Peak USB to CAN

Interfaces

distributes the Peak System range of CAN

and CAN FD Interfaces, Adapters, I/O Modules, Data
Acquisition Systems and Supporting Software.
This leaflet describes the Peak range of low cost interfaces between the PC’s
USB port and CAN.

The original 2.0 A/B PCAN-USB interface provides bit

rates of up to 1 Mbit/sec and can support 11 or 29 bit
ID’s.

The PCAN-USB FD and PCAN-USB Pro FD

interfaces provide support for the FD standard with
up to 64 data bytes per frame transmitted at up to
12 Mbits/sec. They are downward compatible and
will work with earlier 2.0 A/B standard units.

A full range of free drivers and supporting DLL as well as a simple CAN
viewing and logging package are included.

Or follow these links for more information on:

Other CAN PC Interfaces

Explorer - our PC based CAN data logging, control and display software
CAN Data Acquisition Systems
CAN I/O Modules
Software Support for FMS
Cables and Adapters
Our CAN and CAN FD tutorial - provides information on both standards.

Most of these items are available from our Web Shop for next day delivery.

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PCAN-USB
USB to CAN Interface

The PCAN-USB adapter enables simple connection

to CAN networks. Its compact plastic casing makes it
suitable for mobile applications.

The opto-decoupled version guarantees galvanic

isolation of up to 500 Volts between the PC and the
CAN sides.

The package is also supplied with the CAN monitor

PCAN-View for Windows and the programming
interface PCAN-Basic.

D-Sub Pin Pin assignment

1 Not connected / optional +5V
2 CAN-L
3 GND
1 5 4 Not connected
6 9 5 Not connected
6 GND
7 CAN-H
8 Not connected
9 Not connected / optional +5V

Specifications Ordering information

Adapter for USB connection Designation Art. No.

(USB 1.1, compatible with USB 2.0)
PCAN-USB IPEH-002021
USB voltage supply
PCAN-USB opto-decoupled IPEH-002022
Bit rates up to 1 Mbit/s
Time stamp resolution approx. 42 µs
Compliant with CAN specifications Scope of supply
2.0A (11-bit ID) and 2.0B (29-bit ID) PCAN-USB in plastic casing
CAN bus connection via D-Sub, Device drivers for
9-pin (in accordance with CiA® 102) Windows 7/Vista/XP/Linux (32/64-bit)
NXP SJA1000 CAN controller, Device driver for Windows CE 6.x
16 MHz clock frequency (x86 and ARMv4 processor support)
NXP PCA82C251 CAN transceiver PCAN-View CAN monitor for Windows
5 -Volts supply to the CAN connection can be (details on page 51)
connected through a solder jumper, e.g. for  CAN-Basic programming interface consisting
P
external bus converter of an interface DLL, examples, and header files
Extended operating temperature range for all common programming languages
from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) (details on page 46)
Manual in PDF format
Optionally available:
Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection
up to 500 V

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PCAN-USB FD
CAN FD Interface for High-Speed USB 2.0

The CAN FD adapter PCAN-USB FD allows the connection

of CAN FD and CAN networks to a computer via USB. A
galvanic isolation of up to 500 Volts decouples the PC
from the CAN bus. The simple handling and its compact
plastic casing make the adapter suitable for mobile
applications.

The new 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 A/B standard, thus CAN FD nodes can be used in
existing CAN networks. However, in this case the CAN FD
extensions are not applicable.

The supplied Windows software PCAN-View is a simple

CAN monitor for transmitting, receiving, and recording
CAN messages. The current version of the program
supports the new CAN FD standard.

Specifications D-Sub Pin Pin assignment

1 Not connected / optional +5V
2 CAN-L
Adapter for High-speed USB 2.0 3 GND

(compatible to USB 1.1 and USB 3.0) 4 Not connected
5 Not connected
Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD 6 GND

7 CAN-H
CAN FD support for ISO and Non-ISO standard 8 Not connected

switchable 9 Not connected

CAN FD bit rates for the data field (64 bytes max.)

Ordering information
from 40 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
CAN bit rates from 40 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
Designation Part No.

