PCAN-Explorer 5.2.0 is now available

The new PCAN-Explorer revision 5.2.0 is now available. You can find the change history on our software information web page.

Changes, improvements, and bug fixes in the PCAN-Explorer Add-ins:

• Plotter Add-in - Version 2.2.0.142
• Instruments Panel Add-in - Version 3.1.0.376
• CANdb-Import Add-in - Version 3.0.6.65

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Version Information

This list shows the latest revisions:

• PCAN-FMS Simulator 2 - Version: 2.0.2.48
• PCAN Symbol Editor - Version: 3.1.0.332
• PCAN-Basic - Version: 1.2.1.31
• PCAN-Developer - Version: 3.0.5
• PCAN Status Display - Version: 3.1.0.20

In addition, we have released version histories for the PCAN-FMS Simulator 2 [...] and the PCAN Symbol Editor [...]

You can find the change histories on our software information web page. Linked version numbers refer to the corresponding histories of changes.

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Version Information December 2011

This list shows the latest software revisions:

• PPCAN-Editor 2 - Version: 2.0.4.215
• PCAN Nets Configuration - Version: 3.1.0.22
• PEAK-Converter - Version: 1.9.1.30
• PCAN-RP1210 API - Version: 2.4.0.100

In addition, we have released version histories for the following software products:

• PPCAN-Editor 2 [...]
• PLIN-View Pro [...]

The new version 3.7.2 of the CAN interface device driver for Windows® 7/Vista/XP (32/64 bit) is available. You can download this driver with the download packages of our CAN interfaces.

You can find the updated change histories on our software and hardware information web pages. Linked version numbers refer to the corresponding histories of changes.

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Updated download packages are available on our download web page.

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PCAN-Router Pro - New Firmware Version 1.7 available

The new firmware version 1.7 for the PCAN-Router Pro is available on request. The firmware comes up with the following improvements and bug fixes:

New configuration features:

• Logging of error frames is now switchable for each CAN channel
• Suppression of the configuration ID 7E7h is now switchable for each CAN channel

Attention: Both features require an update of the PPCAN-Editor hardware profile. This profile is delivered with the PPCAN-Editor from version 2.0.4

Bug Fix:

• Function block "hysteresis" now has a 5.th parameter "start mode"

You can find the updated change history of the PCAN-Router Pro firmware on the following hardware information web page:

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You can download a package for the PCAN-Router Pro from our download web page. The package includes files for the configuration, the latest PPCAN-Editor 2 (version 2.0.4), the latest PEAK-Converter (version 1.9.1), and documentation (German and English) as well as a tutorial for the configuration of the PCAN-Router Pro with the PPCAN-Editor.

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New Distributor for Italy

The company Power On di Lorenzo Wohlgemuth will handle the distribution of products by PEAK-System in Italy.

Find a list of our distributors with contact information on our Distributor web page [...]

PCAN-Basic - New Version 1.2.0.30 released

The new version 1.2.0.30 of the PCAN-Basic API is now available for download. This version comes up with the following improvements and bug fixes:

Improvements:

• A new read-only parameter, PCAN_CONTROLLER_NUMBER, makes possible to ask the index of the physical channel(s) in a PCAN device
• The examples were changed to support the new parameter
• A new error code, PCAN_ERROR_ILLDATA, was added

Bug fixes:

• Minor issues fixed within the function CAN_SetValue
• A access-problem using the Log functionality from different threads was fixed
• The example for C++ / MFC was edited. The read-thread was blocking the application in some scenarios

You can download the new PCAN-Basic package from our download web page. To the download web page ...

