PCAN-USB-X6 UserMan Eng

PCAN-USB X6
User Manual
User Manual 2.1.0 © 2023 PEAK-System Technik GmbH

Relevant Products
Product name Model Attribute Part number
PCAN-USB X6 Red corners IPEH-004062
with D-Sub connectors
PCAN-USB X6 galvanic isolation for CAN Gray corners IPEH-004064
with D-Sub connectors connection
PCAN-USB X6 galvanic isolation for CAN Gray corners IPEH-004063
with M12 connectors connection
The cover picture shows the products PCAN-USB X6 with M12 connectors (left) and with D-Sub
connectors (right).
Imprint
PCAN is a registered trademark of PEAK-System Technik GmbH. CiA® is a registered community trade
mark of CAN in Automation e.V.
All other product names in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. They are not explicitly marked by ™ or ®.
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Otto-Röhm-Straße 69
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
Phone: +49 6151 8173-20
Fax: +49 6151 8173-29
www.peak-system.com
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Document version 2.1.0 (2023-08-31)
Relevant Products PCAN-USB X6 2

Contents
Imprint 2
Relevant Products 2
Contents 3
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Properties at a Glance 6
1.2 System Requirements 7
1.3 Scope of Supply 7
2 Connectors 8
2.1 PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub Connectors 8
2.2 PCAN-USB X6 with M12 Connectors 10
2.3 Internal Termination 12
2.4 Cabling 15
3 Installation 17
3.1 Install Device Driver Setup 17
3.2 Prepare Power Supply 17
3.3 Connect the PCAN-USB X6 18
3.4 Connect the CAN-Bus 18
3.5 Example Application under Windows 18
4 Operation 19
4.1 Status LEDs 19
4.2 Unplugging the USB Connection 20
4.3 Distinguishing Several PCAN-USB X6 20
5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View 21
5.1 Initialize CAN interface 22
5.2 Transmit CAN message 24
5.3 Additional Tabs 25
6 API PCAN-Basic 30
6.1 Features of PCAN-Basic 31
6.2 Principle Description of the API 32
Contents PCAN-USB X6 3
7 Technical Data 33
Appendix A CE Certificate 35
Appendix B UKCA Certificate 36
Appendix C Dimension Drawings 37
PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub Connectors 37
PCAN-USB X6 with M12 Connectors 38
Appendix D Quick Reference 39
Appendix E Linux 41
Appendix F Disposal 42
Contents PCAN-USB X6 4
1 Introduction
The PCAN-USB X6 is a CAN FD interface for the USB port which allows the
connection of up to 6 CAN FD or CAN busses. The device is therefore best suited for
working with multiple CAN networks like the use in test benches with hardware-in-
the-loop (HIL) simulations for motor vehicles or in the product line testing of CAN-
based products.
The PCAN-USB X6 is installed in an aluminum profile casing and is shipped in
versions with D-Sub connectors or M12 circular connectors. Especially the M12
version is suitable for use in harsh environments. In addition, a galvanic isolation of
up to 300 Volts between the PC and the CAN side is guaranteed for the decoupled
versions.
The CAN FD standard (CAN with Flexible Data rate) is primarily characterized by
higher bandwidth for data transfer. The maximum of 64 data bytes per CAN FD
frame (instead of 8 so far) can be transmitted with bit rates up to 12 Mbit/s. CAN FD
is downward-compatible to the CAN 2.0 A/B standard, thus CAN FD nodes can be
used in existing CAN networks. However, in this case the CAN FD extensions are not
applicable.
The monitor software PCAN-View and the programming interface PCAN-Basic for
the development of applications with CAN connection are included in the scope of
supply and support the standard CAN FD.
This manual describes the use of the CAN interface with Windows.
Device drivers and application information for Linux:
www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Driver-E
At the end of this manual you can find a Quick Reference with brief
information about the installation and operation of the CAN interface.
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1.1 Properties at a Glance
■ CAN interface for High-speed USB 2.0 (compatible to USB 1.1 and USB 3.0)
■ 6 High-Speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2)
■ Comply with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
■ CAN FD support for ISO and Non-ISO standards switchable
■ CAN FD bit rates for the data field (64 bytes max.) from 25 kbit/s up to
12 Mbit/s
■ CAN bit rates from 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
■ FPGA implementation of the CAN FD controller
■ NXP TJA1044GT CAN transceiver
■ Alternative pluggable transceiver modules on request
■ Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to 300 V
(only for IPEH-004063 and IPEH-004064)
■ Time stamp resolution 1 μs
■ Status LEDs for CAN channels, USB upstream, and power supply
■ CAN connection via D-Sub, 9-pin or M12 circular connectors, 5-pin
(pin assignment of both connectors in accordance with CiA® 106)
■ Aluminum casing with increased Ingress Protection IP64 (only for IPEH-004063)
■ High-speed USB 2.0 downstream port (only for IPEH-004062 and IPEH-004064)
■ CAN termination can be activated through solder jumpers, separately for each
CAN channel
■ Measurement of bus load including error frames and overload frames on the
physical bus
■ Induced error generation for incoming and outgoing CAN messages
■ Power supply from 8 to 30 V
■ Extended operating temperature range from -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
1.2 System Requirements
■ Voltage supply in the range of 8 to 30 V DC
Computer with:
■ Operating system Windows 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64), or Linux
■ A vacant USB port (USB 1.1, USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) or a self-powered USB hub
Attention! Do not use a USB extension cable to connect the

