, but with a reduction in the signal-to-noise ratio and
possible loss of arbitration.

Key
1 twisted quad transmission cable
2 power for TBC

NOTE Case 24 not shown.

Figure 25 — Possible failures due to external events (see 8.4)

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Annex A
(informative)

Protocol controller timing and naming

A.1 Bit subdivision

A variety of names are used to refer to the bit segments (see Figure A.1) by different suppliers of CAN
protocol controller integrated circuits. However, it is believed this general grouping provides insight into the
operation and configuring of these circuits. Since these definitions are not constant, it is possible that two bit
segments in one implementation can be defined as one in another implementation. It is therefore possible that
particular protocol controller ICs cannot be configurable for the bit segmentation described here.

Key
1 sample point (point in time bus level read and interpreted as value of bit)
a Nominal bit time.
b That part of the bit time used to synchronize ECUs on the bus; the edge is expected within this bit segment.
c That part of the bit time used to compensate for physical delay times on a bus segment caused by propagation time of
bus signal line and ECUs' internal delay time.
d The phase buffer segments used to compensate for phase-errors; they can be lengthened or shortened by
resynchronization.

Figure A.1 — Bit segmentation

A.2 Internal delay time

The internal delay time of an ECU, tECU, is defined as the sum of all asynchronous delays that occur along the
transmission and reception path of an ECU, relative to the bit timing logic unit of the protocol IC (see
Figure A.2).

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1 bit timing of ECU A d Delay time, A output.

2 bit timing of ECU B e Delay time, A input.
3 sample point f Delay time, bus line.
a Bit n. g Delay time, B input.
b Bit n  1. h Delay time, B output.
c Bit n  1.
NOTE 1 The sum of output and input ECU delays, with ECU disconnected from the bus relative to the bit timing logic is
critical. The important characteristic parameter of an ECU is t_ECU  t_Output  t_Input [where _  ECU (A,B...)].

NOTE 2 For proper arbitration, the following condition needs to be met:

tAECU  tBECU  2tBus line  tPROP_SEG  (tPHASE_SEG1  tSJW)

NOTE 3 SYNC_SEG is not taken into account, as it is possible that this segment is lost when there is a phase shift
between modules.

NOTE 4 tSJW is part of PHASE_SEG1 to compensate phase-errors. It is subtracted from the available time, as it is
possible that a spike can cause a miss-synchronization with a phase shift of tSJW. This means that the leading transmitting
bit timing logic with respect to synchronization of ECU A must be capable of knowing the correct bus level of bit n at the
sample point. The tolerable values of t_ECU strongly depend on the bit rate and line length of the bus, and the possible bit
timing, indicated by the arbitration condition.

NOTE 5 The acceptable crystal tolerances of the protocol ICs and the potential for losing synchronization are
determined by PHASE_SEG1 and 2.

Figure A.2 — Bit-timing relationship between ECU A and ECU B during arbitration

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A.3 Synchronization
The two forms of synchronization, hard synchronization and resynchronization, obey the following rules.

a) Only one synchronization within one bit time is allowed.

b) An edge is used for synchronization only if the value detected at the previous sample point (previously
read bus value) differs from the bus value immediately after the edge.

c) Hard synchronization is performed at this edge whenever the edge is recessive to dominant.

d) All other recessive to dominant edges fulfilling a) and b) is used for resynchronization, except that a
transmitter does not perform resynchronization as a result of a recessive to dominant edge with a positive
phase error if only recessive to dominant edges are used for resynchronization.

A.4 Synchronization jump width (SJW)

As a result of synchronization, PHASE_SEG1 can be lengthened, or PHASE_SEG2 shortened. The amount
of lengthening or shortening of the phase buffer bit segments has an upper bound given by the SJW (less
than or equal to PHASE_SEG1).

A.5 CAN bit timing requirements

Bit timing restrictions are required so that ECUs from different manufacturers can properly receive and
interpret valid messages. Without these restrictions, under certain conditions a particular ECU can have unfair
access to the network and network system diagnostics is much more difficult.

All CAN protocol controller ICs divide the bit time into smaller sections defined as time quantum (tq). IC
suppliers recommend that all ECUs on a network be programmed with the same bit timing values.

