CANblue II, Wireless CAN gateway

Wireless CAN gateway and bridge with Bluetooth Interface

The CANblue II is a CAN bus module that is connected to an other Bluetooth node wirelessly. It is ideal for servicing and accessing CAN bus systems that are otherwise difficult to access or in the case a CAN-bus has to cross rotating/moving parts. A module acts as a gateway to other Bluetooth devices or multiple modules act as wireless CAN to CAN bridge via Bluetooth. Depending on the space limitations, the maximum distance between the CANblue II and a Bluetooth-node can be up to 200 meter.

Product highlights

Quick start-up and connection
High transmission range
Internal antenna
High data throughput
Flexible options (combination of several CANblue II's)
Easy configuration via Bluetooth in ASCII format

Bridge mode

The bridge mode allows the user to set-up a CAN-Bluetooth-CAN bridge by using two CANblue II devices. Message exchange occurs on layer 2 and is transparent. The device can also be used in systems with CANopen, DeviceNet or customer-specific protocols. CAN-ID filters can be set for data exchange via Bluetooth.

When using more than 2 CANblue II's multiple CAN buses are wirelessly interconnected.

PC mode with VCI driver support

These modes make the wireless connection to a PC or notebook with Bluetooth, possible.

Because it is supported by the VCI CAN driver, the CANblue II can be operated like any other CAN PC interface. Consequently, wireless access to CAN systems can also be easily achieved with existing VCI-based application programs and Ixxat tools.

Serial mode

In the serial mode CANblue II connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth device that supports Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).

CAN messages are hereby exchanged either in an ASCII or a binary format.

CANblue II with external antenna connector

This version is specifically designed for a good reception in inaccessible locations or when a CANblue II is built in a metal housing. The internal antenna is replaced by a connection to a separate antenna, via a RP-SMA connector.
An external antenna is required for proper operation.

The following accessories are available for the CANblue II with external antenna connector:

Antenna stub with RPSMA plug

90⁰ tiltable
Length 10 cm
2,5 dBi, 2,4 Ghz, 50Ω impedance

Article 1.04.0085.00001

Magnetic foot antenna

Incl. 1,5m cable and RP-SMA
Also for outside use
Ø47mm, height 50mm, 150 gram

Article 1.04.0085.00000

Screwable antenna foot

Incl. 2m cable and RP-SMA
Drilling Ø20mm^+0,2
Ø28mm, height 20mm, 80 gram

Article 1.04.0085.00003

Technical data
Bluetooth interface	Bluetooth specification V2.1 EDR, 200m max. transmission range (ideal)
Microcontroller	32-bit microcontroller
CAN controller	CAN 2.0 A/B
CAN bus interface	ISO 11898-2, Sub D9 plug according to CiA 303-1
Power supply	9-30 V DC, 0.6 W
Galvanic isolation	1 kV, 1 sec.
Temperature range	-40 ºC ... +85 ºC
Sending delay	approx. 4 ms average (in Shortest Latency Mode)
CAN performance at 1 Mbit/sec	100% bus load
Antenna	RP-SMA (variant with external antenna connector)
Certification	CE, FCC, Telec
Housing	Plastic housing with mounting holes
Size	82 x 64 x 26 mm

Contents of delivery
- CANblue II module
- Driver VCI for Windows™ 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7, Win 8 and Win 10 (all 32/64-bit)
- Driver ECI for Linux, VxWorks and other OS
- Basic CAN-monitor "miniMon" (Windows™)
- User Manual

Part number(s)

1.01.0126.12000

CANblue II, internal antenna

1.01.0126.12001

CANblue II, RP-SMA connector for external antenna
(not included)

1.01.0126.12101

CANblue II, RP-SMA connector for external antenna
(not included), without housing

Accessories for external antenna variants

1.04.0085.00000

Magnetic antenna foot with 1,5m cable and RP-SMA connectors

1.04.0085.00001

Stub antenna with flexible 90° joint and RP-SMA plug

1.04.0085.00003

Screwable antenna foot with 2m cable and RP-SMA connectors, cable entry variant