By using a Virtual CAN Bus, we separate the control task from other tasks. The distributed embedded control system can be developed using standard CAN Controllers and transceivers in a traditional way with well proven tools.
Other tasks such as encryption, transmitter authentication, re-flashing, etc. can be developed by experts in these fields and carried out by using other protocols. With modern technology, the different tasks can run in parallel and simultaneously communicate on the same physical layer.
It is a great advantage to separate the control problems from other problems. The control problem can be solved once and for all by the control experts and other problems by experts in their respective technology fields.
The Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS is a compact, reliable and cost-effective means of connecting two high speed CAN busses to a PC or mobile computer. With a USB 2.0 compliant connector at one end and two 9-pin D-SUB connectors at the other, the Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS is a fraction larger than the one-channel Leaf Light v2 but features the same sleek, ergonomically designed housing that Kvaser products have become renowned for and comes with galvanic isolation as standard.
The Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS offers two high speed CAN channels and one USB 2.0 compliant interface. With the three connectors at the end of fully galvanically isolated flexible wires, this device is designed to facilitate any application in which the CAN bus connectors aren't easily accessible, such as hard to reach electronic control units (ECU) on a vehicle.
USBcan Light 2xHS is supplied with CANlib, the software API that is common to all Kvaser hardware. Taking just 30 seconds to programme once you have Canlib downloaded on the host computer, USBcan Light 2xHS is simple to install and configure.
Major features of the USBcan Light 2xHS
One USB 2.0 compliant device provides easy access to two CAN busses.
Quick and easy plug-and-play installation.
Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers.
100% compatible with applications written for other Kvaser CAN hardware with Kvaser CANlib.
High-speed CAN connection (compliant with ISO 11898-2), up to 1 Mbit/s.
Fully compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000R and DeviceNet.
Tech Specs
BITRATE
40-1000 kbps
TEMP RANGE
-20 - 70 °C
MESSAGES PER SECOND RECEIVE
8000 mps
MESSAGES PER SECOND SENDING
8000 mps
WEIGHT
150 g
LENGTH
90 mm
HEIGHT
25 mm
CHANNELS
2
CERTIFICATES
CE, RoHS
INTERFACES
USB
CATEGORIES
Interfaces, PC Interfaces
OS
Win Vista, Win 8, Win 7, Win XP
BUFFERS
On Board Buffer
GALVANIC ISOLATION
Yes
ERROR FRAME GENERATION
No
ERROR COUNTERS READING
Yes
SILENT MODE
No
SOUND
No
Downloads
DRIVER
Kvaser DIADEM driver
This free driver for National Instrument's DIAdem supports all CAN hardware from Kvaser.
Windows drivers for all our CAN hardware. Please check release notes for information on which Windows versions are supported. It also contain a driver for the virtual CAN bus.
A free of charge, general-purpose CAN bus monitor. Works with all CAN interfaces from Kvaser. Windows 2000 or later is recommended but Windows 98 should also work.
Software development kit - everything you need to develop software for the Kvaser CAN and LIN interfaces. Link libraries, header files, sample programs, Microsoft Visual Basic and Borland Delphi components, documentation, and more. Note: you need to download and install the appropriate device drivers separately.