Specific values are needed for the bit timing registers in each CAN protocol controller. These values are
defined to ensure that a reliable network exists for all ECUs, and are based on the best trade-offs between
propagation delay and clock tolerance (there are differences in the definitions of the bit segments used by
different manufacturers of CAN protocol controller ICs).

For an ISO 11783 40 m network segment operating at 250 kbit/s, Table A.1 lists the recommended actual tq
values for typical protocol controller ICs to achieve an (80  3) % single sample point (see also 4.6).

NOTE The tq values listed in Table A.1 are the actual bit tqs and not necessarily the values to be entered into a CAN
protocol controller bit timing register.

Figure A.3 illustrates the resulting bit timing for typical protocol controller ICs.

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Table A.1 — CAN protocol controller bit timing values

Total number of tq 16 20
tq timing 250 ns 200 ns

tsyncseg (tq) 1 1

tTSEG1 (tq)a 12 15

tTSEG2 (tq)b 3 4

SJW (tq) 2 2
Total bit time 4 µs 4 µs
a tTSEG1  PROP_SEG  PHASE_SEG1

b tTSEG2  PHASE_SEG2

Key
1 sample point
2 SJW  2tq
3 tsyncseg  1tq
4 tTSEG1  12tq
5 tTSEG1  15tq
6 tTSEG2  3tq
7 tTSEG2  4tq

Figure A.3 — CAN controller timing values

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Annex B
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Examples of physical layer circuits

B.1 General
This annex presents a number of examples of physical layer circuits. However, a complete ECU node can
need circuitry from more than one of these examples to conform to the specifications of this part of ISO 11783.
Moreover, it might be necessary to invert in logic or shift in magnitude the logic levels in and out of the
example circuitry in order to achieve an interface with particular protocol-controller or software designs. In the
case of certain applications, it might also be acceptable to remove status indication outputs or the single-
ended operation capability.

B.2 to B.6 provide, respectively, examples of network interconnections illustrating the use of connectors and
the node connections to various ECUs, a terminating bias circuit, an automatic TBC for use with a bus
breakaway connector, a connector for use on a TBC unit, and the optional stub connector used by an ECU to
connect itself to the network.

B.2 Network interconnection

Figure B.1 illustrates a network interconnection with ISO 11783, optional and proprietary connectors. Also
shown are a number of the possible TBC connections.

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1 ECU 1 (ISO 11783-2) 10 battery 19 diagnostic connector a Tractor.

2 ECU 2 (ISO 11783-2) 11 TBC 20 optional automatic TBC b Implement 1.

3 ECU n (ISO 11783-2) 12 splice 21 bus extension connector c Implement 2.

13 optional ECU stub 22 automatic TBC with

4 ECU n  2 (ISO 11783-2) d Implement 3.
connector network power connection
23 implement bus
5 ECU n  1 (ISO 11783-2) 14 four leads
breakaway connector
6 ECU z (ISO 11783-2) 15 three leads 24 automatic TBC
7 tractor ECU 16 tractor bus 25 in-cab connector
17 power connection to
8 ECU y (SAE J1939-11)
network
9 ECU x (ISO 11783-2) 18 implement bus

Figure B.1 — Network interconnection

B.3 Terminating bias circuit

Figure B.2 is an example of a TBC that uses discrete components and voltage regulators to provide both the
bias voltage and the termination. Fault protection is also included to limit dissipation.

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1 ferrite beads
2 SGS-Thomson part LM2931ST 10) (see Note)
NOTE Some versions of the LM2931 are not suitable for this circuit since these are not rated down to 2,5 V output
voltage.

Figure B.2 — Terminating bias circuit (TBC)

B.4 Automatic TBC at bus breakaway connector

This example presents a printed circuit-board circuit providing automatic switching in and out of the TBC in a
bus breakaway connector. It does not detail the actual circuit components used to provide both the bias
voltage and the termination, but outlines how automatic switching with the connection of an implement-half of
a bus breakaway connection can be obtained. Also detailed are the connectors needed to mate with this
example module.

Figure B.3 illustrates a version used on the implement breakaway connector with connections to the ECU
power, while Figure B.4 shows a version used on the implement breakaway connector that can be used to
connect additional implements.

