PCAN-miniPCIe – User Manual
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Contents
1
Introduction
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1.1
Properties at a Glance
4
1.2
System Requirements
5
1.3
Scope of Supply
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2
Installing the Software and the Card
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3
Connecting the CAN Bus
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3.1
Connection over D-Sub Connector
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3.2
Cabling
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3.2.1
Termination
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3.2.2
Example of a Connection
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3.2.3
Maximum Bus Length
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4
Software and API
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4.1
Monitor Software PCAN-View
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4.1.1
Receive/Transmit Tab
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4.1.2
Trace Tab
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4.1.3
PCAN-miniPCIe Tab
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4.1.4
Status Bar
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4.2
Linking Own Programs with PCAN-Basic
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4.2.1
Features of PCAN-Basic
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4.2.2
Principle Description of the API
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4.2.3
Notes about the License
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Technical Specifications
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Appendix A
CE Certificate
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Appendix B
Dimension Drawing
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Appendix C
Quick Reference
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