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PCAN-USB

CAN Interface for USB

User Manual

Document version 2.5.1 (2017-01-27)


PCAN-USB – User Manual

Relevant products
Product name Model Part number
PCAN-USB IPEH-002021
PCAN-USB opto-decoupled Galvanic isolation for CAN IPEH-002022
interface

The cover picture shows both products: the PCAN-USB with the red and the PCAN-
USB opto-decoupled with the grey cable strain relief.

CANopen® and CiA® are registered community trade marks of CAN in Automation
e.V.

All other product names mentioned in this document may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are not explicitly marked
by “™” or “®”.

Copyright © 2017 PEAK-System Technik GmbH


Duplication (copying, printing, or other forms) and the electronic distribution of this
document is only allowed with explicit permission of PEAK-System Technik GmbH.
PEAK-System Technik GmbH reserves the right to change technical data without
prior announcement. The general business conditions and the regulations of the
license agreement apply. All rights are reserved.

PEAK-System Technik GmbH


Otto-Roehm-Strasse 69
64293 Darmstadt
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)6151 8173-20


Fax: +49 (0)6151 8173-29

www.peak-system.com
info@peak-system.com

Document version 2.5.1 (2017-01-27)

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Contents

1 Introduction 5
1.1 Properties at a Glance 5
1.2 System Requirements 6
1.3 Scope of Supply 7

2 Installing the Software and the Adapter 8

3 Connecting the CAN Bus 9


3.1 Connection over D-Sub Connector 9
3.2 Voltage Supply of External Devices 10
3.3 Activating the Internal Termination 13
3.4 Cabling 15
3.4.1 Termination 15
3.4.2 Example of a Connection 15
3.4.3 Maximum Bus Length 16

4 Operation 17
4.1 Status LED 17
4.2 Unplugging the USB Connection 17
4.3 Distinguishing Several PCAN-USB Adapters 17

5 Software and API 18


5.1 Monitor Software PCAN-View 18
5.1.1 Receive/Transmit Tab 20
5.1.2 Trace Tab 22
5.1.3 PCAN-USB Tab 23
5.1.4 Status Bar 24
5.2 Linking Own Programs with PCAN-Basic 25
5.2.1 Features of PCAN-Basic 26
5.2.2 Principle Description of the API 27

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5.2.3 Notes about the License 28

6 Technical Specifications 29

Appendix A CE Certificate 31

Appendix B Dimension Drawings 32

Appendix C Quick Reference 33

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1 Introduction

The PCAN-USB adapter enables simple connection to CAN


networks. Its compact plastic casing makes it suitable for mobile
applications. The opto-decoupled version guarantees galvanic
isolation of up to 500 Volts between the PC and the CAN side.

The package is also supplied with the CAN monitor PCAN-View for
Windows and the programming interface PCAN-Basic.

Device drivers exist for different operating systems, so programs


can easily access a connected CAN bus.

Tip: At the end of this manual (Appendix C) you can find a


Quick Reference with brief information about the installation
and operation of the PCAN-USB adapter.

1.1 Properties at a Glance


Adapter for the USB connection (Full-Speed mode, compatible
with USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0)
High-Speed CAN connection (ISO 11898-2)
Bit rates from 5 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
Time stamp resolution approx. 42 μs
Compliant with CAN specifications 2.0A (11-Bit ID)
and 2.0B (29-Bit ID)
CAN-Bus connection via D-Sub, 9-pin (in accordance with
CiA® 303-1)
NXP SJA1000 CAN controller, 16 MHz clock frequency
NXP PCA82C251 CAN transceiver

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Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to 500 V (only


PCAN-USB opto-decoupled)
5-Volts supply to the CAN connection can be connected through
a solder jumper, e.g. for external bus converter
Voltage supply via USB
Extended operating temperature range from -40 to 85 °C
(-40 to 185 °F)

Note: This manual describes the use of PCAN-USB adapter with


Windows. You can find device drivers for Linux and the corres-
ponding application information on the provided DVD in the
directory branch Develop and on our website under
www.peak-system.com/linux.

1.2 System Requirements


A vacant USB port (USB 1.1, USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) at the compu-
ter or at a self-powered USB hub connected to the computer
Operating system Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (32/64-bit)
or Windows CE 6.x (x86 and ARMv4 processor support)
or Linux (32/64-bit)

Note: Do not use a USB extension cable to connect the PCAN-


USB adapter to the computer. The use of an extension cable
does not comply with the USB specification and can lead to
malfunction of the adapter.

