Kvaser BlackBird SemiPro HS
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EAN Number: 73-03130-00441-2
Kvaser BlackBird SemiPro is a high performance wireless communication link to the CAN bus utilizing WLAN technology, which offers increased mobility and extended range of coverage for CAN bus networks.
Kvaser BlackBird SemiPro is a high performance wireless communication link to the CAN bus utilizing WLAN technology, which offers increased mobility and extended range of coverage for CAN bus networks.
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Kvaser BlackBird SemiPro is a high performance wireless
communication link to the CAN bus utilizing WLAN technology, which offers increased mobility and extended range
of coverage for CAN bus networks.
Major features
- WLAN version 802.11b/g
- Two different operation modes: infrastructure and ad-hoc
- Encryption: WPA2/WPA/WEP128/WEP64
- Accessibility: Public/Private
- Provides the functionality of a WLAN and a USB to CAN bus interface in a single
device - two units in one device - Designed for USB 2.0, backward compliant with USB 1.1
- IP67 rated lightweight aluminium housing
- Support for up to 3 CAN channels
- Messages are time-stamped and synchronized with a precision of 25 microsecond
- Handles up to 15 000 messages per second
- Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers
- Reliable 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.
- 100% software compatible with applications written for all Kvaser hardware with Kvaser CANlib SDK
- Equipped with a 50 cm (19.7 in.) long CAN cable.
- Interfaces the CAN bus with a D-SUB connector.
- Quick and easy Plug-and-Play installation.
- Dimension approx. 170 x 30 x 17 mm (6.7 x 1.2 x 0.68 in.)
- Operating voltage CAN bus (6 - 40 V DC)
- Temperature range -30 °C - +85 °C
| Property | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| The information herein is subject to change without notice. | |||
| Galvanic Isolation | Yes | ||
| Bitrate | 0-1000 kbit/s | ||
| Silent mode | Yes | ||
| Error frame generation | Yes | ||
| Error frame detection | Yes | ||
| Weight | 200 g | ||
| Timestamp resolution | 25 | ||
| On board buffer | Yes | ||
| Maximum message rate, send | 15000 | ||
| Maximum message rate, receive | 15000 | ||
| Sound | No | ||
| Clock synchronization | MagiSync | ||
| Dimensions (WxLxH) | 30x200x10 mm (1.2x7.9x0.4in.) | ||
Driver
Kvaser Drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7
kvaser_drivers_w2k_xp.exe (Version V4.2) Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 drivers for all our CAN hardware. For 32-bit and 64-bit systems. It also contain a driver for the virtual CAN bus. Release Notes
Kvaser DIADEM driver
kvaserdiadem.zip (Version 1.0.0) This free driver for National Instrument's DIAdem supports all CAN hardware from Kvaser.
Kvaser LINUX Driver and SDK
linuxcan.tar.gz (Version V4.2) Linux driver and SDK V4.75 BETA (updated July 23, 2009). This is a BETA version for Kvaser PCIcan/PCIcanx, Kvaser PCIcanII, Kvaser PC104+, Kvaser PCIcanx II, Kvaser USBcan II, Kvaser Memorator*, Kvaser Leaf family, Kvaser Memorator Pro**, Kvaser USBca Release Notes Firmware
Kvaser Device Firmware
firm_leaf_2_0_055.zip (Version 2.0.55) Firmware update for Kvaser Leaf (all types), Kvaser Memorator Professional, Kvaser Memorator Light, Kvaser USBcan Professional, and Kvaser BlackBird. Release Notes Documentation
Kvaser BlackBird Getting Started Guide
IN_98027_kvaser_blackbird_getting_started.pdf (Version 3.0.0) Kvaser BlackBird Getting Started Guide
Kvaser BlackBird Users Guide
UG_98028_kvaser_blackbird_userguide.pdf (Version 4.0.0) Kvaser BlackBird User's Guide Development Kits and Tools
Kvaser CANlib SDK
canlib.exe (Version V4.2) 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 downl Release Notes
Kvaser LabView VI Library for CAN
kvcanvi_60.zip (Version 6.0.0) Library for National Instrument's LabView version for all Kvaser CAN hardware.
Remove old drivers
cleanup_vector.exe (Version V3.9c) Driver removal program. This program will remove the CAN driver (version 3.2 or older) from your computer. This is a version intended for those who have installed CANLIB 3.2 or older. Use it only if you need to remove an old version of the driver from you
Kvaser CANKing
kvaser_canking_setup.exe (Version V5.0) 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. Release Notes
cleanup.exe
cleanup.EXE (Version V3.9c) Driver removal program. This program will remove the CAN driver (version 3.9 or older) from your computer. This program will not work with driver 4.0 or later. Use it only if you need to remove an old version of the driver from your computer.
Kvaser LINUX Driver and SDK
linuxcan.tar.gz (Version V4.2) Linux driver and SDK V4.75 BETA (updated July 23, 2009). This is a BETA version for Kvaser PCIcan/PCIcanx, Kvaser PCIcanII, Kvaser PC104+, Kvaser PCIcanx II, Kvaser USBcan II, Kvaser Memorator*, Kvaser Leaf family, Kvaser Memorator Pro**, Kvaser USBca Release Notes Kvaser Software
Remove old drivers
cleanup_vector.exe (Version V3.9c) Driver removal program. This program will remove the CAN driver (version 3.2 or older) from your computer. This is a version intended for those who have installed CANLIB 3.2 or older. Use it only if you need to remove an old version of the driver from you
cleanup.exe
cleanup.EXE (Version V3.9c) Driver removal program. This program will remove the CAN driver (version 3.9 or older) from your computer. This program will not work with driver 4.0 or later. Use it only if you need to remove an old version of the driver from your computer.
Kvaser CANKing
kvaser_canking_setup.exe (Version V5.0) 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. Release Notes |

Kvaser Drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7
Kvaser DIADEM driver
Kvaser LINUX Driver and SDK
Kvaser BlackBird Getting Started Guide