Time stamp resolution 1 µs


CAN bus connection via D-Sub, PCAN-USB FD IPEH-004022


9-pin (in accordance with CiA® 102)
FPGA implementation of the CAN FD controller Scope of supply

NXP TJA1044GT CAN transceiver PCAN-USB FD in plastic casing


Galvanic isolation up to 500 V Device drivers for Windows 8.1, 7, Vista and Linux


CAN termination can be activated through a (32/64-bit)

solder jumper PCAN-View CAN monitor for Windows

Measurement of bus load including error frames and (details on page 85)

overload frames on the physical bus PCAN-Basic programming interface consisting of

Induced error generation for incoming and outgoing an interface DLL, examples, and header files for

CAN messages all common programming languages (details on
5-Volt supply to the CAN connection can be page 76)

connected through a solder jumper, e.g. for external Manual in PDF format

bus converter
Voltage supply via USB

Extended operating temperature range

from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)

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PCAN-USB Pro FD
CAN FD and LIN Interface for High-Speed USB 2.0

The PCAN-USB Pro FD adapter enables the connection The monitor application PLIN-View Pro as well as the PLIN
of CAN FD and LIN networks to a computer via USB. programming interface are also included in the scope of
Two field busses can be connected at the same time, up supply.
to four with appropriate adapter cables (2 x CAN FD, 2 x
LIN). Each CAN FD channel is separately isolated against Specifications
USB and LIN with a maximum of 500 Volts. Its robust
Adapter for High-speed USB 2.0
aluminum casing makes the PCAN-USB Pro FD adapter

(compatible to USB 1.1 and USB 3.0)
suitable for mobile applications.
Transmitting and receiving of CAN FD and LIN

messages using 2 D-Sub connections (both with pin
The new CAN FD standard (CAN with Flexible Data rate)
assignment for the CAN FD and LIN bus)
is primarily characterized by higher bandwidth for data
Time stamp resolution 1 µs
transfer. The maximum of 64 data bytes per CAN FD frame

5-Volt supply at the D-Sub connector can be activated
(instead of 8 so far) can be transmitted with bit rates up to

through a solder jumper, e.g. for external bus
12 Mbit/s. CAN FD is downward-compatible to the
converter
CAN 2.0 A/B standard, thus CAN FD nodes can be used in
Voltage supply via USB
existing CAN networks. However, in this case the CAN FD

Extended operating temperature range
extensions are not applicable.

from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)

The supplied Windows software PCAN-View is a simple

CAN operation properties:
CAN monitor for transmitting, receiving, and recording
Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
CAN messages. The current version of the program

CAN FD support for ISO and Non-ISO standard
supports the new CAN FD standard.

switchable
CAN FD bit rates for the data field (64 bytes max.)

from 40 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
CAN bit rates from 40 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s

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D-Sub Pin Pin assignment

1 Not connected / optional +5V
2 CAN-L
3 CAN-GND
4 LIN
5 LIN-GND
6 LIN-GND
7 CAN-H
8 Not connected
9 VBAT

Ordering information

Designation Part No.

PCAN-USB Pro FD IPEH-004061
FPGA implementation of the CAN FD controller


NXP TJA1044GT CAN transceiver
Scope of supply

Each CAN FD channel is separately opto-decoupled

against USB and LIN up to 500 V PCAN-USB Pro FD in aluminum casing

CAN termination can be activated through a CAN FD interface drivers for Windows 8.1, 7, Vista


solder jumper and Linux (32/64 bit)
Measurement of bus load including error frames and LIN interface drivers for Windows 8.1, 7, Vista


overload frames on the physical bus (32/64 bit)
Induced error generation for incoming and outgoing PCAN-View CAN monitor for Windows


CAN messages (details on page 85)
PLIN-View Pro LIN monitor for Windows

LIN operation properties: (details on page 86)
Bit rates from 1 kbit/s up to 20 kbit/s PCAN-Basic programming interface consisting of


TJA1021/20 LIN transceiver an interface DLL, examples, and header files for

Both LIN channels (common ground) are opto- all common programming languages

decoupled against USB and CAN FD (details on page 76)
Can be used as a LIN master or slave PLIN-API programming interface consisting of an


