PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Contents Introduction Properties at a Glance System Requirements Scope of Supply Hardware Installation Connecting to the PC Connecting a HS-CAN 5-Volt Supply at the CAN Connector Software Setup Windows Operating Systems DOS and Relatives Getting Started under Windows Getting Started under DOS Linking Own Programs with PCAN-Light Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Introduction Tip: At the end of this manual (Appendix B) you can find a Quick Reference with brief information about the installation and operation of the PCAN-Dongle. The PCAN-Dongle allows the connection of a CAN bus to the parallel interface of an IBM compatible PC.
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual CAN connection 9-pin Sub-D male, pin assignment according to CiA recommendation DS102 Galvanic isolation up to 500 V for the CAN interface (only PCAN- Dongle ISO) Power supply (5 V) via cable with T-piece for keyboard connector (DIN or PS/2) Support for operating systems Windows (98 SE, ME, 2000 SP4, XP), Linux, and DOS...
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Hardware Installation Connecting to the PC Make sure that the PC is turned off. Connect the PCAN-Dongle with the wider port (25 pins) to the free parallel port at the PC. Pull the keyboard connector from the corresponding port at the PC.
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual First Test After turning on the PC the red LED at the PCAN-Dongle must be permanently on. This indicates that the power supply for the PCAN- Dongle is correct. Attention! Don't remove PCAN-Dongle from the PC while powered on (red LED on PCAN-Dongle is lit).
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PC or other components connected could be damaged. Important note: PEAK-System Technik GmbH does not give guarantee on damages which have resulted from application of the option described in this section.
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PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual +5 Volts at the CAN connector: Figure 2: PCB PCAN-Dongle (bottom side): JP9, 2-1 (as shown) → pin 1 JP9, 2-3 → pin 9 For reassembly place the PCB overhead onto the top part of the case.
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Software Setup This chapter describes the installation of the delivered software. You get to know more about its use in the following chapter 4. Windows Operating Systems Under Windows a driver is needed that can access the PCAN- Dongle and that provides the interface for Windows software.
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual DOS and Relatives You can find the CAN monitor PCAN-View for DOS and the programming samples in C and Pascal on the supplied CD-ROM in the following directories: PCAN-View for DOS: \Tools\PcanView\Dos Programming samples: \Develop\Dos\Dongle A separate setup procedure isn't needed.
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual The PCAN-Dongle can be used in one of four possible operating modes: Name of Operating Mode Multiplex Mode EPP Mode Multiplex PeliCAN Mode EPP PeliCAN Mode The EPP PeliCAN Mode is recommended to gain the full CAN functionality at lowest possible PC system load.
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Getting Started under Windows 4.1.1 Information about the Parallel Interface You need information about the used interrupt and port address of the parallel interface. It can be gained from the Device Manager of Windows: On the desktop open the context menu of the icon "My Computer"...
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PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Figure 4: Selection of the CAN specific parameters If no entry is in the list "Available CAN hardware" (for example at the first program start), you need to add one: Press the button Add. The dialog box "Add CAN hardware" appears.
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Figure 5: Selection of hardware resources Enter the port address and the interrupt of the used parallel interface established before (see section above). Confirm your input with OK. In the dialog box "Connect to CAN hardware" make further settings (baud rate and CAN message filter) for the created hardware entry.
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PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Port Address LPT1 0x378 LPT2 0x278 LPT3 0x3BC 4.2.2 PCAN-View for DOS The program PCAN-View for DOS enclosed in the package is a CAN monitor that supports various SJA1000/82C200 based PC hardware extensions by PEAK-System. It is able to transmit and receive CAN messages.
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PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual If the error message "CAN Controller 82C200 not found" is displayed, then double-check the used interrupt and port address as well as the selected hardware type. You can access the online help any time by pressing [F1]. Figure 6: Screenshot PCAN-View for DOS...
Notes about the License Device drivers, the interface DLL and further files needed for linking are property of the PEAK-System Technik GmbH (PEAK-System) and may be used only in connection with a hardware component purchased from PEAK-System or one of its partners. If a CAN...
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Question In the PC's BIOS setup the parallel port setting shows ECP but the PCAN-Dongle works with the EPP mode. Is this correct? Can a printer still be connected to the PCAN- Dongle? Is it possible to supply the PCAN-Dongle PS/2 also via...
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Technical Specifications Supply Supply voltage Current consumption Connectors Supply Specification Controller Transceiver Environment Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Measures Size Weight Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. +5 V DC max. 80 mA, PCAN-Dongle ISO max. 140 mA Cable to the keyboard jack of the PC, length about 50 cm/20 inches Sub-D (m), 25 pins (to standard parallel port)
PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual Appendix B Quick Reference Hardware Installation Connect the PCAN-Dongle to the PC's parallel port, insert the T- piece at the cable's end between the keyboard port at the PC and the keyboard connector (for power supply). When the PC is turned on, the red LED indicates an existing power supply.
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