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Kvaser Mini PCI Express User’s Guide

Copyright 2013-2020 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
https://www.kvaser.com

Printed Monday 24

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February, 2020

We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
Kvaser AB cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note
that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by Kvaser AB.

Summary of Contents for 73-30130-00688-1

Page 1: ...020 We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing Kvaser AB cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Kvaser AB ...

Page 2: ...Kvaser Mini PCI Express User s Guide 2 21 This page is intentionally left blank Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 3: ...ini PCI Express connection 7 3 4 CAN channels 7 3 5 Power supply 9 3 6 LED indicators 9 4 How to use the Kvaser Mini PCI Express 10 4 1 Troubleshooting 10 5 Appendices 11 5 1 Technical data 11 5 2 CAN connectors 11 5 3 CAN bus termination 12 6 Disposal and Recycling Information 14 7 Legal acknowledgements 15 7 1 Usage warning 15 7 2 EU Regulatory Compliance 16 7 3 FCC Regulatory Compliance 18 7 4 ...

Page 4: ...1 About this manual This manual is intended for Kvaser Mini PCI Express users This manual contains a description of the hardware properties and general instructions for connecting the device to a computer Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 5: ...the name Kvaser Mini PCI Express to mean any one of the different Kvaser Mini PCI Express products listed in Table 1 unless otherwise noted 2 2 Major features Mini PCI Express CAN interface Quick and easy plug and play installation Supports both 11 bit CAN 2 0A and 29 bit CAN 2 0B active identifiers 100 compatible with applications written for other Kvaser CAN hardware with Kvaser CANlib High spee...

Page 6: ... SDK contains full documentation and many sample programs written in C C C Delphi Python and Visual Basic Kvaser CAN hardware is built around the same common software API Applications developed using one device type will run without modification on other device types The latest versions of documentation software and drivers can be downloaded for free at www kvaser com download Kvaser AB Mölndal Sw...

Page 7: ...d on the host computer The latest version of the drivers kvaser_drivers_setup exe and firmware can be downloaded from www kvaser com download 3 2 Firmware Update Firmware updates and upgrade instructions can be found at www kvaser com download Use Kvaser Device Guide to see the current firmware version of your Kvaser Mini PCI Express 3 3 Kvaser Mini PCI Express connection Figure 2 Kvaser Mini PCI ...

Page 8: ...Kvaser Mini PCI Express User s Guide 8 21 Figure 3 CAN connector on Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS Figure 4 CAN connector on Kvaser Mini PCI Express 2xHS Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 9: ...ess has one LED its functionality is shown in Table 2 LED Function Description Green Power Steady light when unit is powered and working USB configuration Blinking once every three seconds when something is wrong with the USB connection Firmware 2 Hz flash if something is wrong with the firmware or configuration Table 2 LED configuration Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 10: ...free Mini PCI Express slot 4 1 Troubleshooting Use Kvaser Device Guide in the Control Panel to verify that the computer can communicate with the Kvaser Mini PCI Express If the firmware version shown is all zeros there are communication problems If the LEDs are not flashing or do not light up at all check the power supply Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 11: ...ss with USB 2 0 Power consumption Typical values are 3 3 V from Mini PCI Express slot 180 mA Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS 280 mA Kvaser Mini PCI Express 2xHS Hardware configuration Done by software Plug Play Software requirements Windows Vista or later 1 Weight 6 g excluding cables and connectors Operating temperature 40 C to 85 C Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C Relative Humidity 0 to 85 non conden...

Page 12: ...x pin configuration 5 3 CAN bus termination Every CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 Ohm resistor at each end of the bus The Kvaser Mini PCI Express does not contain any CAN bus termination because their inclusion could cause severe disturbance in a system which is already correctly terminated For laboratory or testing use the exact value of the termination resistors is not always critical Some...

Page 13: ...Kvaser Mini PCI Express User s Guide 13 21 To save yourself a lot of trouble always terminate the CAN bus properly Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 14: ...ation When this product reaches its end of life please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines For information about Kvaser s recycling programs visit https www kvaser com en kvaser recycling policy html Kvaser AB Mölndal Sweden www kvaser com ...

Page 15: ... DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT DEVICES OR THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT WITH THIS DEVICE YOU MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CHANGE IN THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OR OUTPUT TURN ON OR ACTIVATE A MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OUTPUT OR FUNCTION TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE A MODULE DEVICE CIRCUIT OUTPUT OR FUNCTION INHIBIT TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE NORMAL OPERATION MODIFY THE BEHAVIOR OF A DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT ACT...

Page 16: ...aceability Product Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS Type 73 30130 00688 1 The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Art 6 RoHS recast Directive 2011 65 EU Art 4 1 The following harmonised standards and technical specifications have been applied title date of standard specificatio...

Page 17: ...uct Kvaser Mini PCI Express 2xHS Type 73 30130 00743 7 The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Art 6 RoHS recast Directive 2011 65 EU Art 4 1 The following harmonised standards and technical specifications have been applied title date of standard specification EN 55024 20...

Page 18: ...le 47 Part 15 15 107 15 109 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RESPONSIBLE PARTY IN USA NAME Kvaser Inc 23881 Via Fabricante Suite 503 Mission Viejo CA 92691 Internet c...

Page 19: ...15 107 15 109 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RESPONSIBLE PARTY IN USA NAME Kvaser Inc 23881 Via Fabricante Suite 503 Mission Viejo CA 92691 Internet contact support...

Page 20: ...r are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association Inc NMEA 2000 is the registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association Inc For information about Kvaser related CAN patents see www kvaser com patent The products described in this document are pro...

Page 21: ...2016 02 04 Minor textual changes 4 2 2017 01 09 Updated compliance text added link to patents 5 0 2017 08 25 Updated EU Declaration of Conformity 5 1 2018 02 02 Kvaser Device Guide has replaced Kvaser Hardware added DSUB pin numbers to Molex conector 5 2 2018 08 28 Minor textual changes 6 0 2018 10 15 Updated EU Regulatory Compliance 7 0 2019 02 11 Windows Vista or later supported minor textual ch...

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