PCAN-USB Pro FD

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Contents
Imprint 2
Relevant Product 2
Contents 3
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Properties at a Glance 6
1.2 System Requirements 7
1.3 Scope of Supply 8
2 Configuration 9
2.1 Open the Casing 10
2.2 Voltage Supply of External Devices 11
2.3 Internal Termination 13
3 Installation 15
3.1 Install Device Driver Setup 15
3.2 Connection 16
3.3 Check Operational Readiness 16
3.4 Connecting the CAN and LIN Bus 16
3.5 CAN Cabling 17
3.6 Example Application under Windows 18
4 Operation 19
4.1 Status LEDs 19
4.2 Unplugging the USB Connection 20
4.3 Distinguishing several interfaces 20
5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View 21
5.1 Initialize CAN interface 22
5.2 Transmit CAN message 24
5.3 Additional Tabs 25
6 API PCAN-Basic 30
6.1 Features of PCAN-Basic 31
6.2 Principle Description of the API 32
7 LIN Monitor PLIN-View Pro 33
7.1 Features 34
7.2 Start and Initialize PLIN-View Pro 35

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 7.3 Receive / Transmit Tab 37
7.4 Transmit a LIN Frame 37
7.5 Trace Tab 40
7.6 Scripting Tab 41
7.7 LIN Interface Tab 42
8 PLIN-API 43
8.1 Features 44
9 Technical Data 45
Appendix A CE Certificate 47
Appendix B UKCA Certificate 48
Appendix C Dimension Drawings 49
Appendix D Quick Reference 50
Appendix E Linux 53
Appendix F Disposal 54

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

This manual describes the use of the CAN interface with Windows.
CAN device drivers and application information for Linux:
www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Driver-E

At the end of this manual you can find a Quick Reference with brief
information about the installation and operation of the interface.

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1.1 Properties at a Glance
Common
■ Interface for High-speed USB 2.0 (compatible to USB 1.1 and USB 3.0)
■ Transmitting and receiving of CAN FD and LIN messages using 2 D-Sub
connections (both with pin assignment for the CAN FD and LIN bus)
■ Time stamp resolution 1 µs
■ 5-Volt supply at the D-Sub connector can be activated through a solder jumper,
e.g., for external bus converter
■ Voltage supply via USB
■ Extended operating temperature range from -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)

CAN
■ Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
■ CAN FD support for ISO and Non-ISO standards switchable
■ CAN FD bit rates for the data field (64 bytes max.) from 25 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
■ CAN bit rates from 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
■ FPGA implementation of the CAN FD controller
■ NXP TJA1044GT CAN transceiver
■ Each CAN FD channel is separately opto-decoupled against USB and LIN
up to 500 V
■ CAN termination can be activated through solder jumpers, separately for each
CAN channel
■ Measurement of bus load including error frames and overload frames on the
physical bus
■ Induced error generation for incoming and outgoing CAN messages

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LIN
■ TJA1028 LIN transceiver
■ Compliant with all LIN specifications (up to version 2.2)
■ Bit rates from 1 kbit/s up to 20 kbit/s
■ Both LIN channels (common ground) are opto-decoupled against USB and CAN
FD
■ Can be used as a LIN master or slave (1 ms master task resolution)
■ Automatic bit rate, frame length, and checksum type recognition
■ Autonomous scheduler with support for unconditional, event, and sporadic
frames
■ Hardware can work through a schedule table (up to 8 schedule tables can be
configured with a total of 256 slots)

1.2 System Requirements

Computer with:
■ Operating system Windows 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64), or Linux
■ a vacant USB port (USB 1.1, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0) or
■ a vacant USB port at a self-powered USB hub

LIN
Per channel a supply voltage between 8 and 18 V for the LIN transceiver

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1.3 Scope of Supply
■ PCAN-USB Pro FD in aluminum casing

Downloads
■ Device driver setup for Windows 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64) including:
■ CAN FD device driver
■ LIN device driver
■ CAN monitor PCAN-View
■ LIN monitor PLIN-View Pro
■ Device driver for Linux
■ Programming interface PCAN-Basic for developing applications with CAN
connection
■ Programming interface PLIN-API for developing applications with LIN
connection
■ Programming interfaces for standardized protocols from the automotive sector
■ Manual in PDF format

Optional accessories
Pre-configured cable set for PCAN-USB Pro FD and PLIN-USB (IPEK-003013)

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2 Configuration
The following describes the configuration for the power supply of external devices
and the internal termination. If you do not need any of these options, skip this
chapter.
The interface must be opened for the configuration.