(1 ms master task resolution) interface DLL, an example, and header files for all
Automatic bit rate, frame length, and checksum type common programming languages

recognition Manual in PDF format

Autonomous scheduler with support for

unconditional, event, and sporadic frames Please note: The PCAN-USB Pro FD can be used
Hardware can work through a schedule table alternatively for the PCAN-USB Pro, because this CAN

(up to 8 schedule tables can be configured with a total interface is no longer manufactured!
of 256 slots) The PCAN-USB Pro FD behaves identically concerning
the CAN and LIN functionality.
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 Using CAN
PEAK CAN Controllers
The Peak range of CAN interfaces provides simple and cost effective connections between PCs
and CAN-networks and includes routers, extenders and adapters to the many CAN variants.
USB
PCMCIA PARALLEL PORT
ISA

PCI
PC/104

PCAN interfaces support both 11 bit ID and 29 bit ID CAN specifications with a maximum speed
of 1Mbaud. They use 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 interfaces. Optoisolated versions are available if required and most interfaces can be
supplied with one or two ports.
Drivers and supporting DLL’s are included to allow
operation under XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Linux in
32 and 64* bit modes. CE6.x support* for ARM
and x86 is also available. (* most interfaces).
Language support is provided for C++, C#,
C++/CLR, Delphi, VB.NET, Java and Python 2.6.
A Windows package PCAN-View is included with
all interfaces to allow the user to view messages on
the CAN bus. All data is displayed in Hex and
messages are timed and counted. A trace buffer
allows messages to be recorded and saved to disk.
Errors such as over-run and baud rate problems
are reported. Messages can be user created and
then sent as one-shot, repeating periodically or in response to a remote request (RTR).

Industrial I/O Modules

These Industrial I/O modules are available in a number of useful
configurations including signal conditioning and termination in an industrial
case. Up to 8 10 bit analogue inputs, 4 PWM/frequency outputs (to 20KHz)
and 8 digital ins and outs are available. At 51 x 60 x 20mm, they are suitable
for a wide variety of applications. The electrical connections provide snap-in
termination; with a screw connection as an option. A windows package is
provided so that the user can set message ID and data layouts and
conversion constants as well as setting report rates or reporting on change.
CAN Open firmware is also available if required.

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PCAN-Explorer
This tool can be used as an advanced CAN bus
traffic monitor. It provides the following features:
Message identifiers can be given names avoiding
having to remember each messages HEX value.
Message data can be displayed in a wide range
of formats including text, hex, signed, unsigned
and floating point.

An extensive conditional macro language allows

complex tests and simulations to be performed.
Optional packages provide sophisticated
graphing, CANdb data exchange, a visual GUI to
control and display CAN data collection and a full
J1939 symbol database simplifying control of
ECU’s.

PCAN-FMS Toolkit
A special software package is available to support FMS and Bus-FMS standards. It logs and
translates the CAN messages in real time providing the user with a “Dashboard display”. The log can
be replayed to a CAN bus or values can be set manually from a convenient Windows display for
system simulation.

Data Acquisition Systems

Peak have a growing range of units designed to suite a variety of data acquisition requirements such as
multi Thermocouple, A/D and D/A conversions and digital I/O. As well as data logging and mobile GPRS
links there are also CAN Routers and filters. Some have full C programmability others only need simple
windows configuration.

CAN MicroMod Boards

A flexible, small format, Analogue and Digital I/O board with a CAN-Bus
interface.
The PCAN-MicroMod board can be plugged into an application to provide
control and monitoring services via the CAN-Bus. It provides the following
 8 analogue inputs, 10-bits resolution, Vref 5 V
 8 digital inputs & 8 digital outputs
 4 PWM / frequency outputs, with a range 1 Hz-20 kHz
The integrated firmware provides simple configuration of the target system via a Windows utility program,
the configuration data being sent to the board via CAN. No embedded programming skills are required
to set up a system. Up to 32 PCAN-MicroMod boards can be put onto a single CAN network.
An optional evaluation board simplifies development of user designed carrier boards and also makes the
MicroMod an ideal CAN evaluation tool.
Call or email us with your requirements.

