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Softing CANcard2 Hardware User Manual

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CANcard2

Hardware User Manual

Part number: CANcard2

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Softing Industrial Automation GmbH

Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6

D-85540 Haar

Tel.: (++49) 89/4 56 56-0

Fax.: (++49) 89/4 56 56-399

http://www.softing.com

V1.03

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Page 1 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 D-85540 Haar Tel.: (++49) 89/4 56 56-0 Fax.: (++49) 89/4 56 56-399 http://www.softing.com CANcard2 Hardware User Manual Part number: CANcard2 © Copyright Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Information in this document is subject to change without notice. V1.03...
Page 2 Figure 1: Inserting CANcard2 into the PCMCIA slot If you want to connect your PC to a CAN network you have to connect the CANcard2 to the I/O adapter cable which is part of package. The male connector on the card side of the adapter cable is coded to prevent wrong insertions.
Page 3 However, advanced configuration – like changing the name of a CAN channel or setting a default baudrate - is possible with the Softing CAN Interface Manager. • Click Start – All Programs – Softing CAN – Runtime System Configuration – Softing CAN Interface Manager •...
Page 4 The cable shield is connected to the CANcard2 chassis but not to signal GND internally. If only one CAN channel is connected to a network the other open connector has to be covered by the plastic dust cap to reduce electromagnetic emission.