Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS User manual

Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS User's Guide
Copyright 2011-2013 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
http://www.kvaser.com
Last updated Wednesday, 18 September 2013
We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. Kvaser AB cannot, however, assume
any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and
should not be construed as a commitment by Kvaser AB.

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Table of Contents
1About this manual .............................................................................................................4
2Introduction........................................................................................................................4
2.1 Welcome to Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS ...................................................................4
2.2 Major features ..............................................................................................................5
2.3 Additional software and documentation.......................................................................5
3Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS hardware...........................................................................6
3.1 Hardware installation....................................................................................................6
3.2 Firmware Update..........................................................................................................6
3.3 Mini PCI Express connection .......................................................................................6
3.4 CAN channels ..............................................................................................................6
3.5 Power supply................................................................................................................6
3.6 LED Indicators..............................................................................................................7
3.7 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................7
4Appendices ........................................................................................................................8
4.1 Technical data..............................................................................................................8
4.2 CAN connectors...........................................................................................................9
5Disposal and Recycling Information............................................................................ 10
6Legal acknowledgements.............................................................................................. 10
6.1 Usage warning .......................................................................................................... 10
6.2 Agency Approval....................................................................................................... 11
6.3 RoHS compliance statement..................................................................................... 11
6.4 Patents, copyrights and trademarks ......................................................................... 11
7Document revision history............................................................................................ 12

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1 About this manual
This manual is intended for Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS users. This document contains a
description of the hardware’s properties and general instructions for connecting the device to
a computer.
2 Introduction
This section will describe the functions and features of the Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS.
2.1 Welcome to Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS
Figure 1. Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS.
The Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS is a small, yet advanced, CAN interface.
Table 1: Device and EAN Number.
Device
Product Number
Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS
73-30130-00688-1

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2.2 Major features
Mini PCI Express CAN interface.
Quick and easy plug-and-play installation.
Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers.
100% compatible with applications written for other Kvaser CAN hardware with
Kvaser CANLib.
High-speed CAN connection (compliant with ISO 11898-2), up to 1 Mbit/s.
Fully compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000® and DeviceNet.
Supports silent mode for analysis tools –listen to the bus without interfering.
Simultaneous operation of multiple devices.
2.3 Additional software and documentation
Kvaser CANLIB SDK, which includes everything you need to develop software for the
Kvaser CAN hardware. Includes full documentation and many sample programs,
written in C, C++, C#, Delphi, and Visual Basic. All Kvaser CAN interface hardware
shares a common software API. Programs written for one device type will run without
modification on other device types!
On-line documentation in Windows® HTML Help and Adobe Acrobat format.
The latest versions of documentation, software and drivers can be downloaded for
free at www.kvaser.com or purchased separately on CD.

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3 Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS hardware
In this section you can read more about the CAN channels, power supply and led indicators.
3.1 Hardware installation
The Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS may be inserted in any free Mini PCI Express slot on the
host computer that supports USB. You do need to switch the power off before inserting or
removing the device. For the Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS to communicate with the host
computer, compatible versions of the Kvaser driver and firmware must be installed. The
firmware is downloaded and installed directly on the Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS. The driver
is installed on the host computer.
To communicate with the host computer, the correct version of the Kvaser driver must be
installed. The installation file, kvaser_drivers_setup.exe, and instructions can be found on the
attached CD but it is recommended that the latest version is downloaded from
http://www.kvaser.com/download/.
3.2 Firmware Update
Firmware updates and upgrade instructions can be found at
http://www.kvaser.com/download/. Use “Kvaser Hardware” to see the current firmware
version of your Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS.
3.3 Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS connection
The Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS is a Card of type F2 (Full-Mini with bottom side keep outs).
3.4 CAN channels
The standard Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS has one CAN channel and has a 4-pin Molex
connector (see chapter 4.2 CAN connectors).
3.5 Power supply
The Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS is powered from the Mini PCI Express connector.

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3.6 LED Indicators
The Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS has one LED, it's functionality is shown in Table 2.
Table 2 LED configuration
LED
Function
Description
Green
Power
Steady light when unit is powered and working.
USB configuration
Blinking once every three seconds when something is
wrong with the USB connection
Firmware
2 Hz flash if something is wrong with the firmware or
configuration.
3.7 Troubleshooting
Use “Kvaser Hardware” in the Control Panel to verify that the computer
really can talk to the Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS. If the firmware
version shown is all zeroes, there are communication problems.