CAN interface to the computer. Extension cables does not comply
with the USB specification.
1.3 Scope of Supply

■ PCAN-USB X6 in aluminum casing including 4 mounting brackets
■ IPEH-004062 and IPEH-004064: Mating connector for power supply
■ IPEH-004063: Cables for power supply and USB connection
Note: The scope of supply does not contain a power supply unit for
the device. There is no supply via the USB connection to the PC.
Downloads
■ Device drivers for Windows 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64), and Linux
■ CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows
■ Programming interface PCAN-Basic for developing applications with CAN
connection
■ Programming interfaces for standardized protocols from the automotive sector
■ Manual in PDF format
2 Connectors
2.1 PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub Connectors
2.1.1 Power Supply over Mating Connector

The power supply is possible in a range from 8 to 30 V DC. The "Power" input is
electronically protected with reverse polarity and overvoltage protection. The
power supply is connected via the supplied mating connector.
Power supply Mating connector Polarity

V+ 1
GND 2
Mating connector: Phoenix Contact MC1.5/2-STF-3.81 - 1827703
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2.1.2 CAN Connection
The pin assignment for CAN corresponds to the specification CiA® 106:
Pin Assignment D-Sub connector

1 None
2 CAN_Low
3 CAN_GND
4 None
5 None
6 CAN_GND
7 CAN_High
8 None
9 None
2.1.3 USB Upstream

For connecting the PCAN-USB X6 to a computer.
2.1.4 USB Downstream

For general use of USB devices. The USB Downstream port is passed through to the
computer and is used to connect another USB device to the computer.
Attention! Connecting another CAN interface to the USB downstream

port is not as intended.
2.2 PCAN-USB X6 with M12 Connectors
2.2.1 Power Supply

The power supply via the female panel connector is possible in a range from 8 to
30 V DC. The "Power" input is electronically protected with reverse polarity and
overvoltage protection.
The power supply is connected via the supplied power cable:
The pin assignment is as follows:
M12 female panel connector M12 male cable connector on Pin Assignment
„Power“ power cable
1 V+
2 None
3 GND
4 None
2.2.2 CAN Connection
The pin assignment of the six M12 male panel connectors corresponds to the
specification CiA® 106:
M12 male panel connectors M12 female cable connector Pin Assignment
(CAN connectors 1 to 6) on CAN bus
1 Shield
2 None
3 CAN_GND
4 CAN_High
5 CAN_Low
Maximum Diameter of M12 Female Cable Connector

