Description
Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS – Dual-Channel USB-to-CAN Interface
The Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS is a compact and cost-effective dual-channel USB-to-CAN interface, available via CanEduDev for education, research, and professional CAN development.
Whether you’re working with multiple CAN networks simultaneously, demonstrating CAN communication in academic labs, or debugging vehicle ECUs in hard-to-reach locations, the USBcan Light 2xHS provides reliable dual-bus access in a lightweight and easy-to-use design.
Simple Dual-CAN Connectivity for Everyday Development
The Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS allows you to connect two high-speed CAN buses to a PC or mobile workstation using a single USB 2.0 interface. It features two 9-pin D-SUB CAN connectors on flexible, fully galvanically isolated cables—making it especially useful when CAN ports are difficult to access, such as inside vehicle dashboards or test rigs.
Slightly larger than the single-channel Leaf Light series, it shares the same ergonomic, durable Kvaser enclosure and includes galvanic isolation as standard for added protection.
Key Highlights
- Dual high-speed CAN channels via a single USB connection
- Quick plug-and-play installation
- Supports 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B Active) identifiers
- High-speed CAN (ISO 11898-2) support up to 1 Mbit/s
- Galvanic isolation on both CAN channels
- Flexible cable design for hard-to-reach ECUs
- 100% compatible with applications written for other Kvaser hardware
- SocketCAN support for Linux users
- Fully compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000®, and DeviceNet
Ideal Use Cases
- ECU development and debugging
- Automotive and commercial vehicle diagnostics
- Academic CAN labs and training setups
- Dual-bus monitoring and comparison
- Research and prototype validation
The USBcan Light 2xHS is especially well-suited for users who need two CAN channels without CAN FD, at a lower cost and with proven reliability.
Software & Developer Support
- Free access to drivers, documentation, and tools
- Kvaser CANLIB SDK included at no cost
- Supports C, C++, C#, Delphi, Java, Python, and Visual Basic
- Supports C, C++, C#, Delphi, Java, Python, and Visual Basic
- Common API across all Kvaser CAN interfaces
- J2534 and RP1210A API support
- Comprehensive online documentation (HTML & PDF)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Channels | 2 |
| CAN Bitrate | 40 kbps – 1 Mbps |
| Messages per Second | 8,000 (Tx/Rx) |
| Timestamp Resolution | 100 µs |
| Connector | 2 × 9-pin D-SUB |
| PC Interface | USB |
| Galvanic Isolation | Yes |
| Silent Mode | No |
| Operating Systems | Windows 7–11, Linux |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to +70 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 170 × 50 × 20 mm |
| Weight | 158 g |
| Certifications                  | CE, FCC |
Warranty & Support
- 2-Year manufacturer warranty
- Optional 1-year warranty extension upon registration
- Free technical support directly from Kvaser
Extensive Software Compatibility
The Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS works with 84+ compatible software solutions, including tools for:
- Bus Analysis
- Diagnostics
- ECU Development
- Calibration
- Data Acquisition
- Flash Programming
- CANopen & Protocol Stacks
- System Development
This makes it suitable for both teaching environments and real-world engineering workflows.
Why Buy From CanEduDev?
- Authorized supplier of genuine Kvaser products
- Hardware curated for education, labs, and R&D
- Expert guidance for choosing the right CAN interface
- Reliable worldwide delivery
- Dedicated pre- and post-sales technical support
At CanEduDev, we help you move from learning CAN concepts to working confidently with real CAN networks.






