Interface Module adds CANbus connection via USB connection.
Press Release Summary:
Housed in 2 x 2 x 0.7 in. metal enclosure, CAN-USB(TM) has CAN-Layer-2 Interface and delivers intelligent CAN connection from USB port. It provides plug-and-play opto-isolated SJA1000 CAN controller with 128 kB on-board Flash and 128 kB SRAM memory for storing and running software. Firmware can be upgraded over USB bus, and CAN interface is made via 9-pin DIN connector. Software features include control of CANbus termination and drivers for Windows XP/2000.
Original Press Release:
CAN-USB Intelligent CAN Connection from USB Port!
Pittsford, New York. CAN-USB(TM) is a new, compact, cost-effective solution for adding a CANbus connection via a USB connection. Unlike simpler competitors, CAN-USB(TM) provides a plug'n'play opto-isolated SJA1000 CAN controller with 128kB of on-board Flash and 128kB SRAM memory for storing and running software inside, without burdening the PC's processor. Firmware even can be upgraded over the USB bus. CAN interface is via a standard 9-pin DIN connector.
Housed in a rugged metal enclosure 2" x 2" 0.7", CAN-USB(TM) is powered solely by the USB connection, so no AC adaptor is needed. Software features include control of CANbus termination, and drivers for Windows xP/2K (Linux and QNX drivers will be available in June 2004). Also supplied with CAN-USB(TM) is full documentation on CD, as well as a CANbus analyzing tool for Windows xP/2K.
CAN-USB(TM) comes with its own CAN-Layer-2 Interface, which is the same used on high-level devices such as Janz' CAN-megaBOX, and the software package is compatible with Janz' other offerings such as VMOD-ICAN3.
Available from stock, CAN-USB(TM) is $249.00 from Saelig Co. Inc. NY 585-385-1750; 585-385-1768fax; info@saelig.com; www.saelig.com.
More: Alan Lowne (alan.lowne@saelig.com) 585-385-1750; -1768 fax; Saelig Co. 1160-D2, Pittsford-Victor Rd. Pittsford, NY 14534 USA
Technical Specifications
o CAN to USB connection
o opto-isolated SJA1000 CAN controller
o 128 kB Flash
o up to 128 kB SRAM for firmware
o firmware upgrade over USB
o CAN interface refers to ISO/DIS 11898
o 9-pin D-SUB male connector
o plug 'n' play
o software controlled termination of CAN line
o bus powered device, no AC adaptor necessary
o dimensions (w x d x h) 55 x 55 x 20 mm
o software drivers for Windows 2000/XP
