PCAN-USB – User Manual
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1
Introduction
The PCAN-USB adapter provides one CAN channel at computers
with USB ports. Device drivers and programming interfaces 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
with brief information about the installation
and operation of the PCAN-USB adapter.
1.1
Properties at a Glance
Adapter for USB connection (USB 1.1, compatible with USB 2.0)
USB voltage supply
Bit rates up to 1 Mbit/s
Time stamp resolution approx. 42
μ
s
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® 102)
NXP SJA1000 CAN controller, 16 MHz clock frequency
NXP PCA82C251 CAN transceiver
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
