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.
Kvaser Leaf Professional is a one channel, high performance, USB interface for Low Speed CAN. A versatile and powerful interface that offers easy connection between your PC and CANbus network, it includes Kvaser's patented MagiSync feature for synchronized time-stamping, Galvanic Isolation for protection against voltage spikes, and Auto Transmit for placing messages on the bus at set intervals.
Automatic and accurate clock synchronization between several Kvaser Leaf Professional interfaces through Kvaser MagiSync™. The technical solution is unique and patented by Kvaser.
Handles up to 20,000 messages per second, time-stamped and synchronized with a precision of 1 microsecond.
Auto transmit buffers, to send messages on a defined interval.
Auto response buffers, to send messages on a defined event.
Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers.
Excellent error handling.
Supports silent mode for analyzing tools.
Low power consumption.
Excellent EMC performance.
Polyurethane cabling for extreme environments.
Galvanic isolation of the CAN bus driver stage to protect the hardware.
Labeled CAN channel for easy identification of the supported physical layer.
Equipped with a 110 cm (44 in.) long USB cable and a 30 cm (12 in.) long CAN cable.
Interfaces the CAN bus with a 9-pin D-SUB connector.
Designed for USB 2.0, backward compliant with USB 1.1.
Quick and easy Plug-and-Play installation.
A practically unlimited number of Kvaser Leafs can be connected via standard USB hubs for simultaneous use on a single PC.
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.
A free of charge, general-purpose CAN bus monitor. Works with all CAN interfaces from Kvaser. Windows 2000 or later is recommended but Windows 98 should also work.
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.