Kvaser USBcan R v2 User manual

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Kvaser USBcan R v2 User’s Guide
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Contents
1 About this manual 4
2 Introduction 5
2.1 Welcome to Kvaser USBcan R v2 .......................................................................5
2.2 Major features.......................................................................................................6
2.3 Additional software and documentation...............................................................6
3 Kvaser USBcan R v2 hardware 7
3.1 Hardware installation............................................................................................7
3.2 USB connector......................................................................................................7
3.3 CAN channels.......................................................................................................8
3.4 Power supply ........................................................................................................8
3.5 LED Indicators .....................................................................................................8
3.6 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................9
4 Appendices 10
4.1 Technical data.....................................................................................................10
4.2 CAN connectors .................................................................................................10
4.3 CAN bus termination..........................................................................................11
4.4 Updating the firmware........................................................................................11
5 Disposal and Recycling Information 13
6 Legal acknowledgements 14
6.1 Usage warning....................................................................................................14
6.2 EU Regulatory Compliance................................................................................15
6.3 FCC Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................16
6.4 Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks..................................................................17
7 Document Revision History 18

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1 About this manual
This manual is intended for Kvaser USBcan R v2 users. This document contains a
description of the hardware’s properties and general instructions for connecting thedevice
to a computer.

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73-30130-00920-2
Kvaser USBcan R v2 2xHS
Product Number
Device
2 Introduction
This section will describe the functions and features of the Kvaser USBcan R v2.
2.1 Welcome to Kvaser USBcan R v2
Figure 1: Kvaser USBcan R v2
Kvaser USBcan R v2 is a reliable low cost product. In hostile environments wheredust
and water are the norm, the IP65 rated housing assures reliable protection.With a time
stamp precision of 100 microseconds it handles transmission and reception of standard
and extended CAN messages on the bus. It is compatible with applications that use
Kvaser’s CANlib.
This guide applies to Kvaser USBcan R v2 devices listed in Table 1.
Table 1: Kvaser USBcan R v2 devices and their EAN numbers.

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2.2 Major features
• USB CAN interface.
• IP65 rated lightweight aluminum housing.
• Quick and easy plug-and-play installation.
• Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers.
100% compatible with applications written for other Kvaser CAN hardwarewith
Kvaser CANlib.
• High-speed CAN connection (compliant with ISO 11898-2), up to 1 Mbit/s.
• F ull y com patible wit h J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000 ®
• Simultaneous operation of multiple devices.
2.3 Additional software and documentation
and DeviceNet.
The Kvaser CANlib SDK includes everything you need in order to develop software
applications interacting with Kvaser CAN and LIN hardware. The SDK contains full
documentation and many sample programs, written in C, C++, C#, Delphi, Python and
Visual Basic. Kvaser CAN and LIN hardware is built around the same commonsoftware
API. Applications developed using one device type will run without modification on
other device types.
The latest versions of documentation, software and drivers can be downloaded forfree at
www.kvaser.com/download.
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3 Kvaser USBcan R v2 hardware
In this section you can read more about the CAN channels, power supply and LED
indicators.
3.1 Hardware installation
For the Kvaser USBcan R v2 to communicate with the host computer, a compatibleversion
of the Kvaser driver and firmware must be installed.
After the driver has been installed on the host computer, the firmware may then bedownloaded
and installed on the Kvaser USBcan R v2.
The latest version of the driver and firmware can be downloaded from
www.kvaser.com/download.
The driver is installed by running the file kvaser_drivers_setup.exe .
The Kvaser USBcan R v2 may be inserted in any free USB socket on the host computer.
You do not need toswitch the power off before inserting or removing thedevice.
For information on how to upgrade the firmware, see Section 4.4, Updating the
firmware, on Page 11.
3.2 USB connector
The Kvaser USBcan R v2 has a standard USB type “A” connector.
Figure 2: A standard USB type “A” connector.

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3.3 CAN channels
The Kvaser USBcan R v2 has two CAN Hi-Speed channels with 9-pin D-SUB CAN
connectors (see Figure 3 on Page 8). See Section 4.2, CAN connectors, on
Page 10 for pinout information.
Figure 3: CAN connectors on Kvaser USBcan R v2 2xHS
3.4 Power supply
The Kvaser USBcan R v2 is powered from the USB port.
3.5 LED Indicators
The Kvaser USBcan R v2 has three LEDs as shown in Figure 4. Their functionsare
shown in Table 2 on Page 9.
Figure 4: LEDs on the Kvaser USBcan R v2.

