CAN 5.x hardware driver (CAN CC/FD/XL)
v5.1.2Latest generation of PCAN drivers with support for the CAN Classic, CAN FD and CAN XL protocols.
Operating systems:
Windows 11 (x64/ARM64)
Windows 10 (x64)
Supported products:
PCAN-USB
PCAN-USB Hub
PCAN-USB FD
PCAN-USB X6
PCAN-USB XL
PCAN-USB Pro (CAN)
PCAN-USB Pro FD (CAN FD)
PCAN-Chip USB & Eval
PCAN-PCI Express
PCAN-PCI Express FD
PCAN-PCI
PCAN-miniPCI
PCAN-miniPCIe
PCAN-miniPCIe FD
PCAN-M.2
PCAN-cPCI
PCAN-ExpressCard 34
PCAN-ExpressCard
PCAN-PC/104-Plus
PCAN-PC/104-Plus Quad
PCAN-PCI/104-Express
PCAN-PCI/104-Express FD
PLIN-USB
PCAN-USB Pro (LIN)
PCAN-USB Pro FD (LIN)
Version 5.1.2 09/06/2026
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue that prevented PCAN-LAN channels from being connected via PCAN-Basic
- Fixed an issue where a change event notification was sent for both channels of a PCAN-USB Pro FD even though only one channel had been modified
Version 5.1.1 04/05/2026
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue when registering networks with specific names
- Fixed an issue where some parameters were erroneously unavailable for PCIe chip solutions
Version 5.1.0 31/03/2026
| SYS file | Version |
|---|---|
| PCAN_USB.SYS | 5.1.0 |
| PCAN_PCI.SYS | 5.1.0 |
| PCAN_VIRTUAL.SYS | 5.1.0 |
| PCAN_LAN.SYS | 5.1.0 |
| VpoiMng.exe | 2.1.1 |
| PLIN_USB.SYS | 1.7.1 |
| PLinMng.exe | 3.1.1 |
Improvements
- Added support for the CAN FD light protocol
- Bus load measurement is now supported on PCAN-USB XL devices
- Fast-forward is now supported for PCAN-PCI Express FD devices
- The 'fast forward' setting now generates an event
- Improved error checking for the CAN_ConnectToNet and CAN_ConnectToHardware API interfaces
Bug fixes
- Fixed: CAN networks created via CAN_ConnectToHardware API calls were retained after disconnection
Version 5.0.0 08/12/2025
| SYS file | Version |
|---|---|
| PCAN_USB.SYS | 5.0.0 |
| PCAN_PCI.SYS | 5.0.0 |
| PCAN_VIRTUAL.SYS | 5.0.0 |
| PCAN_LAN.SYS | 5.0.0 |
Improvements
- First version of the PCAN version 5 drivers
- Added support for the CAN XL protocol
- Added support for the PCAN-USB XL CAN XL interface