The distance between the M12 male panel connector is 19 mm. Therefore, the
maximum outer diameter of the M12 female cable connector is limited to 18 mm
for a proper connection.
Recommendations for Suitable M12 Female Cable Connectors
The M12 male panel connector for CAN on PCAN-USB X6 are from the manufacturer
Phoenix, type "Speedcon". With the associated M12 female cable connector, the
connection is made with a quick-release fastener. Cable connectors of other types
are screwed on. Among others, the following assembled M12 female cable
connectors with free cable end are suitable:
Manufacturer Series Type Example Order Number

Phoenix SAC-5P FS-SCO SAC-5P- 5,0-920/FS SCO 1518229
Phoenix SAC-5P M12FS SAC-5P- 5,0-920/M12FS 1507489
Binder 763 unshielded M12-A female cable 77 3430 0000
connector, Contacts: 5 20005-0500
Binder 763 shielded M12-A female cable 77 3530 0000
connector, Contacts: 5 50705-0500
2.2.3 USB Upstream

The connection of the PCAN-USB X6 to the computer is done via the supplied USB
cable:
2.3 Internal Termination

For each CAN channel a termination can be activated via solder bridges on the
board. This switches a resistor of 120 Ω between CAN_High and CAN_Low. The
conversion is done for an additional improvement of the CAN signal as split
termination.
Tip: We recommend to do termination at the CAN cabling, for

example with the terminating resistors PCAN-Term (IPEK-003002) or
PCAN-MiniTerm (IPEK-003002-Mini). Thus, CAN nodes can be flexibly
connected to the bus.
Further notes on termination with terminating resistors can be found in chapter 2.4
Cabling.
2.3.1 Activate Internal Termination
Risk of short circuit! Soldering on the CAN interface may only be

performed by qualified electrical engineering personnel.
Attention! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy

components on the card. Take precautions to avoid ESD.
1. Loosen the four Torx screws of the front panel of the case.
2. Remove the front panel including the mainboard .
3. Remove the transceiver module(s) to reach the desired solder field(s). Loosen
the screw and pull off the transceiver module.
The following figure shows the position of the transceiver modules and the
solder fields.
4. Set the solder bridge(s) according to the desired settings.
The following table contains the possible settings.
5. Plug on the transceiver modules and fix each transceiver with the corresponding
screw.
6. Insert the board including the mainboard carefully back into the case.
PCAN-USB X6 with M12 connectors: Make sure that the seal is correctly seated.
7. Fasten the front panel with the four Torx screws.
Top view on the solder fields (red)
and transceiver modules (dark grey)
of the mainboard
Solder fields:
CAN1: JP1, JP2
CAN2: JP3, JP4
CAN3: JP5, JP6
CAN4: JP7, JP8
CAN5: JP9, JP10
CAN6: JP11, JP12
D-Sub/M12 Solder fields Internal termination
connectors
Without (standard) Aktive
CAN 1 JP1 und JP2
CAN 2 JP3 und JP4
CAN 3 JP5 und JP6
CAN 4 JP7 und JP8
CAN 5 JP9 und JP10
CAN 6 JP11 und JP12
2.4 Cabling
2.4.1 Termination
The High-speed CAN bus (ISO 11898-2) must be terminated with 120 Ω on both
ends. The termination prevents interfering signal reflections and ensures the
proper operation of the transceivers of the connected CAN nodes (CAN interfaces,
control devices).
2.4.2 Example of a Connection
This example shows a connection between the PCAN Interface and a control unit
(ECU). The upper example shows a connection with a cable which is terminated
with 120 Ω at both ends. At the lower example the connection is made with
termination adapters.
2.4.3 Maximum Bus Length
The maximum bus length depends primarily on the bit rate:
Nominal bit rate Buslength

