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Installation 8 (22)
5 Installation
5.1 Installing the Software
For the operation of the interface a driver is needed.
Windows
The VCI driver is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer version is available on
www.ixxat.com/driver-windows.
► Download the latest VCI driver from www.ixxat.com/driver-windows.
► Install the VCI driver (see Installation Guide VCI Driver).
Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems
► Observe information about supported operating systems and interfaces on
www.ixxat.com/driver-linux and www.ixxat.com/driver-real-time.
5.2 Installing the Hardware
5.2.1 Connecting USB
Connection disturbance possible if extension cable or longer cable is used!
HMS recommends connecting the interface directly with the included cable or via an
active USB hub to the computer according to the USB specification.
Insufficient power supply!
Connect the interface directly to the computer or to self-powered hubs to ensure
sufficient power supply.
The shield of the USB cable is connected to ground using a 100 nF capacitor. The shield of the
CAN connector is connected to CAN ground via a 1 MΩ resistor and a 10 nF capacitor. USB_shield
is connected to CAN_shield via a 4.7 nF capacitor. The shields of the CAN connectors of the
variants professional and automotive are connected directly together.
For non galvanic decoupled interfaces, fieldbus ground and computer ground are at the same
potential.
USB-to-CAN
V2
Compact/Professional/Automotive
Connector:
• USB cable with plug type A
• Assignment corresponds to USB 2.0 standard.
► Make sure that the VCI driver is installed.
► Plug the USB connector in the USB port of computer.
→ Windows automatically finds and installs the hardware.
→ USB LED is green.
USB-to-CAN
V2
User Manual
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