User Manual

PCAN-USB – User Manual
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Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to 500 V (only
PCAN-USB opto-decoupled)
5-Volts supply to the CAN connection can be connected through
a solder jumper, e.g. for external bus converter
Voltage supply via USB
Extended operating temperature range from -40 to 85 °C
(-40 to 185 °F)
Note: This manual describes the use of PCAN-USB adapter with
Windows. You can find device drivers for Linux and the corres-
ponding application information on the provided DVD in the
directory branch Develop and on our website under
www.peak-system.com/linux.
1.2 System Requirements
A vacant USB port (USB 1.1, USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) at the compu-
ter or at a self-powered USB hub connected to the computer
Operating system Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (32/64-bit)
or Windows CE 6.x (x86 and ARMv4 processor support)
or Linux (32/64-bit)
Note: Do not use a USB extension cable to connect the PCAN-
USB adapter to the computer. The use of an extension cable
does not comply with the USB specification and can lead to
malfunction of the adapter.