Risk of short circuit! Soldering on the interface may only be

performed by qualified electrical engineering personnel.

Attention! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy

components on the card. Take precautions to avoid ESD.

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2.1 Open the Casing
1. Remove the three screws at the back of the casing.

2. Remove the two outer screws next to the D-Sub connectors at the front of the
casing.

3. Remove the casing cover.

4. Lift the back of the case and slide the circuit board in direction of the front over
the lower part of the casing.
5. When you have finished the configuration, close the interface.

Close interface
1. Slide the circuit board back into the lower part of the casing.
2. Close the casing cover.
3. Tighten the screws at the front and back side.

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2.2 Voltage Supply of External Devices
Attention! The voltage supply for external devices is not protected
separately. Therefore, turn off the computer before you connect and
disconnect CAN cables or peripheral systems. Consider that some
computers still supply the USB ports with power even when they are
turned off (standby operation).

Optionally, an external power supply can be connected via the D-Sub connector
using solder bridges at pin 1 on the D-Sub connector. This allows external devices
to be supplied with a voltage of 5 V DC, such as the PCAN-TJA1054 bus converter
for Low-speed CAN. The power supply is not activated at delivery. The current
output is limited to 50 mA.

For PCAN-USB Pro FD from S/N 24548

Set the solder bridge(s) according to the desired configuration.

D-Sub connector Solder field 5-Volt supply at Pin 1

Without Active
(Standard)
CAN 1 5V ext.

CAN 2 5V ext.

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Set the solder bridge(s) according to the desired configuration.

D-Sub connector Solder field 5-Volt supply at Pin 1

Without Active
(Standard)
CAN 1 JP4

CAN 2 JP7

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2.3 Internal Termination
The termination can be activated by solder jumpers on the circuit board, to
terminate one end of the CAN bus. At delivery the termination is not activated.

Tip: We recommend to do termination at the CAN cabling, for

example with the terminating resistors PCAN-Term (IPEK-003002) or
PCAN-MiniTerm (IPEK-003002-Mini). Thus, CAN nodes can be flexibly
connected to the bus.

For PCAN-USB Pro FD from S/N 24548

Set the solder bridges corresponding to the desired settings.

D-Sub connector Solder field Termination

Without Active
(Standard)
CAN 1 Term.

CAN 2 Term.

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Set the solder bridges corresponding to the desired settings.

D-Sub connector Solder field Termination

Without Active
(Standard)
CAN 1 JP1 and JP2

CAN 2 JP5 and JP6

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3 Installation
This chapter covers the software setup for the interface PCAN-USB Pro FD under
Windows and the connection of the interface to the computer.

Note: For an installation of the CAN interface under Linux read

Appendix E Linux.

Install the driver package before you connect the PCAN-USB Pro FD.

3.1 Install Device Driver Setup

1. Download the device driver setup from our website:
www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Driver-E
2. Unpack the file PEAK-System_Driver-Setup.zip
3. Double-click the file PeakOemDrv.exe
The driver setup starts.
4. Confirm the Start and the License agreements.
5. Follow the instructions. When getting to the Components Selection, add the LIN
Driver.

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3.2 Connection
Attention! Do not use a USB extension cable to connect the interface
to the computer. Extension cables do not comply with the USB
specification.

1. Connect the interface to a USB port of the computer or of a connected USB hub.
Windows detects the new hardware and completes the driver installation.
2. Check the LEDs on the interface. If the LED „USB“ is blinking and the other LEDs
light up green, the driver was initialized successfully.

3.3 Check Operational Readiness

1. Open the Windows Start menu.
2. Type Peak Settings and press |Enter|.
The window PEAK-Settings appears.
3. Select CAN Hardware.
The connected CAN interface is displayed.
4. Select LIN Hardware.
The connected LIN interface is displayed.

