By using a Virtual CAN Bus, we separate the control task from other tasks. The distributed embedded control system can be developed using standard CAN Controllers and transceivers in a traditional way with well proven tools.
Other tasks such as encryption, transmitter authentication, re-flashing, etc. can be developed by experts in these fields and carried out by using other protocols. With modern technology, the different tasks can run in parallel and simultaneously communicate on the same physical layer.
It is a great advantage to separate the control problems from other problems. The control problem can be solved once and for all by the control experts and other problems by experts in their respective technology fields.
The Kvaser Leaf Light R v2 is the rugged version of Kvaser’s popular Leaf Light v2 interface. This is a single channel CAN bus interface with a lightweight yet highly durable, IP65-rated housing that assures reliable protection against water and dust ingress. Vibration, shock and drop proof, this interface belongs to Kvaser’s Rugged range and operates over a temperature range of -40 to 70°C.
With a standard USB2.0 connection and a high-speed CAN channel in a 9-pin D-SUB CAN connector, the Kvaser Leaf Light R v2 handles transmission and reception of standard and extended CAN messages, with a time stamp precision of 100 microseconds. Features include error frame detection and LED indicators for power and CAN channel status.
Windows drivers for all our CAN hardware.
Please check release notes for information on which Windows versions are supported.
It also contain a driver for the virtual CAN bus.
Software development kit - everything you need to develop software for the Kvaser CAN and LIN interfaces. Link libraries, header files, sample programs, Microsoft Visual Basic and Borland Delphi components, documentation, and more. Note: you need to download and install the appropriate device drivers separately.