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CANUSB - Universal USB to CAN Interface Adaptor

 
 
 

This product has been discontinued.
The replacement product is
CANUSB-V2 - click here for more details.

CANUSB-V2

CANUSB is a very small dongle that plugs into any PC USB Port and gives an instant CAN connectivity. This means it can be treated by software as a standard COM Port (serial RS232 port) which eliminates the need for any extra drivers or by installing a direct driver DLL for faster communications and higher CAN bus loads. Sending and receiving can be done in standard ASCII format.

 
 

Features

 
 
Main Features
Specifications
Sample Programs and Drivers
Internal view
CAN Pin assignment
Dimensions
Upgrade to 'CAN Monitor Pro' (optional upgrade)
CANUSB - Demo C# Application
CANUSB - Demo Delphi Application

Main Features
  • CANUSB module plugs directly into a standard USB port ('A' plug type)
  • Provides a standard DB9 male output to CAN systems according to CiA (CAN in Automation) DS102-1 recommendations.
  • Up to 1Mbps CAN Bitrate
  • Supports CAN2.0A (11 Bit IDs) und CAN2.0B (29 Bit IDs)
  • Time Stamp Option (ms) for incoming frames
  • Self powered from USB.
  • Consumes max 100mA, but normally not more than 60mA (this depends on BUS load and eventual CAN cable errors etc.).
  • Use your own RS232 LIB/drivers (in e.g. Visual Basic, Deplhi, C++ etc.) together with the free Virtual COM port driver or use the free Direct driver DLL.
  • Works on Windows and Linux platforms.
  • Easy to migrate from CAN232 to CANUSB with some small software changes.
  • Free Windows Threaded CANUSB API DLL or use the ActiveX controller, write applications in a snap.
  • Firmware updates via USB

Specifications

  • Can handle up to 1Mbit/s CAN bitrate
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed
  • Philips SJA1000 CAN Controller running at 16Mhz
  • Philips 82C251 CAN Tranceiver (Fully Compatible with ISO 11898-24V)
  • Compliant to CAN 2.0A (11bit ID's) and CAN 2.0B (29bit ID's)
  • Supports RTR frames
  • 32 CAN frames deep FIFO buffer for incomming frames in CANUSB firmware
  • Time Stamp option in mS for incomming frames
  • CANbus connection according to CiA DS102-1 standard
  • Power supplied via USB
  • Free Interface DLL and ActiveX controller or low level Ascii Commands via USB driver
  • Free Linux driver availible
  • Green LED for CAN activity
  • Red LED for CAN error activity
  • Firmware updatable via USB
  • CE Approved
  • RoHS & WEEE Compliant

Sample Programs and Drivers

  • Lawicel have developed their own DLL and ActiveX control which in turn "talk" with the D2XX DLL from FTDI.
  • This threaded DLL & ActiveX control includes Open, Close, Read, Write & Status functions and will make it quick and easy for customers to make their own applications without understanding how to parse commands and getting into how the D2XX driver works.
  • DLL & ActiveX control is availible now.
  • Tests with VB6 using this DLL shows that the CANUSB is really fast and can receive 5000+ frames per second without loosing any frames.

Internal view

Looking inside the CANUSB, you find a dense 4-layer printed circuit boards with parts on both sides of the PCB. The CANUSB is firmware upgradable through the USB interface, so customers easily can update firware when we release a new improved software or new functions in the software. CANUSB is also CE ceritified and RoHS compliant, which many other similar products are not.

CAN Pin assignment

  • The CANUSB pin assignment according to CiA recommendations DS102-1.
  • The CANUSB is powered from USB port, so no need to connect external power on pin 9.
  • Uses only CAN_L (pin2), CAN_H (Pin7) and CAN_GND (pin3).

Dimensions

  • Length: 55mm, Width: 36mm, Height: 16mm.
  • Blue Transparent Case, 1 meter shielded USB cable.

Upgrade to 'CAN Monitor Pro' (optional upgrade)

CANMON/PRO is a software utility which supports sending / receiving of CAN message frames using a simple graphical GUI. The utility only works in conjunction with the Lawicel CANUSB adaptor.

This is a chargeable upgrade to the Lawicel CANUSB adaptor - see 'Product Upgrades' section.

CANUSB - Demo C# Application

  • CANUSB DLL sample using the D2XX driver.
  • It is included in the CANUSB DLL driver package

CANUSB - Demo Delphi Application

  • CANUSB DLL sample using the D2XX driver - see CANUSB DLL driver package.
  • See CANUSB website for a ready to use Software using CANUSB DLL (no source code). CANUSB VCP Samples.
  • See www.can232.com for Delphi samples, these work nice with VCP drivers (VCP is not recommended for higher speed, this is only for compability with CAN232 applications).

 
 

Ordering Information...

 
 
 
CANUSB - Universal USB to CAN Interface Adaptor
This adaptor converts a USB serial datastream to a CAN serial datastream.
Manufacturer:  Lawicel
Order Code:  LAW-CANUSB
Discontinued Product

This product has been discontinued. Please refer to the Replacement Product instead:

CANUSB-V2 - Universal USB to CAN Interface Adaptor
This adaptor converts a USB serial datastream to a CAN serial datastream.
Manufacturer:  Lawicel
Order Code:  LAW-CANUSB-V2
Quantity Price (GBP) [Excl. VAT]
1 - 9
86.31
10 - 49
77.68
50 and above
73.36

Availability:
124 in stock


Product Information
Product:  CANUSB - Universal USB to CAN Interface Adaptor
Manufacturer:  Lawicel
Order Code:  LAW-CANUSB
Discontinued Product
 
 
Discontinued Product
This product has been discontinued and replaced by the following product(s):
CANUSB-V2 - Universal USB to CAN Interface Adaptor >>
 
 
Downloads
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Product Upgrades View All
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