The advent of the wireless era

The working environment for engineers varies from quiet, modern, open offices to outdoor environments, depending on the field and type of work. As the field of application of CAN bus is gradually expanding from the automotive industry to various fields, especially when the work involves on-site commissioning, installation, maintenance, etc., there are some harsh working environments that can be particularly disturbing, such as: crane connections, workshop, construction sites, offshore equipment, and so on.

Frequent debugging and wiring can distort and damage cables, as well as limit the engineer's workspace, adding unnecessary hassle to an already busy schedule.

Although CAN bus adapters are a well-developed field with a wide variety of options to choose from, regardless of the performance of the adapter itself, there is always a connection cable. This may not be a nuisance during normal times, but for certain occasions, it can add to the chaos of an already demanding workplace.

consequently Kvaser Launches Air Bridge SeriesThe product's stable and efficient wireless connection is one of the highlights of the product. 

Advantages of CAN Wireless Data Transmission

CAN bus is becoming more and more popular, and the environments and restrictions on its use are also increasing. Engineers have to face the fact that there are many different environments and troublesome wiring.

The benefits of wireless connectivity are obvious, as it frees equipment from cables and allows engineers to choose their own monitoring locations without having to clean up a mess of cables.

However, CAN adapters are devices that help engineers understand the data and performance of the equipment, and the reliability of the wireless connection has become an important concern for users.

Kvaser Air Bridge No wiring required, simple and reliable

The Kvaser Air Bridge supports the establishment of a stable and reliable wireless link between two CAN networks.Transmission distance of more than 70 metersThe connection can be selected from a wide range of options. Connectors are optionalNMEA-compatible 5-pin connector or 9-pin D-SUB connectorConnected to CAN.

Pre-paired units require no configuration, open theAutomatic connection, plug and play。

In test or configuration scenarios, it is important to quickly establish CAN connections between multiple devices, and Kvaser software supports quick setup, and Air Bridge saves a lot of time and effort by quickly and easily switching between different device connections without additional setup.

Enhanced Wireless Performance，Stabilized delay

The Kvaser Air Bridge consists of a pair of pre-configured wireless units with integrated antennas and a ruggedized housing that reliably exchanges raw CAN data between the two networks when wired CAN connections are challenging, meeting the growing demands of environmentally challenging applications.

Examples include applications in open-air environments (where the product is equipped with a waterproof interface), applications that require replacement of fiber optic cables or replacement of highly abrasive CAN cables (saving the cost of high-frequency cable replacement and providing more stable performance).

The Kvaser Air Bridge exemplifies our dedication to wireless performance with a device that utilizes theProprietary 2.4GHz radio and frequency hopping mechanismThe data rate, radio packet format, output power, and pairing method can be controlled to achieve predictable and stable delays without sacrificing stability or range.

With a transmission distance of more than 70 meters, theMaximum data rate is 1200 messages per second, with a packet delay of 4.8 ms.。

In today's era of wireless charging and connectivity, for some engineers in demanding work environments, wireless technology that makes it easier to operate is the key to working more efficiently.

Kvaser Air Bridge Series

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