Kvaser BlackBird v2 is a high performance wireless (WLAN) communication link for the High Speed CAN bus. More powerful and versatile a WLAN solution than Kvaser's original BlackBird, Kvaser BlackBird v2 incorporates a new radio chip with up to 75% better range.
The BlackBird v2's ability to leverage existing wireless infrastructure makes it ideal for replacing cumbersome cable, accessing hard-to-reach CAN networks, or for monitoring a CANbus while in motion.
Description
Major Features
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WLAN version 802.11b/g/n.
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IP65-rated for protection against water and dust.
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Responds to increased market demand for iOS and Android API with a “device agnostic” HTTP-based REST API (more info on REST >>)
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Up to 75% increased range.
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Works in AdHoc and Infrastructure mode.
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Lightweight but highly rugged aluminum housing.
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Polyurethane cabling suitable for extreme environments.
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Galvanic isolation of the CAN bus driver stage to protect the hardware.
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Interfaces the CAN bus with a standard D-SUB connector.
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Configured via USB connection.
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Can be used as a wired interface.
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Operating voltage CAN bus (7 - 40 V DC).
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Messages are time-stamped and synchronized with a precision of 25 microsecond.
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Supports High Speed CAN (ISO 11898-2).
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Supports 11-bit and 29-bit identifiers.
Software
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Documentation, software and drivers can be downloaded for free at www.kvaser.com/downloads.
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Kvaser CANLIB SDK is a free resource that includes everything you need to develop software for the Kvaser CAN interfaces. Includes full documentation and many program samples, written in C, C++, C#, Delphi, and Visual Basic.
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All Kvaser CAN interface boards share a common software API. Programs written for one interface type will run without modifications on the other interface types!
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J2534 Application Programming Interface available.
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RP1210A Application Programming Interface available.
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On-line documentation in Windows HTML-Help and Adobe Acrobat format.
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Specifications
Channels |
1 |
Connectors |
DSUB9 |
Current Consumption |
Typical values are: 370mA if powered from the USB (-5 V). 4.2W for single
channel powered from the CAN bus. |
Error Counters Reading |
Yes |
Error Frame Generation |
Yes |
Galvanic Isolation |
Yes |
Message Per Second Receive |
15000 mps |
Messages Per Second Sending |
15000 mps |
Silent Mode |
Yes |
Sound |
No |
Temperature Range |
-40 - 70 °C |
Certificates |
CE, RoHS |
Length |
170 mm |
Height |
20 mm |
Weight |
200 g |
Material |
Aluminium |