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1.3 Scope of Supply


PCAN-USB in plastic casing
Device drivers for Windows 10, 8.1, 7 and Linux (32/64-bit)
Device driver for Windows CE 6.x
(x86 and ARMv4 processor support)
CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows
Programming interface PCAN-Basic for developing applications
with CAN connection
Programming interfaces for standardized protocols from the
automotive sector
Manual in PDF format

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2 Installing the Software and


the Adapter

This chapter covers the software setup for the PCAN-USB adapter
under Windows and the connection of the adapter to the computer.

Install the driver before you connect the adapter to the computer.

Do the following to install the driver:


1. Start Intro.exe from the supplied DVD.
The navigation program starts.
2. Select in the main menu Drivers and click on Install now.
3. Confirm the message of the User Account Control related to
"Installer database of PEAK Drivers".
The driver setup starts.
4. Follow the program instructions.

Do the following to connect the adapter:

Note: Do not use a USB extension cable to connect the PCAN-


USB adapter to the computer. The use of an extension cable
does not comply with the USB specification and can lead to
malfunction of the adapter.

1. Connect the adapter to a USB port of the computer or of a


connected USB hub. The computer can remain powered on.
Windows detects the new hardware and completes the
driver installation.
2. Check the LED on the adapter. If the LED is red, then the
driver was initialized successfully.

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3 Connecting the CAN Bus

3.1 Connection over D-Sub Connector


A High-speed CAN bus (ISO 11898-2) is connected to the 9-pin
D-Sub connector. The pin assignment for CAN corresponds to the
specification CiA® 303-1.

Figure 1: Pin assignment High-speed CAN


(view onto connector of the PCAN-USB adapter)

Low power devices (e.g. bus converters) can be supplied directly


with 5 volts over pin 1 and pin 9 of the CAN connector. Pin 1 and
pin 9 is not in use at the delivery state. For more information see
the next section 3.2.

Tip: You can connect a CAN bus with a different transmission


standard via a bus converter. PEAK-System offers different bus
converter modules (e.g. PCAN-TJA1054 for a Low-speed CAN
bus according to ISO 11898-3).

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3.2 Voltage Supply of External Devices


External devices with low power consumption (e.g. bus converters)
can be directly supplied via the CAN connector. With a solder bridge
for the one CAN channel on the PCAN-USB board (casing opened),
a 5-Volt supply can optionally be routed to pin 1 and/or pin 9 of the
D-Sub connector (for PCAN-USB opto-decoupled to S/N 199999 only
pin 1 available).

The opto-decoupled model of the adapter contains an intercon-


nected DC/DC converter. Therefore, the current output is limited to
50 mA.

Risk of short circuit! The 5-Volt supply is not protected sepa-


rately. Therefore, turn off the computer before you connect and
disconnect CAN cables or peripheral systems.

Consider that some computers still supply the USB ports with
power even when they are turned off (standby operation).

Do the following to activate the voltage supply:

Risk of short circuit! Solder with great care to avoid unwanted


short circuits on the card.

Attention! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy


components on the circuit board. Take precautions to avoid
ESD while handling the circuit board.

1. Open the adapter casing. Push the latches on both sides


cautiously, e.g. with a flat tip screwdriver.
2. Remove the circuit board.
3. Set the solder bridge according to the model of the PCAN-
USB on the intended position on the circuit board (see
figures and table below).

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4. Place the board overhead onto the top part of the casing.
The cable must lie with the strain relief in the cut-out of the
casing and the LED must be in the corresponding hole.
5. Push the bottom part of the casing onto the top part until
the latches click in.

Figure 2: PCAN-USB board (IPEH-002021) to S/N 199999,


solder field JP3 for 5-Volt supply

Figure 3: PCAN-USB board (IPEH-002021) from S/N 200000,


solder field JP3 for 5-Volt supply

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Figure 4: Bottom side of the PCAN-USB opto-decoupled board (IPEH-002022)


to S/N 199999, solder field R11 for 5-Volt supply

Figure 5: PCAN-USB opto-decoupled board (IPEH-002022) from S/N 200000,


solder field JP3 for 5-Volt supply

5-Volt supply on the D-Sub connector


Solder
PCAN-USB model Without Pin 1 Pin 9 Pin 1 and
field
(default) pin 9
IPEH-2021
JP3
to S/N 199999
IPEH-2021
JP3
from S/N 200000
IPEH-2022 (opto-dec.) not not
R11
to S/N 199999 applicable applicable
IPEH-2022 (opto-dec.)
JP3
from S/N 200000

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3.3 Activating the Internal Termination


Only applicable to adapters from S/N 200000.