3.4 Connecting the CAN and LIN Bus

The two connectors CAN1/LIN1 and CAN2/LIN2 can each be connected
simultaneously to a CAN and a LIN bus. Depending on the actual application, the D-
Sub sockets on the bus side must be assigned accordingly. The assignment for CAN
corresponds to the specification CiA® 106.
For each CAN connection there is galvanic isolation up to 500 V against USB and
LIN.
Both LIN connections have a common galvanic isolation up to 500 V against USB
and CAN. The LIN connections are not galvanically isolated against each other.
The transceiver of the LIN interface requires a power supply between 8 and
18 V DC. This must be connected via pin 9 at the D-Sub connector. Both LIN
connections need their own supply.

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Pin Assignment D-Sub socket
1 CAN_V+ (external, optional)
2 CAN_Low
3 CAN_GND
4 LIN
5 LIN_GND
6 LIN_GND
7 CAN_High
8 Not assigned
9 LIN_VBat

PEAK System offers a pre-configured LIN connection cable

(IPEK-003013), wich allows the tapping of individual lines. The LIN and
the supply lines are lead directly out to separate plugs and the CAN
lines are forwarded to a D-Sub plug.

3.5 CAN Cabling

3.5.1 Termination
The High-speed CAN bus (ISO 11898-2) must be terminated with 120 Ω on both
ends. The termination prevents interfering signal reflections and ensures the
proper operation of the transceivers of the connected CAN nodes (CAN interfaces,
control devices).

3.5.2 Example of a Connection

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This example shows a connection between the PCAN Interface and a control unit
(ECU). The upper example shows a connection with a cable which is terminated
with 120 Ω at both ends. At the lower example the connection is made with
termination adapters.

3.5.3 Maximum Bus Length

The maximum bus length depends primarily on the bit rate:

Nominal bit rate Buslength

1 Mbit/s 40 m
500 kbit/s 110 m
250 kbit/s 240 m
125 kbit/s 500 m
50 kbit/s 1.3 km
25 kbit/s 2.5 km

The listed values have been calculated on the basis of an idealized system and can
differ from reality.

Note: For CAN FD, the same maximum bus lengths applys as for CAN,
despite the higher data bit rate of CAN FD. The dependency is based
on the bit rate during the arbitration, called nominal bit rate.

3.6 Example Application under Windows

As an example application for accessing the interface, run the CAN monitor
PCAN-View and/or the LIN monitor PLIN-View Pro from the Windows Start menu.

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4 Operation
4.1 Status LEDs
For indication of operating conditions the PCAN-USB Pro FD interface has several
LEDs:

USB

Status Meaning
Green on High-speed USB is connected (≥USB 2.0)
Green blinking Communication via High-speed USB
Orange on Full-speed USB is connected (USB 1.1)
The PCAN-USB Pro FD interface is in suspend
mode (only voltage supply via USB cable, e.g.
during computer standby).
Green on Communication via Full-speed USB

CAN1 and CAN2

Status Meaning
Green on The CAN interface is initialized. There's a
connection to a driver of the operating system.
Green slow blinking A software application is connected to the CAN
channel.
Green quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected CAN bus.
Red quick blinking An error is occurring during the transmission of
CAN data.

LIN1 and LIN2

Status Meaning
Green on There's a connection to a driver of the
operating system.
Green slow blinking The LIN channel is initialized with a valid bit
rate. A software application is connected to the
LIN channel.
Green quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected LIN bus.

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4.2 Unplugging the USB Connection
The interface can be disconnected from the computer without further actions. In
Windows, the interface is not listed under "Safely Remove Hardware".

4.3 Distinguishing several interfaces

You can operate several interfaces on a single computer at the same time. For this
purpose, the device ID for CAN and the hardware ID for LIN can be determined in
order to distinguish the interfaces in a software environment. The ID's are
permanently stored in the interface.

PCAN-View / PLIN-View Pro

To set the device ID in PCAN-View or PLIN-View Pro:
1. Open the tab PCAN-USB Pro FD of the respective program.
2. Enter a hexadecimal number with suffix “h” as the new hardware ID.
3. Confirm the entry with Set.

