PCAN-PC Card – User Manual
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Introduction
The PCAN-ExpressCard provides a connection between a CAN bus
and a laptop or desktop PC with an ExpressCard slot. The card is
available in single and dual-channel versions. There are also gal-
vanically separated versions which guarantee galvanic separation
up to a maximum of 300 Volts between the PC and CAN sides.
The monitor software PCAN-View and the programming interface
PCAN-Basic for the development of applications with CAN
connection are included in the scope of supply.
Device drivers 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
Quick Reference with brief information about the installation
and operation of the PCAN-PC Card.
1.1
Properties at a Glance
Card for the PC Card slot
Form factor Type II, maximum 5 mm in height
1 or 2 High-speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2)
Bit rates from 5 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/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® 303-1)
NXP SJA1000 CAN controller, 16 MHz clock frequency
