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USB-8501

Starting at $1,224.00
Part number(s):
786306-01
786307-01

1- or 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant, USB CAN Interface Device

Overview

The USB-8501 is a low-speed controller area network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI-XNET driver. The USB-8501 is powered over the USB bus and does not require external power. It excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals such as bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI-XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move CAN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex applications. The USB-8501 is available with a three-pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.

Included Items

  • Device
  • 3-Pin COMBICON CAN/LIN Sync connector (Included only with part number 786307-01)
  • EMI suppression ferrite (Included only with part number 786307-01)
  • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory documentation

USB-8501 Details

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Part Numbers (2) Price
786306-01

786307-01

NI Lead Time
6-7 weeks
6-7 weeks
Number of CAN Ports
1
2
Bus Connector
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Supports External Timing And Triggering
No
Yes
CAN Physical Layer
Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant
Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant

USB-8501 Accessories and Software

  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
    Image
    Compatible Part Numbers
    DB9F-DB9F CAN Cable (193128-02)
    NI CAN Cable, No Term, High-Speed/FD/Low-Speed, D-Sub 9-Pin F, 2m

    Accessory
    786306-01, 786307-01
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    DB9F-DB9F CAN Cable (192017-02)
    NI CAN Single Termination, High-Speed/FD Cable, 2m

    Accessory
    786306-01, 786307-01
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    Description
    Recommended use cases
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    • Thousands of engineering analysis functions
    • Seamless interoperability popular programming languages, such as Python, C, and .NET

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    Key Workflows

    • Read and write parameters
    • Access diagnostic trouble codes
    • Flash ECU firmware
    • Initiate ECU diagnostic test modes

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    LabVIEW+ Suite (788509-35)
    NI LabVIEW+ Suite, Subscription License, Download

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    The LabVIEW+ Suite includes the following products:

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Resources

USB-8501 Driver Download
USB-8501 Getting Started Guide(s)
USB-8501 Dimensional Drawing(s)
USB-8501 Product Certification(s)
USB-8501 Letter of Volatility
USB-8501 Specifications

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