AkroCAN-FD — Universal USB-to-CAN/CAN-FD Adapter for Akrodyn Devices
The official interface adapter for the entire Akrodyn ecosystem: universal for CAN and CAN-FD, required for commissioning, control and diagnostics of all Akrodyn devices, plug-and-play on Windows, macOS and Linux.
To commission, configure or diagnose an Akrodyn device, you need the AkroCAN-FD. The adapter is the direct connection between your PC and all Akrodyn products with a CAN interface: servo drives (Rigi, Pilatus, Grimsel), brake choppers, sensor systems and further CAN-capable modules.
The Akrodyn Motion and Sensor Suite uses this connection for graphical parameterisation, live data visualisation, firmware updates (DFU) and system diagnostics in real time. Thanks to a galvanically isolated CAN interface and native socketCAN support under Linux, the AkroCAN-FD is simultaneously a fully capable universal CAN analysis adapter for any CAN or CAN-FD bus.
Features
- Required adapter for all Akrodyn devices with CAN interface (servo drives, brake choppers, sensor systems)
- Supports CAN 2.0 A/B and CAN-FD up to 10 Mbit/s as a universal adapter for any CAN system
- Akrodyn Motion and Sensor Suite for graphical parameterisation, live plot and diagnostics included
- Galvanically isolated CAN interface to protect PC and target device
- RJ45 and JST-PH-2.0 connector (5 V, CANH, CANL, GND)
- 120 Ω CAN termination resistor on board
- Native socketCAN compatibility under Linux via slcand
- Compatible with VESC Tool, canutils, SavvyCAN and any SLCAN/Candlelight software
- No separate driver required under macOS and Windows 10+
- Based on STM32G431 microcontroller
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CAN standard | CAN 2.0 A/B and CAN-FD |
| Max. bitrate | 10 Mbit/s (CAN-FD) |
| Isolation | Galvanic (CAN ↔ USB) |
| USB connector | USB-C |
| CAN connector | RJ45 + JST-PH 2.0 (4-pin) |
| Termination resistor | 120 Ω (on board) |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Protocol | SLCAN + Candlelight |
| Microcontroller | STM32G431 |
Typical Applications
- Commissioning and parameterisation of Akrodyn servo drives and brake choppers
- System diagnostics and firmware updates of all Akrodyn devices with CAN interface
- Live monitoring and data logging via Akrodyn Motion and Sensor Suite
- Development and debugging of CAN-FD systems and custom CAN protocols
- Universal CAN analysis adapter for any third-party systems
Scope of Delivery
- AkroCAN-FD adapter board
- USB-C cable
- JST-PH connection cable
Downloads
- Datasheet AkroCAN-FD
- Akrodyn Motion and Sensor Suite (software download)
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