PCAN-ExpressCard 34 – User Manual
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Contents
1
Introduction
5
1.1
Properties at a Glance
5
1.2
Prerequisites for Operation
6
1.3
Scope of Supply
6
2
Installing the Software and the Card
7
3
Connecting the CAN Bus
8
3.1
Connection over D-Sub Connector
8
3.2
Cabling
8
3.2.1
Termination
8
3.2.2
Example of a Connection
9
3.2.3
Maximum Bus Length
9
4
Operation
10
4.1
Status LED
10
4.2
Removing the Adapter
10
5
Software and API
11
5.1
Monitor Software PCAN-View
11
5.1.1
Receive/Transmit Tab
13
5.1.2
Trace Tab
15
5.1.3
PCAN-ExpressCard 34 Tab
16
5.1.4
Status Bar
16
5.2
Linking Own Programs with PCAN-Basic
17
5.2.1
Features of PCAN-Basic
18
5.2.2
Principle Description of the API
19
5.2.3
Notes about the License
20
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Technical Specifications
21
