CAN bus interface Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 5-pin

CAN bus interface Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 5-pin is a reliable low cost product.

I. Specifications of Bus interface Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 5-pin

CAN bus interface Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 5-pin is a versatile and reliable interface for connecting a computer to a CAN bus network in automation, industrial, and marine environments.

It features a 5-pin A-coded M12 connector, widely used for CAN bus connections in maritime and industrial automation applications.

Capable of handling up to 20,000 messages per second, each timestamped with 50-microsecond accuracy, the Leaf v3 M12 requires no external power and features standard galvanic isolation.

MAJOR FEATURES

• USB 2.0 CAN interface.
• Powered through the USB Type A-connector.
• Compact 5-pin M12 connector.
• Supports CAN FD, up to 8 Mbit/s.
• Quick and easy plug-and-play installation.
• Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers.
• Supports silent mode for analysis tools – listen to the bus without interfering.
• 20 000 msg/s, each timestamped with a resolution of 50 μs.
• Fully compatible with applications written for other Kvaser CAN hardware with Kvaser CANlib.
• Support for SocketCAN.
• Supports simultaneous usage of multiple Kvaser interfaces.
• Compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000® and DeviceNet. Higher layer protocol translation handled by the user’s application. For software support please see our Technical Associates products and our Software Download page (kvaser.com).

II. Additional software and documentation for CAN bus interface Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 5-pin

• 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: kvaser.com/download.

III. Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 5-pin Hardware

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

• The Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 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. For the Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 to communicate with the host computer, a compatible version of the Kvaser driver and firmware must be installed.
• The driver is installed by running the file: kvaser_drivers_setup.exe. For instructions on how to update the firmware, see Section 3.6, Updating the firmware, on Page 10. The latest version of the driver and firmware can be downloaded from: www.kvaser.com/download.
• The firmware is downloaded and installed directly on the Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 and the driver is installed on the host computer. After the driver has been installed on the host computer, the firmware may then be downloaded and installed on the Kvaser Leaf v3 M12.

USB CONNECTION

• The CAN bus interface Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 5-pin has a standard USB type “A” connector.

CAN CONNECTION

• The Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 has one CAN channel in a 5-pin M12 connector.

POWER SUPPLY

• The Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 is powered from the USB port.\

LED INDICATORS

• The Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 has two LEDs.

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

• For the Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 to communicate with the host computer, compatible versions of the Kvaser CANlib (including driver) and firmware must be installed.
• The latest versions of firmware and drivers can be downloaded for free at: kvaser.com/download.
• Connect the Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 to your host computer with the USB cable and start the update.exe application. A window opens showing the Firmware Update Instructions; read and follow those carefully.
• To check the current firmware version, open “Kvaser Device Guide” which can be found in the Control Panel. Select “Kvaser Leaf v3 M12” in the tree view to the left, and click on the channel. The firmware revision information now appears in the right half of the window.

Technical data of CAN bus interface Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 5-pin