=============================================================================== ReadMe.txt PCAN-Dongle Copyright (c) 2007 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 * Operating modes of the PCAN-Dongle * Getting started under Windows * Getting started under DOS * How to contact PEAK-System Technik GmbH * LIFE SUPPORT APPLIANCES Introduction ------------ The PCAN-Dongle allows the connection of a CAN bus to the parallel 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). The so-called ISO version of the PCAN-Dongle additionally contains a galvanic isolation of up to 500V between the PC and the CAN components of the adapter by using 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 parallel port (Sub-D, 25 pins) - Operating systems: Windows (2000 SP4, XP, Vista), Linux, or DOS Contents of this directory -------------------------- ReadMe.txt This text file. LiesMich.txt The german translation of this file. Pcan_dng.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. Operating modes of the PCAN-Dongle ---------------------------------- The PCAN-Dongle can be operated in four configurations: 1. Standard Parallel Port (multiplexed mode) 2. Expanded Parallel Port EPP/ECP mode 3. Standard Parallel Port SJA1000 (multiplexed PeliCAN mode) 4. Expanded Parallel Port SJA1000 EPP/ECP mode (EPP PeliCAN mode) The 2nd and 4th configurations both require an ECP-compatible parallel port. Getting started under Windows ----------------------------- 1. Switch off your PC. 2. Connect the PCAN-Dongle to the parallel port of your PC, and connect the power supply PS/2 or DIN connector to the correct socket. 3. Turn on the computer and boot Windows. 4. Start the driver setup program: \Drivers\PeakOemDrv.exe. 5. Follow the instructions of the setup program and install the driver for the PCAN-Dongle. 6. Reboot your computer (please do not unplug the PCAN-Dongle). 7. Make sure the parallel port uses the assigned interrupt. Open the Device Manager and edit the Printer Port properties (under "Ports (COM & LPT)"). Display the "Port Settings" tab and set the "Filter Resource Method" to "Use any interrupt assigned to the port". 8. Start the PCAN-View Bus monitor: \Tools\PCAN-View\PcanViewDongle.exe 9. Select the resources of the parallel port (e.g. Port 0378h, Interrupt 7). 10. Choose the correct hardware: - "PCAN-Dongle SJA" for a standard printer port - "PCAN-Dongle SJA EPP" for an ECP/EPP port 11. If you encounter errors, please check: a. Correct I/O address and interrupt of the parallel port selected b. Selected Baud rate matches that of your CAN bus b. Is the Baud rate configured correctly to that of your CAN bus c. Termination of your CAN cable (120 Ohm resistors on both ends) d. Correct parallel port type in the BIOS selected e. Dongle properly connected to the parallel port f. Power supply cable with PS/2 or DIN connector properly plugged in g. The red LED on the PCAN-Dongle must be on. Getting started under DOS ------------------------- 1. Turn on the computer and boot to the DOS command prompt. 2. Start the MSD.EXE program from the DOS directory. 3. Use the "Q" button to select the used interrupts. 4. Note the interrupt number of your LPT1 connections. 5. Press the "ESC" button. 6. Press the "L" button to show the port address for LPT1. 7. Note the port address of your LPT1 connection. 8. Switch off the computer. 9. Connect the PCAN-Dongle to the parallel port of your PC. 10. If you are using a keyboard with a PS/2 or DIN connector, unplug it. 11. Plug in the PS/2 or DIN power supply adapter of the PCAN Dongle to the keyboard socket of your computer. 12. If you are using a keyboard with a PS/2 or DIN connector, plug it now into the the power supply adapter of the PCAN-Dongle. 13. Turn on the computer and boot to the DOS command prompt. 14. Start the PCAN-View Bus monitor: \Tools\PCAN-View\DOS\English\PcanView.exe 15. Enter the port address and interrupt noted in steps 4 and 7. 16. Select either "Dongle-CAN" or "Dongle-CAN EPP". 17. Apply your settings by pressing F10. 18. If the message "CAN controller not found" is displayed, exit the program by pressing the F10 key, and check the port address and interrupt (step 2). How to contact PEAK-System Technik GmbH --------------------------------------- If you have any questions concerning the installation of the PCAN-Dongle, 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.