CAN USB Interface

PCAN-USB supports both 11 bit ID and  29 bit ID CAN specifications with a maximum speed of 1MBaud.  The small USB to CAN converter is ideal for use with laptops or notebooks.

PCAN-USB includes  source code for programs to control the CAN bus.  It also includes PCAN-VIEW a program which provides simple CAN diagnostics.

The PCAN-USB uses the SJA1000 CAN-controller and the 82C251 driver.  The CAN-bus connection is via a 9-pin SUB-D plug, whose pin assignments conform to the CiA recommendation.  No termination is included in the interface.  An opto isolated version is available if required.  The power supply for the PCAN-USB is taken from the USB port.

The PCAN-Lite software package is included to drive the USB module from within Windows 98/ ME/ 2K/ XP/ Vista.  It provides simple interfaces to C++, VB, Pascal and Delphi.  An active X component is also available.  The PCAN-VIEW package is a useful Windows diagnostic program that displays all messages on the bus as well as allowing manual creation of test messages. 

An optional set of VxD drives is available for time critical applications and the PCAN Explorer provides advanced CAN bus diagnostics and control capabilities.