1 Mbit/s 40 m
500 kbit/s 110 m
250 kbit/s 240 m
125 kbit/s 500 m
50 kbit/s 1.3 km
25 kbit/s 2.5 km
The listed values have been calculated on the basis of an idealized system and can
differ from reality.
3 Installation
This chapter covers the software setup for the CAN interface PCAN-USB X6 under
Windows and its connection to the computer.
Note: For installation on Linux, see Appendix E Linux.
Install the driver before you connect the CAN interface.
3.1 Install Device Driver Setup

1. Download the device driver setup from our website:
www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Driver-E
2. Unpack the file PEAK-System_Driver-Setup.zip
3. Double-click the file PeakOemDrv.exe
The driver setup starts.
4. Follow the program instructions.
3.2 Prepare Power Supply

Select a power supply with a nominal voltage between 8 and 30 V DC.
PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub Connectors

Connect the supplied mating connector to the power supply cable.
PCAN-USB X6 with M12 Connectors

Connect the supplied power cable to the power supply.
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3.3 Connect the PCAN-USB X6
1. Connect the power supply to the PCAN-USB X6.
2. Connect the PCAN-USB X6 to a USB port on the computer or to a USB hub.
Windows detects the new hardware and completes the driver installation.
3. Check the LEDs of the CAN channels on the PCAN-USB X6.
If the LEDs are green, then the driver was initialized successfully.

CAN interface to the computer. Extension cables does not comply
with the USB specification.
3.4 Connect the CAN-Bus

Connect a CAN bus to each of one or more CAN ports.
3.5 Example Application under Windows

As an example application for accessing the CAN interface, run the CAN monitor
PCAN-View from the Windows Start menu.
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4 Operation
4.1 Status LEDs
CAN channels
The status LEDs of the six CAN channels can assume the following states:
Status Meaning
Green on There's a connection to a driver of the operating system.
Green slow blinking A software application is connected to the CAN channel.
Green quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected CAN bus.
Red blinking An error is occurring during the transmission of CAN data.
Orange quick blinking Identification of a channel by the PCAN-View software.
USB Upstream
Note: The status LED of the USB upstream is only lit, when it is
connected to a USB 2.0 port or higher.
The status LEDs of the USB upstream can assume the following states:
Status Meaning
Green on A power supply and a connection via the USB upstream exist. The device
is ready for use.
Orange on There is only a connection via the USB upstream. The device is not ready
for use.
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power Supply
The status LED of the power supply can assume the following states:
Status Meaning
Green on A power supply is connected.
4.2 Unplugging the USB Connection

On Windows, the icon for removing hardware safely is not used with the
PCAN-USB X6. You can unplug the PCAN-USB X6 from the computer without any
preparation.
4.3 Distinguishing Several PCAN-USB X6

You can operate several PCAN-USB X6 on a single computer at the same time. The
supplied program PCAN-View allows the assignment of device IDs in order to
distinguish the several CAN interfaces in a software environment.
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5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View
The CAN monitor PCAN-View is a Windows software for viewing, sending, and
recording CAN and CAN FD messages. The software is installed with the installation
of the device driver package under Windows.
In the following the initialization of a CAN interface is described as an example.
Detailed information about using PCAN-View can be found in the program window
under the menu item Help.
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5.1 Initialize CAN interface
1. Open the program PCAN-View via the Windows Start menu.
Depending on the CAN interface the Connect dialog is displayed with or without
settings for CAN FD.
CAN CAN FD
CAN interface List entry in Available Hardware

USB Interface, 1-channel see example above
USB Interface, 2-channel
PCIe Interface, 2-channel

2. If there are several CAN interfaces, select the desired interface. For multiple
channels, select the desired channel from the list.
3. Enter the bit rate(s) and other settings according to the connected CAN bus.
4. Confirm the entries with OK. The main window appears and displays the
Receive / Transmit tab.
5. For initializing another channel or CAN interface, open another instance of

PCAN-View.

