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Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN User's Guide
Copyright 2024-2024 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
https://www.kvaser.com
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Printed Thursday 31
October, 2024
We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
Kvaser AB cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note
that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by Kvaser AB.

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  • Page 1 We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. Kvaser AB cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed...
  • Page 2 Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN User’s Guide 2 (20) (This page is intentionally left blank.) Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Introduction 2.1 Welcome to Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN ....2.2 Major features ......

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN User’s Guide 4 (20) 1 About this manual This manual is intended for Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN users. This document contains a description of the hardware’s properties and general instructions for connecting the device to a computer.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    2.1 Welcome to Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN Figure 1: Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN is a small, yet advanced, real time CAN interface that handles transmission and reception of standard and extended CAN messages on the bus with a high time stamp precision. The Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN is compatible with applications that use Kvaser’s CANlib.

  • Page 6: Major Features

    Supports simultaneous usage of multiple Kvaser interfaces. Support for SocketCAN. 2.3 Interface Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN provides a CAN bus interface through a Mini PCIe interface. 2.4 Additional software and documentation The Kvaser CANlib SDK includes everything you need in order to develop software applications interacting with Kvaser CAN and LIN hardware.

  • Page 7: Kvaser Mini Pcie 1Xcan Hardware

    3.2 Mini PCIe connection Figure 2: Mini PCIe connector The Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN is a Card of type F2 (Full-Mini with bottom side keep outs). 3.3 CAN channels The Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN has a single CAN channel in a 4-pin Molex connector (see Figure 3), see Section 3.8, CAN connectors, on Page 11 for pinout...

  • Page 8: Power Supply

    The Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN is only powered using +3.3 V from the Mini PCIe connector. 3.5 LED Indicators The Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN has one power LED and one traffic LED for the CAN channel as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4: LEDs on the Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN.
  • Page 9 Power problem Table 3: Yellow Power LED shows problems in Interface mode. This should not normally happen. If it does, please contact Kvaser support. This indicates low power supply, such as using an unpowered USB hub. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 10: Updating The Firmware

    To check the current firmware version, open “Kvaser Device Guide” which can be found in the Control Panel. Select “Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN” in the tree view to the left, and click on the channel. The firmware revision information now appears in the right half of the window.

  • Page 11: Can Connectors

    0 % to 85 % (non-condensing.) Table 6: Technical Specifications. 3.8 CAN connectors Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN devices that use the 4-pin Molex connector (53780-0470) have the pinning described in Table 7 on Page 12. Figure 5: Molex Connector 53780-0470...

  • Page 12: Can Bus Termination

    Every CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 Ohm resistor at each end of the bus. The Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN does not contain any CAN bus termination, because their inclusion could cause severe disturbance in a system which is already correctly terminated.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    13 (20) 4 Troubleshooting Use “Kvaser Device Guide” in the Control Panel to verify that the computer can communicate with the Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN. If the firmware version shown is all zeros, there are communication problems. If the LEDs are not flashing or do not light up at all, check the power supply.

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    5 Safety Instructions 5.1 Intended Use Kvaser interfaces are used to connect computer systems to CAN buses. The Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN is intended for connection to a computer via an available Mini PCI Express slot. 5.2 Usage Warning WARNING FOR ALL USERS...

  • Page 15: Disposal And Recycling Information

    Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN User’s Guide 15 (20) 6 Disposal and Recycling Information When this product reaches its end of life, please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Kvaser’s recycling programs, visit: https://www.kvaser.com/en/kvaser/recycling-policy.html...
  • Page 16 Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN User’s Guide 16 (20) Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 17: Legal Acknowledgements

    Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN User’s Guide 17 (20) 7 Legal acknowledgements 7.1 EU Regulatory Compliance EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Kvaser AB M¨ o lndal Company Name: City: +46 31 886344 Aminogatan 25 Postal address: Telephone number: 431 53 sales@kvaser.com...

  • Page 18: Fcc Regulatory Compliance

    Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN User’s Guide 18 (20) 7.2 FCC Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement IDENTIFICATION OBJECT: Product: Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN Type: 73-30130-01368-1 APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS: CFR Title 47 Part 15 15.107, 15.109 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 19: Patents, Copyrights And Trademarks

    NMEA 2000 is the registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association, Inc. For information about Kvaser related CAN patents, see www.kvaser.com/patent. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. patent 5,696,911. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 20: Document Revision History

    Kvaser Mini PCIe 1xCAN User’s Guide 20 (20) 8 Document Revision History Version history for document UG_98316_mini_pcie_1xcan: Revision Date Changes 2024-04-26 Initial version. 2024-09-13 Updated pictures. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

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