Appendix C Quick Reference - Peak PCAN-USB FD User Manual

PCAN-USB FD – User Manual

Appendix C Quick Reference

Software/Hardware Installation under Windows
Before connecting the PCAN-USB FD adapter to the computer set
up the corresponding software package from the supplied DVD
(with administrator privileges). Afterwards connect the PCAN-USB
FD adapter to a USB port at your computer. The adapter is recog-
nized by Windows and the driver is initialized. After the installation
process is finished successfully the red LED on the adapter is
illuminated.
Getting Started under Windows
Run the CAN monitor PCAN-View from the Windows Start menu as
a sample application for accessing the PCAN-USB FD adapter. For
initialization of the PCAN-USB FD adapter select the desired CAN
interface and the CAN bit rate.
Status
Green on
Green slow blinking
Green quick blinking
Red blinking
Orange quick blinking
High-speed CAN connector (D-Sub, 9 pins)
Meaning
There's a connection to a driver of the operating
system.
A software application is connected to the adapter.
Data is transmitted via the connected CAN bus.
An error is occurring during the transmission of CAN
data.
Identification of an adapter when multiple adapters are
plugged (see chapter 5.1.3 PCAN-USB FD Tab).
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