Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro User’s Guide
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Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro Hardware
In this section you can read more about the CAN channels, power supply, flash
disks, LED indicators, and external triggers.
3.1
Hardware installation
For the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro to communicate with the host computer, a
compatible version of the Kvaser driver and firmware must be installed.
After the driver has been installed on the host computer, the firmware may then be
downloaded and installed on the Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro.
The latest version of the driver and firmware can be downloaded from
www.kvaser.com/download.
The driver is installed by running the file
kvaser_drivers_setup.exe
.
The Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro may be inserted in any free USB socket on the
host computer. You do not need to switch the power off before inserting or
removing the device.
For information on how to upgrade the firmware, see Section 5.6, Updating the
firmware, on Page 24.
The delivery package of Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro contains:
•
Kvaser Memorator Professional.
•
Software and Driver CD, containing drivers for Windows; Kvaser Memorator
Tools; Kvaser CANKing, an easy to use CAN bus monitor; Drivers for
RP1210A, LabView and DIAdem; and Kvaser CANlib Software Development
Kit.
•
Kvaser Memorator Professional User’s Guide.
•
Adapter cable for a 15 pin D-SUB to 2 x 9 pin D-SUB.
For driver installation information, see the driver and hardware installation guide
which can be found at www.kvaser.com/download.
3.2
USB connector
The Kvaser Memorator R SemiPro has a standard USB type “A” plug connector.
Connect the device to your computer using any high quality USB 2.0 certified
cable. The maximum USB cable length is 5 m (
∼
16 ft). If you need a longer cable,
you can use USB hubs or USB extension cables with a built-in hub. By chaining up
to 5 hubs, you can achieve an effective cable length of up to 25 m (
∼
82 ft).
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