PCAN-Diag 2 - New Firmware Version 1.4.7 available

The new version 1.4.7 of the PCAN-Diag 2 firmware is available for download. The firmware comes up withe the following improvements and bug fixes:

Improvements:

• Adjustments for PCAN-Diag devices with Low-speed CAN or Single-wire CAN transceiver
• Calibration of the measurement facility for the High-speed CAN termination; status is indicated next to the measuring value: "cal. OK" (green) or "not cal" (red, please contact our support team for calibration)
• If a transmit list only contains a single CAN message, an edit screen for this message can be directly invoked from the "Transmit Messages" screen. Changes of the message's properties affect directly
• New mask for editing a CAN message; CAN data can be entered as decimal, hexadecimal, or in a binary field
• Internal pull-up resistor for the BNC connection disabled by default and activated during use of the oscilloscope function
• CSV files exported by the oscilloscope function now additionally contain the set bitrate and the date and time
• Receive messages: Message overrun counter added

Bug fixes:

• Improvement of message reception reduces possibility of message overruns
• Measurement of CAN termination returned values being 0.6 % too low

You can download a package for the PCAN-Diag 2 from our download web page. The package includes the new firmware, the new PCAN-Diag Editor (version 1.1.0), the PCAN Symbol Editor, the default project, the latest device help, the updated documentation, and the new quick start guide.

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PCAN-Router Pro - New Firmware Version 1.6 available

The new firmware version 1.6 for the PCAN-Router Pro is available on request. The firmware comes up withe the following improvements and bug fixes:

Improvements:

• Logging of CAN error frames. Attention: This feature requires a PEAK-Converter (PCAN-Trace Converter) form version 1.9.0
• Number of logging sessions is no longer limited to 16. Attention: This feature requires a PEAK-Converter (PCAN-Trace Converter) form version 1.9.0

Bug Fix:

• Warning when exceeding hardware's resource limits. Attention: this feature requires a PPCAN-Editor 2 from version 2.0.3

You can find the updated change history of the PCAN-Router Pro firmware on the following hardware information web page:

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You can download a package for the PCAN-Router Pro from our download web page. The package includes files for the configuration, the latest PPCAN-Editor 2, the PEAK-Converter, and documentation (German and English) as well as a tutorial for the configuration of the PCAN-Router Pro with the PPCAN-Editor.

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Software Information November 2011

This list shows the latest software revisions:

• PPCAN-Editor 2 - Version: 2.0.3.213
• PCAN-Diag Editor - Version: 1.1.0.46

Two software products were added on our software information web page:

• The PEAK-Converter - Version: 1.9.0.20 is a software for the conversion of PCAN-Router Pro logging data to various output formats. The PEAK-Converter is included in the download package for the PCAN-Router Pro. A change history is available for this software too.
• The Plot Viewer - Version: 1.0.0.46 is a free Windows® software to display records (PLT files) created with the PCAN-Explorer Plotter Add-in.

You can find the updated change histories on our software information web page. Linked version numbers refer to the corresponding histories of changes.

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Updated download packages are available on our download web page.

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Website Updates

The version information page has been extensively enlarged and split up into two pages.

The new Software Information web page covers our software products and APIs, the Hardware Information web page the device drivers and firmware releases for our hardware products.

In addition, we have released the following version histories:

• PCAN-GPRS Link firmware
• PCAN-Router Pro firmware
• PCAN-Diag 2 firmware
• PCAN-Diag Editor configuration software
• CAN interface device driver 3.x

Finally, we’ve rolled out version 1.1.4.44 of the LIN monitor PLIN-View Pro for Windows.

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Linux Driver 7.4 released

The new version 7.4 of the PCAN-Linux driver with various changes and bugfixes is now available.

PEAK-System Linux Website

New API for CCP

Beta testers wanted

Based on PCAN-Basic we develop an API for using the CAN Calibration Protocol (CCP) with our CAN interfaces. In the future the PCAN-CCP API will be available free of charge, just like PCAN-Basic.

The current version of the programming interface has now received the beta status. Therefore we are looking for beta testers with CCP experience and if possible with real application environments.

If you are interested in testing the PCAN-CCP API and have a CAN interface by PEAK-System Technik, sign up at the following e-mail address: ccp-beta@peak-system.com

Version Information

This list shows the latest revisions:

• PCAN-View - Version: 3.1.5.200
• PCAN-Diag Editor - Version: 1.0.3.44

You can find the change history on our version information web page. Linked version numbers refer to the corresponding histories of changes.