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PCAN-Explorer 5
Comprehensive CAN Monitor for Windows

PCAN-Explorer is a universal tool for monitoring data All parameters of all elements in the user interface
traffic on a CAN network. For easy and clear allocation can be examined using a property window and
of the individual messages, these can be identified as edited if necessary.
so-called symbols. The integrated VBScript support Multiple flexible filters can be configured and, for
allows the creation of macros to automate complex example, assigned to the transmit/receive window
tasks. The integrated data logger means that the data or the various different tracers
traffic of a bus can be recorded, analyzed, and stored. Tabs to switch between the different Windows
PCAN-Explorer is designed as automation server and Flexible arrangement of the user interface using
can therefore be remote controlled through scripts. the dockable windows
User-defined column display and arrangement in
Features transmit/receive window
J1939 support with the relevant add-in
All files and elements can be managed and saved
Display of received messages showing the ID,
in projects
length, data bytes, number of messages received
Project components such as CAN connections,
and receiving interval
symbol files and macros are clearly displayed and
Simultaneous hexadecimal and symbolic
laid out in the project browser
representation of the details
The new start page allows fast access to the most
Display of remote frames, status reports of the
recently opened projects or files
CAN controller and, as option, CAN-bus error
Simultaneous connections with multiple networks/
frames also
CAN interfaces of the same hardware type
Logging of time-outs
Connection window with an overview of all
Sending of messages at fixed intervals of time,
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Messages can be created as send lists, stored and Properties of the integrated, configurable PCAN-
loaded as desired, in order to e. g. emulate CAN Explorer data logger:
nodes Operation of multiple tracers at the same time
Periodical sending with up to 1 ms precision Variable buffer size
Easy creation of symbol files and macros using the Optional linear buffer or circular buffer
integrated text editor with syntax highlighting Representation of the logged messages with time
User-friendly real-time monitoring of several stamp, type, ID, length and data bytes
signals via the watch window Logging of errors that have occurred is possible
Extensive improvements to user guidance and Flexible storage possibility for the logged data in
interface compared to PCAN-Explorer version 4 text form for importing into Excel or similar
User interface language can be switched Filtering of the messages for logging through
(German/English) symbol definitions
Simple integration of external tools Subsequent examination of the logged data in the
Integration of Add-Ins to upgrade functionality buffer via different symbol files

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Function upgrade of the PCAN-Explorer with the Ordering information

integrated VBScript language:
Designation Art. No.
Creation of macros in VBScript with the integrated
text editor PCAN-Explorer 5 IPES-005028
Access with macros and scripts to almost all
program elements via the PCAN-Explorer object Scope of supply
model
PCAN-Explorer installation CD including
Ideal for creating test tools to implement or
PCAN-Explorer Line Writer Add-in
develop CAN systems
PCAN Symbol Editor for Windows
Examples: sending of e-mails when a temperature
(details on page 62)
is exceeded, starting of a test tool when a
Documentation in HTML help format
particular message is received, opening of an
Excel sheet when an event occurs and saving of
data in the individual cells System requirements
Assignment of function keys with individual send Windows 7/Vista/XP (32/64-bit)
messages or macros At least 512 MB RAM and 1 GHz CPU
VBS scripts run in the background even without
the PCAN-Explorer interface

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PCAN-Explorer Add-ins
Optional Function Upgrades for PCAN-Explorer

J1939 Add-in Ordering information

The SAE J1939 network protocol describes Designation Art. No.

communication on a CAN bus in utility vehicles for
J1939 Add-in IPES-005089
the transmission of diagnostics data and control
information. It contains a complete network definition
using 29-bit CAN-IDs (CAN 2.0B Extended Frame). Scope of supply

J1939 Add-in software

The J1939 add-in for PCAN-Explorer 5 supports all Documentation in HTML help format
definitions established by the standard’s parameter
groups and provides a simple means of accessing the System requirements
parameters. A complete database of all the definitions
and the parameters contained is also supplied. PCAN-Explorer 5
Windows 7/Vista/XP (32/64-bit)
At least 512 MB RAM and 1 GHz CPU
Features

Support for all functions of the SAE J1939 network

protocol
CAN messages can be sent in broadcast form or
targeted to individual control units (ECUs)
Addressing of up to 254 ECUs
Supports multi-packet messages

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PCAN-Explorer Add-ins
Optional Function Upgrades for PCAN-Explorer

