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ReadMe.txt

PCAN-RP1210 C
Copyright (c) 2025 PEAK-System Technik GmbH Darmstadt, Germany
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Contents:
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  * Introduction
  * System Requirements
  * Rights to use these files
  * Contents of this directory
  * Installation
  * How to contact PEAK-System Technik GmbH


Introduction
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PCAN-RP1210 stands for RP1210, version C, for PCAN devices and is a system for the
development and operation of CAN buses using different transport protocols, based on 
the "Recommended Practice 1210" from the "Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC).

It is a standardized API for communication between Windows applications and vehicle 
communication networks, aimed at both developers and end users. The PCAN-RP1210 API 
allows real-time connection of Windows applications to CAN buses that are physically 
connected to the PC via PCAN adapters.

The PCAN-RP1210-API is a programming interface to the PCAN system. An interface DLL 
enables the connection of own applications to the device driver and PCAN devices, such 
as the PCAN-USB adapter, in order to communicate with CAN buses.


Rights to use these files
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PEAK-System Technik GmbH grants the right to the customer to use the files in
this software package as long as this is done in connection with original
hardware by PEAK-System or OEM hardware coming from PEAK-System. It is NOT
allowed to use any of these files (even not parts) with third-party hardware.

If you are not sure whether you have acquired an appropriate license with the
used hardware, please contact our technical support team (support@peak-system.com).


System Requirements
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- Operating systems: Windows 11 (x64/ARM64), Windows 10 (x64)
- Plug&Play PC CAN interface, e.g. PCAN-USB adapter, PCAN-PCIe card


Contents of this directory
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ReadMe.txt
    This text file.

LiesMich.txt
    The German translation of this file.

\Documentation\PCAN-RP1210C_enu.chm
    The PCAN-RP1210 API documentation in HTML Help format, in English.

\Documentation\PCAN-RP1210-API_eng.pdf
    The PCAN-RP1210 API documentation in Acrobat Reader format, in English.

\Includes
    Contains PCAN-RP1210-API header files for different programming languages 
    and development environments.

\Test_Application\RP1210_Test.exe
    Contains an RP1210 test application that demonstrates the use of the 
    RP1210 API with PCAN devices.


Installation
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The PCAN-RP1210 API is installed via the same application used for device driver 
installation. It can be downloaded from the following link:
www.peak-system.com/quick/DrvSetup.


How to contact PEAK-System Technik GmbH
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If you have any questions concerning the installation of PCAN hardware, or
require information about other PEAK CAN products, then please contact us:

PEAK-System Technik GmbH
Darmstadt, Germany

Tel. +49 6151 / 8173-20
FAX  +49 6151 / 8173-29

support@peak-system.com
http://www.peak-system.com


LIFE SUPPORT APPLIANCES
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These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices,
or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to
result in personal injury. PEAK-System customers using or selling these
products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to
fully indemnify PEAK-System for any damages resulting from such improper use
or sale.