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These software products are included in the packages "PCAN-View.zip" and "PCAN-Diag 2 package" that are available on our download web page. Please note: Updated catalogs in English, German, and French in PDF format are available, too.

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Version Information

This list shows the latest revisions:

• PCAN-Basic - Version: 1.1.0.26
• PCAN-Developer - Version: 3.0.4
• PCAN-Explorer 5 Add-in: Instruments Panel 3 - Version: 3.0.9.350

You can find the change history on our version information web page. Linked version numbers refer to the corresponding histories of changes.

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New Version of the PCAN-Linux Driver available

Better support of some older kernels, Support of Kernel 3.x, [...]

PEAK-System Linux Website

PCAN-Explorer 5.1.4 is now available

The new PCAN-Explorer revision 5.1.4 is now available. You can find the change history on our version information web page.

Changes, improvements, and bug fixes in the PCAN-Explorer Add-ins:

• Plotter Add-in - Version 2.1.1.128
• Instruments Panel Add-in - Version 3.0.8.348
• CANdb-Import Add-in - Version 3.0.5.58

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New Catalogs and Video Tutorials

• Updated catalogs in English, German, and French in PDF format are available on our download web page.
• 3 new video tutorials about basic steps using the configuration software PPCAN-Editor 2 are now available on our tutorial web page.

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Website Updates & Version Information 09-06-2011

Updates:

• The new PCAN-Basic revision 1.0.10.25 is now available for download. You can find the change history on our version information web page.
• Revised documentation for the PCAN-USB Pro and the PCAN-Diag 2. The PDF manuals are included in the packages that are available on our download web page.
• A new tutorial document about configuring the PCAN-Router Pro with the PPCAN-Editor 2 is available. The tutorial is included in the download package of the PCAN-Router Pro.

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PCAN-Diag 2 - New Firmware Version 1.4.6 available

The new version 1.4.6 of the PCAN-Diag 2 firmware is available for download. The firmware comes up withe the following improvements, changes, and bugfixes:

Improvements:

• Scope: CAN frames are automatically decoded after each trigger

Changes:

• CAN differential signal renamed from CAN(H-L) to CAN-Diff
• Number of Enums increased from 250 to 400
• Shows "Saving bitmap ..." while writing to memory card

Bugfixes:

• Import of a new project corrupted internal memory if too many transmit lists were defined
• Memory corruption if Enums were used (device might crash)
• Differential scope signal (blue) was drawn outside screen area
• Saving of scope settings did not work
• Import of project did not load settings for CAN trigger ID/format/type
• Saving of bitmaps was not possible
• Device Settings > User CAN bitrates: when BTR was set to 0x0000, SP and SJW was displayed as 0 immediately (update problem)

You can download a package for the PCAN-Diag 2 from our website. The package includes the new firmware, software PCAN-Diag Editor and PCAN Symbol Editor, the default project, the latest device help, and documentation (German and English).

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Version Information

This list shows the latest revisions:

• PCAN-Diag Editor - Version: 1.0.2.42
• PCAN Symbol Editor - Version: 3.0.7.323
• PCAN-Basic - Version: 1.0.9.24

Windows® CE6.x Driver revisions:

• PCAN-PCI Driver - Version: 1.0.1.0
• PCAN-USB Driver (ARM) - Version: 1.0.2.0
• PCAN-USB Driver (x86) - Version: 1.0.1.0

The version histories for PCAN-Basic and Windows® CE were updated. You can find these change histories via our version information website. Linked version numbers refer to the corresponding histories of changes.

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There are also updated download packages for PCAN-Basic, Windows® CE, and the PCAN-Diag 2. You can find these packages via our download website.

