PCI/PXI CAN series 1 and series 2 cards

[reichenbach]

What are the differences between the original PCI/PXI CAN modules versus the Series 2 version? Models involved: http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/207723  

Also, how do I detemine if my PXI-8461/2 is a legacy (series 1) or a series 2 module?

Thanks!

[RyanPoPo]

Hey Reichenbach,

Series 1 boards could communicate by either DeviceNet or CAN, but for Series 2 this functionality was separated into different products. Because of this, Series 1 cards require an older version of the NI-CAN driver to be used since Series 2 phased the Series 1 cards out.

You should also be able to distinguish between the two types using the Serial Number of the card that you have.

Regards,

Ryan