A compact, advanced wireless device that seamlessly bridges CAN networks, with easy setup, free pairing and flexible configuration.
Kvaser Air Bridge M12 is a small, yet advanced, wireless CAN bridge that can be used to form a CAN system bridge between two CAN networks. This radio solution can be used to connect CAN based control systems and test equipment in scenarios and situations where it is desirable to replace cabling and related parts.
The Kvaser Air Bridge M12 is designed for ease of use, while retaining a certain flexibility for the user by means of configuration; choose between "one-to-one" or "one-to-many." With uniquely low and predictable latency compared to other wireless technologies, the Kvaser Air Bridge M12 is well-suited for control tasks in remote-control applications with systems that require rapid response. The Kvaser Air Bridge Utility CLI enables a user to commission Kvaser Air Bridge M12 devices in a simple and straight-forward fashion.
Note: this contains one device. To create one wireless CAN bridge using the Kvaser Air Bridge M12, it is necessary to purchase two devices. Each additional node requires a further Kvaser Air Bridge M12 unit. The Kvaser Air Bridge Utility CLI helps users commission a pair of Kvaser Air Bridge M12s, or more Kvaser Air Bridge M12 devices, depending on the operational needs of the system e.g. where one control station needs to connect to more than one remote apparatus.
Warranty
- 2-Year Warranty. See Kvaser's General Conditions and Policies for details. Register your product for an additional 1-year Warranty Extension.
Support
- Free Technical Support on all products available by contacting support@kvaser.com.
Certifications
- The Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS (FCC) (EAN: 73-30130-01494-7) has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of FCC Rules. See User Guide for full FCC Compliance Information Statement.
- Forms a wireless CAN bridge between two Kvaser Air Bridge devices.
- Can be paired with any other Kvaser Air Bridge M12 device to form a point-to-point radio link.
- High-speed CAN connection (compliant with ISO 11898-2), up to 1 Mbit/s.
- Driver-free and only limited configuration required.
- Provides configuration flexibility to support a wide variety of application requirements.
- Pairing, configuration and link status via management protocol over the CAN bus.
- Active discovery feature that detects available Kvaser Air Bridge M12 devices for pairing.
- Proprietary wireless protocol for high robustness, very low latency and to enable link establishment and connection in an instant.
- Internal antenna design with polarization diversity.
- Automatic bit rate detection or user configured.
- Bit rate conversion between CAN bus systems with different bit rates.
- IP65-rated, dust- and water-resistant housing.
- IP67-rated M12 connector for cabling with extra dustand water-tightness, suitable for outdoor installation.
- Extended operating temperature range.
- Compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000® and DeviceNet. Higher layer protocol translation is handled by the user´s application. For software support please see our Software Download page (www.kvaser.com).
- 2.4 GHz proprietary protocol.
- Internal antenna design, antenna output power max 18 dBm.
- Automatic baud rate detection (125K, 250K, 500K, 1M).
- Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers.
- High-Speed CAN connection (compliant with ISO 11898-2), up to 1 Mbit/s.
- Power supplied through the CAN bus interface.
- Rugged aluminum housing.
- Dust and water-resistant M12 connector on each unit.
- Plug and play, driver-free, and configuration-free.
- Fully compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000 and DeviceNet.
- Extended operating temperature range from -40 to +70 °C.
- Note: Error Frames and Arbitration information are not transmitted by the Air Bridge units across the wireless link.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| The information herein is subject to change without notice. | |
| Galvanic Isolation | Yes |
| Categories | Cables, Interfaces, Hardware, CAN, Accessories |
| Certificates | CE, RoHS |
| Channels | 1 |
| Connectors | M12 5 pin |
| Current Consumption | Allowed operating voltage 9 V-36V DC. Maximum input voltage 48 V DC. Approx. 2 W. |
| Silent mode | No |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Messages Per Second, Sending | 1,200 mps |
| Message Per Second, Receive | 1,200 mps |
| Sound | No |
| Temp Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Dimensions | Length: 151 mm, Height: 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Kvaser Air Bridge Installation Guide |
| Kvaser Air Bridge Installation Guide Version V1.0.211122 |
| Kvaser Air Bridge System Integration Guide |
| Kvaser Air Bridge System Integration Guide Version V1.0.211122 |
| Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS User's Guide |
| Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS/HS (FCC) User's Guide Version V4.0.211114 |
| Datasheet |
| Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS M12 (FCC) Datasheet |