PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual
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Use
The PCAN-Dongle can be used in one of four possible operating
modes:
Name of
Operating Mode
Alternative
Identifier
Description
Multiplex Mode
PEAK Dongle-
CAN
Standard Parallel Port (SPP)
EPP Mode
PEAK Dongle-
CAN EPP
Extended Capability Port
(ECP)
Multiplex PeliCAN
Mode
PEAK Dongle-
CAN SJA
Standard Parallel Port (SPP),
extended CAN functionality
(CAN 2.0B incl. 29-bit IDs)
EPP PeliCAN
Mode
PEAK Dongle-
CAN SJA EPP
Extended Capability Port
(ECP), extended CAN
functionality (CAN 2.0B incl.
29-bit IDs)
The EPP PeliCAN Mode is recommended to gain the full CAN
functionality at lowest possible PC system load. If this mode doesn't
work correctly, you can fall back to one of the other operating
modes. The Multiplex Mode should work on any system.
Tip:
You can find further information about the PeliCAN Mode
in the data sheet for the CAN controller SJA1000 by Philips
obtainable at the according website, for example.
You can find information about activating an operating mode in the
following sections.
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