PEAK-Settings
To set the device ID in PEAK-Settings:
1. Click on CAN Hardware or LIN Hardware.
The connected hardware is displayed.
2. Enter a hexadecimal number with suffix “h” as the new hardware ID.
3. Confirm the entry with Set.

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5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View

The CAN monitor PCAN-View is a Windows software for viewing, sending, and
recording CAN and CAN FD messages. The software is installed with the installation
of the device driver package under Windows.
In the following the initialization of a CAN interface is described as an example.
Detailed information about using PCAN-View can be found in the program window
under the menu item Help.

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5.1 Initialize CAN interface
1. Open the program PCAN-View via the Windows Start menu.
Depending on the CAN interface the Connect dialog is displayed with or without
settings for CAN FD.

CAN CAN FD

CAN interface List entry in Available Hardware

USB Interface, 1-channel see example above
USB Interface, 2-channel

PCIe Interface, 2-channel

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2. If there are several CAN interfaces, select the desired interface. For multiple
channels, select the desired channel from the list.
3. Enter the bit rate(s) and other settings according to the connected CAN bus.
4. Confirm the entries with OK. The main window appears and displays the
Receive / Transmit tab.

5. For initializing another channel or CAN interface, open another instance of

PCAN-View.

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5.2 Transmit CAN message
1. Select the menu command Transmit / New Message.
Depending on the CAN interface, the dialog box New Transmit Message is
displayed with or without settings for CAN FD.

CAN CAN FD

1. Enter the ID, Length and Data of the message. Other settings can be made
according to the connected CAN bus.
2. Enter a value into the Cycle Time field to choose manually or periodically
message transmission.
To transmit periodically enter a value greater than 0.
To transmit only manually enter the value 0.
3. Confirm the entries with OK.
The created transmit message appears on the Receive / Transmit tab.
4. To send the message manually, select the menu command Transmit > Send or
press the |space| bar.
The manual transmission process is performed additionally for periodically
transmitted CAN messages.

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5.3 Additional Tabs
Depending on the CAN interface, additional tabs are available.

5.3.1 Trace Tab

The tracer (data logger) records the communication of the CAN bus in linear or
ring buffer mode. The trace data can be saved to a file.

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5.3.2 CAN Interface Tab

The CAN interface tab shows information about the hardware and the used
Windows device driver. In this case exemplary for the PCAN-miniPCIe FD.
Depending on the CAN interface, a hardware ID can be determined to distinguish
several interfaces of the same type.

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5.3.3 Bus Load Tab

The Bus Load tab displays the current bus load, its time history and statistical
information of the connected CAN channel.

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5.3.4 Error Generator Tab

Via the Error Generator tab the communication on the CAN bus in test
environments or during the development of CAN buses can be disturbed in a
controlled way by 6 consecutive dominant bits. This is a violation of the CAN
protocol on the CAN bus which must be recognized as an error by the connected
CAN nodes.

Note: The Error Generator should only be used by experienced users

and in the development environment. For further information, please
contact our customer support: [email protected]

You can destroy CAN frames with the error generator by one of two methods:
■ once after activation
■ repeatedly at specific intervals related to a CAN ID

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Destroy Single CAN Frame
The Destroy Single Frame area refers to the next CAN frame that is recognized
after activation.
1. Enter the Bit Position where in the CAN frame the error is to be generated. The
bit position must start after the identifier. The count includes the stuff bits.
2. Execute the destroy action with Do it.
The next received or transmitted CAN frame will be destroyed
at the selected bit position.

Destroy Multiple CAN Frames

1. Enter the CAN ID of the CAN frame that is intended to be destroyed multiple
times. The following specifications refer to this ID.
2. Enter the Bit Position where in the CAN frame the error is to be generated. The
bit position must start after the identifier. The count includes the stuff bits.
3. If CAN messages are to be sent unharmed before being destroyed, specify the
Number of Frames to ignore.
4. Determine the Number of Frames to destroy.
5. Confirm the entries with Apply to activate the error generator.
6. Stop destroying further CAN frames with Disable.

