PCAN-USB Hub – User Manual
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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 7
2 Installing the Software and the Adapter 8
3 Connectors on the Adapter 10
3.1 Upstream Port (USB Cable) 10
3.2 Power (Voltage Supply) 10
3.3 Connection over D-Sub connector 11
3.3.1 Voltage Supply of External Devices 12
3.4 RS-232 14
3.5 USB Ports (Downstream) 14
3.6 Cabling 15
3.6.1 Termination 15
3.6.2 Example of a Connection 15
3.6.3 Maximum Bus Length 16
4 Operation 17
4.1 Status LEDs 17
4.2 Unplugging the Hub 18
4.3 Distinguishing Several PCAN-USB Hub 18
5 Software and API 19
5.1 Monitor Software PCAN-View 19
5.1.1 Receive/Transmit Tab 21
5.1.2 Trace Tab 23
5.1.3 PCAN-USB Tab 24
5.1.4 Status Bar 25
5.2 Linking Own Programs with PCAN-Basic 26