Kvaser BlackBird v2

EAN: 73-30130-00671-3
Price: USD 1,045.00

Kvaser BlackBird v2 is a high performance wireless (WLAN) communication link for the High Speed CAN bus. More powerful and versatile a WLAN solution than Kvaser's original BlackBird, Kvaser BlackBird v2 incorporates a new radio chip with up to 75% better range. 

The BlackBird v2's ability to leverage existing wireless infrastructure makes it ideal for replacing cumbersome cable, accessing hard-to-reach CAN networks, or for monitoring a CANbus while in motion. 

Major Features

  • WLAN version 802.11b/g/n.
  • IP65-rated for protection against water and dust.
  • Responds to increased market demand for iOS and Android API with a “device agnostic” HTTP-based REST API (more info on REST >>)
  • Up to 75% increased range.
  • Works in AdHoc and Infrastructure mode.
  • Lightweight but highly rugged aluminum housing.
  • Polyurethane cabling suitable for extreme environments.
  • Galvanic isolation of the CAN bus driver stage to protect the hardware.
  • Interfaces the CAN bus with a standard D-SUB connector.
  • Configured via USB connection.
  • Can be used as a wired interface.
  • Operating voltage CAN bus (7 - 40 V DC).
  • Messages are time-stamped and synchronized with a precision of 25 microsecond.
  • Supports High Speed CAN (ISO 11898-2).
  • Supports 11-bit and 29-bit identifiers.
  • For configuration instructions, see User Guide, or reference the Developer Blog article, "How to connect multiple Kvaser BlackBirds".

Warranty

  • 2-Year Warranty. See our General Conditions and Policies for details. Register your product at kvaser.com/getting-started for an additional 1-year Warranty Extension.

Support

Software

  • Documentation, software and drivers can be downloaded for free at kvaser.com/downloads.
  • Kvaser CANLIB SDK is a free resource that includes everything you need to develop software for the Kvaser CAN interfaces. Includes full documentation and many program samples, 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 run without modifications on the other interface types!
  • J2534 Application Programming Interface available.
  • RP1210A Application Programming Interface available.
  • On-line documentation in Windows HTML-Help and Adobe Acrobat format.
Bitrate

40-1000 kbps

Categories

Interfaces, Hardware

Certificates

CE, RoHS

Channels

1

Connectors

DSUB 9

Current Consumption

Typical values are: 370mA if powered from the USB (~5 V). 4.2W for single channel powered from the CAN bus.

Error Counters Reading

Yes

Error Frame Generation

Yes

Galvanic Isolation

Yes

Height

20 mm

Interfaces

WiFi

Length

170 mm

Material

Aluminium

Messages Per Second Receive

15000 mps

Messages Per Second Sending

15000 mps

OS

Win 7, Win 10, Win 8

Silent mode

Yes

Sound

No

Temp range

-40 °C to +70 °C

Timestamp Resolution (µs)

25 µs

Weight

200 g

Driver
Kvaser SocketCAN Device Drivers

Kvaser SocketCAN Drivers for Linux. For using generic SocketCAN API. Only needed if current kernel version of SocketCAN does not recognize new hardware.

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Version V1.15.409
Kvaser Linux Drivers and SDK

Linux drivers and SDK for most Kvaser devices. For using Kvaser proprietary API. Do not install if using SocketCAN.

Download
Version V5.44.630
Kvaser DIADEM driver

This free driver for National Instrument's DIAdem supports all CAN hardware from Kvaser.

Download
Version V4.1.0
Kvaser Drivers for Windows

Windows drivers for all our CAN hardware. Please check the release notes for information on which Windows versions are supported. The package also contains a driver for a virtual CAN bus, for testing and evaluation when you don't have access to a physical CAN bus.

Download
Version V5.44.630
Firmware
Kvaser Firmware Update Tool

Firmware Update tool for most Kvaser devices.

Download
Version V4.32.630
Development Kits and Tools
Python module

The Canlib module is a Python wrapper for Kvaser CANlib SDK.

Download
Version V1.25.393
Kvaser LabView VI Library for CAN

Library for National Instrument's LabView. Version for all Kvaser CAN hardware.

Download
Version V23.1.0
Kvaser CANlib SDK

Software development kit - everything you need to develop software for the Kvaser CAN and LIN interfaces. Libraries, header files, sample programs for e.g. C, C++, C#, Visual Basic and Delphi, documentation, and more. Note: you need to download and install the appropriate device drivers separately.

Download
Version V5.44.630
Documentation
Kvaser REST API Specification

Specification of the Kvaser REST API.

Download
Version V2.1.240218
Kvaser BlackBird v2 Users Guide

Users Guide for Blackbird v2

Download
Version V7.5.240218
Kvaser Remote Device Configuration XML Format

Description of the XML configuration format for Kvaser Remote devices.

Download
Version V4.10.240218
Kvaser BlackBird Getting Started Guide

Kvaser BlackBird Getting Started Guide

Download
Version V11.3.240218
Other
Kvaser CANKing

A free of charge, general-purpose CAN bus monitor. It works with all CAN interfaces from Kvaser and also with the virtual CAN bus.

Download
Version V6.26.654

WE HAVE OVER UNIQUE SOFTWARE OPTIONS TO PAIR WITH KVASER HARDWARE

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