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Kvaser BlackBird v2 User's Guide
Copyright 2011-2014 Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
http://www.kvaser.com
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Printed Thursday 20
March, 2014
We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
Kvaser AB cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note
that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by Kvaser AB.

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  • Page 1 We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. Kvaser AB cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed...
  • Page 2 Kvaser BlackBird v2 User’s Guide 1 (18) (This page is intentionally left blank.) Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Introduction 2.1 Welcome to Kvaser BlackBird v2 ....2.2 Major features of Kvaser BlackBird v2 ....

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    3 (18) 1 About this manual This manual is intended for Kvaser BlackBird v2 users. This document contains a description of the hardware’s properties and general instructions for connecting the device to a computer. The Kvaser BlackBird setup software is started from the Kvaser Hardware program in the control panel.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Figure 1: Kvaser BlackBird v2 The Kvaser BlackBird v2 is a small, yet advanced, wireless CAN interface. Configured via the USB interface, the Kvaser BlackBird v2 can be used as a wireless CAN interface or as a USB CAN interface.

  • Page 6: Major Features Of Kvaser Blackbird V2

    Kvaser CANlib SDK, which includes everything you need to develop software for the Kvaser CAN hardware. Includes full documentation and many sample programs, written in C, C++, C#, Delphi, and Visual Basic. All Kvaser CAN interface hardware shares a common software API. Programs written for one device type will run without modification on other device types!

  • Page 7: Kvaser Blackbird V2 Hardware

    Page 10 for details about the different connectors. 3.4 Power supply The Kvaser BlackBird v2 can be powered from the CAN side or from the USB side. The device automatically switches between the CAN (primary) and the USB (secondary) power supply, reducing the power drain on a laptop’s battery.

  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    Table 2: LEDs on the Kvaser BlackBird v2 3.6 Use as a USB CAN interface To use the Kvaser BlackBird v2 as a USB CAN interface; connect the unit to a free USB port on your PC or USB hub.

  • Page 9: Use As A Wireless Can Interface

    8 (18) 3.7 Use as a Wireless CAN Interface To use the Kvaser BlackBird v2 as a Wireless CAN interface, supply power through the CAN connector and disconnect the USB connector. When used as a Wireless CAN interface, the POWER LED will be illuminated and the CAN LED will emit short flashes when...
  • Page 10 Kvaser BlackBird v2 User’s Guide 9 (18) Signal General Meaning INFO LED 1 short blink CAN overrun INFO LED 5 short blinks Major error INFO LED 6 short blinks WLAN failure POWER LED fast blink Software problems: configuration, parameters, firmware Table 4: Steady ERROR LED Signals Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden —...

  • Page 11: Appendices

    Kvaser BlackBird v2 User’s Guide 10 (18) 4 Appendices In this section you will find technical information about the Kvaser BlackBird v2 and its connectors. 4.1 Technical data In Table 5 you will find the Kvaser BlackBird v2’s technical specifications.
  • Page 12 Not connected. Power supply to the device Table 6: Configuration of the 9-pin DSUB The Kvaser BlackBird v2 using the 16-pin OBDII plug (see Figure 4) has the pinning described in Table 7. Figure 4: OBDII Connector OBDII pin number...

  • Page 13: Updating The Firmware

    The latest versions of firmware and drivers can be downloaded for free at http://www.kvaser.com/download/. Connect the Kvaser BlackBird v2 to your PC with the USB cable. Start the update.exe application. A window opens where you should see the device listed if correctly connected to your PC (see Figure 5).

  • Page 14: Can Bus Termination

    Every CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 resistor at each end of the bus. The Kvaser BlackBird v2 does not contain any CAN bus termination, because inclusion could cause severe disturbance in a system which is already correctly terminated.

  • Page 15: Disposal And Recycling Information

    14 (18) 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: http://www.kvaser.com/en/kvaser/recycling-policy.html Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

  • Page 16: Legal Acknowledgements

    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-LEVER SYSTEM, WHICH MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

  • Page 17: Agency Approval

    EN 301 489-1 (1.8.1), EN 301 489-17 (2.1.1), EN 300 328 (1.7.1) and EN 60950-1 (2006). Kvaser AB Aminogatan 25A SE-431 53 Mölndal Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Product name: Kvaser BlackBird v2...

  • Page 18: Rohs Compliance Statement

    This device contains FCC ID: XF6-RS9110N1102 When using the Kvaser BlackBird v2 device, you will be exposed to some of the transmitted RF energy. This exposure is well below the prescribed limits in all national and international RF safety standards and regulations. For security reasons: This modular transmitter MUST have a separation distance of at least 20 cm between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons.

  • Page 19: Version History

    Kvaser BlackBird v2 User’s Guide 18 (18) 7 Version history Version history for document UG_98105_blackbird_v2: Revision Date Changes 2014-01-31 First public release. Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden — www.kvaser.com...

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