Peak IPEH-003026, IPEH-003027, IPEH-003040 User Manual

PCAN-PCI Express

CAN Interface for PCI Express

User Manual

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Relevant products

Product name Model Part number Ser. no.

PCAN-PCI Express Single
Channel galv. isolated

One C

AN channel IPEH-003026

PCAN-PCI Express Dual
Channel galv. Isolated

Two CAN channels IPEH-003027

starting at

01000

PCAN-PCI Express Four
Channel galv. isolated

Four CAN channels IPEH-003040

The cover picture shows the product PCAN-PCI Express Four Channel galvanic
isolated. Other product versions have an identical form factor but vary in equipment.

CANopen® and CiA® are registered community trade marks of CAN in Automation
e.

v.

All other product names mentioned in this manual may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are not explicitly marked
by “™” and “®”.

Copyright © 2017 PEAK-System Technik GmbH
Duplication (copying, printing, or other forms) and the electronic distribution of this
document is only allowed with explicit permission of PEAK-System Technik GmbH.
PEAK-System Technik GmbH reserves the right to change technical data without
prior announcement. The general business conditions and the regulations of the
license agreement apply. All rights are reserved.

PEAK-System Technik GmbH
Otto-Roehm-Strasse 69
64293 Darmstadt
Germany

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.peak-system.com
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Contents

1 Introduction 5

1.1 Properties at a Glance 5

1.2 System Requirements 6

1.3 Scope of Supply 6

2 Installing the Software and the Card 8

3 Connecting the CAN Bus 10

3.1 Connection over D-Sub connector 10

3.1.1 Slot Bracket with D-Sub Connectors 12

3.2 Voltage Supply of External Devices 13

3.3 Cabling 15

3.3.1 Termination 15

3.3.2 Example of a Connection 15

3.3.3 Maximum Bus Length 16

4 Software and API 17

4.1 Monitor Software PCAN-View 17

4.1.1 Receive/Transmit Tab 19

4.1.2 Trace Tab 21

4.1.3 PCAN-PCI Express Tab 22

4.1.4 Status Bar 22

4.2 Linking Own Programs with PCAN-Basic 23

4.2.1 Features of PCAN-Basic 24

4.2.2 Principle Description of the API 25

4.2.3 Notes about the License 26

5 Technical Specifications 27

Appendix A CE Certificate 29

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Appendix B Dimension Drawing 30

Appendix C Quick Reference 31

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1 Introduction

The PCAN-PCI Express card enables the connection of a PC with
PCI Express slots to CAN networks. There is galvanic isolation of up
to 500 Volts between the computer and CAN sides. The card is
available as a single, dual, or four-channel version.

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.

Device drivers exist for different operating systems, so programs
can easily access a connected CAN bus.

Tip: At the end of this manual (Appendix C) you can find a
Quick Reference with brief information about the installation
and operation of the PCAN-PCI Express card.

1.1 Properties at a Glance

PC plug-in card (PCIe x1) for PCI Express slots

1, 2 or 4 High-speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2)

Bit rates from 5 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s

Compliant CAN specifications 2.0A (11-bit ID)

and 2.0B (29-bit ID)

CAN bus connection via D-Sub,

9-pin (in accordance with CiA® 303-1)

FPGA implementation of the CAN controller

(SJA1000 compatible)

NXP PCA82C251 CAN transceiver

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Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to 500 V, separate

for each CAN channel

5-Volt supply to the CAN connection can be connected through a

solder jumper, e.g. for external bus converter

Extended operating temperature range from -40 to 85 °C

(-40 to 185 °F)

Note: This manual describes the use of the PCAN-PCI Express
card with Windows. You can find device drivers for Linux and
the corresponding application information on the provided DVD
in the directory branch Develop and on our website under
www.peak-system.com/linux.

1.2 System Requirements

A vacant PCI Express slot in the computer

Operating system Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (32/64-bit)

or Linux (32/64-bit)

1.3 Scope of Supply

PCAN-PCI Express card

Slot bracket with D-Sub connectors for the CAN bus

(only four-channel version)

Device drivers for Windows 10, 8.1, 7 and Linux (32/64-bit)

CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows

Programming interface PCAN-Basic for developing applications

with CAN connection

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Programming interfaces for standardized protocols from the

automotive sector

Manual in PDF format

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2 Installing the Software and

the Card

This chapter covers the software setup for the PCAN-PCI Express
card in Windows and the installation of the card in the computer.

Install the driver before

you install the card.

Do the following to install the driver:

1. Start Intro.exe from the root directory of the DVD.

The navigation program starts.

2. Select in the main menu Drivers and click on Install now.

3. Confirm the message of the User Account Control related
"Installer database of PEAK Drivers".

The driver setup starts.

4. Follow the program instructions.

Do the following to install the card:

Attention! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy
components on the card. Take precautions to avoid ESD.

1. Four-channel version only: Connect the 10-pin connector of
CAN ports 3 and 4 with a cable from the slot bracket.

2. Shut down the computer.

3. Disconnect the computer’s power supply.

4. Open the computer case.

5. Insert the PCI Express card into an available PCI Express
slot.

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6. Four-channel version only: The additional slot bracket with
connectors used by the four-channel version needs a further
place.

7. Insert the PCI Express card into an available PCI Express
slot.

8. Close the computer case.

9. Reconnect the computer power supply.

10. Turn on the computer and start Windows.

Windows detects the new hardware and completes the driver
installation.

Do the following to check the operational readiness:

1. Open the Windows Start menu.

2. Type peakcpl and press Enter .

The information window for PEAK hardware appears. The plug-in
card must be displayed in the table on the CAN Hardware tab.

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3 Connecting the CAN Bus

3.1 Connection over D-Sub connector

A High-speed CAN bus (ISO 11898-2) is connected to the 9-pin
D-Sub connector. The pin assignment for CAN corresponds to the
specification CiA® 303-1.

Figure 1: Position of the sockets for the CAN connection,
CAN 3 (upper left position), CAN 4 (upper right position)

Figure 2: Pin assignment of High-speed CAN connection

(view onto a male connector on the PCAN-PCI Express card)