Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The CAN hardware is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defec...
Page 5 - Contents; About This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation v Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT Contents About This Manual How to Use the Manual Set ............................................................................................. ixOrganization of This Manual .................................................
Page 6 - Glossary
Contents Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT vi © National Instruments Corporation Appendix AUninstall the Hardware and Software Uninstalling the CAN Hardware from Windows NT ...................................................... A-1Uninstalling the NI-CAN Software from Windows NT..................
Page 7 - Tables
Contents © National Instruments Corporation vii Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT Figure 2-4. Inserting the PCMCIA-CAN ................................................................... 2-5 Figure 2-5. CAN Interface That Is Working Properly ............................................... 2-7 ...
Page 8 - How to Use the Manual Set
© National Instruments Corporation ix Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT About This Manual This manual contains instructions to help you install and configure the National Instruments CAN hardware and the NI-CAN software for Windows NT. The National Instruments CAN hardware supported under Wind...
Page 9 - Organization of This Manual
About This Manual Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT x © National Instruments Corporation Use the NI-CAN Programmer Reference Manual for Win32 for specific information about each NI-CAN function and object, such as format, parameters, and possible errors. Organization of This Manual This manual...
Page 10 - Conventions Used in This Manual
About This Manual © National Instruments Corporation xi Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup...
Page 11 - Related Documentation; Customer Communication
About This Manual Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT xii © National Instruments Corporation Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual: • ANSI/ISO Standard 11898-1993, Road Vehicles—Interchange of Digital Information—Contr...
Page 12 - Introduction; How to Use This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT 1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use this manual, lists what you need to get started and optional equipment you can order, and briefly describes the CAN hardware and the NI-CAN software for Windows NT. How to U...
Page 13 - What You Need to Get Started; CAN Hardware Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT 1-2 © National Instruments Corporation What You Need to Get Started Make sure you have all of the following items before you attempt to install the hardware and software: ❑ Windows NT 3.51 or later installed on your computer ❑ One of the...
Page 14 - NI-CAN Software Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT CAN interfacing is accomplished using the Intel 82527 CAN controller chip. The PCI-CAN physical layer fully conforms to the ISO 11898 physical layer specification for CAN and is optically isolated t...
Page 15 - Optional Programming Tools
Chapter 1 Introduction Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT 1-4 © National Instruments Corporation • Language interface libraries for Microsoft Visual C/C++ 2.0 or later, LabWindows/CVI 4.0 or later, and LabVIEW 4.0 or later • Example programs that use NI-CAN functions Optional Programming Tools ...
Page 16 - Installation and Configuration; Install the NI-CAN Software; Installing for Windows NT 3.51; Installing for Windows NT 4.0
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure the CAN hardware and the NI-CAN software for Windows NT. Install the NI-CAN Software Before installing the CAN hardware, complete the fo...
Page 18 - Install the CAN Hardware
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-3 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT Figure 2-2. NI-CAN Software Setup Screen The setup wizard guides you through the necessary steps to install the NI-CAN software. You may go back and change values where appropriate...
Page 21 - Connect the Cables; Configure the NI-CAN Software
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT 2-6 © National Instruments Corporation 3. Connect the PCMCIA-CAN cable to the card. 4. Power on your computer. When you have finished installing the hardware, proceed to the next section, Connect the Cables . Connect th...
Page 26 - Using the NI-CAN Software
© National Instruments Corporation 4-1 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT 4 Begin to Use the NI-CAN Software This chapter helps you get started with the NI-CAN software for Windows NT. Using the NI-CAN Software The functions provided by the NI-CAN software are similar to those provided by many ...
Page 27 - General Programming Considerations
Chapter 4 Begin to Use the NI-CAN Software Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT 4-2 © National Instruments Corporation General Programming Considerations As you begin developing your Win32 NI-CAN application, remember the following points: • For your LabVIEW application, you must use the NI-CAN L...
