User Manual

PCAN-USB – User Manual
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1 Introduction
The PCAN-USB adapter enables simple connection to CAN
networks. Its compact plastic casing makes it suitable for mobile
applications. The opto-decoupled version guarantees galvanic
isolation of up to 500 Volts between the PC and the CAN side.
The package is also supplied with the CAN monitor PCAN-View for
Windows and the programming interface PCAN-Basic.
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-USB adapter.
1.1 Properties at a Glance
Adapter for the USB connection (Full-Speed mode, compatible
with USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0)
High-Speed CAN connection (ISO 11898-2)
Bit rates from 5 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
Time stamp resolution approx. 42 μs
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
NXP PCA82C251 CAN transceiver