Introduction; Properties At A Glance - Peak RS-232 User Manual

PCAN-USB Hub – User Manual
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Introduction

The PCAN-USB Hub provides several hardware interfaces via a USB
connection. The device has connection facilities for one CAN bus,
two serial RS-232 connections, and two additional USB devices.
Device drivers and programming interfaces 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
and operation of the PCAN-USB Hub.
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Properties at a Glance

High-speed USB 2.0 hub with
• USB to CAN interface, connection through 9-pin D-Sub
(in accordance with CiA® 102)
• Two USB to RS-232 converters using two
D-Sub connectors (9-pin)
• Two High-speed USB 2.0 downstream ports
Passive (bus-powered) hub operation through the USB port of a
PC enables power consumption of up to 100 mA per USB
channel
Active (self-powered) hub operation through the optional
external hub power supply (9 - 36 V) enables power
consumption of up to 500 mA per USB channel
Guaranteed high transfer rates on all channels if a Full-speed
device is connected, thanks to a hub controller with 4
transaction translators
with brief information about the installation
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