6-channel CAN and CAN FD adapter on high-speed USB 2.0
The PCAN-USB X6 is a CAN FD interface on a USB port that connects a computer to 6 CAN or CAN FD buses simultaneously. This device is particularly intended for test benches, automotive Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulations, testing of CAN-based product lines, and more broadly for any context requiring parallel work on multiple CAN/CAN FD buses.
Housed in a profiled aluminum housing, the PCAN-USB X6 is available in two variants: D-Sub connectors or M12 circular connectors. The M12 version is better suited to harsh environments. The opto-isolated versions guarantee galvanic isolation of up to 300 volts between the PC and CAN sides.
The CAN FD (Flexible Data rate) standard stands out above all for its increased bandwidth for data transfer. Up to 64 bytes of payload data (versus 8 previously) can be transmitted at a bit rate of up to 12 Mbit/s. CAN FD ensures backward compatibility with the CAN 2.0 A/B standard, allowing CAN FD nodes to be used on an existing CAN network (though the CAN FD extensions cannot be used in this case).
The PCAN-View display software and the PCAN-Basic programming interface, both CAN FD compatible, are included in the delivery.
CAN FD ISO / Non-ISO
Since its first implementations, the CAN FD protocol has evolved and is now included in the ISO 11898-1 standard. This revised version, however, is not compatible with the earlier version of the protocol.
PEAK-System accounts for this situation by supporting both protocol versions in its CAN FD interfaces. Users can therefore switch between ISO and non-ISO modes at any time via software. Products marketed before February 2015 require a firmware update to benefit from this feature. For further information, contact info.peak@hms-networks.com.
D-Sub Pinout
| 2 | CAN-L |
| 3 | GND |
| 6 | GND |
| 7 | CAN-H |
M12 Pinout
| 1 | Shield |
| 3 | GND |
| 4 | CAN-H |
| 5 | CAN-L |
- CAN FD interface for high-speed USB 2.0 connection (compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 3.0)
- 6 High Speed CAN buses (ISO 11898-2)Compliant with CAN 2.0 A/B and FD specificationsAllows switching between ISO and non-ISO CAN FD protocolsCAN FD data transfer rate (64 bytes max) from 25 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/sCAN transfer rate from 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/sFPGA implementation of the CAN FD controllerNXP TJA1044GT CAN transceiverOther transceiver modules on request
- Compliant with CAN 2.0 A/B and FD specifications
- Allows switching between ISO and non-ISO CAN FD protocols
- CAN FD data transfer rate (64 bytes max) from 25 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
- CAN transfer rate from 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
- FPGA implementation of the CAN FD controller
- NXP TJA1044GT CAN transceiver
- Other transceiver modules on request
- Galvanic isolation at the CAN connector up to 300 V (only for IPEH-004063 and IPEH-004064)
- LED indicators for CAN channel status, USB transfer and power supply
- CAN connection via 9-pin D-Sub connectors or 5-pin M12 circular connectors (pin assignment per CiA® 106)
- Extruded aluminum housing with enhanced IP64 protection rating (only for IPEH-004063)
- High-speed USB 2.0 port (only for IPEH-004062 and IPEH-004064)
- CAN termination can be enabled via solder jumpers, separately for each CAN channel
- Bus load measurement, including error frames and overload frames at the physical bus level
- Secondary error generation for incoming and outgoing CAN messages
- Supply voltage from 8 to 30 V
- Extended operating temperature range, from -40 to +85 °C
- PCAN-USB X6 in its aluminum housing, including 4 mounting brackets
- IPEH-004062 and IPEH-004064: mating connector included for the power supply (Phoenix Contact MC1.5/2-STF-3.81 - 1827703)
- IPEH-004063: cables for the power supply and the USB connection
- Drivers for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64) and Linux
- PCAN-View CAN monitor for Windows®
- PCAN-Basic programming interface for applications with CAN connections
- Programming interfaces for standardized automotive protocols
- Manual in PDF format
PEAK-System installation package containing tools and device drivers for our PC interfaces for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64). Included tools: PEAK Settings, PCAN-View, PLIN-View Pro and Virtual PCAN-Gateway. Included APIs: PCAN-Basic, PLIN-API and PCAN-RP1210.
Device driver for PEAK CAN interfaces, from kernel 2.6 onward.
Software for viewing, transmitting and recording CAN and CAN FD data traffic for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x86/x64). Note: PCAN-View is installed together with our device driver.
Easy-to-use tool for updating the firmware of PEAK-System hardware products and CAN and LIN adapters for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64).
API for developing applications with CAN CC, CAN FD and CAN XL connections for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64).
API for developing applications on CAN connections for Linux.
The PCAN-Basic.NET assembly is available as a package in the NuGet gallery. Online documentation is available on our website.
API for developing applications to communicate with ECUs using the CAN Calibration Protocol (CCP) for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x86/x64).
API for developing applications to communicate with ECUs using the Universal Measurement and Calibration Protocol (XCP) for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x86/x64).
API for transmitting data packets according to the ISO-TP standard (ISO 15765-2) for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64).
API for communicating with control units according to UDS (ISO 14229-1) for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64).
API for vehicle diagnostics according to OBD-2 (ISO 15765-4) for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64).
The Pass-Thru API and connection via Pass-Thru software to PEAK CAN interfaces. The installation for Windows® 11 (x64/ARM64), 10 (x64) includes: interface DLLs, configuration software and PCAN-ISO-TP API. Documentation is included in the download.
6-channel CAN and CAN FD adapter on high-speed USB 2.0
The PCAN-USB X6 is a CAN FD interface on a USB port that connects a computer to 6 CAN or CAN FD buses simultaneously. This device is particularly intended for test benches, automotive Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulations, testing of CAN-based product lines, and more broadly for any context requiring parallel work on multiple CAN/CAN FD buses.
Housed in a profiled aluminum housing, the PCAN-USB X6 is available in two variants: D-Sub connectors or M12 circular connectors. The M12 version is better suited to harsh environments. The opto-isolated versions guarantee galvanic isolation of up to 300 volts between the PC and CAN sides.
The CAN FD (Flexible Data rate) standard stands out above all for its increased bandwidth for data transfer. Up to 64 bytes of payload data (versus 8 previously) can be transmitted at a bit rate of up to 12 Mbit/s. CAN FD ensures backward compatibility with the CAN 2.0 A/B standard, allowing CAN FD nodes to be used on an existing CAN network (though the CAN FD extensions cannot be used in this case).
The PCAN-View display software and the PCAN-Basic programming interface, both CAN FD compatible, are included in the delivery.
CAN FD ISO / Non-ISO
Since its first implementations, the CAN FD protocol has evolved and is now included in the ISO 11898-1 standard. This revised version, however, is not compatible with the earlier version of the protocol.
PEAK-System accounts for this situation by supporting both protocol versions in its CAN FD interfaces. Users can therefore switch between ISO and non-ISO modes at any time via software. Products marketed before February 2015 require a firmware update to benefit from this feature. For further information, contact info.peak@hms-networks.com.
D-Sub Pinout
| 2 | CAN-L |
| 3 | GND |
| 6 | GND |
| 7 | CAN-H |
M12 Pinout
| 1 | Shield |
| 3 | GND |
| 4 | CAN-H |
| 5 | CAN-L |
