Introduction - Peak PCAN-USB Pro FD User Manual

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Introduction

The PCAN-USB Pro FD interface enables the connection of CAN FD and LIN
networks to a computer via USB. Two field buses can be connected at the same
time, up to four with appropriate adapter cables (2 x CAN FD, 2 x LIN). Each CAN FD
channel is separately isolated against USB and LIN with a maximum of 500 Volts. Its
robust aluminum casing makes the PCAN-USB Pro FD interface suitable for mobile
applications.
The CAN FD standard (CAN with Flexible Data rate) is primarily characterized by
higher bandwidth for data transfer. The maximum of 64 data bytes per CAN FD
frame (instead of 8 so far) can be transmitted with bit rates up to 12 Mbit/s. CAN FD
is downward compatible to the CAN 2.0 standard, CAN FD nodes can be inserted
into already existing CAN networks without CAN FD extensions.
The monitor software PCAN-View and the programming interface PCAN-Basic for
the development of applications with CAN connection are included in the scope of
supply and support the standard CAN FD. The monitor application PLIN-View Pro as
well as the PLIN programming interface are also included in the scope of supply.
This manual describes the use of the CAN interface with Windows.
CAN device drivers and application information for Linux:
www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Driver-E
At the end of this manual you can find a Quick Reference with brief
information about the installation and operation of the interface.
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