The internal termination can be activated by solder jumpers on the


circuit board to terminate one end of the CAN bus. At delivery the
termination is not activated. A High-speed CAN bus (ISO 11898-2)
must be terminated on both ends with 120 Ohms. Otherwise
disturbances may arise.

Do the following to activate the internal termination:

Risk of short circuit! Solder with great care to avoid unwanted


short circuits on the card.

Attention! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy


components on the circuit board. Take precautions to avoid
ESD while handling the circuit board.

1. Open the adapter casing. Push the latches on both sides


cautiously, e.g. with a flat tip screwdriver.
2. Remove the circuit board.
3. Set both solder bridges. The following figures show the
positions of the solder fields.
4. Place the board overhead onto the top part of the casing.
The cable must lie with the strain relief in the cut-out of the
casing and the LED must be in the corresponding hole.
5. Push the bottom part of the casing onto the top part until
the latches click in.

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Figure 6: PCAN-USB board (IPEH-002021) to S/N 199999,


solder fields for the CAN bus termination

Figure 7: PCAN-USB opto-decoupled board (IPEH-002022) from S/N 200000,


solder fields for the CAN bus termination

Termination High-speed CAN bus 120 


PCAN-USB model
Without (default) Activated
IPEH-2021
Not available
to S/N 199999
IPEH-2021
from S/N 200000
IPEH-2022 (opto-dec.)
Not available
to S/N 199999
IPEH-2022 (opto-dec.)
from S/N 200000

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3.4 Cabling

3.4.1 Termination
The High-speed CAN bus (ISO 11898-2) must be terminated with
120 ohms on both ends. The termination prevents interfering signal
reflections and ensures the proper operation of the transceivers of
the connected CAN nodes (CAN interfaces, control devices).

The PCAN-USB adapter to S/N 199999 does not have an internal


termination. From S/N 200000 it has an optional internal termination
with 120 Ohms. See the previous section 3.3 for information about
activation.

3.4.2 Example of a Connection

Figure 8: Simple CAN connection

This example shows a connection between the PCAN-USB adapter


and a control unit. The connection cable is terminated with 120
ohms at both ends.

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3.4.3 Maximum Bus Length


High-Speed-CAN networks may have bit rates of up to 1 Mbit/s. The
maximum bus length depends primarily on the bit rate.

The following table shows the maximum possible CAN bus length
at different bit rates:

Bit rate Bus length


1 Mbit/s 40 m
500 kbit/s 110 m
250 kbit/s 240 m
125 kbit/s 500 m
50 kbit/s 1.3 km
20 kbit/s 3.3 km
10 kbit/s 6.6 km
5 kbit/s 13.0 km

The listed values have been calculated on the basis of an idealized


system and can differ from reality.

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4 Operation

4.1 Status LED


The PCAN-USB adapter has a red status LED which can be in one of
the following conditions:

Status Meaning
On There's a connection to a driver of the operating system.
Slow blinking A software application is connected to the adapter.
Quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected CAN bus.

4.2 Unplugging the USB Connection


Under Windows the icon for removing hardware safely is not used
with the PCAN-USB adapter. You can unplug the adapter from the
computer without any preparation.

4.3 Distinguishing Several PCAN-USB


Adapters
You can operate several PCAN-USB adapters on a single computer
at the same time. The supplied program PCAN-View allows the
assignment of device IDs in order to distinguish the adapters in a
software environment. Fore more information see section 5.1.3 on
page 23.

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5 Software and API

This chapter covers the provided software PCAN-View and the


programming interface PCAN-Basic.

5.1 Monitor Software PCAN-View


PCAN-View is simple Windows software for viewing, transmitting,
and logging CAN and CAN FD messages.

Note: This chapter describes the use of PCAN-View with a CAN


adapter.

Figure 9: PCAN-View for Windows

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Do the following to start and initialize PCAN-View:


1. Open the Windows Start menu and select PCAN-View.
The Connect dialog box appears.

Figure 10: Selection of the specific hardware and parameters

2. Select an interface from the list.


3. From the dropdown list, select the Bit rate that is used by all
nodes on the CAN bus.

Tip: You can create custom bit rates by using the button ().

4. Under Filter settings you can limit the range of CAN IDs to
be received, either for standard frames (11-bit IDs) or for
extended frames (29-bit IDs).
5. Activate the Listen-only mode if you do not actively
participate in the CAN traffic and just want to observe. This
also avoids an unintended disruption of an unknown CAN
environment (e.g. due to different bit rates).
6. Confirm the settings in the dialog box with OK. The main
window of PCAN-View appears (see Figure 11).

