
PCAN-Dongle – User Manual
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4.3
Operating Modes
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 computer 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 NXP
obtainable at the according website, for example.
You can find information about activating an operating mode in the
following section.