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Installation
Insufficient power supply!
Connect the device directly to the computer or to self-powered hubs to ensure sufficient
power supply. Extension cables may cause connection issues.
USB interface supports hot plug!
It is possible to plug or unplug the device during operation.
On Windows 10 and Linux the USB interface is automatically installed when plugged in, without a
driver installation.
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Download the simplyCAN zip file from
and unpack the file.
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On Windows 7 double-click
setup.bat
to install the driver for Windows 7.
On Windows 10 the COM interface for the simplyCAN is showed as
USB Serial Device (COMx)
in the
device manager when plugged in. To show the simplyCAN as
Ixxat simplyCAN (COMx)
in the device
manager, execute the file setup.bat also on Windows 10.
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Plug the USB connector in the USB port of computer.
→
Hardware is automatically found and installed.
→
USB LED is green flashing.
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If necessary install a bus termination (see
).
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Connect the CAN fieldbus connector to the CAN fieldbus.
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Start the simplyCAN bus monitor (see
Connectors
The shield of the USB cable is connected to ground using a 100 nF capacitor. The shield of the
CAN connector is connected to CAN ground via a 1 MΩ resistor and a 10 nF capacitor. USB_shield
is connected to CAN_shield via a 4.7 nF capacitor.
For best noise immunity connect the shields of the CAN cables directly to the device ground.
Pin Allocation D-Sub 9
Signal
Pin No.
CAN high
7
CAN low
2
CAN GND
3, 6
simplyCAN User Manual
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