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Version Information

This list shows the latest revisions:

• PLIN-View Pro - Version: 1.1.2.37

Version Histories

Added a version history website for the PCAN-View CAN monitor. You can find this change history via our version information website. Linked version numbers refer to the corresponding histories of changes.

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Version Information

This list shows the latest revisions:

• PCAN-Explorer 4 - Version: 4.0.15.445
• PCAN-Developer - Version: 3.0.3
• PCAN-LIN Configuration - Version: 3.0.2.80

Version Histories

Added version history websites for the following software products and APIs:

• PCAN-Developer 3
• PLIN-API
• PCAN-RP1210
• PCAN-LIN Configuration

You can find these change histories via our version information website. Linked version numbers refer to the corresponding histories of changes.

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New Version of the PCAN-Linux Driver available

Bugfixes, Support of Kernel 2.6.38.3, [...]

PEAK-System Linux Website

RP1210 Development Package and RP1210 Connectivity to PEAK CAN Interfaces

The PCAN-RP1210 API is an implementation by PEAK-System of the Recommended Practice 1210 (Version A) according to the specification by TMC. The API is now available in our online shop. Details ...

This list shows the latest revisions:

Software Products

• PCAN-Explorer 5 - Version: 5.1.3.676
• PCAN-Explorer 5 Add-in: Plotter 2 - Version: 2.1.0.125
• PCAN-Explorer 5 Add-in: Instruments Panel 3 - Version: 3.0.7.338
• PCAN-Explorer 5 Add-in: CANdb-Import 3 - Version: 3.0.4.56
• PCAN-Explorer 5 Add-in: J1939 - Version: 1.3.11.57
• PCAN Symbol Editor 3 - Version: 3.0.5.320

Tools

• PCAN Nets Configuration - Version: 3.0.2.20
• PCAN2 Control Panel - Version: 2.0.0.17

Development Packages and Application Programming Interfaces

• PCAN-Developer - Version: 3.0.2

Details ...

New Distributor for India

The company Embedded Systems Solutions Pvt Ltd will handle the distribution of products by PEAK-System in India.

Find a list of our distributors with contact information at our website [...]

Making CAN Data Readable with Symbols

Part 3: Multiplexed CAN Data describes the usage and creation of Multiplexers with the PCAN-Explorer 5 and the PCAN Symbol Editor.

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Updated Downloads

• PCAN-Diag 2 package - Package includes software PCAN-Diag Editor and PCAN Symbol Editor, the default project, the latest device help, and documentation (German and English)
• PCAN-View - New version of the Windows® compatible software for displaying CAN messages
• Thermocouple Configuration - New version of the Windows® configuration software for MU-Thermocouple1 CAN
• PCAN-PC Card package - Package with the new device driver for Windows® 7/Vista/XP (32/64-bit)
• PCAN-Basic API - CAN Software API for Windows®
• PPCAN-Editor 2 - New version of the Windows® configuration software for PCAN-MIO and the PCAN-Router Pro

Updated Documentation

• Catalog - English, German, and French
• PCAN-Diag 2 - Manuals in German and English

Details ...

This list shows the latest revisions:

Software Products

• PCAN-View - Version: 3.1.4.195
• PLIN-View Pro - Version: 1.1.1.34
• PCAN-FMS Simulator 2 - Version: 2.0.1.46

Product Configuration Software

• PPCAN-Editor 2 - Version: 2.0.2.211
• Thermocouple Configuration - Version: 1.1.1.12

Tools

• PCAN Nets Configuration - Version: 3.0.1.18
• PCAN Status Display - Version: 3.0.0.12
• PCAN2 Control Panel - Version: 1.10.0.74
• PLIN Status Display - Version: 1.1.0.28
• PLIN-Manager - Version: 2.2.28.71

Development Packages and Application Programming Interfaces

• PCAN-Developer - Version: 3.0.1
• PCAN-API (CANAPI2.DLL) - Version: 2.56.2.0
• PCAN-Basic - Version: 1.0.8.23
• PLIN-API - Version: 2.1.26.58

Device Drivers

• CAN interface drivers for Windows 7/Vista/XP (32/64 bit) - Version: 3.6.3.9864
• PCAN-USB Pro - LIN interface drivers for Windows 7/Vista/XP (32/64 bit) - Version: 1.2.1.950
• CAN interface drivers for Linux - Version: 7.1.1

Details ...

