Software PCAN-Developer Version V4

The professional programming interface PCAN-API of the PCAN-Developer package makes it possible to create complex Windows® applications with CAN and CAN FD support. The API (Application Programming Interface) provides an extensive function library using interface DLLs for x86, x64, and ARM64 systems.

Unlike PCAN-Basic, the CAN communication is handled by Clients and offers significant advantages. Thus, not only a single but multiple applications can access a physical CAN channel. Furthermore, it works even without hardware: Via virtual connections, Clients establish a simulated CAN communication among Windows® applications.

Beginning with PCAN-Developer version 4, the PCAN-API and the included tools support the standard CAN FD (CAN with Flexible Data rate) which is primarily characterized by a higher bandwidth for data transfer.

The API can be used with different programming languages. Header files are provided for the languages C/ C++, Delphi, and Python. For C#, VB.NET and C++/CLR an assembly is available. Example code is included for all supported languages.