Page 28 - Uninstalling the CAN Hardware from Windows NT
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT A Uninstall the Hardware and Software This appendix describes how to uninstall the CAN hardware and the NI-CAN software from Windows NT. Uninstalling the CAN Hardware from Windows NT Because the current version of Windows...
Page 31 - Cabling Requirements; Connector Pinouts
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT B Cabling Requirements This appendix describes the cabling requirements for CAN interfaces. Cables should be constructed to meet these requirements, as well as the requirements of the other CAN or DeviceNet devices in the...
Page 33 - Power Supply Information for the CAN Ports
Appendix B Cabling Requirements © National Instruments Corporation B-3 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT Power Supply Information for the CAN Ports For the PCI-CAN and PCI-CAN/2, the power source for the CAN physical layer is configured with a jumper. For the PCI-CAN and port one of the PCI-CA...
Page 34 - Bus Power Supply Requirements
Appendix B Cabling Requirements Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT B-4 © National Instruments Corporation Figure B-5 shows how to configure your jumpers for internal or external power supplies. Figure B-5. Power Source Jumpers The CAN physical layer is still isolated regardless of the power sou...
Page 35 - Cable Specifications
Appendix B Cabling Requirements © National Instruments Corporation B-5 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT Cable Specifications Cables should meet the physical medium requirements specified in ISO 11898, shown in Table B-2. Belden cable (3084A) meets all of those requirements, and should be suit...
Page 36 - Maximum Number of Devices
Appendix B Cabling Requirements Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT B-6 © National Instruments Corporation Maximum Number of Devices The maximum number of devices that you can connect to a CAN port depends on the electrical characteristics of the devices on the network. If all of the devices mee...
Page 37 - Cabling Example
Appendix B Cabling Requirements © National Instruments Corporation B-7 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT Cabling Example Figure B-7 shows an example of a cable to connect two CAN devices. For the internal power configuration, no V+ connection is required. Figure B-7. Cabling Example 9-PinD-Sub...
Page 38 - Troubleshooting Diagnostic Utility Failures; Resource Errors
© National Instruments Corporation C-1 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT C Troubleshooting and Common Questions This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers some common questions. Missing CAN Interface in the NI-CAN Configuration Utility The NI-CAN Configuration utility con...
Page 39 - NI-CAN Software Problem Encountered; CAN Hardware Problem Encountered; Common Questions
Appendix C Troubleshooting and Common Questions Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT C-2 © National Instruments Corporation the interface passes the diagnostic test. For the PCI-CAN, if legacy boards in your system are using the resources, change the resource configuration of the legacy board. If...
Page 42 - Specifications
© National Instruments Corporation D-1 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT D Specifications This appendix describes the physical characteristics of the CAN hardware, along with the recommended operating conditions. Table D-1. PCI-CAN and PCI-CAN/2 Hardware Characteristics Characteristic Specific...
Page 44 - Electronic Services; Bulletin Board Support
© National Instruments Corporation E-1 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT E Customer Communication For your convenience, this appendix contains forms to help you gather the information necessary to help us solve your technical problems and a form you can use to comment on the product documentat...
Page 45 - Telephone and Fax Support
Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT E-2 © National Instruments Corporation Fax-on-Demand Support Fax-on-Demand is a 24-hour information retrieval system containing a library of documents on a wide range of technical information. You can access Fax-on-Demand from a touch-tone telephone at 512 418...
Page 46 - Technical Support Form
Technical Support Form Photocopy this form and update it each time you make changes to your software or hardware, and use the completed copy of this form as a reference for your current configuration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps ...
Page 47 - National Instruments Products; General Information; Other Products; Programming Environment Information
Hardware and Software Configuration Form Record the settings and revisions of your hardware and software on the line to the right of each item. Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current configurati...
Page 48 - Documentation Comment Form
Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: Getting Started with Your CAN Hardware and the NI-CAN ™ Software for Windows NT Edition Date: Janua...
