User Manual

PCAN-USB – User Manual
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Appendix C Quick Reference
Software/Hardware Installation under Windows
Install the driver from DVD, before
you connect the PCAN-USB
adapter to the computer. After that, you connect the adapter to a
USB port of the computer or of a connected USB hub. The
computer can remain powered on. The LED must light red
.
Getting Started under Windows
Run the CAN monitor PCAN-View from the Windows Start menu as
a sample application for accessing the adapter. For initialization of
the adapter select the desired CAN interface and the CAN bit rate.
Status LED Meaning
On There's a connection to a driver of the operating
system.
Slow blinking A software application is connected to the adapter.
Quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected CAN bus.
High-speed CAN connector (D-Sub, 9 pins)