.. include:: ./../macros.txt
.. include:: ./../units.txt

.. _COMMUNICATION_VIA_CAN:

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Communication via CAN
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The main communication interface of |foxbms| is the CAN bus.

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Initial Communication Sequence
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On startup, the |bms-master| will transmit a startup message.
This is described at :ref:`CAN_BOOT_MESSAGE_SEQUENCE`.

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Request Debug Information
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The high-level control unit can request debug information from the |bms-master|
by sending a ``f_DebugRequest`` message.
The |bms-master| will respond with a ``f_DebugResponse`` message.
This is described at :ref:`HOW_TO_USE_THE_F_DEBUG_CAN_MESSAGE`.

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BMS State Request
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