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New Product Release: CAN-2-WF CAN 2.0B Communication Unit
with Wi-Fi/USB Support for CAN Communication via Wireless LAN

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Contec has developed a new communication unit that enables CAN communication from a PC via Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) and USB. Sales of the new CAN-2-WF began on August 29, 2024.

CAN-2-WF

Model Product name
CAN-2-WF Wireless LAN-compatible CAN communication unit

This product is a converter unit that expands the CAN communication function via wireless LAN or USB. The unit complies with CAN 2.0B communication standards and supports communication speeds of up to 1 Mbps. It includes a USB Type-C port and can operate via a USB connection. Support for the SAE J2534 protocol also allows for use as a communication interface during automobile maintenance diagnosis and ECU programming.


An API for low-level data transmission/reception is also available, enabling usability as a CAN communication device during inspections of automotive parts and ECUs.

Main Features

  • CAN communication function

    The CAN-2-WF can expand the 2-channel CAN communication function to a PC. The unit complies with the CAN 2.0B communication standard and supports communication speeds of up to 1 Mbps. Each channel is controlled by a separate CAN controller, allowing for independent communication that is not dependent on the status of other channels.

  • Global wireless LAN support

    The CAN-2-WF complies with four IEEE 802.11n/a/g/b standards for wireless LAN and with Japanese, US, Canadian, EU, and UK standards for use in various countries.

  • Operable via a USB connection

    Compliance with the USB 2.0/USB 1.1 standard allows for operation over a USB connection with USB bus power and no external power supply is needed.

  • Support for a wide range of power supplies (10 to 32 VDC)

    When not operating under USB bus power, the CAN-2-WF supports a wide range of external power supplies, from 10 to 32 VDC.

  • Optional Windows support software

    Windows applications can be created using the device driver API-TOOL provided on the Contec website.


Support software
Name Details
API-J2534(WDM)
CAN SAE J2534 Windows driver		 API for creating communication programs with ECUs that support the SAE J2534 protocol
API-CAN(WDM)
CAN communication Windows driver		 API that supports low-level data transmission/reception and allows users to freely create custom protocols

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