ValueCAN 4
Low-Cost, High-Performance Vehicle Network Interface Family for CAN and CAN FDValueCAN 4 Family Overview
The ValueCAN 4 series is Intrepid’s next generation of low-cost, high-performance interfaces for CAN and CAN FD networks. A family of four related products, the ValueCAN 4 series offers CAN FD support, increased buffer size, improved latency performance, software-controlled CAN bus termination, enhanced LED indicators for CAN traffic, standalone operation over USB, a ruggedized metal case with protective rubber boot, and high-speed USB 2.0 support (480 Mbps) with Type A or Type C connectors.
Multiple channel and cable configuration options permit support for 1, 2 or 4 CAN / CAN FD channels, as well as an option that includes LIN and Ethernet/DoIP.
Key Features
- High-bandwidth 1 Mb/s baud rate for CAN and up to 8 Mb/s for CAN FD on each channel
- Double-buffered CAN transmission
- Fully USB-powered
- Fully isolated from the PC to resolve grounding or noise issues
- Rugged metal case with rubber boot on all models
- Electrically hardened to survive abusive environments, including reverse battery voltage and electrical transients
- Real-time acceleration and standalone mode enabling high-speed flashing, gatewaying and ECU simulation
- Load real-time Function Block scripts and C code created with Vehicle Spy to execute with microsecond resolution
- Supports J1939, OBD2 on CAN, Keyword Protocol over CAN, UDS diagnostics, CCP/XCP, DeviceNET, and CANOpen
- ISO15765 for CAN FD implemented in hardware for super-fast ECU flashing
- Vehicle Spy Trial Edition software included, which can be upgraded to the full Vehicle Spy software package
- Supports neoVI DLL open API, J2534, Linux, and RP1210
- 64-bit timestamping to an accuracy of 25 nanoseconds
The ValueCAN 4 Family
| Feature | ValueCAN 4-1 | ValueCAN 4-2 | ValueCAN 4-4 | ValueCAN 4-2EL | |
| Networks | CAN / CAN FD Channels | 1 CAN | 2 CAN FD | 4 CAN FD | 2 CAN FD |
| ISO - Non ISO Switch | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SW Enabled CAN Termination | NO | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LIN | - | - | - | 1 LIN | |
| Ethernet | - | - | - | 1 ETH Channel / DoIP | |
| Power | USB Power | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Consumption | 5V, 0.183A, 10.358Wh | 5V, 0.230A, 10.342Wh | 5V, 0.241A, 10.378Wh | 5V, 0.243A, 10.378Wh | |
| Voltage Range | - | - | - | 7-40V | |
| Cables | USB Isolation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type A Option* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| USB Type C Option* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Cable End Options | 2, purchase separately | 2, purchase separately | 3, included with the device** | 3, included with the device** | |
| Customizable Cable Ends | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Case | Case Material | Aluminum | Aluminum case | Aluminum case | Aluminum case |
| Weight | 0.2 lbs | 0.2 lbs | 0.6 - 0.8 lbs | 0.6 - 0.8 lbs | |
| Dimensions | In sheet | In sheet | In sheet | In sheet | |
| USB LED | Case | Cable | Cable | Cable | |
| CAN LEDs | Case | Case | Case LED rings | Case LED rings | |
| Other Features | Controllable CAN/USB LEDs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standalone Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| High Level Protocol Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| DLL Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bitsmash | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Check Termination | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ISM | NO | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Certifications | CE Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IP 66 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Temp. Range | -40 to 85 C | -40 to 85 C | -40 to 85 C | -40 to 85 C |
ValueCAN 4-1
- 1x CAN
- No internal CAN termination
- Isolated high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) with Type A and Type C connector options
- IP6X sealed metal enclosure (IP67 testing pending)
- Most economical option
ValueCAN 4-2
- 2x CAN FD; baud rate up to 8 Mbps
- Isolated high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) with Type A and Type C connector options
- IP6X sealed metal enclosure (IP67 testing pending)
- Supports icsneo40.DLL and J2534
ValueCAN 4-4
- Four vehicle network interface connector options:
- 1x OBD2
- 4x DB-9
- 1x DB-26
- Custom (contact Intrepid for details)
- 4x CAN FD
- 4 “Wraparound” color LEDs for easy status monitoring
- No more need for custom cables: use a simple internal PCB card for OEM-specific OBD2 or DB-9 pinouts
- Isolated high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) with Type A and Type C connector options
- IP65 sealed metal enclosure
ValueCAN 4-2EL
- Three vehicle network interface connector options:
- 1x OBD2
- 1x DB-26
- Custom (contact Intrepid for details)
- 2x CAN FD
- 1x LIN / K-Line
- 1x Ethernet (DoIP)
- 4 “Wraparound” color LEDs for easy status monitoring
- No more need for custom cables: use a simple internal PCB card for OEM-specific OBD2 or DB-9 pinouts
- Isolated high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) with Type A and Type C connector options
- IP65 sealed metal enclosure
