2 Installation
This chapter describes how to connect the USBCAN adapter with a computer and the
precautions when connecting the USBCAN adapter with a computer for the first time.
2.1 Driver and software installation
Note: Before install the driver or software, please ensure that the user login windows
account is administrator, or the user account has to install the driver and software
related permissions, otherwise it may lead to the installation failed.
2.1.1 Install driver and software
ECANTools has been integrated hardware driver installation program, users can
directly install ECANTools.
If you only need to install the driver, please enter the “driver”folder, select the
installation file that corresponds to the system type. (“DriverSetup.exe”for 32-bit.
“DriverSetup64.exe”for 64-bit)
2.1.2 Uninstall driver and software
Users can run the DriverSetup.exe/DriverSetup64.exe and click "Uninstall" button to
uninstall the installed device driver.
2.2 Connect to PC
The adapter can be connected to a PC directly, if the USB power supply is insufficient,
you need to use external power supply.
2.2.1 USB power supply mode
USB power supply mode is suitable for the most applications, such as: when
USBCAN-OBD is the only device in USB port.
2.2.2 External power supply mode (only the USBCAN-II Pro support)
External power supply mode is suitable for the USB port using an USB HUB and
have already connect multiple USB device, this will lead to the adapter lack of
electricity supply.
2.3 Connect to CAN-Bus
USBCAN-OBD has one CAN-Bus by OBD-II port, this CAN-Bus channels can
connect to CAN-Bus network or devices. OBD-II pin definition as Table 2.1 below.
