Introduction; Properties At A Glance - Peak PLIN-USB User Manual

PLIN-USB – User Manual
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Introduction

The PLIN-USB enables the connection of a Windows computer to a
LIN network via USB. The adapter supports the LIN protocol accor-
ding to the standard ISO 17987 and complies with all LIN specifica-
tions up to version 2.2. The interface can be operated as a master or
a slave.
The monitor software PLIN-View Pro and the PLIN programming
interface for the development of applications with LIN connection
are included in the scope of supply.
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Properties at a Glance

Adapter for High-Speed-USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1 and
USB 3.0)
LIN connection (ISO 17987)
Compliant with all LIN specifications (up to version 2.2)
Bit rates from 1 kbit/s up to 20 kbit/s
Can be used as a LIN master or slave
(1 ms master task resolution)
Automatic bit rate, frame length, and checksum type recognition
Autonomous scheduler with support for unconditional, event,
and sporadic frames
LIN bus connection via D-Sub, 9-pin
LIN connection short-circuit-proof against transceiver supply
and ground
TJA1028T LIN transceiver
Galvanic isolation on the LIN connection up to 500 V
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