PCAN-Explorer 7 Brochure

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PCAN-Explorer 7 Activation Guide

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PCAN-Explorer 7 Floating License Server Setup Guide

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PCAN-Explorer 7 License Container Swapping Guide

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• nstallations files for PCAN-Explorer, including Wibu CodeMeter

License:

• Single user license for installation on a computer or an optional USB license dongle by Wibu Systems
• Floating license hosted on customer server
• 12 month software maintenance included
• PCAN-Symbol Editor for Windows® Details ...
• Documentation in HTML format

• Management of all settings, information, and files in projects
• Exporting entire projects including linked files to handy packets for archiving or sharing
• Integrated text editor with syntax highlighting for creating and editing of Symbol files, macros, and scripts
• Quick search for elements and commands of the PCAN-Explorer
• Definition of keyboard shortcuts per project for commands, macros, and for setting signal values
• User interface language can be switched (German/English)
• Functionality upgrades with optional add-ins
• Improved performance due to 64-bit foundation and separate processing of communication and user interface
   

Connection to CAN CC / CAN FD / CAN XL

• Connection with up to 64 buses, independent of their CAN specification
• Simultaneous connections with multiple CAN interfaces independent of their hardware type
• Support for the CAN specifications CAN CC (classic CAN 2.0), CAN FD, and CAN XL (ISO 11898-1:2024)
• Support for CAN XL operation modes:CAN XL with error signalingCAN XL without error signalingCAN XL with transceiver mode switch
• Bit rate configuration:CAN bit rates (nominal) up to 1 Mbit/sCAN FD data bit rates up to 8 Mbit/sCAN XL data bit rates up to 8 Mbit/s, CAN FD compatible transmission modeCAN XL data bit rates up to 20 Mbit/s by using the transceiver mode switchOptional use of custom bit rates with automatic calculation of register values
• Listen-only mode can be activated for each connection
• Clear overview of connections with their bit rate, status, error counter, and bus load
• Function to execute a hardware reset of the CAN interface
   

Reception and Transmission

• Display of CAN traffic in sortable receive and transmit lists with various information like ID, length, data, time-outs, message count, and cycle time
• Separate column configuration for CAN, CAN XL, and J1939 in Receive/Transmit and Trace windows
• Highlighting of data changes on incoming CAN messages in Receive and Watch windows, applies to raw values and symbolic representation
• Error frame indication can be activated for each connection
• Display of connection‘s receive, transmit, and error states
• Message reception with a maximum resolution of 1 µs
• Manual and periodic transmission of messages with a maximum resolution of 1 ms
• Creating CAN XL send messages with selection of an SDT (service data unit type) according to CiA® 611-1, such as tunneling of CAN FD frames
• Transmission of CAN messages in response to remote frames (only with CAN CC)
• Messages can be grouped as transmit lists, stored and loaded as desired, e.g., in order to emulate CAN nodes
   

Recording

• Trace function for logging of CAN data traffic, optionally along with errors
• Operation of multiple tracers for different CAN channels at the same time
• Recording directly to files or to RAM (in linear, dynamic, or circular buffer mode)
• Saving of the logged data as readable TRC text files or CSV files
• Conversion of saved recordings to third-party file formats like MDF4 and ASC with the free PEAK-Converter
• Representation of the logged messages with details such as time stamp, type, ID, length, and data bytes
• Representation of the data bytes in hexadecimal, decimal, or ASCII format
• Subsequent examination of the logged data with the help of Symbol files
   

Playback

• Playback of CAN data traffic directly from files or from the buffer
• Operation of multiple playbacks to different CAN channels at the same time
• Optional playback with breakpoints or in single-step mode for in-depth analysis
• Playback of trace files with optional loop function
• Playback of a specified section of a recording
• Playback of third-party file formats like BLF and MDF4 by using the free file conversion tool PEAK-Converter
   

Filtering

• Multiple flexible filters can be assigned to the Receive window or different traces
• Filters can be applied to running traces or subsequently to existing trace files
• Filters are composed of one or more items that are processed in sequence for each incoming message
• Filter types:CAN channelCAN ID rangeSJA 1000 Code/MaskCAN messages interpreted with Symbol filesOptions like: errors, protocol exceptions, and overload frames, RTR frames, eventsJ1939-specific filter types: PGN, priority, source address, and destination addressCAN XL-specific filter types: PID, VCID, SDT, RRS, SEC, AF, and AF mask
   

Symbolic Representation

• Clear and readable representation of CAN messages based on the Symbol format from PEAK-System:Easy allocation of CAN messages by assigning alphanumeric names to CAN IDsBit-exact division of the data into signals for assigning names, data type, etc.
• Signals are used for data presentation and processing by add-ins such as Plotter and Instruments Panel
• User-friendly real-time monitoring of several signals via the Watch window
• Bus load available as a signal for each connection
• Comfortable Symbol file creation with the supplied Windows software PCAN-Symbol Editor or with the integrated text editor
• Application of multiple Symbol files or third-party data description files on a single CAN connection
• Direct application of third-party data description files (.dbc, .arxml) with the Bus Descriptions Add-in
   

Automation

• Automation of small tasks or complex processes with macros, VBScript, or Python, like:Test procedures for the implementation or development of CAN systemsSend an e-mail if a temperature is exceededStart an action when a particular message is receivedOpen an Excel sheet when an event occurs and save the data in individual cellsCalculate signal values from the data of incoming CAN messages
• Creation of macros and scripts with the integrated text editor
• Assignment of function keys to individual macros
• Access with VBScript or Python to almost all program elements via the PCAN-Explorer object model
• Processing of Python scripts with the included Embedded Python installation
• Automation with callback librariesIntegration of self-implemented callback functions as native libraries (.dll, 64-bit)Freely programmable processing and modification of CAN message data and execution of message-related processesCalling of callback functions on events such as receipt, before transmission, and after transmission of a CAN message
   

System requirements 

• Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64)
• For portable license: USB port for license dongle (available for USB-A and USB-C)
• For the CAN bus connection: PC CAN interface from PEAK-System, if required, with support for CAN FD or CAN XL
• Internet connection recommended for activation

• Based on Wibu CodeMeter, a versatile and secure licensing system (installed during PCAN-Explorer setup)
• Single user license either bound to a computer or to a portable USB license dongle by Wibu Systems
• Floating licenses, hosted on your own server
• All licenses are perpetual, software updates provided as part of the maintenance plan
• Licenses include 12 month software maintenance, renewals optional
• License management with the included PEAK License Manager