Plotter Add-in 2

The plotter allows the graphical representation of CAN Representation of limiting values and value ranges
data using any number of channels. Comprehensive formatting options for
representing the curves, axes and the plotter
Features layout

Real-time display
Unlimited number of channels
Ordering information
Unlimited number of Y-axes
X-axis and Y-axes can be zoomed and scrolled Designation Art. No.
quite freely, even during recording
Plotter Add-in 2 IPES-005087
L abelling of time axis with absolute or relative
time stamps
Facility for automatic adaptation of axes to plots Scope of supply

Reversible Y-axes PCAN-Plotter Add-in software

Logarithmic scales
Cursor display for plot measurement System requirements
Export to EMF-, PNG-, BMP-, JPEG graphical
formats PCAN-Explorer 5

Data import from the PCAN-Explorer Tracer Windows 7/Vista/XP (32/64-bit)

At least 512 MB RAM and 1 GHz CPU

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PCAN-Explorer Add-ins
Optional Function Upgrades for PCAN-Explorer

CANdb Import Add-in 3 Ordering information

The CANdb format is a common data description Designation Art. No.

format for CAN bus information in the car industry.
CANdb Import Add-in 3 IPES-005086

CANdb Import allows the import of CANdb files. This

is a useful function for all those who do not want to Scope of supply
manually transcribe their database into the CANdb Import Add-in software
PCAN-Explorer symbol file format. Documentation in HTML help format

Features System requirements

Opening of CANdb files (.dbc) PCAN-Explorer 5
Selecting of the messages for importing in a Windows 7/Vista/XP (32/64-bit)
CANdb file At least 512 MB RAM and 1 GHz CPU
Saves data using the project administration
function in PCAN-Explorer
Storing in the PCAN-Explorer symbol file format

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PCAN-Explorer Add-ins
Optional Function Upgrades for PCAN-Explorer

Instruments Panel Add-in 3

The Instruments Panel Add-in allows the graphical Free positioning of the instruments using
representation of digital and analog signals using drag & drop, or numerical inputs for spot-on
different display instruments. The integrated input positioning
options and controllers mean that signals can also be Loading and storing of complete panel
produced on the CAN bus, allowing easy simulation of configurations
complex CAN applications.

Features Ordering information

Representation of analog and digital signals from Designation Art. No.

received CAN messages using different display
Instruments Panel Add-in 3 IPES-005088
instruments
In addition to potentiometers, switches, and
sliding controllers input fields can be used to Scope of supply
generate CAN messages Instruments Panel Add-in software
Selection and configuration of multiple elements Documentation in HTML help format
at the same time
Extensive configuration of the properties of one or System requirements
more elements using the new property window
The new Instruments Panel object model enables PCAN-Explorer 5
complete automation using COM and scripts Windows 7/Vista/XP (32/64-bit)
Representation of different scenes on the same At least 512 MB RAM and 1 GHz CPU
panel during running time
Signal-dependent display of image lists and
scenes

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PCAN-Trace
Comprehensive Data Logger for CAN Messages

The PCAN-Trace program is a data logger for up to

9,999,000 CAN messages. It enables CAN messages
to be quickly recorded, saved, and even played back
on the CAN bus. The program displays the number
of received messages, and identifies the types of the
messages (data frame, error frame, RTR frame).

CAN messages can be recorded or replayed in linear or

ring buffer mode. PCAN-Trace also provides an option
to play back CAN messages in single step mode.
You can also simplify analysis and tracing by setting
playback mode breakpoints.

Features Ordering information

Log facility for up to 9,999,000 CAN messages Designation Art. No.

Choice of linear buffer or ring buffer (in receive
PCAN-Trace IPES-002027
and playback mode)
Displays number and type of received
CAN messages Scope of supply
Adjustable message filter PCAN-Trace installation CD
Support for 11-bit and 29-bit IDs (in English)
Facility to play back CAN messages that have Documentation in HTML help format
been recorded using PCAN-Explorer,
even in single-step mode System requirements
Breakpoints can be used in playback mode
Integrated online help Windows 7/Vista/XP (32-bit)
Received data can also be viewed in a text editor At least 512 MB RAM and 1 GHz CPU

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