5.2 Transmit CAN message
1. Select the menu command Transmit / New Message.
Depending on the CAN interface, the dialog box New Transmit Message is
displayed with or without settings for CAN FD.
CAN CAN FD
1. Enter the ID, Length and Data of the message. Other settings can be made
according to the connected CAN bus.
2. Enter a value into the Cycle Time field to choose manually or periodically
message transmission.
To transmit periodically enter a value greater than 0.
To transmit only manually enter the value 0.
3. Confirm the entries with OK.
The created transmit message appears on the Receive / Transmit tab.
4. To send the message manually, select the menu command Transmit > Send or
press the |space| bar.
The manual transmission process is performed additionally for periodically
transmitted CAN messages.

5.3 Additional Tabs
Depending on the CAN interface, additional tabs are available.
5.3.1 Trace Tab
The tracer (data logger) records the communication of the CAN bus in linear or
ring buffer mode. The trace data can be saved to a file.

5.3.2 CAN Interface Tab
The CAN interface tab shows information about the hardware and the used
Windows device driver. In this case exemplary for the PCAN-miniPCIe FD.
Depending on the CAN interface, a hardware ID can be determined to distinguish
several interfaces of the same type. For interfaces with CAN FD a transmission
according to "ISO" or "Non-ISO" can be set as default of the hardware.

5.3.3 Bus Load Tab
The Bus Load tab displays the current bus load, its time history and statistical
information of the connected CAN channel.

5.3.4 Error Generator Tab
Via the Error Generator tab the communication on the CAN bus in test
environments or during the development of CAN buses can be disturbed in a
controlled way by 6 consecutive dominant bits. This is a violation of the CAN
protocol on the CAN bus which must be recognized as an error by the connected
CAN nodes.
Note: The Error Generator should only be used by experienced users

and in the development environment. For further information, please
contact our customer support: support@peak-system.com
You can destroy CAN frames with the error generator by one of two methods:
■ once after activation
■ repeatedly at specific intervals related to a CAN ID

Destroy Single CAN Frame
The Destroy Single Frame area refers to the next CAN frame that is recognized
after activation.
1. Enter the Bit Position where in the CAN frame the error is to be generated. The
bit position must start after the identifier. The count includes the stuff bits.
2. Execute the destroy action with Do it.
The next received or transmitted CAN frame will be destroyed
at the selected bit position.
Destroy Multiple CAN Frames

1. Enter the CAN ID of the CAN frame that is intended to be destroyed multiple
times. The following specifications refer to this ID.
2. Enter the Bit Position where in the CAN frame the error is to be generated. The
bit position must start after the identifier. The count includes the stuff bits.
3. If CAN messages are to be sent unharmed before being destroyed, specify the
Number of Frames to ignore.
4. Determine the Number of Frames to destroy.
5. Confirm the entries with Apply to activate the error generator.
6. Stop destroying further CAN frames with Disable.

6 API PCAN-Basic
The intended use of PCAN-Basic requires compliance with the license

rights. Read the license agreement for end users at:
https://www.peak-system.com/quick/eula
The programming interface (API) PCAN-Basic provides basic functions for the
connection of own programs to the CAN and CAN FD Interfaces of PEAK-System.
PCAN-Basic is the interface between the program and the device driver. In Windows
operating systems this is a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) and in Linux operating
systems an SO (Dynamic Shared Object). PCAN-Basic is designed to be cross-
operating system compatible. Software projects can be ported between supported
systems with little effort.
With the installation of the device driver package under Windows the DLL files of
the API PCAN-Basic are placed in the system folder. Examples for all common
programming languages as well as libraries and help files are available as a
download package at: www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Develop-E
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For Linux, a download of the API is available under this link. For a use of PCAN-
Basic another driver package with a chardev driver is needed, because an access
under SocketCAN is not possible. The "Driver Package for Proprietary Purposes",
the user manual, and further information about the implementation can be found
at www.peak-system.com/linux.
6.1 Features of PCAN-Basic

