
PCAN-Router Pro – User Manual
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8.3
Firmware Transfer
The firmware is uploaded via a CAN bus using the supplied
Windows program PEAK-Flash. The firmware upload is only
possible with
CAN channel 1
.
Important Note:
When uploading a new firmware, all existing
configurations on the PCAN-Router Pro are erased. Therefore,
make sure that the configurations are saved on your computer
in order to transfer them with the PPCAN-Editor 2 to the PCAN-
Router Pro after the firmware update.
Do the following to transfer a new firmware with PEAK-Flash:
1.
Connect the device to the power supply.
The power LED lights green.
2.
Connect the CAN interface of your computer to the
CAN 1
connector on the PCAN-Router Pro. Make sure that the CAN
cabling is terminated correctly (2 x 120
Ω
).
Firmware upload is only possible with the CAN 1 connector.
This must be connected to the PC alone.
3.
Download the software PEAK-Flash, which is included in the
development package:
4.
Open the zip file and extract it to your local storage medium.
5.
Run the
PEAK-Flash.exe.
The program opens.