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Ixxat CAN-IB200/PCIe

Ixxat CAN-IB200/PCIe

MPN: 1.01.0233.22010
HMS Networks
CAN Adapter Cards PCI Express
Active3 in stock

Overview

The HMS Networks 1.01.0233.22010 is an active CAN-IB200/PCIe interface card designed for connecting PCs to CAN and CAN FD networks. It features a powerful onboard controller that offloads communication tasks from the host CPU, ensuring reliable data throughput in demanding industrial and automotive applications. This dual-port card is modular, allowing for future expansion with additional interfaces like LIN or low-speed CAN.

Why Choose This Part

The active architecture utilizes an internal microcontroller to handle time-critical protocol tasks, preventing data loss even at high bus loads. It offers switchable CAN FD support and built-in overvoltage protection to safeguard the host PC hardware from electrical transients. The card's comprehensive driver support and included analysis software significantly reduce integration time for custom software development.

Applications

Industrial Control Systems
Enables high-speed communication between industrial PCs and PLC-controlled machinery using CAN or CAN FD protocols.
Automotive Testing
Used in test benches and vehicle diagnostic systems to monitor and interact with automotive ECU networks.
Laboratory Automation
Provides a stable interface for PC-based control of laboratory equipment and specialized sensors on a CAN bus.
Fleet Data Logging
Integration into ruggedized PC systems for real-time monitoring and high-bandwidth data acquisition from mobile machinery.

Key Specifications

Type CAN
Interface PCI Express
Number of Ports 2

Getting Started

To begin, install the card into a standard PCI Express slot and install the Ixxat VCI driver package for Windows or Linux. Use the included canAnalyser Mini software for immediate bus monitoring and hardware verification. Developers can leverage the powerful VCI API to integrate the card into custom C++, C#, or LabVIEW applications.