PEAK-System Technik PCAN-DONGLE IPEH-002015 User Manual

PCAN-Dongle (ISO) – User Manual 

 

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  Use 

The PCAN-Dongle can be used in one of four possible operating 
modes: 

 

Multiplex Mode 

PEAK Dongle-
CAN 

Standard Parallel Port (SPP) 

EPP Mode 

PEAK Dongle-
CAN EPP 

Extended Capability Port 
(ECP) 

Multiplex PeliCAN 
Mode 

PEAK Dongle-
CAN SJA 

Standard Parallel Port (SPP), 
extended CAN functionality 

(CAN 2.0B incl. 29-bit IDs) 

EPP PeliCAN 

Mode 

PEAK Dongle-

CAN SJA EPP 

Extended Capability Port 

(ECP), extended CAN 
functionality (CAN 2.0B incl. 

29-bit IDs) 

 
The EPP PeliCAN Mode is recommended to gain the full CAN 

functionality at lowest possible PC system load. If this mode doesn't 
work correctly, you can fall back to one of the other operating 

modes. The Multiplex Mode should work on any system. 
 

Tip: You can find further information about the PeliCAN Mode 
in the data sheet for the CAN controller SJA1000 by Philips 

obtainable at the according website, for example. 

 

You can find information about activating an operating mode in the 
following sections. 

 

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