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5.1.1 Receive/Transmit Tab

Figure 11: Receive/Transmit tab

The Receive/Transmit tab is the main element of PCAN-View. It


contains two lists, one for received messages and one for the
transmit messages. The CAN data format is hexadecimal by default.

Do the following to transmit a CAN message with PCAN-View:


1. Select the menu command Transmit > New Message
(alternatively or Ins ).
The New Transmit Message dialog box appears.

Figure 12: Dialog box new transmit message

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2. Enter the ID, the data Length and the CAN message Data.

Note: With the program version 4 of PCAN-View, the DLC field


was renamed to Length. Latter reflects the actual data length.

3. Enter a value into the Cycle Time field to choose manually


or periodically message transmission. Enter a value greater
than 0 to transmit periodically. Enter the value 0 to transmit
only manually.
4. Confirm the entries with OK.
The created transmit message appears on the
Receive/Transmit tab.
5. Trigger selected transmit messages manually with the menu
command Transmit > Send (alternatively Space bar). The
manual transmission for CAN messages being transmitted
periodically is carried out additionally.

Tip: Under the menu command File > Save, you can save the
current transmit messages into a transmit list. Saved transmit
lists are available for reuse.

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5.1.2 Trace Tab

Figure 13: Trace tab

On the Trace tab, the data tracer (data logger) of PCAN-View is used
for logging the communication on a CAN bus. During this process
the messages are cached in the working memory of the PC.
Afterwards, they can be saved to a file.

The Tracer runs either in linear or in ring buffer mode. The linear
buffer mode stops the Tracer as soon as the buffer is full. The ring
buffer mode overwrites the oldest messages by new ones as soon
as the buffer is full.

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5.1.3 PCAN-USB Tab

Figure 14: PCAN-USB tab

The PCAN-USB tab contains some detailed information about the


hardware and driver. In addition, you can assign a device ID to the
adapter. Thus, it can be uniquely identified while operating several
PCAN-USB adapters on a computer at the same time.

To identify a PCAN-USB adapter, you first go to the dialog box for


selecting the hardware of PCAN-View (Figure 10 on page 19). In the
list Available PCAN hardware and PCAN-nets, you can perform a
right-click on every USB adapter and execute the command
"identify". Thereby the LED of the corresponding adapter flashes
shortly.

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5.1.4 Status Bar

Figure 15: Display of the status bar

The status bar shows information about the current CAN


connection, about error counters (Overruns, QXmtFull) and shows
error messages.

You can find further information about the use of PCAN-View in the
help which you can invoke in the program via the Help menu or
with the F1 key.

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5.2 Linking Own Programs with PCAN-Basic

Figure 16: PCAN-Basic

On the provided DVD, you can find files of the PCAN-Basic


programming interface in the directory branch Develop. This API
provides basic functions for linking own programs to CAN and CAN
FD interfaces by PEAK-System and can be used for the following
operating systems:
Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (32/64-bit)
Windows CE 6.x (x86/ARMv4)
Linux (32/64-bit)

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The API is designed for cross-platform use. Therefore software


projects can easily ported between platforms with low efforts. For
all common programming languages examples are available.

Beginning with version 4, PCAN-Basic supports the new CAN FD


standard (CAN with Flexible Data Rate) which is primarily
characterized by higher bandwidth for data transfer.

5.2.1 Features of PCAN-Basic


API for developing applications with CAN and CAN FD
connection
Access to the CAN channels of a PCAN-Gateway via the new
PCAN-LAN device type
Supports the operating systems Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (32/64-bit),
Windows CE 6.x, and Linux (32/64-bit)
Multiple PEAK-System applications and your own can be
operated on a physical channel at the same time
Use of a single DLL for all supported hardware types
Use of up to 16 channels for each hardware unit (depending on
the PEAK CAN interface used)
Simple switching between the channels of a PEAK CAN interface
Driver-internal buffer for 32,768 messages per CAN channel
Precision of time stamps on received messages up to 1 μs
(depending on the PEAK CAN interface used)
Supports PEAK-System‘s trace formats version 1.1 and 2.0 (for
CAN FD applications)
Access to specific hardware parameters, such as listen-only
mode
Notification of the application through Windows events when a
message is received

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Extended system for debugging operations


Multilingual debugging output
Output language depends on operating systems
Debugging information can be defined individually
Thread-safe API

Tip: An overview of the API functions is located in the header


files. You can find detailed information about the PCAN-Basic
API on the provided DVD in the text and help files (file name
extensions .txt and .chm).