Table B.1 gives the pin allocation for the ECU power connections to the automatic TBC, while Table B.2 gives
that of the implement bus connections to the terminating bias circuit.
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1 printed circuit board module 10 2,5 V sinking supply
2 four-pin connector, size 16 contacts 11 2,5 V sourcing supply
a Controlled.
3 twisted quad cable
b Chassis.
4 implement bus on tractor
c No. 16 contacts.
5 implement bus breakaway connector
d No. 12 contacts.
6 to implement
e No. 8 contacts.
7 tractor power circuit
f Capacity.
8 two-pin connector, size 16 contacts
9 RF filter network

Figure B.3 — Automatic TBC with network power connection at bus breakaway connector

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1 Printed circuit board module a Controlled.
2 Four-pin connector, size 16 contacts b Chassis.
3 twisted quad cable c No. 16 contacts.
4 implement bus d No. 12 contacts.
5 implement bus breakaway connector e No. 8 contacts.
6 to next implement f Capacity.
7 two-pin connector, size 16 contacts
8 + 2,5 V sinking supply
9 + 2,5 V sourcing supply

Figure B.4 — Automatic TBC at bus breakaway connector

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Table B.1 — Pin allocations for power connection to TBC in an implement bus breakaway connector

Contact
Pin no. Name Comments
sizea

Intended to provide good clean source of positive battery power for ECUs mounted
1 ECU_PWR B
on implements.
Circuit to be limited to providing electrical return for electronic control units
mounted on implements. Connection on the tractor should be to quiet electrical
2 ECU_GND B
point near battery ground. This pin must be electrically isolated from implement
chassis ground.
a Defined by Figure 10.

Table B.2 — Pin allocations for implement bus connection to automatic TBC in an implement bus
breakaway connector

Contact
Pin no. Name Comments
sizea

Power for the TBC(s), not to be used for anything other than TBCs at other
1 TBC_PWR C
locations along the bus.
2 CAN_H C Data transmission line that is pulled toward higher voltage during dominant state.
Return for TBC(s) ground not to be used for anything other than TBCs at other
3 TBC_RTN C
locations along the bus.
4 CAN_L C Data transmission line pulled toward lower voltage in dominant state.
a Defined by Figure 10.

B.5 Optional TBC unit

An optional TBC unit is available for use with the ISO 11783 network when an automatic TBC is not used.
Two configurations are available. One provides for powering the bus segment of a communications network
by connecting filtered power from the ECU_PWR and ECU_GND terminals to the TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN
lines. The other provides only the terminating bias function and uses TBC_PWR and TBC_RTN powered
elsewhere along the media of the given bus segment. These two configurations are distinguishable from one
another by their body colour.

NOTE The optional TBC unit specifications are met by Powell Electronics part EJ207300 11).

B.6 Circuits for power control

Figure B.5 illustrates an example of control of the power connections of the implement bus breakaway
connector on the tractor. ISO 11783-9 provides details of the messages needed for controlling the power to
the implement and to the lights. The implement lighting ECU may be part of an implement ECU. The
ECU_GND must be “noise free” at the power source (see 6.4.3.3.2 and Table 12)

11) Powell Electronics part EJ207300 is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is
given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.

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Key
1 key switch 6 tractor ECU
2 light switch 7 implement bus
3 work switch 8 implement bus breakaway connector
4 hazard/beacon switch 9 lighting ECU
5 marker switch

Figure B.5 — Examples of power control circuits

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B.7 Optional ECU stub connector

The stub connector is an optional connector used to connect an ECU to its stub on an ISO 11783 bus
segment. Only CAN_H and CAN_L must be transferred through this connector.

This ECU stub connector receptacle shall have the dimensions shown in Figure B.6.

Dimensions in millimetres
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a Hex., raised 6,73.
b Contact 3PL.
c Typical.
d Full radius, pin 3PL.

NOTE The optional ECU stub connector receptacle specifications are met by Deutsch DT04-03P 12).

Figure B.6 — Optional ECU stub connector dimensions

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The three connector pins have the following allocations:

Pin A: CAN_H;

Pin B: CAN_L;

Pin C: unused or used for the shield of an SAE J1939 network.

The connector plug for the optional ECU stub connector has dimensions that mate with the ECU stub
connector receptacle shown in Figure B.6.

NOTE The optional ECU stub connector plug specifications are met by Deutsch DT06-03S12).
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