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6 API PCAN-Basic

The intended use of PCAN-Basic requires compliance with the license

rights. Read the license agreement for end users at:
https://www.peak-system.com/quick/eula

The programming interface (API) PCAN-Basic provides basic functions for the
connection of own programs to the CAN and CAN FD Interfaces of PEAK-System.
PCAN-Basic is the interface between the program and the device driver. In Windows
operating systems this is a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) and in Linux operating
systems an SO (Dynamic Shared Object). PCAN-Basic is designed to be cross-
operating system compatible. Software projects can be ported between supported
systems with little effort.
With the installation of the device driver package under Windows the DLL files of
the API PCAN-Basic are placed in the system folder. Examples for all common
programming languages as well as libraries and help files are available as a
download package at: www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Develop-E

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For Linux, a download of the API is available under this link. For a use of PCAN-
Basic another driver package with a chardev driver is needed, because an access
under SocketCAN is not possible. The "Driver Package for Proprietary Purposes",
the user manual, and further information about the implementation can be found
at www.peak-system.com/linux.

6.1 Features of PCAN-Basic

■ API for developing applications with CAN and CAN FD connections
■ Support for CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
■ Application development for the platforms Windows 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64),
and Linux
■ Multiple PEAK-System applications and your own can be operated on a physical
channel at the same time
■ Use of a single DLL for all supported hardware types
■ Use of up to 16 channels for each hardware type (depending on the PEAK CAN
interface used)
■ Simple switching between channels of a PEAK CAN interface
■ Access to the CAN channels of a PCAN-Gateway via the new PCAN-LAN hardware
type
■ Driver-internal buffering of up to 32,768 CAN messages per CAN channel
■ Precision of time stamps on received messages up to 1 µs (depending on the
PEAK CAN interface used)
■ Supports PEAK-System‘s trace formats version 1.1 and 2.0 (for CAN FD
applications)
■ Access to specific hardware parameters, such as listen-only mode
■ Notification of the application through Windows® events when a message is
received
■ Support of CAN error frames
■ Confirmation of physical transmission by CAN echo frames
■ Extended system for debugging operations
■ Multilingual debugging output
■ Output language depends on operating system
■ Debugging information can be defined individually
■ Thread-safe API

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6.2 Principle Description of the API
The sequence of accessing the CAN interface is divided into three phases:

Initialization
A CAN channel must be initialized before using it. This is done by the simple call of
the function CAN_Initialize for CAN and CAN_InitializeFD for CAN FD.
Depending on the type of the CAN hardware, up to 16 CAN channels can be opened
at the same time. After a successful initialization the CAN channel is ready. No
further configuration steps are required.

Interaction
For receiving and transmitting messages the functions CAN_Read and CAN_
Write as well as CAN_ReadFD and CAN_WriteFD are available depending on
the initialization mode. Additional settings can be made, such as setting up
message filters to confine to specific CAN IDs or setting the CAN controller to
Listen-only mode.
When receiving CAN messages, events are used for an automatic notification of an
application (client). This offers the following advantages:
■ The application no longer needs to check for received messages periodically
(no polling).
■ The response time at reception is reduced.

Completion
To end the communication the function CAN_Uninitialize is called in order to
release the reserved resources for the CAN channel, among others. In addition the
CAN channel is marked as "Free" and is available to other applications.

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7 LIN Monitor PLIN-View Pro

The LIN monitor PLIN-View Pro is a Windows software for viewing, sending and
recording LIN messages. The software is installed ready for operation under
Windows with the installation of the device driver package.
In the following the initialization of a LIN interface is described as an example.
Detailed information on the use of PLIN-View Pro can be found in the program
window under the menu item Help.

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7.1 Features
■ Display of incoming LIN frames
■ Symbolic display of LIN messages (LDF files)
■ Master or Slave mode
■ Administration and processing of schedule tables
■ Configurable recording of LIN frames (trace)
■ Display and recording of frame events such as bus sleep, bus wake-up, and
overrun
■ Automation of various processes with VBScript
■ Automation of LIN data and elements with C# scripts; optional use of
C# assemblies
■ Integrated text editor for C# with syntax highlighting
■ Separate views for:
■ Transmit and Receive
■ Trace (data logger)
■ Scripting
■ Connected LIN interface

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7.2 Start and Initialize PLIN-View Pro
1. From the Windows Start menu, select PLIN-View Pro.
The main window and the Connect to ... dialog box for selecting the
LIN hardware appear. The parameters for the LIN interface are set in the dialog
window.