New Version of the PCAN-Linux Driver available

Support of the PCAN-USB and PCAN-USB Pro, Support of Kernel 2.6.37, [...]

PEAK-System Linux Website

Windows® Software for Simulating CAN Data According to FMS Standard

The FMS (Fleet Management System) protocol and Bus-FMS provide a manufacturer-independent interface for reading vehicle-specific CAN data on heavy commercial vehicles and busses. [...]

Handheld CAN Bus Diagnostics Unit - Version 2

PCAN-Diag 2 is a handheld diagnostics unit with a wide range of functions to allow investigation of a CAN bus, [...]

2-Channel CAN Repeater with Galvanic Isolation

The PCAN-Repeater creates a connection between two High-speed CAN busses with galvanic isolation of up to 5 kV. [...]

E1-certified development platform with CiA® 447 and OBD-2

PEAK-System expands the functional range of its development platform PCAN-GPRS Link. [...]

New Support Webpage

With our forum, we like to offer you another possibility to get in touch with our support. [...]

Go to the PEAK-System forum

Handheld CAN Bus Diagnostics Unit

PCAN-Diag is a handheld diagnostics unit with a wide range of functions to allow investigation of a CAN bus [...]

4-Channel CAN Router with Data Logger

The PCAN-Router Pro allows the data traffic from up to four High-speed CAN buses to be connected together. [...]

ExpressCard to CAN Interface

The PCAN-ExpressCard provides a connection between a CAN bus and a laptop or desktop PC with an ExpressCard slot. [...]

PCI/104-Express to CAN Interface

The PCAN-PCI/104-Express card allows the connection of two CAN networks to a PCI/104-Express-System. [...]

Application-specific PCAN-MicroMod Motherboards

The motherboards for the PCAN-MicroMod provide an application-oriented environment. [...]

Important Information

Please note: From June 2010 on, the PCAN-USB and PCAN-PCI based interfaces will be shipped with the new device driver 3.x. [...]

Now also available as an opto-decoupled version

The PCAN-Router is now also available as an opto-decoupled model. [...]

Video tutorials for the PCAN-Explorer 5

The new webpage Tutorials gives you an introduction to the use of our software with short video tutorials. [...]

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High-speed USB 2.0 to CAN/LIN-Interface

The PCAN-USB Pro adapter enables simple connection of a PC to CAN and LIN networks. [...]

Release - The new version PCAN-Explorer 5

PCAN-Explorer is a universal tool for monitoring data traffic on a CAN network. [...]

Application-specific PCAN-MicroMod baseboards

The Mix 3 baseboard allows the use of all inputs and outputs available on the PCAN-MicroMod [...]

Windows real-time extension for CAN by Kithara Software

With the new "CAN Module" of the "RealTime Suite" by Kithara Software the wide range of CAN interfaces by PEAK-System obtains a real-time connection under Windows. [...]

All-in-one USB adapter for communication through USB, CAN and RS-232

The PCAN USB Hub provides multiple hardware interfaces through a USB connection. [...]

New CAN interface for Mini PCI slots

The PCAN-miniPCI card enables the connection of embedded PCs and laptops with Mini PCI slots to CAN networks. [...]

New Temperature Measuring Unit with CAN Connection

The new measuring unit MU-Thermocouple1 for temperature measurement is now available. [...]

New CAN Interface for CompactPCI Systems

We have extended our product spectrum of CAN interfaces for PCs and IPCs with a variant for CompactPCI systems. [...]

Welcome to our new website!

Our online presence now comes with a refreshed outfit. By offering a clear structure and numerous user friendly functions we would like to invite you to an informative and enjoyable visit. [...]