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Mesa 3 CAN Bus Expansion now available

April 2, 2025 Article #14834

The Mesa 3 CAN Bus expansion is available for development. Contact sales@junipersys.com for details. For a brief overview, this expansion includes:

  • USB 2.0 communication interface to Mesa 3 motherboard

  • Philips (NXP) SJA1000 stand-alone CAN controller compatible with CAN 2.0B protocol

  • 11-bit message IDs

  • 29-bit message IDs

  • Standard baud rate of 250 Kb/sec

The driver software supports:

  • Access to many, but not all, functions and features of the SJA1000 CAN bus controller.

  • Proprietary agriculture/automotive (ISO11783) API message compatibility (not full compliance).

The CAN Bus wire connector in the image below is included on the Mesa 3 with the CAN Bus expansion. To interface with the connector, a new cable with a mating connector will need to be created.

     

 

The CAN Bus Wire Diagram

Note: The +12V_SENSOR is provided, but not required, for applications requiring a 12-volt auxiliary power source up to 175 mA.

Or an alternative solution to use with our products is provided at the following web page.

https://www.kvaser.com/