Peak Beam Systems PCAN-USB, User Manual

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PCAN-USB – User Manual
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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 6
2 Installing the Software and the Adapter 8
3 Connecting the CAN Bus 10
3.1 D-Sub Connector 10
3.2 Supplying External Devices via the CAN
Connector
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3.3 Cabling 13
3.3.1 Termination 13
3.3.2 Example of a Connection 13
3.3.3 Maximum Bus Length 14
4 Operation 15
4.1 Status LED 15
4.2 Unplugging the USB Connection 15
4.3 Distinguishing Several PCAN-USB Adapters 15
5 Using the Software 16
5.1 CAN Monitor PCAN-View for Windows 16
5.1.1 Receive/Transmit Tab 18
5.1.2 Trace Tab 20
5.1.3 PCAN-USB Tab 21
5.1.4 Status Bar 21
5.2 Linking Own Programs with PCAN-Basic 22
5.2.1 Features of PCAN-Basic 23
5.2.2 Principle Description of the API 24
5.2.3 Notes about the License 25