USB to CAN/CAN FD Converter DCI-CAN2

Connection of a CAN/CAN FD Network to the Host PC

The DCI-CAN2 (dSPACE Calibration Interface – CAN2) is an interface, that makes it possible to establish a USB-based connection from your host PC to the CAN/CAN FD data streams in the vehicle.

  • Connects a CAN or CAN FD network to the host PC
  • Robust design for in-vehicle use
  • API for easy integration in custom applications

With the DCI-CAN2 you can access the data stream on CAN and CAN FD networks. The interface transfers messages between the CAN/CAN FD network and the host PC via USB. The DCI-CAN2 is powered directly via USB, so no additional components are necessary to connect to the CAN bus.

Key Benefits

The DCI-CAN2 provides a robust, compact interface to a CAN/CAN FD network via a Plug & Play USB connection for in-vehicle use. In addition, the DCI-CAN2 can be operated in a wide temperature range (from -40 to 85 °C).

Parameter Specification
General
  • NXP CAN transceiver TJA1044GT
  • CAN FD 1.0 (compatible with CAN 2.0 A/B)
  • Transmission standards: CAN/CAN FD (ISO 11898-1) & CAN FD (NON-ISO v1.0)
  • Arbitration bitrate: 25 kbit/s ... 1 Mbit/s; CAN-FD data field: 25 kbit/s ... 8 Mbit/s1)
Host interface
  • USB 2.0 (high speed)
Software configuration
  • Configuration of the DCI-CAN2 from host PC with ControlDesk or with dSPACE CAN API / dSPACE CAN API 2.0
Physical characteristics Enclosure
  • Robust aluminum box
  Connectors
  • 9-pin, male Sub-D connector for connection to CAN (according to CiA-DS 102-1)
  • A-type USB connector with 1.5 m (59.0 in) cable for connection to the host PC
  Status LED
  • Green (lit): connection to operating system driver is established
  • Green (blinking slowly): software application is connected to the interface
  • Green (blinking quickly): CAN data is transmitted
  • Red (blinking): error during CAN data transmission
  • Orange (blinking quickly): identification of an interface when multiple interfaces are connected
  Physical size
  • 16 x 55 x 84 mm (0.63 x 2.16 x 3.30 in)
  Approx. weight
  • 68 g (0.15 lb.)
  Temperature range
  • -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F) ambient temperature
  • -40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F) storage temperature
  IP protection class
  • IP 20
Electromagnetic compatibility
  • EN 55024: 2011-09
  • EN 55022: 2011-12
  • EC directive 2004/108/EG
Electrical characteristics Power supply
  • Power supply via USB
  • +5 V DC, max. 170 mA
  Galvanic isolation
  • Up to 500 V (connector maximum)

1) The possible transmission rate depends on the environment (cable harness, topology and interferences). 

dSPACE CAN API and CAN Driver

Application Areas Key Features

The API allows custom applications to be built in Python (API available as a Python module) or Microsoft® Visual C++ 6.0 (API available as a functional WIN32 DLL). For supported operating systems (API, driver) see www.dspace.com/goto?os_compatibility
  • Supports multiapplication: several applications can connect to the same CAN channel
  • Supports multiclient: the same application can connect to one or more CAN channels
  • 2 virtual CAN channels for testing your application without using the hardware
  • Up to 16 CAN channels accessible
  • Provided along with the DCI-CAN2 and dSPACE Release

  • USB to CAN/CAN FD Converter DCI-CAN2 Product Information, PDF, English, 489 KB
Contact Information

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