Single channel USB-to-CAN PC interface with OBDII connector Kvaser Leaf Light HS v2 OBDII

Single channel USB-to-CAN PC interface with OBDII connector Kvaser Leaf Light HS v2 OBDII (EAN: 73-30130-00732-1) having made its name as the workhorse of USB to CAN interfaces, Kvaser’s Leaf Light product series provides reliable, low cost tools for connecting any CAN network to a PC or mobile computer in vehicle diagnostic applications and beyond.

I. Major features of Single channel USB-to-CAN PC interface Kvaser Leaf Light HS v2 OBDII

• The Kvaser Leaf Light HS V2 OBDII offers loss free transmission and reception of standard and extended CAN messages on the CAN bus.
• Supports high-speed USB and has an OBD2-compliant connector.
• 8000 messages per second, each time- stamped with 100 microsecond accuracy.
• Supports both 11-bit (CAN2.0A) and 29- bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers.
• High-speed CAN connection (compliant with ISO 11898-2), up to 1 Mbit/s.
• Galvanic isolation, enhancing protection from power surges or electrical shocks.

II. Additional software and documentation

• The Kvaser CANlib SDK includes everything you need in order to develop software applications interacting with Kvaser CAN and LIN hardware. The SDK contains full documentation and many sample programs, written in C, C++, C#, Delphi, Python and Visual Basic. Kvaser CAN and LIN hardware is built around the same common software API. Applications developed using one device type will run without modification on other device types.
• The latest versions of documentation, software and drivers can be downloaded for free at: www.kvaser.com/download.

III. Hardware of Single channel USB-to-CAN PC interface with OBDII connector

Hardware installation:

• For the Kvaser Leaf Light v2 to communicate with the host computer, a compatible version of the Kvaser driver and firmware must be installed.
• After the driver has been installed on the host computer, the firmware may then be downloaded and installed on the Kvaser Leaf Light v2.
• The latest version of the driver and firmware can be downloaded from: www.kvaser.com/download.
• The driver is installed by running the file: kvaser_drivers_setup.exe.
• The Kvaser Leaf Light v2 may be inserted in any free USB socket on the host computer. You do not need to switch the power off before inserting or removing the device.

Firmware update:

• Firmware updates and upgrade instructions can be found at: www.kvaser.com/download. Use “Kvaser Device Guide” to see the current firmware version of your Kvaser Leaf Light v2.

USB connector:

• The Kvaser Leaf Light v2 has a standard USB type “A” connector.

CAN channels:

• The Kvaser Leaf Light v2 has one CAN Hi-Speed channel with a CAN connector depending on the model. Either a 9-pin D-SUB, a 16-pin OBDII, a 5-pin M12 Male, a 9-pin J1939-13 Type I, or a 9-pin J1939-13 Type II connector is used.

Power supply:

• The Kvaser Leaf Light v2 is powered from the USB port.

LED indicators:

• The Kvaser Leaf Light v2 has two LEDs.

Technical data of Single channel USB-to-CAN PC interface with OBDII connector Kvaser Leaf Light HS v2 OBDII