=============================================================================== ReadMe.txt PCAN-USB Copyright (c) 2008 PEAK-System Technik GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany All rights reserved. =============================================================================== Maximize the Notepad Window to read this file more easily. Contents: --------- * Introduction * System Requirements * Contents of this directory * Installation * How to contact PEAK-System Technik GmbH * LIFE SUPPORT APPLIANCES Introduction ------------ The PCAN-USB adapter allows the connection of a CAN bus to an USB interface of an IBM compatible PC. It is especially suitable for use with notebook computers since these usually do not have an ISA or PCI slot. With the help of this adapter, any PC can be linked to a High-speed CAN (HS-CAN). With the so-called ISO version of the PCAN-USB adapter an isolation of up to 500 V between the PC and the CAN parts of the adapter is achieved by use of a DC/DC converter and an optocoupler. The provided drivers, the PCAN-Light API, and the PCAN-View CAN bus Monitor software are the feature-reduced versions of the larger software packages PCAN-Evaluation, PCAN-Developer, or PCAN-Explorer. These can be aquired separately. System Requirements ------------------- - A free USB port (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0) at the PC or at an USB hub connected to the PC - Operating systems: Windows (2000 SP4, XP, Vista) and Linux Contents of this directory -------------------------- ReadMe.txt This text file. LiesMich.txt The german translation of this file. Pcan_usb.dll The interface DLL, which implements the API functions. \API API definitions for several development environments. \Lib Import Libraries for Microsoft Visual C++ and Borland C++ Builder. Installation under Windows -------------------------- We recommend that you setup the driver before connecting the PCAN-USB adapter to the computer for the first time. > Do the following to setup the driver: 1. Please make sure that you are logged in as user with administrator privileges (not required for normal use of the PCAN-USB adapter later on). 2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer. Usually, a navigation program appears a few moments later. If not, start the file Intro.exe from the root directory of the CD-ROM. 3. Navigate through the menus to the driver installation for the PCAN-USB adapter (English > Drivers > PCAN-USB). Click on "Install now" afterwards. The setup program for the driver is executed. 4. Follow the instructions of the setup program. Tip: During this procedure you can additionally select to install the CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows. > Do the following to connect the PCAN-USB adapter and complete the initialization: 1. Connect the PCAN-USB adapter to an USB port of your PC. The PC can remain powered on. 2. Windows reports that new hardware has been detected and possibly starts an installation wizard. This depends on the used Windows version. If applicable, confirm the steps for driver initialization. After the installation process is completed successfully, the red LED on the PCAN-USB adapter is illuminated. How to contact PEAK-System Technik GmbH --------------------------------------- If you have any questions concerning the installation of the PCAN-USB adapter, or require information about other PEAK CAN products, then please contact us: PEAK-System Technik GmbH Otto-Roehm-Str. 69 D-64293 Darmstadt Germany Tel. +49 6151 / 8173-20 FAX +49 6151 / 8173-29 support@peak-system.com http://www.peak-system.com LIFE SUPPORT APPLIANCES ----------------------- These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. PEAK-System customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify PEAK-System for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.