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CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) on Windows Pc

Developed By: Tristan Ramseyer

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 12 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3
Size 775.4 KB
Release Date May 02, 13
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

What's New:
1. August 2012, Version 1.3: (1) Supports 180° and 270° display rotation for Android 2.3 (and newer) on most Android devices; (2) Displays multiple CAN... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Please download the newest Version (v1.3) of the PCAN USB WiFi Bridge Windows application when installing or updating the Android application.


This Android app can be used to rem... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) and install on Windows PC. CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) is free Tools app, developed by Tristan Ramseyer. Latest version of CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) is 1.3, was released on 2013-05-02 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 12 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 8 users had rated it 1*.

How to install CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.

Download CAN-Bus Analyzer (PCAN USB) 1.3 on Windows PC – 775.4 KB

Please download the newest Version (v1.3) of the PCAN USB WiFi Bridge Windows application when installing or updating the Android application.


This Android app can be used to remotely control the Peak PCAN USB Analyzer (Link: http://www.peak-system.com/Produktdetails.49+M5c6d753fe9e.0.html?&L=1&tx_commerce_pi1%5BcatUid%5D=6&tx_commerce_pi1%5BshowUid%5D=16) with an Android device over a wireless local area network (WLAN).


Features:
(1) Initialize and Release PCAN USB Analyzer (13 different baudrates from 5 kBit/sec to 1 MBit/sec are supported)
(2) Send and receive CAN messages (standard frame format (SFF), extended frame format (EFF/EXT), remote requests (RTR))
(3) Multiple Android devices can use the PCAN USB WiFi Bridge Windows application simultaneously.
(4) The PCAN USB Analyzer can be controlled remotely from an Android device using the CAN-Bus Analyzer Android application.
(5) The PCAN USB Analyzer can be controlled locally from the computer running the PCAN USB WiFi Bridge Windows application.

Requirements:
1. Download the PCAN USB WiFi Bridge Windows application and the PCAN USB Analyzer device drivers ( Link: http://netload.in/dateix1yZPE05kV/PCAN_USB_WiFi_Bridge_v1.3.zip.htm ).
2. Connect PCAN USB Analyzer to a computer running a Microsoft NT-based operating system such as Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2008 or Server 2008 R2
3. Install the device drivers for the PCAN USB Analyzer
4. Unblock the inbound TCP ports 1337 and 1338 in your firewall (Necessary: used for the main functionality)
5. Configure your router to allow UDP multicasts (Optional: Used to discover the computer running PCAN USB WiFi Bridge Windows application automatically without entering its IP address) Hint: Most routers already allow UDP multicasts with their factory settings.

Usage:
1. Start the PCAN USB WiFi Bridge Windows application on your computer
2. Start the CAN-Bus Analyzer Android application on your android device
3. After startup, the CAN-Bus Analyzer will try connect to the PCAN USB WiFi Bridge automatically. If the PCAN USB WiFi Bridge cannot be found automatically due to network limitations, the IP address of the computer has to be entered manually.
4. Remotely control the PCAN USB Analyzer with your android device

Troubleshooting:
If you are unable to update to a newer version:
1. Visit Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage applications
2. Tab over to "All"
3. Select the Google Play Store app, and then tap "Clear data" and "Clear cache"
1. August 2012, Version 1.3: (1) Supports 180° and 270° display rotation for Android 2.3 (and newer) on most Android devices; (2) Displays multiple CAN messages of the same ID and type, if the data is different; (3) Nicer looking graphical user interface; (4) Updated PCAN USB WiFi Bridge Windows application ( Link: http://netload.in/dateix1yZPE05kV/PCAN_USB_WiFi_Bridge_v1.3.zip.htm ).
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.