PCAN-USB X6

IPEH-004062 PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub connectors
IPEH-004063 PCAN-USB X6 with M12 circular connectors galv. isolated
IPEH-004064 PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub connectors galv. isolated

The PCAN-USB X6 is a CAN FD interface for the USB port which allows the connection of up to 6 CAN FD or CAN busses. The device is therefore best suited for working with multiple CAN networks like the use in test benches with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations for motor vehicles or in the product line testing of CAN-based products.

The PCAN-USB X6 is installed in an aluminum profile casing and is shipped in versions with D-Sub connectors or M12 circular connectors. Especially the M12 version is suitable for use in harsh environments. In addition, a galvanic isolation of up to 300 Volts between the PC and the CAN side is guaranteed for the decoupled versions.

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.
 

ISO / Non-ISO CAN FD

Since the first implementations of CAN FD, the protocol has been improved and is now included in the standard ISO 11898-1. The revised CAN FD standard is not compatible with the original protocol. 

PEAK-System takes this into account by supporting both protocol versions with their CAN FD interfaces. If required, the user can switch to the CAN FD protocol used in the environment by software („Non-ISO“ and „ISO“). Devices delivered until February 2015 need a firmware update for this functionality. If you are interested and for further information, please contact info.peak@hms-networks.com.

Technical Specifications

Pin assignment D-Sub

Pin assignment M12

• CAN-FD interface for High-speed USB 2.0 (compatible to USB 1.1 and USB 3.0)
• 6 High-speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2)
  • Comply 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
  • Alternative pluggable transceiver modules on request
• Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to 300 V (only for IPEH-004063 and IPEH-004064)
• Time stamp resolution 1 µs
• Status LEDs for CAN channels, USB upstream, and power supply
• CAN connection via D-Sub, 9-pin or M12 circular connectors, 5-pin (pin assignment of both connectors in accordance with CiA® 106)
• Aluminum casing with increased Ingress Protection IP64 (only for IPEH-004063)
• High-speed USB 2.0 downstream port (only for IPEH-004062 and IPEH-004064)
• 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
• Voltage supply from 8 to 30 V
• Extended operating temperature range from -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)