PCAN-Explorer 5

PCAN-Explorer is a universal tool for monitoring data traffic on a CAN network. For easy and clear allocation of the individual messages, these can be identified as so-called symbols. The integrated VBScript support allows the creation of macros to automate complex tasks. The integrated data logger means that the data traffic of a bus can be recorded, analyzed, and stored. PCAN-Explorer is designed as automation server and can therefore be remote controlled through scripts.

PCAN-Explorer 5 Licenses:

Single Computer License - With this license you get an installation CD and a license file. With that you can install, unlock, and use the software on a single computer exclusively.

Portable License + USB Copy Protection Dongle - With this type of license, you get an USB copy protection dongle for each purchased license in addition to the installation CD. You can install PCAN-Explorer 5 on several computers. In order to unlock and use the software, you must plug the copy protection dongle into a free USB port.

PCAN Explorer 5 Training:

We offer a training session for the PCAN-Explorer, which includes an introduction to the main features of the software, the work with the PCAN-Symbol Editor, and a demonstration of the add-ins. For further information, please have a look at the web page Trainings.

• All files and elements can be managed and saved in projects
• Project components such as CAN connections, symbol files, and macros are clearly displayed and laid out in the project browser
• The new start page allows fast access to the most recently opened projects or files
• Simultaneous connections with up to 16 networks/CAN interfaces of the same hardware type
• Connection window with an overview of all connections, complete with status, error counters, bus load, etc.
• All parameters of all elements in the user interface can be examined using a property window and edited if necessary
• Multiple flexible filters can be configured and, for example, assigned to the transmit/receive window or the various different tracers
• Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B
• Tabs to switch between the different windows
• Flexible arrangement of the user interface using the dockable windows
• User-defined column display and arrangement in transmit/receive window
• J1939 support with the relevant add-in
• Display of received messages showing the ID, length, data bytes, number of messages received, and receiving interval
• Simultaneous hexadecimal and symbolic representation of the details
• Display of remote frames, status reports of the CAN controller and, as an option, CAN-bus error frames
• Logging of time-outs
• Transmission of messages at fixed intervals of time, manually or as reply to remote frames
• Messages can be created as transmit lists, stored and loaded as desired, in order to e. g. emulate CAN nodes
• Periodical transmission with up to 1 ms precision
• Easy creation of symbol files and macros using the integrated text editor with syntax highlighting
• User-friendly real-time monitoring of several signals via the watch window
• Extensive improvements to user guidance and interface compared to PCAN-Explorer version 4
• User interface language can be switched (German/English)
• Simple integration of external tools
• Integration of add-ins to upgrade functionality
  
  

Properties of the integrated, configurable PCAN-Explorer data logger:

• Operation of multiple tracers at the same time
• Variable buffer size
• Optional linear buffer or circular buffer
• Representation of the logged messages with time stamp, type, ID, length, and data bytes
• Logging of errors that have occurred is possible
• Flexible storage possibility for the logged data in text form for importing into Excel or similar
• Export of the recording to a CSV file
• Filtering of the messages for logging through symbol definitions
• Subsequent examination of the logged data in the buffer via different symbol files
  
  

Function upgrade of the PCAN-Explorer with the integrated VBScript language:

• Creation of macros in VBScript with the integrated text editor
• Access with macros and scripts to almost all program elements via the PCAN-Explorer object model
• Ideal for creating test tools to implement or develop CAN systems
• Examples: sending of e-mails when a temperature is exceeded, starting of a test tool when a particular message is received, opening of an Excel sheet when an event occurs and saving of data in the individual cells
• Assignment of function keys with individual send messages or macros
• VBS scripts run in the background even without the PCAN-Explorer interface
  
  

System requirements

• Windows^® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit)
• At least 2 GB RAM and 1.5 GHz CPU
• Free USB port for copy protection dongle (only for portable license)

• PCAN-Explorer installation CD including PCAN-Explorer Line Writer Add-in
• Single computer license or portable license with USB copy protection dongle
• PCAN-Symbol Editor for Windows® Details ...
• Documentation in HTML help format

Additional information on other pages:

PCAN-Explorer 5 version history
PCAN-Symbol Editor version history
PEAK-System Forum: Section for the PCAN-Explorer 5 & Add-ins for questions and support
YouTube: With short video tutorials, we demonstrate the use of PCAN-View

Add-ins:

Plotter Add-in 2 version history
Instruments Panel Add-in 3 version history
CANdb Import Add-in 3 version history
J1939 Add-in version history