CAN-Bus Interface USB – RKS+CAN Diagnostic Adapter
Professional CAN-USB Interface for sniffing, logging and reverse engineering on the CAN bus – including full versions of KCANMonitor & KOBD2Check with OBD2 diagnostics.
✅ Your benefits at a glance:
- Plug & Play – WCID technology: No driver installation required on Windows
- Complete package – Hardware + full version KCANMonitor + KOBD2Check + KDataScope + KPower
- Multi-protocol capable – CAN 2.0A/B, J1939, NMEA2000, CANopen, ISO 15765-2, OBD2
- Cross-platform – Windows, Linux (SocketCAN), macOS – incl. C/C++/C# example projects
- Dongle function – No activation codes, software can be installed on any number of PCs
- Professional support – Access to CANhack and Dieselschrauber forums
What is the RKS+CAN CAN-Bus Interface?
The RKS+CAN CAN-USB Interface turns your USB port into a full CAN bus connection. Ideal for vehicle diagnostics, embedded development, CAN bus analysis and residual bus simulation. Developers, automotive electricians and hackers use this kit worldwide for professional CAN projects.
Flexible Control: VCP or Direct API
The hardware can be used as a virtual serial port (VCP) via a character-based interface, or directly via driver/DLL for maximum performance in custom applications.
Thanks to WCID support (Windows Compatible ID), the interface is recognized immediately on Windows – no manual driver installation required. Example projects in C/C++/C# are included.
Technical Specifications
- Bitrate: up to 1 MBit/s
- CAN standard: CAN 2.0A (11 bit ID) & CAN 2.0B (29 bit ID), ISO 11898-2
- Frame types: Standard, Extended, RTR frames
- Buffer: 32 CAN frames FIFO buffer
- Hardware timestamps with up to ±10 µs resolution
- Protocol independent – CAN logging, residual bus simulation, J1939, NMEA2000, ISO 15765-2, CANopen etc.
- Configurable CAN filters
- OBD-2 connector for passenger cars + adapter for direct wiring
- Supply voltage measurement on OBD-2 connector
- Power supply via OBD2 or USB (also for trucks with 24V system)
- CAN error and activity LEDs
- Firmware upgradeable
- SocketCAN support via slcand (Linux)
- LAWICEL (SLCAN) compatible – e.g. for CARPORT VAG diagnostics, T8Suite, T7Suite, Trionic CAN Flasher etc.
Package Contents
- RKS+CAN diagnostic hardware
- Free-pinnable OBD2 socket
- Cable with Sub-D9 connector (CiA)
- Storage case
- Full version KCANMonitor 2.60 (free software updates)
- KOBD2Check OBD2 diagnostic tool
- KDataScope & KPower
- Drivers and code examples (C/C++/C#)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the interface work with Linux?
Yes, the RKS+CAN is supported under Linux via SocketCAN (slcand).
Can I use it on trucks with 24V?
Yes – for 24V systems, simply power the interface via USB.
Do I need to install drivers?
Not on Windows – WCID technology enables automatic recognition.
What software is included?
KCANMonitor (CAN logging), KOBD2Check (OBD2 diagnostics), KDataScope and KPower – all full versions with no activation code required.
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