■ API for developing applications with CAN and CAN FD connections
■ Support for CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
■ Application development for the platforms Windows 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64),
and Linux
■ Multiple PEAK-System applications and your own can be operated on a physical
channel at the same time
■ Use of a single DLL for all supported hardware types
■ Use of up to 16 channels for each hardware type (depending on the PEAK CAN
interface used)
■ Simple switching between channels of a PEAK CAN interface
■ Access to the CAN channels of a PCAN-Gateway via the new PCAN-LAN hardware
type
■ Driver-internal buffering of up to 32,768 CAN messages per CAN channel
■ Precision of time stamps on received messages up to 1 µs (depending on the
PEAK CAN interface used)
■ Supports PEAK-System‘s trace formats version 1.1 and 2.0 (for CAN FD
applications)
■ Access to specific hardware parameters, such as listen-only mode
■ Notification of the application through Windows® events when a message is
received
■ Support of CAN error frames
■ Confirmation of physical transmission by CAN echo frames
■ Extended system for debugging operations
■ Multilingual debugging output
■ Output language depends on operating system
■ Debugging information can be defined individually
■ Thread-safe API

6.2 Principle Description of the API
The sequence of accessing the CAN interface is divided into three phases:
Initialization
A CAN channel must be initialized before using it. This is done by the simple call of
the function CAN_Initialize for CAN and CAN_InitializeFD for CAN FD.
Depending on the type of the CAN hardware, up to 16 CAN channels can be opened
at the same time. After a successful initialization the CAN channel is ready. No
further configuration steps are required.
Interaction
For receiving and transmitting messages the functions CAN_Read and CAN_
Write as well as CAN_ReadFD and CAN_WriteFD are available depending on
the initialization mode. Additional settings can be made, such as setting up
message filters to confine to specific CAN IDs or setting the CAN controller to
Listen-only mode.
When receiving CAN messages, events are used for an automatic notification of an
application (client). This offers the following advantages:
■ The application no longer needs to check for received messages periodically
(no polling).
■ The response time at reception is reduced.
Completion
To end the communication the function CAN_Uninitialize is called in order to
release the reserved resources for the CAN channel, among others. In addition the
CAN channel is marked as "Free" and is available to other applications.

7 Technical Data
Connectors (PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub Connectors)
CAN 6 x D-Sub male panel connector, 9-pin,
pin assignment according to CiA® 106
USB Upstream USB plug type A; High-speed USB 2.0
(compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 3.0)
USB Downstream USB female panel connectors type A; High-speed USB 2.0
(compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 3.0); max. 500 mA current output
Power Phoenix mating connector, 2-pole, pitch 3.81 mm
(Phoenix Contact MC1,5/2-STF-3.81 – 1827703)
Connectors (PCAN-USB X6 with M12 Connectors)

CAN 6 x M12 (m) male panel connectors, 5 pins,
pin assignment according to CiA® 106,
Manufacturer: Phoenix, Type: SACC-DSI-MS-5CON-M12-SCO SH,
Connection distance requires 18 mm connector housings
USB Upstream USB port type Mini-B, High-Speed-USB 2.0
(compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 3.0)
Power Phoenix M12 female panel connectors, 4-pole, a-coded
CAN
Protocols CAN and CAN FD according to ISO 11898-1; non-ISO CAN FD
Physical transmission ISO 11898-2 (High-speed CAN)
Transceiver NXP TJA1044GT
CAN bit rates Nominal: 25 kbit/s up to1 Mbit/s
CAN-FD bit rates Nominal: 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
Data: 25 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
Controller FPGA implementation
Time stamp resolution 1 µs
Galvanic isolation up to 300 V, separate for each CAN connector
(IPEH-004063/-64 only)
Internal Termination via solder bridges, disabled at delivery
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Power supply
Supply voltage 8 to 30 V DC
Power consumption without
Power: max. 350 mA at 12 V DC
USB device on the
USB upstream: 0 mA
USB downstream
Measures
Size (W x L x H) with D-Sub connectors: 170 x 93 x 65 mm (without cable)
with M12 connectors: 170 x 103 x 65 mm
USB upstream cable length with D-Sub connectors: 1.5 m
with M12 connectors: 2m
Power supply cable length 5m
(IPEH-004063 only)
Weight (without cable) 550 g
Environment
Operating temperature -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
Temperature for storage and
-40 to +100 °C (-40 to +212 °F)
transport
Relative humidity 15 to 90 %, not condensing
Ingress protection (IEC 60529) IP20 for IPEH-004062 and IPEH-004064
IP64 for IPEH-004063
Conformity
RoHS EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) + 2015/863/EU
DIN EN IEC 63000:2019-05
EMC EU Directive 2014/30/EU
DIN EN 55032:2022-08
DIN EN 55035:2018-04
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Appendix A CE Certificate
EU Declaration of Conformity
This declaration applies to the following product:
Product name: PCAN-USB X6
Item number(s): IPEH-004062, IPEH-004063, IPEH-004064
Manufacturer: PEAK-System Technik GmbH
Otto-Röhm-Straße 69
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
We declare under our sole responsibility that the mentioned product is in

