This simple API is provide Free
PCAN-BASIC Download
with every PCAN adapter.
First a Windows driver is installed to
provide the interface between the CAN adapter and the user
application. The Windows driver uses DLLs to provide a
Ring-0 driver into the operating system. The API
(application programming interface) is a set of calls that the
programmer uses to access the hardware. The API is common
for all USB, PCI, PC/104, and parallel port CAN adapters. The
following functions are provided with the purchase of the CAN
hardware. These functions can be used with C, C++, VB or
Delphi applications. Example programs are also available
for download.
COMMON API CALLSs:
CAN_Init: Initializing hardware, setting the baud rate, logging on to drivers
CAN_Close: Logging out of drivers
CAN_Write: Sending a CAN message (11/29-bit ID and RTR available)
CAN_Read: Reading a CAN message / status
CAN_Status: Reading driver status information (data in buffer, overruns etc.)
CAN_VersionInfo: Fetching the driver information / version number
Here are example download applications written in Java, Visual Basic, Visual C, Delphi, Java, Phyton, and Borland C. Each of these example applications uses the adapters and provided operating system driver. Just click on a link below to download the zip file for the associated example.
These examples DO NOT work with the CAN RS232 and CAN USB Light adapters, they DO work with all the other CAN USB, PC/104, PCMCIA, PCI, Dongle adapters.
NOTE: These programs are provided by our manufacturer, and as such, any questions regarding these programs should be directed to PEAK Sytems at support@peak-system.com.
Borland Builder 5 Example Application
C# 1.0 Example Application
Delphi 6 Example Application
Visual Basic 6 Example Application
Visual Basic .Net Example Application
Visual C++ - CLR (VS 2005) Example Application
Visual C++ (MFC) Example Application
