The Zhiyuan Electronics PCI-51XX CAN interface card manual provides specifications, installation, driver setup, and usage details for the 1/2‑channel CAN card.
About this manual
The PCI-51XX series is a PCI‑based CAN interface card that offers one or two electrically isolated CAN channels, supporting CAN 2.0A/B protocols and a baud‑rate range of 5 Kbps to 1 Mbps. Each channel includes full isolation, surge protection, and an optional 120 Ω termination resistor, making it suitable for reliable industrial communication networks.
The manual covers product features, hardware dimensions, electrical specifications, installation steps, driver installation for Windows, Linux and VxWorks, interface functions, test tools, troubleshooting FAQs, and sales/service contacts. It also provides detailed connector pin definitions and termination resistor configuration. This manual is written in Chinese.
What's inside
- Function Overview
- Product Appearance
- Device Parameters
- Product List
- Hardware Installation and Wiring
- Connector Wiring
- Termination Resistor
- Driver Installation
- Interface Functions
- Test Tools
Specifications
| PCI Interface | 32‑bit 33 MHz PCI, PCI 2.2 compatible, plug‑and‑play |
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| CAN Controller | NXP SJA1000T |
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| CAN Transceiver | NXP PCA82C251 |
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| Electrical Isolation Voltage | DC 2500 V |
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| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ +70 °C |
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| Power Requirement | 5 V @ 300 mA (max) |
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| FIFO Memory | 8 KB Dual‑Port RAM |
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| Physical Size | 130 mm × 90 mm (standard short PCI card) |
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| Baud Rate Range | 5 Kbps ~ 1 Mbps |
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| Number of CAN Channels | PCI‑5110: 1 channel, PCI‑5121: 2 channels |
Frequently asked questions
How many CAN channels does the PCI‑5110 provide?
The PCI‑5110 model provides a single CAN channel.
What operating systems are supported by the PCI‑51XX card?
The card supports Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, and VxWorks.
What is the required power supply for the PCI‑51XX interface card?
It requires a 5 V supply with a maximum current draw of 300 mA.
How is the termination resistor configured on the PCI‑51XX card?
The card has an internal 120 Ω termination resistor that can be enabled via jumpers JP0/JP1, or an external 120 Ω resistor can be added between CAN_H and CAN_L.