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LED
Function
Description
PWR (Green)
Power
Steady light when unit is powered and working.
USB configuration
Blinking once every three seconds when something is
wrong with the USB connection.
Firmware
2 Hz flash if something is wrong with the firmware config-
uration.
CAN 1 (Yellow)
CAN RxTx
Status for CAN channel 1.
CAN 2 (Yellow)
CAN RxTx
Status for CAN channel 2.
Table 2: LEDs on the Kvaser USBcan R v2.
3.6 Troubleshooting
Use “Kvaser Device Guide” in the Control Panel to verify that the computer can
communicate with the Kvaser USBcan R v2. If the firmware version shown is allzeros,
there are communication problems. If the LEDs are not flashing or do notlight up at all,
check the power supply.

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4 Appendices
In this section you will find technical information about the Kvaser USBcan R v2and
its connectors.
4.1 Technical data
In Table 3 below you will find the Kvaser USBcan R v2’s technical specifications.
CAN Channels
2 (No galvanic isolation between CAN channels.)
CAN Transceivers
TJA1051T (Compliant with ISO 11898-2)
CAN Controller
Built into the processor
Galvanic isolation
Yes
CAN Bit Rate
50 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s
Time stamp resolution
100 µs
Max message rate
15000 msg/s per channel
Error Frame Detection
Yes
Error Frame Generation
No
Silent mode
No
Kvaser CANtegrity
No
Host interface
USB Hi-Speed
Host OS
Windows (7 or later), Linux.
Power consumption
Typical 132 mA
Hardware configuration
Done by software (Plug & Play).
Dimensions
30 x 200 x 17 mm for body incl. strain relief
Weight
176 g
Operating temperature
−40
◦
C to +70
◦
C
Storage temperature
−40
◦
C to +85
◦
C
Relative humidity
0 % to 85 % (non-condensing.)
IP Rating
IP65
Table 3: Technical Specifications.
4.2 CAN connectors
Kvaser USBcan R v2 devices that use the 9-pin D-SUB connector (see Figure 5 onPage
11) have the pinning described in Table 4 on Page 11.

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To save yourself a lot of trouble, always terminate the CAN bus
properly.
Figure 5: The D-SUB 9 connector pin numbers
D-SUB pin number
Function
1
Not connected
2
CAN_L
3
GND
4
Not connected
5
Shield
6
Not connected
7
CAN_H
8
Not connected
9
Not connected
Table 4: Configuration of the 9-pin D-SUB
4.3 CAN bus termination
Every CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 Ohm resistor at each end of thebus. The
Kvaser USBcan R v2 does not contain any CAN bus termination, because their
inclusion could cause severe disturbance in a system which is already correctly
terminated.
For laboratory or testing use, the exact value of the termination resistors is not always
critical. Sometimes a single terminator is sufficient. For production, propertermination is
essential. If you see error frames on the bus, you should check the termination.
4.4 Updating the firmware
For the Kvaser USBcan R v2 to communicate with the host computer, compatible
versions of the Kvaser CANlib (including driver) and firmware must be installed.
The latest versions of firmware and drivers can be downloaded for free at
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Connect the Kvaser USBcan R v2 to your host computer with the USB cable. Startthe
update.exe application. A window opens where you should see the device listed if
correctly connected to your host computer. Select the device to update andclick the Next
button. Read the Release Notes carefully.
Click on the Start Upgrade button to start programming. Programming takes
approximately 30s. The progress is displayed on the screen.
If you see any error messages, try to disconnect and reconnect the device, andthen
perform the operation again.
To verify that the firmware has been updated, open “Kvaser Device Guide” in Control
Panel. Select “Kvaser USBcan R v2” in the tree view to the left, and clickon the channel.
The firmware revision information appears in the right half of thewindow.

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5 Disposal and Recycling Information
When this product reaches its end of life, please dispose of it
according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
For information about Kvaser’s recycling programs, visit:
https://www.kvaser.com/en/kvaser/recycling-policy.html

