Appendix C Quick Reference - Peak RS-232 User Manual

PCAN-USB Hub – User Manual

Appendix C Quick Reference

Software/Hardware Installation under Windows
Before connecting the PCAN-USB Hub to the computer set up the
corresponding software package from the supplied CD (with
administrator privileges). Afterwards connect the PCAN-USB Hub to
a USB port at your computer. The hub is recognized by Windows
and the drivers are initialized. After the installation process for the
CAN interface is finished successfully the red CAN LED on the hub
is illuminated. The RS-232 interfaces are accessible as virtual COM
ports.
Getting Started under Windows
Run the CAN monitor PCAN-View from the Windows Start menu as
a sample application for accessing the CAN interface of the PCAN-
USB Hub. For initialization of the PCAN-USB Hub select the desired
CAN interface and the CAN bit rate.
LED
Power
LED
USB upstream
Status
Green on
Red on
Status
Red on
OFF
Meaning
Supply via upstream port
external voltage supply
Meaning
High-speed USB connection (USB 2.0) with a
computer
Full-speed USB connection (USB 1.1) with a
computer
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