Training Materials

Kvaser's all purpose introduction to Controller Area Networks (CAN).

For many years, this tutorial has served as the "go to" industry resource for learning the basics of CAN (ISO 11898-1 and ISO 11898-2).

Includes description of messages, oscilloscope images, connectors, bit timing, and error handling.

In-depth comparison of CAN and Ethernet, and breaks down ideas for enhancing CAN using the hidden bandwidth modern technology releases.

This .zip file includes .epub, epub (Kindle), and .mobi formats of the "J1939 Overview" document.

"J1939 Overview" provides an overview of the J1939 higher layer protocol.

J1939 is a higher layer protocol used widely in the automotive and heavy-duty truck world for managing CAN communication.

Topics covered include message format, addressing, physical layer, and more.

Kvaser's all purpose introduction to Controller Area Networks (CAN).

For many years, this tutorial has served as the "go to" industry resource for learning the basics of CAN (ISO 11898-1 and ISO 11898-2).

Includes description of messages, oscilloscope images, connectors, bit timing, and error handling.

This .zip file includes .epub, .epub (Kindle), and .mobi formats for eReaders.

Sean Zhang, a field Application engineer for Caterpillar Oil & Gas, used a Kvaser Memorator Pro 2xHS v2 dual channel CAN interface and datalogger to record CAN data in a demonstration of Caterpillar’s C15 diesel generator at the CIPPE show in Beijing this year.

LaValley Industries counts on CSM MiniModules, DiagRA X Data Acquisition software, plus a Kvaser Blackbird CAN interface for real-world testing and development of their pipe handling attachments for excavators. When it comes to pipe handling, drill pipe handling, and weld positioning, LaValley Industries knows all there is to know.

This is a case study by Kvaser, documenting the use of the Kvaser Memorator Pro 2xHS v2 and t programming in order to solve a problem for Caterpillar.

Datamatics Group, creators of the Neptuno TOS, a telemetry system that provides real-time data through CAN, propriety sensors, cameras and positioning information on port operations, reached out to Kvaser for suggestions on a reliable method of data transfer in these rugged, and sometimes, unpredictable conditions.

This PDF shows the impact of CAN FD on different parts of the organization.

Includes highlights for Management, Driver and Applications Software Engineers, Real-Time Experts, and Data Communication Security and Integrity Engineers.

Seakeeper has developed a particularly sophisticated anti-roll gyro that eliminates up to 95% of boat roll on vessels 27 ft. and up. A unique feature is its vacuum-sealed enclosure, which protects the gyro’s flywheel, bearings and motor from the marine environment and facilitates a smaller, lighter and less power-consuming design. Seakeeper’s solution uses the CAN bus to coordinate a distributed control system.

Kvaser Blackbird CSM LaValley Pipe Handling Case Study

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is renowned for its agriculture and natural resources program, long a home to groundbreaking research in agricultural sciences and landscape management. It’s no surprise, then, that the tractor plays an important role for the school, both in the curriculum and in research.

Lars Berno Fredriksson, president of Kvaser AB and chairman of the J1939 Next Generation Task Force, has published a whitepaper discussing a technique for multiplexing CAN with another protocol to meet the high-speed, high data volumes required by next generation heavy duty vehicles. 

This document describes the differences, and similarities, of Classical CAN and CAN FD (ISO 11898-1).

This is an introductory guide to understanding and working with J1939 DBC files.

This is the full "print" file for the Product catalogue brochure.

In this paper Bryan Hennessy presents a method to capture and analyze a CAN signal, buried within a CAN frame, using Microsoft Excel, Notepad, and Kvaser’s free CanKing software.

ICC2020 paper written by Kent Lennartsson.

Cake Case Study Letter

Cake case study with A4 file type

This .zip file includes .epub, epub (Kindle), and .mobi formats of the "CAN FD For Different Stakeholders" document.

"CAN FD For Different Stakeholders" describes the impact of CAN FD on different parts of the organization.

Includes highlights for Management, Driver and Applications Software Engineers, Real-Time Experts, and Data Communication Security and Integrity Engineers.

This PDF provides an overview of the J1939 higher layer protocol.

J1939 is a higher layer protocol used widely in the automotive and heavy-duty truck world for managing CAN communication.

Topics covered include message format, addressing, physical layer, and more.

A brief overview of Kvaser's Leaf Light v2.

The Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS is a highly-integrated CAN add-on board that allows embedded system developers to add CAN functionality to any standard computer board with mini PCI Express capability.

The Memorator Professional Advanced Setup video covers advanced configuration features on Kvaser’s series of CAN dataloggers, including: • Kvaser Memorator Professional HS/HS • Kvaser Memorator Professional HS/LS • Kvaser Memorator R Semipro • Kvaser Memorator Professional 5xHS The Advanced Setup video covers all the topics needed to implement filters and triggers on your Kvaser datalogger. The following chapters are covered: • Defining a Message • Lists • Filters • Triggers Click the chapters at the top of the video at any time to skip to the desired chapter.

The Memorator Professional Quick Start Guide helps you get up and running on Kvaser’s series of CAN dataloggers, including: • Kvaser Memorator Professional HS/HS • Kvaser Memorator Professional HS/LS • Kvaser Memorator R Semipro • Kvaser Memorator Professional 5xHS The Quick Start Guide covers all the topics needed to record data using the Kvaser datalogger. The following chapters are covered: • General Information • Updating Firmware • Initializing Flash Disk • Bus Configuration • Log Configuration • File Extraction Click the chapters at the top of the video at any time to skip to the desired chapter.

This Quick Start Guide shows you how to install drivers and setup any Interface product from Kvaser.

Kvaser interfaces are compatible with a wide (and growing) range of software products, and are used in diverse markets.

The Blackbird v2 incorporates: 1. A new radio chip that gives it up to 75% better range. 2. The REST API to allow any device with an HTML5 browser to connect. 3. 802.11n connectivity. 4. More onboard memory overcomes potential interruptions to the wireless connection due, the protocol itself, or disturbance.