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4 Appendices
In this section you will find technical information about the Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS and
its connectors.
4.1 Technical data
In Table 3 below you will find the Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS’s technical specifications.
Table 3: Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS Technical Specifications.
CAN Channels
1
CAN Transceivers
TJA1051T (Compliant with ISO 11898-2)
CAN Controller
Built into the processor
CAN Bit Rate
40 to 1000 kbit/s
Time stamp resolution
25 μs
Error Frame Detection
Yes
Error Frame Generation
No
Silent mode
Yes
PC interface
Mini PCI Express with USB 2.0.
Power consumption
Typical values are:
180mA @ 3.3V from Mini PCI Express slot.
Hardware configuration
Done by software (Plug & Play).
Software requirements
Windows XP or later.
(For other operating systems, see Kvaser web or contact Kvaser
support.)
Weight
6g excluding cables and connectors.
Operating temperature
-40 ºC ... +85 ºC
Storage temperature
-55 ºC ... +90 ºC
Relative Humidity
0% ... 85% (non-condensing.)

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4.2 CAN connectors
The Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS has one high-speed CAN channel with a 4-pin Molex
connector (53780-0470) with the pinning described in Table 4.
Table 4: Molex pin configuration.
pin number
Function
1
GND
2
CAN_H
3
CAN_L
4
Shield

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5 Disposal and Recycling Information
When this product reaches its end of life, please dispose of it according to your
local environmental laws and guidelines.
6 Legal acknowledgements
6.1 Usage warning
WARNING FOR ALL USERS
WARNING! - YOUR USE OF THIS DEVICE MUST BE DONE WITH CAUTION
AND A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE RISKS!
THIS WARNING IS PRESENTED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE OPERATION OF
THIS DEVICE MAY BE DANGEROUS. YOUR ACTIONS CAN INFLUENCE THE
BEHAVIOR OF A CAN-BASED DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED SYSTEM, AND
DEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION, THE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR
IMPROPER ACTIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS OPERATIONAL
MALFUNCTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, AND
PHYSICAL INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. A POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS OPERATING CONDITION IS PRESENT WHEN THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS ARE CONCURRENTLY TRUE: THE PRODUCT IS
PHYSICALLY INTERCONNECTED TO A REAL DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED
SYSTEM; AND THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE REAL
DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED SYSTEM ARE CONTROLLABLE OR INFLUENCED
BY THE USE OF THE CAN NETWORK. A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
OPERATING CONDITION MAY RESULT FROM THE ACTIVITY OR NON-
ACTIVITY OF SOME DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND
OPERATIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PHYSICAL HARM OR
DEATH OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, OR THE
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT.
WITH THIS DEVICE, YOU MAY POTENTIALLY:
CAUSE A CHANGE IN THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM, MODULE,
DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR OUTPUT.
TURN ON OR ACTIVATE A MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OUTPUT, OR
FUNCTION.
TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE A MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OUTPUT,
OR FUNCTION.
INHIBIT, TURN OFF, OR DEACTIVATE NORMAL OPERATION.
MODIFY THE BEHAVIOR OF A DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT.
ACTIVATE AN UNINTENDED OPERATION.
PLACE THE SYSTEM, MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR OUTPUT INTO
AN UNINTENDED MODE.
ONLY THOSE PERSONS WHO:
(A) ARE PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED WITH RESPECT TO THE USE
OF THE DEVICE,
(B) UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS ABOVE, AND

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(C) UNDERSTAND HOW THIS DEVICE INTERACTS WITH AND IMPACTS THE
FUNCTION AND SAFETY OF OTHER PRODUCTS IN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM
AND THE APPLICATION FOR WHICH THIS DEVICE WILL BE APPLIED, MAY
USE THE DEVICE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN INTEGRATE THIS PRODUCT AS A
SUBSYSTEM INTO HIGHER-LEVEL SYSTEMS. IN CASE YOU DO SO, KVASER
AB HEREBY DECLARES THAT KVASER AB'S WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE CORRECTION OF DEFECTS, AND KVASER AB HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY OVER AND ABOVE THE REFUNDING OF THE
PRICE PAID FOR THIS DEVICE, SINCE KVASER AB DOES NOT HAVE ANY
INFLUENCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF THE HIGHER-LEVER SYSTEM,
WHICH MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
6.2 Agency Approval
CE
The equipment complies with the directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and the
following applicable standards EN 55 022:2010 (emission), EN 55 024:2010 (immunity) and
EN 61000-6-2:2005 (industrial level immunity).
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
6.3 RoHS compliance statement
This product is manufactured in accordance with directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of
the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS.)
6.4 Patents, copyrights and trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
DeviceNetis a Trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc.
NMEA 2000® is the registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association, Inc.
The products described in this document are protected by U.S. patent 5,696,911 and
7,100,042.

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7 Document revision history
Revision
Date
Changes
1
2013-09-17
First revision

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