conformity with the following directives and the affiliated harmonized standards:
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) + 2015/863/EU (amended list of restricted substances)

DIN EN IEC 63000:2019-05
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect
to the restriction of hazardous substances (IEC 63000:2016);
German version of EN IEC 63000:2018
EU Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

DIN EN 55032:2022-08
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements
(CISPR 32:2015);
German version of EN 55032:2015 + AC:2016 + A11:2020 + A1:2020
DIN EN 55035:2018-04
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Immunity requirements
(CISPR 35:2016, modified);
German version of EN 55035:2017
Darmstadt, 30 August 2023
Uwe Wilhelm, Managing Director
Appendix A CE Certificate PCAN-USB X6 35

Appendix B UKCA Certificate
UK Declaration of Conformity
This declaration applies to the following product:
Product name: PCAN-USB X6
Item number(s): IPEH-004062, IPEH-004063, IPEH-004064
Manufacturer: UK authorized representative:

PEAK-System Technik GmbH Control Technologies UK Ltd
Otto-Röhm-Straße 69 Unit 1, Stoke Mill,
64293 Darmstadt Mill Road, Sharnbrook,
Germany Bedfordshire, MK44 1NN, UK
We declare under our sole responsibility that the mentioned product is in

conformity with the following UK legislations and the affiliated harmonized
standards:
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2012
DIN EN IEC 63000:2019-05
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect
to the restriction of hazardous substances (IEC 63000:2016);
German version of EN IEC 63000:2018
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

DIN EN 55032:2022-08
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements
(CISPR 32:2015);
German version of EN 55032:2015 + AC:2016 + A11:2020 + A1:2020
DIN EN 55035:2018-04
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Immunity requirements
(CISPR 35:2016, modified);
German version of EN 55035:2017
Darmstadt, 30 August 2023
Uwe Wilhelm, Managing Director
Appendix B UKCA Certificate PCAN-USB X6 36

Appendix C Dimension Drawings
PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub Connectors
Appendix C Dimension Drawings PCAN-USB X6 37

PCAN-USB X6 with M12 Connectors
Appendix C Dimension Drawings PCAN-USB X6 38

Appendix D Quick Reference
Note: The scope of supply does not contain a power supply unit for
the device. There is no supply via the USB connection to the PC.
Software/Hardware Installation under Windows

Download the device drivers installation package from our website
www.peak-system.com/quick/DL-Driver-E. Install the driver before you install the
CAN interface.

PCAN-USB X6 to the computer.
After that, you connect the PCAN-USB X6 to a power supply and to a USB port of
the computer. Windows detects the new hardware and initializes the driver. The
CAN LEDs of the adapter light green now.
Accessories PCAN-USB X6 M12 connector PCAN-USB X6 D-Sub

(scope of delivery)
Power supply
USB upstream Direct connection
Getting Started under Windows

Run the CAN monitor PCAN-View from the Windows Start menu as a sample
application for accessing the CAN interface. For initialization of the CAN interface
select the desired CAN channel and CAN bit rate.
Appendix D Quick Reference PCAN-USB X6 39