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6 Legal acknowledgements
6.1 Usage warning
WARNING FOR ALL USERS
WARNING! - YOUR USE OF THIS DEVICE MUST BE DONE WITH CAUTION AND A FULL
UNDERSTANDING OF THE RISKS!
THIS WARNING IS PRESENTED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE
MAY BE DANGEROUS. YOUR ACTIONS CAN INFLUENCE THE BEHAVIOR OF A CAN-BASED
DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED SYSTEM, AND DEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION, THE
CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR IMPROPER ACTIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS OPERATIONAL
MALFUNCTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, AND PHYSICAL INJURY
TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OPERATING CONDITION IS
PRESENT WHEN THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS ARE CONCURRENTLY TRUE: THE
PRODUCT IS PHYSICALLY INTERCONNECTED TO A REAL DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED
SYSTEM; AND THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE REAL DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED
SYSTEM ARE CONTROLLABLE OR INFLUENCED BY THE USE OF THE CAN NETWORK. A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OPERATING CONDITION MAY RESULT FROM THE ACTIVITY
OR NON-ACTIVITY OF SOME DISTRIBUTED EMBEDDED SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND
OPERATIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PHYSICAL HARM OR DEATH OR CAUSE
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, OR THE SURROUNDINGENVIRONMENT.
WITH THIS DEVICE, YOU MAY POTENTIALLY:
CAUSE A CHANGE IN THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM, MODULE, DEVICE,
CIRCUIT, OR OUTPUT.
TURN ON OR ACTIVATE A MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OUTPUT, OR FUNCTION.
TURN OFF OR DEACTIVATE A MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OUTPUT, OR
FUNCTION.
INHIBIT, TURN OFF, OR DEACTIVATE NORMAL OPERATION.
MODIFY THE BEHAVIOR OF A DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT. ACTIVATE
AN UNINTENDED OPERATION.
PLACE THE SYSTEM, MODULE, DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR OUTPUT INTO AN
UNINTENDED MODE.
ONLY THOSE PERSONS WHO:
(A) ARE PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THE
DEVICE,
(B) UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS ABOVE, AND
(C) UNDERSTAND HOW THIS DEVICE INTERACTS WITH AND IMPACTS THE FUNCTION
AND SAFETY OF OTHER PRODUCTS IN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM AND THE APPLICATION
FOR WHICH THIS DEVICE WILL BE APPLIED, MAY USE THE DEVICE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN INTEGRATE THIS PRODUCT AS A SUBSYSTEM INTO
HIGHER-LEVEL SYSTEMS. IN CASE YOU DO SO, KVASER AB HEREBY DECLARES THAT
KVASER AB’S WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE CORRECTION OF DEFECTS, AND
KVASER AB HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY OVER AND ABOVE THE
REFUNDING OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THIS DEVICE, SINCE KVASER AB DOES NOT HAVE
ANY INFLUENCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF THE HIGHER-LEVEL SYSTEM, WHICH
MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
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EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
6.2 EU Regulatory Compliance
We
Company Name: Kvaser AB
Postal address: Aminogatan 25
City:
Telephone number:
Postcode: 431 53 E-mail address:
M ¨ olndal
[phone]
[email protected]
declare that the DoC is issued under our sole responsibility and belongs to the following product:
Product:
Kvaser USBcan R v2
Object of the declaration (identification of apparatus allowing traceability):
Product: Kvaser USBcan R v2
Type: 73-30130-00920-2
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisationlegislation:
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU (Art. 6)
RoHS recast Directive 2011/65/EU (Art. 4.1)
The following harmonised standards and technical specifications have been applied
(title, date of standard/specification):
EN 55024 (2010) EN 55032 (2012)
EN 61000-6-3 (2007 + A1:2011)
EN 50581 (2012)
Signed for and on behalf of:
Molndal 2019-12-05
Place of issue Date of issue
Claes Haglund, Supply Chain and Quality director

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IDENTIFICATION OBJECT:
Product: Kvaser USBcan R v2
Type: 73-30130-00920-2
APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CFR Title 47 Part 15 §15.107, §15.109
RESPONSIBLE PARTY (IN USA) NAME:
Kvaser Inc.
23881 Via Fabricante, Suite 503
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Internet contact: [e-mail]
6.3 FCC Regulatory Compliance
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement

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6.4 Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owner. Windows is a registeredtrademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarksof Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc.
NMEA 2000 is the registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics
Association, Inc.
For information about Kvaser related CAN patents, see www.kvaser.com/patent.

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7 Document Revision History
Version history for document UG_98185_usbcan_r_v2:
Revision
Date
Changes
1.0
2017-01-18
Initial version
2.0
2017-08-25
Updated EU Declaration of Conformity
2.1
2018-01-29
“Kvaser Device Guide” has replaced “Kvaser
Hardware”
2.2
2018-05-07
Minor textual changes
2.3
2018-08-28
Minor textual changes
3.0
2018-10-15
Updated EU Regulatory Compliance
3.1
2019-02-11
Minor textual changes
3.2
2019-08-09
Minor textual changes, Url protocol updated
3.3
2020-01-27
Added sdoc
3.4
2020-08-27
Updated supported OS
3.5
2022-04-01
Minor textual changes, added galvanic isolation info to
Technical data table.