Selection of the hardware as master. Selection of the hardware as slave.

2. If there are several LIN interfaces, select the desired interface. If there are
several channels, select the desired channel from the list.
3. Determine the operation Mode to be used for the LIN connection.

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4. If the bit rate is known: Select the bit rate of the LIN bus from the Bit rate list.
If the bit rate is unknown: Determine the bit rate under Bit rate detection with
Detect.
Note: The LIN interface must not be initialized by any other software.

Bit rate detection as master. Bit rate detection as slave.

5. Confirm the settings with OK.

6. Optional: To initialize another channel or LIN interface, open another instance of
PLIN-View Pro.

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7.3 Receive / Transmit Tab

In the upper area, the Receive / Transmit tab displays the Recieve window for
received LIN frames. Depending on the operation mode Master or Slave, the lower
area shows the Transmit window for the operation mode „Master“ or Publish for
„Slave“. If the master requests data from a slave, the slave can publish the data in
the LIN frame.
In the Global Frame Table all 64 defined LIN frame entries are stored, which can be
processed with the LIN interface (LIN ID 0x00 to 0x3F). To send a LIN frame, the
underlying frame definition must be adapted in the Properties window.

7.4 Transmit a LIN Frame

Depending on the customer's requirements, different scenarios for sending LIN
frames are possible.

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Note: An LDF must be provided by the system manufacturer of the LIN

bus or created by the customer.

Application examples with an LDF:

■ Master with scheduler: The Publisher data is edited in the Transmit window
and assigned to the Scheduler with the |Space bar|.
■ Slave (Listen Only): Selecting "All - Listen Only" will receive the data as a silent
listener.
■ Slave (LIN node simulation): The publisher data of the slave are changed in
the Publish window. With the |Space bar| the data is sent to the hardware and
thus made available on the LIN bus.
■ Master with LIN diagnostic frames: Diagnostic frames 3C/3D are processed via
a script to be created by the customer for the LDF used. Examples can be found
in the Help.

7.4.2 Manually
Manual sending is done according to the connected hardware as master or slave.
Frames are configured beforehand for this. For periodic sending, a scheduler can
also be created.

Note: In the following example, a frame is sent manually from a

master as publisher without a scheduler. For automated sending,
further expertise in configuring LIN frames and at least one additional
LIN node are required.

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1. Connect your LIN interface as master, see chapter
Start and Initialize PLIN-View Pro.
2. Select the menu command Transmit > New Frame.
The New frame dialog box appears.

3. Select a frame from the ID list.

4. Select "Publisher" for Direction.
The Data fields can now be filled.
5. Enter the data of the LIN frame in the Data fields.
6. Confirm the entries with OK.
The configured message appears in the Transmit window. „0" is displayed in the
Count column.
7. Send the selected frame with the menu command Transmit > Send or with the
|Space bar|.
The message is sent on the LIN bus and appears in the Receive window. „1" for
Transmit and Receive is displayed in the Count column.

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Change data
1. Double-click the message in the Transmit window.
The New frame dialog box appears again.
2. Change the data and confirm with OK.
The changed data will be displayed in the Transmit window.
3. Send the frame again.
The data in the Receive window is updated. The value in the Count column is
increased by one for Transmit and Receive.

7.5 Trace Tab

The tracer records all sent and received LIN frames if required. The header displays
the current status, the complete runtime and the number of recorded LIN frames.
Newly recorded LIN frames are appended to the bottom of the list. Depending on
the selected setting, recording is done temporarily or directly to a file.

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The Scripting tab is a text editor with syntax highlighting for the C# programming
language. Scripts can be written to automate LIN data and LIN elements. Compiling
and deploying a script is done with the check mark in the upper right corner.
Feedback, warnings, and errors for the script are displayed in the Output section
below.
C# assemblies can optionally be included via the menu Tools > Options > Tab
References > Assemblies. For more details open the Help with the key |F1|.

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7.7 LIN Interface Tab

The LIN Interface tab receives the name of the connected hardware and shows
information about the hardware and the firmware used. In this example for the
interface PCAN-USB Pro FD. To distinguish several LIN interfaces of the same type,
the Hardware ID of the LIN interface can be determined here.