5.2.2 Principle Description of the API


The PCAN-Basic API is the interface between the user application
and device driver. In Windows operating systems this is a DLL
(Dynamic Link Library).

The sequence of accessing the CAN interface is divided into three


phases:
1. Initialization
2. Interaction
3. Completion

Initialization
A channel must be initialized before using it. This is done by the
simple call of the function CAN_Initialize for CAN and
CAN_InitializeFD for CAN FD. Depending on the type of the CAN
hardware, up to 16 CAN channels can be opened at the same time.
After a successful initialization the CAN channel is ready. No further
configuration steps are required.

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Interaction
For receiving and transmitting messages the functions CAN_Read and
CAN_Write as well as CAN_ReadFD and CAN_WriteFD are available.
Additional settings can be made, e.g. setting up message filters to
confine to specific CAN IDs or setting the CAN controller to listen-
only mode.

When receiving CAN messages, events are used for an automatic


notification of an application (client). This offers the following
advantages:
The application no longer needs to check for received messages
periodically (no polling).
The response time at reception is reduced.

Completion
To end the communication the function CAN_Uninitialize is called in
order to release the reserved resources for the CAN channel, among
others. In addition the CAN channel is marked as "Free" and is
available to other applications.

5.2.3 Notes about the License


Device drivers, the interface DLL, and further files needed for linking
are property of the PEAK-System Technik GmbH and may be used
only in connection with a hardware component purchased from
PEAK-System or one of its partners. If a CAN hardware component
of third-party suppliers should be compatible to one of PEAK-
System, then you are not allowed to use or to pass on the driver
software of PEAK-System.

If a third-party supplier develops software based on the PCAN-Basic


and problems occur during the use of this software, consult the
software provider.

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6 Technical Specifications

Connectors
Computer USB plug type A
CAN D-Sub (m), 9 pins
Pin assignment according to specification CiA® 303-1

USB
Type to S/N 199999 USB 1.1, from S/N 200000 USB 2.0,
Full-Speed mode (compatible with USB 1.1, USB 2.0,
and USB 3.0)

CAN
Specification ISO 11898-2, High-speed CAN
2.0A (standard format) and 2.0B (extended format)
Bit rates 5 kbit/s - 1 Mbit/s
Controller NXP SJA1000
Transceiver NXP PCA82C251
Galvanic isolation PCAN-USB: none
PCAN-USB opto: up to 500 V
Supplying external PCAN-USB: D-Sub pin 1/pin 9; 5 V, max. 100 mA
devices PCAN-USB opto: D-Sub pin 1/pin 9 1; 5 V, max. 50 mA
Not connected at delivery
Internal termination to S/N 199999 not available, from S/N 200000 via solder
bridges (not activated at delivery)

Power supply
Supply voltage +5 V DC (via USB port)
Power consumption max. 200 mA

1
Pin 9 only from ser. no. 200000

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Environment
Operating temperature -40 - 85 °C (-40 - 185 °F)
Temperature for storage -40 - 100 °C (-40 - 212 °F)
and transport
Relative humidity 15 – 90 %, not condensing
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
DIN EN 55024:2016-05
DIN EN 55022:2011-12
Ingress protection IP20
(IEC 60529)

Measures
Size (w/o cable) PCAN-USB: 75 x 43 x 22 mm
PCAN-USB opto: 87 x 43 x 22 mm
Cable length about 0.75 m
Weight (with cable) PCAN-USB: 78 g
PCAN-USB opto: 83 g

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Appendix A CE Certificate

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Appendix B Dimension Drawings

Figure 17: View PCAN-USB

Figure 18: View PCAN-USB opto-decoupled.


The figures don't show the actual size of the product.

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Appendix C Quick Reference

Software/Hardware Installation under Windows


Install the driver from DVD, before you connect the PCAN-USB
adapter to the computer. After that, you connect the adapter to a
USB port of the computer or of a connected USB hub. The
computer can remain powered on. The LED must light red.

Getting Started under Windows


Run the CAN monitor PCAN-View from the Windows Start menu as
a sample application for accessing the adapter. For initialization of
the adapter select the desired CAN interface and the CAN bit rate.

Status LED Meaning


On There's a connection to a driver of the operating
system.
Slow blinking A software application is connected to the adapter.
Quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected CAN bus.

High-speed CAN connector (D-Sub, 9 pins)

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