FAQ
Question : What are the differences between CP-CANFD adapter and CANBus adapter in CP website?
Answer : Both adapters provide users with an interface to connect CAN bus devices to a PC via USB. The CAN bus adapter (USB2-F-7x01) offers a USB 2.0 full-speed solution and may support CAN bus speeds up to 1 Mbps. In contrast, the new high-performance CP-CANFD adapter provides a USB 2.0 high-speed solution and supports CAN FD (Flexible Data Rate) up to 8 Mbps and CAN bus rates up to 1 Mbps. There are four models available, including single and dual CAN FD channel versions, as well as galvanically isolated (-ISO) versions of each. Please see the datasheet for more details.
Question : What are the additional features provided by CP-CANFD?
Answer : In addition to the CAN/CANFD interface via the 10-way pluggable terminal block of the adapter, each channel also features a convenient 5V 100mA power output on the terminal block to power external devices. Also, there are built-in 120 Ohm termination resistors for CAN bus termination on each channel, with a selectable jumper providing flexibility for the user.
Question : Which CANBus analyzing tools may I use with the CP-CANFD?
Answer : There are several CAN bus analyzing tools available on the internet that may be used with the CP-CANFD adapter.
CanHacker, which is compatible with the CP-CANFD adapter, is a popular tool for diagnosing, debugging, and monitoring CAN bus communication.
BUSMASTER is an open-source tool for CAN bus monitoring and simulation. Users can download it and follow the guidelines provided in the datasheet to install and use the tool.
Additionally, users can download the CP CAN FD Utility from the CP website. This Windows application software is designed for testing and transmitting/receiving CAN FD frames. CP CAN FD Utility is user-friendly, allowing users to easily test and analyze CAN FD frames.