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8 PLIN-API

The intended use of PLIN-API requires compliance with the license

rights. Read the license agreement for end users at:
https://www.peak-system.com/quick/eula

The programming interface PLIN-API provides basic functions for the connection of
own programs to the LIN hardware of PEAK-System. PLIN-API is the interface
between the program and the device driver. In Windows operating systems this is a
DLL (Dynamic Link Library).
The PLIN-API and examples for all common programming languages as well as
libraries and help files are available as download package under www.peak-
system.com/quick/DL-Develop-E

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8.1 Features
■ API for developing applications with LIN connection
■ Windows DLLs for the development of x86, x64, and ARM64 applications
■ Multiple applications can be operated on a physical channel at the same time
■ Simple switching between the channels of a PLIN PC hardware
■ Internal buffering of messages on software level (system service)
■ Precision of time stamps on received messages up to 1 μs
■ Allows storing custom data (max. 24 bytes) on the hardware
■ Notification of the application through Windows events when a message is
received and on plug-in or plug-out of a device
■ Function to get error code descriptions in 4 languages

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9 Technical Data
USB
USB mode High-speed USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 3.0
USB connector Plug type A

CAN
Protocols CAN and CAN FD according to ISO 11898-1; non-ISO CAN FD
Physical transmission ISO 11898-2 (High-speed CAN)
CAN connector D-Sub (m), 9 pins
CAN bit rates Nominal: 25 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s
CAN FD bit rates Nominal: 25 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s
Data: 25 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
Controller FPGA implementation
Transceiver TJA1044GT
Time stamp resolution 1 µs
Galvanic isolation up to 500 V per CAN connection against USB and LIN
Power supply external devices D-Sub pin 1; 5 V, max. 50 mA, disabled at delivery
Internal Termination via solder bridges, disabled at delivery

LIN
Transceiver power supply 8 to 18 V DC via D-Sub connector
LIN specification 2.2, downward-compatible
LIN connector D-Sub, 9 pins
Transceiver TJA1028 (TJA1021/20 up to S/N 24547)
Bit rates 1 to 20 kbit/s
Time stamp resolution 1 µs
Master task resolution 1 ms
Scheduler Initiated by software, processing by hardware
8 schedule tables with a total of 256 slots configurable
Galvanic isolation up to 500 V against USB and CAN, no isolation between LIN channels

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Power supply
Rated voltage 5 V DC (via USB connection)
LIN operation: 8 - 18 V DC via D-Sub connector
Current consumption max. 200 mA at 5 V via USB
Current consumption Up to S/N 24547: max. 18 mA at 12 V
LIN transceiver: From S/N 24548: max. 24 mA at 12 V

Measures
Size 71,5 x 24 x 114 mm (W x H x D without connection cable)
Connection cable length approx. 1,5 m
Weight 220 g (with connection cable)

Environment
Operating temperature -40 to +85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
Temperature for storage
-40 to +100 °C (-40 to 212 °F)
and transport
Relative humidity 15 to 90 %, not condensing
Ingress protection
IP20
(IEC 60529)

Conformity
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) + 2015/863/EU
DIN EN IEC 63000:2019-05
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
DIN EN 55032:2022-08
DIN EN 55035:2018-04

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Appendix A CE Certificate

EU Declaration of Conformity
This declaration applies to the following product:
Product name: PCAN-USB Pro FD
Item number(s): IPEH-004061
Manufacturer: PEAK-System Technik GmbH
Leydheckerstraße 10
64293 Darmstadt
Germany

We declare under our sole responsibility that the mentioned product is in

conformity with the following directives and the affiliated harmonized standards:

EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) + 2015/863/EU (amended list of restricted substances)

DIN EN IEC 63000:2019-05
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect
to the restriction of hazardous substances (IEC 63000:2016);
German version of EN IEC 63000:2018

EU Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

DIN EN 55032:2022-08
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements
(CISPR 32:2015);
German version of EN 55032:2015 + AC:2016 + A11:2020 + A1:2020
DIN EN 55035:2018-04
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Immunity requirements
(CISPR 35:2016, modified);
German version of EN 55035:2017

