Description
The CAN Test Box gives you easy access to the 16 pins of the diagnostic connector that is fitted to all modern vehicles. Depending on the configuration of the vehicle, this may allow you to check power, ground and CAN Bus signal quality. With the test adaptors supplied you can connect your PicoScope automotive scope, or any other suitable scope, to the CAN Test Box to monitor any signals present, such as the CAN High and Low signals.
The CAN Test Box connects to a vehicle᾿s OBDII / EOBD connector and lets you easily diagnose electrical faults.
Instantly check power and ground circuits
Identify communication link protocols
Connect an oscilloscope for signal capture and collection of signal waveform data
Compatible with both 12V and 24V vehicles
How does it work?
The CAN Test Box uses numbered backlit LEDs which illuminate when signal data is present on the corresponding pin of the DLC. Pulsing LEDs indicate signals being pulled high/low.
The LEDs indicate the following signals:
LED 1/9 – 485A/485B (Manufacturer’s proprietary information)
LED 2/10 – Bus+ Line J1850/Bus- Line J1850
LED 3/8/12/13 – future upgrade
LED 4 – Chassis GND (GROUND)
LED 5 – Signal GND (SIGNAL)
LED 6/14 – CAN High of SAE J2284/CAN Low of SAE J2284
LED 7/15 K Line of ISO9141-2 and keyword 2000485A/L Line of ISO9141-2 and keyword 2000
LED 11 – Clock
LED 16 Batt+ (Voltage supply)
The CAN Test Box allows you to connect your PicoScope oscilloscope or any other compatible scope, enabling you to monitor any signals present such as the CAN High and Low signals. The CAN Test Box terminal pin ports are compatible with standard 4 mm jacks.
The CAN Test Box includes a 2.5 metre (8.2 feet) cable so that you can work in a convenient location away from the diagnostic connector, and an additional pass-through connector so that you can hook up your scan tool at the same time as your scope. The box is powered by the diagnostic connector, so no batteries or mains adaptor are needed.