LEDs
Status CAN channels Meaning

Green on There's a connection to a driver of the operating system.
Green slow blinking A software application is connected to the CAN channel.
Green quick blinking Data is transmitted via the connected CAN bus.
Red blinking An error is occurring during the transmission of CAN data.
Orange quick blinking Identification of a channel by the PCAN-View software.
Status USB upstream Meaning

A power supply and a connection via the USB upstream exist. The device
Green on
is ready for use.
There is only a connection via the USB upstream. The device is not ready
Orange on
for use.
Note: The status LED of the USB upstream is only lit, when it is
connected to a USB 2.0 port or higher.
Appendix D Quick Reference PCAN-USB X6 40

Appendix E Linux
Depending on the Kernel version, device drivers for the CAN interfaces from PEAK-
System are already included in the operating system. The PCAN interfaces are
handled as network devices (SocketCAN, netdev). You can find the documentation
for SocketCAN under:
https://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/networking/can.txt
The following command lists the available drivers:
grep PEAK_ /boot/config-`uname -r`
Whether the required driver for the PCAN interface is present and loaded can be
checked with the following command:
lsmod | grep ^peak check
If the initialization was successful, the response line starts with peak_usb.
You can find a recent list of which PCAN interface is supported from which kernel
version onwards on our Linux website.
If the required drivers are not listed, install the "Driver Package for Proprietary
Purposes". The download and documentation for the driver can also be found on:
www.peak-system.com/linux
This driver package is also needed to use the APIs based on the chardev driver, for
example PCAN-Basic, libpcan, or libpcanfd.
Appendix E Linux PCAN-USB X6 41

Appendix F Disposal
The product must not be disposed of in household waste. Dispose of the product
properly in accordance with local regulations.
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Relevant Products PCAN-USB X6 2

Attention! Do not use a USB extension cable to connect the

1.3 Scope of Supply

2.1.1 Power Supply over Mating Connector

Power supply Mating connector Polarity

Mating connector: Phoenix Contact MC1.5/2-STF-3.81 - 1827703

Pin Assignment D-Sub connector

2.1.3 USB Upstream

2.1.4 USB Downstream

Attention! Connecting another CAN interface to the USB downstream

2.2.1 Power Supply

The pin assignment is as follows:

Maximum Diameter of M12 Female Cable Connector

Manufacturer Series Type Example Order Number

2.2.3 USB Upstream

2.3 Internal Termination

Tip: We recommend to do termination at the CAN cabling, for

Risk of short circuit! Soldering on the CAN interface may only be

Attention! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy

CAN 1 JP1 und JP2

CAN 2 JP3 und JP4

CAN 3 JP5 und JP6

CAN 4 JP7 und JP8

CAN 5 JP9 und JP10

CAN 6 JP11 und JP12

2.4.2 Example of a Connection

Nominal bit rate Buslength

3.1 Install Device Driver Setup

3.2 Prepare Power Supply

PCAN-USB X6 with D-Sub Connectors

PCAN-USB X6 with M12 Connectors

Attention! Do not use a USB extension cable to connect the

3.4 Connect the CAN-Bus

3.5 Example Application under Windows

4.2 Unplugging the USB Connection

4.3 Distinguishing Several PCAN-USB X6

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 21

CAN interface List entry in Available Hardware

PCIe Interface, 2-channel

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 22

5. For initializing another channel or CAN interface, open another instance of

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 23

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 24

5.3.1 Trace Tab

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 25

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 26

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 27

Note: The Error Generator should only be used by experienced users

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 28

Destroy Multiple CAN Frames

5 CAN Monitor PCAN-View PCAN-USB X6 29

The intended use of PCAN-Basic requires compliance with the license

6 API PCAN-Basic PCAN-USB X6 30

6.1 Features of PCAN-Basic

6 API PCAN-Basic PCAN-USB X6 31

6 API PCAN-Basic PCAN-USB X6 32

Connectors (PCAN-USB X6 with M12 Connectors)