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Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II
Hardware Guide
Copyright 2001-2008 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
http://www.kvaser.com
Last updated Thursday, 28 April 2011
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 Last updated Thursday, 28 April 2011 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...
  • Page 2 Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 2(18) (This page is intentionally left blank.) Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ..........................3 About this manual .......................... 4 Introduction ............................ 5 Kvaser LAPcan installation ......................6 Technical data, Kvaser LAPcan and Kvaser LAPcan II ............7 The DRVcans ..........................8 DRVcan Types ......................... 9 How to use the DRVcan ......................10 A Few Words of Caution ......................

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 4(18) 2 About this manual This manual is intended for the Kvaser LAPcan/Kvaser LAPcan II users. This manual contains a description of the hardware’s properties and general instructions for connecting the device to a computer.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    EMC and ESD characteristics a different artwork on the housing (an eagle instead of a peregrine falcon) In this text we will use the name Kvaser LAPcan for both Kvaser LAPcan and Kvaser LAPcan II. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 6: Kvaser Lapcan Installation

    6(18) 4 Kvaser LAPcan installation The Kvaser LAPcan card may be inserted in any free PC Card (PCMCIA) slot that is capable of accommodating Type II or Type III cards. You don’t have to switch the power off before inserting or removing the card.

  • Page 7: Technical Data, Kvaser Lapcan And Kvaser Lapcan Ii

    Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 7(18) 5 Technical data, Kvaser LAPcan and Kvaser LAPcan II CAN channels 2 (CAN 2.0A and 2.0B active) CAN Transceivers The transceivers are integrated into the DRVcans. CAN Controllers Philips SJA 1000 Microcontroller...

  • Page 8: The Drvcans

    Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 8(18) 6 The DRVcans The DRVcans contain the CAN bus transceiver. There are several different types of DRVcans, and which one to choose depends on the physical layer your CAN system is using.

  • Page 9: Drvcan Types

    Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 9(18) 6.1 DRVcan Types Currently available DRVcans include: Name DRVcan 251 Industry-standard highspeed 82c251 transceivers; DSUB connector according to the CiA standard. DRVcan 1053 Industry-standard lowspeed TJA1053 transceivers; DSUB connector according to the CiA standard.

  • Page 10: How To Use The Drvcan

    10(18) 6.2 How to use the DRVcan  Push firmly to insert the connector on the DRVcan into Kvaser LAPcan.  To remove the connector, push both tabs (see Figure 3 below) as deep as possible and pull out the connector.

  • Page 11: Few Words Of Caution

    Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 11(18) 7 A Few Words of Caution  Do not apply excessive force when inserting the card into the computer.  Do not remove the card by pulling on the I/O cables.  Always make sure the I/O connectors are firmly seated.

  • Page 12: Drvcan Configuration

    Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 12(18) 8 DRVcan configuration The DRVcan -251, -1053, and -1054 types have the following pin configuration: D-SUB pin Colour code Function number Not connected. Green CAN_L (low level @ dominant) Brown Orange Reserved, do not connect.
  • Page 13 Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 13(18) The DRVcan Fi HS has the following pin configuration: D-SUB pin Colour code Function number Not connected. Green CAN_L (low level @ dominant) Brown Orange Not connected. Black Shield Not connected. CAN_H (high level @ dominant) Not connected.
  • Page 14 Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 14(18) CAN_H (high level @ dominant) Not connected. Yellow External power, 6-36V. Here is the pin configuration for the DRVcan-S: D-SUB pin Colour code Function number Not connected. Green Not connected. Brown Orange Reserved, do not connect.

  • Page 15: Technical Data For Drvcan 251

    Isolation voltage 50 V AC, 70 V DC The transceiver in the DRVcan DNopto can be powered either from the Kvaser LAPcan, or externally by connecting a power source to pin 9 on the D-SUB. There is no built-in CAN bus termination in the DRVcan DNopto.

  • Page 16: Technical Data For Drvcan Fi

    Isolation voltage Depending on fibre length and quality The transceiver in the DRVcan Fi must be powered both from the Kvaser LAPcan, and externally by connecting a power source to pin 9 on the D-SUB. The DRVcan Fi is delivered with 10 m of high-grade plastic fibre.

  • Page 17: Legal Information

    July 1, 2006. 9.2 Copyright This document is Copyright © 2001-2008 Kvaser AB. This document may not be reproduced without our written permission. Infringement will render the user liable to prosecution. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.

  • Page 18: Document Revision History

    Kvaser LAPcan / LAPcan II Hardware Guide 18(18) 10 Document revision history Revision Date Changes 2003-12 Original revision Reviewed – added DRVcan Fi versions 2006-10-27 2008-12-01 Updated chapter 9, legal information. Editorial changes. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

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