Kvaser BlackBird v2

Kvaser BlackBird v2

Single-channel communication link (WLAN) for CAN with t-script.

The Kvaser BlackBird v2 is a high-performance wireless solution for communication with a high-speed CAN bus. Featuring a new radio chip that provides up to 75% greater range, it is more powerful and versatile than the previous model. Its ability to use existing wireless infrastructure makes it ideal for replacing cables, accessing hard-to-reach CAN networks or monitoring a CANbus in motion.

Key features.

• WLAN 802.11b/g/n version.
• IP65 rating for protection against water and dust.
• Meets growing market demand for iOS and Android APIs through a device-agnostic, HTTP-based REST API (more information about REST >>)
• Up to 75% greater range.
• Operates in AdHoc and Infrastructure modes.
• Lightweight yet highly robust aluminium construction.
• Polyurethane cables suitable for extreme environments.
• Galvanic isolation of the CAN bus driver stage to protect the hardware.
• Interfaces with the CAN bus through a standard D-SUB connector.
• Configured through a USB connection.
• Can be used as a wired interface.
• CAN bus operating voltage (7 - 40 V CC).
• Messages are timestamped and synchronized with an accuracy of 25 microseconds.
• Supports high-speed CAN (ISO 11898-2).
• Supports 11-bit and 29-bit identifiers.
• For configuration instructions, see the User Guide or refer to the Developer Blog article, "How to connect multiple Kvaser BlackBirds".

Warranty
2-year warranty. See our General Terms and Policies for further details. Register your product at kvaser.com/getting-started for an additional 1-year warranty extension.

Support
Free technical support for all products is available by contacting support@kvaser.com.

Software

• Documentation, software and drivers can be downloaded free of charge from kvaser.com/downloads.
• The Kvaser CANLIB SDK is a free resource that includes everything required to develop software for Kvaser CAN interfaces. It includes comprehensive documentation and numerous sample programs written in C, C++, C#, Delphi and Visual Basic.
• All Kvaser CAN interface boards share a common software API. Programs written for one interface type will work without modification on other interface types!
• J2534 Application Programming Interface available.
• RP1210A Application Programming Interface available.
• Online documentation in Windows HTML-Help and Adobe Acrobat formats.
• Online documentation in Windows HTML-Help and Adobe Acrobat format.