Darmstadt, 7 June 2024

Uwe Wilhelm, Managing Director

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Appendix B UKCA Certificate

UK Declaration of Conformity
This declaration applies to the following product:
Product name: PCAN-USB Pro FD
Item number(s): IPEH-004061

Manufacturer: UK authorized representative:

PEAK-System Technik GmbH Control Technologies UK Ltd
Leydheckerstraße 10 Unit 1, Stoke Mill,
64293 Darmstadt Mill Road, Sharnbrook,
Germany Bedfordshire, MK44 1NN, UK

We declare under our sole responsibility that the mentioned product is in

conformity with the following UK legislations and the affiliated harmonized
standards:

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2012
DIN EN IEC 63000:2019-05
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect
to the restriction of hazardous substances (IEC 63000:2016);
German version of EN IEC 63000:2018

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

DIN EN 55032:2022-08
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements
(CISPR 32:2015);
German version of EN 55032:2015 + AC:2016 + A11:2020 + A1:2020
DIN EN 55035:2018-04
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Immunity requirements
(CISPR 35:2016, modified);
German version of EN 55035:2017

Darmstadt, 7 June 2024

Uwe Wilhelm, Managing Director

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Appendix D Quick Reference
Software/Hardware Installation under Windows
Download the device drivers installation package from our website
www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Driver-E. Install the driver before you connect the
interface.
After driver installation connect the interface to a USB port of the computer. The
new hardware is recognized by Windows and the driver is initialized. The LED
„USB“ on the interface then lights up green.
Check the operational readiness. Open the Windows Start menu. Type Peak
Settings and press |Enter|. The window PEAK Settings appears. The connected
CAN interface is displayed under CAN Hardware. The connected LIN interface is
displayed under LIN Hardware.

Getting Started under Windows

Run the CAN monitor PCAN-View from the Windows Start menu as a sample
application for accessing the CAN interface. For initialization of the CAN interface
select the desired CAN channel and CAN bit rate.
Run the LIN monitor PLIN-View Pro from the Windows Start menu as a sample
application for accessing the LIN interface. For initialization of the LIN interface
select the desired LIN channel, the mode, and LIN bit rate.

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USB

Status Meaning
Green on High-speed USB is connected (≥USB 2.0)
Green blinking Communication via High-speed USB
Orange on Full-speed USB is connected (USB 1.1)
The PCAN-USB Pro FD interface is in suspend
mode (only voltage supply via USB cable, e.g.
during computer standby).
Green on Communication via Full-speed USB

CAN1 and CAN2

Status Meaning
Green on The CAN interface is initialized. There's a
connection to a driver of the operating system.
Green slow blinking A software application is connected to the CAN
channel.
Green quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected CAN bus.
Red quick blinking An error is occurring during the transmission of
CAN data.

LIN1 and LIN2

Status Meaning
Green on There's a connection to a driver of the
operating system.
Green slow blinking The LIN channel is initialized with a valid bit
rate. A software application is connected to the
LIN channel.
Green quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected LIN bus.

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D-Sub assignment

Pin Assignment D-Sub socket

1 CAN_V+ (external, optional)
2 CAN_Low
3 CAN_GND
4 LIN
5 LIN_GND
6 LIN_GND
7 CAN_High
8 Not assigned
9 LIN_VBat

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Appendix E Linux
Depending on the Kernel version, device drivers for the CAN interfaces from PEAK-
System are already included in the operating system. The PCAN interfaces are
handled as network devices (SocketCAN, netdev). You can find the documentation
for SocketCAN under:
https://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/networking/can.txt
The following command lists the available drivers:

grep PEAK_ /boot/config-`uname -r`

Whether the required driver for the PCAN interface is present and loaded can be
checked with the following command:

lsmod | grep ^peak check

If the initialization was successful, the response line starts with peak_usb.
You can find a recent list of which PCAN interface is supported from which kernel
version onwards on our Linux website.
If the required drivers are not listed, install the "Driver Package for Proprietary
Purposes". The download and documentation for the driver can also be found on:
www.peak-system.com/linux
This driver package is also needed to use the APIs based on the chardev driver, for
example PCAN-Basic, libpcan, or libpcanfd.

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Appendix F Disposal
The product must not be disposed of in household waste. Dispose of the product
properly in accordance with local regulations.

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