The Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 (EAN 73-30130-01428-2) is a single-channel USB interface that links a PC to a CAN or CAN FD network through a 5-pin A-coded M12 connector, the common CAN plug in industrial automation and marine systems. It is the Kvaser Leaf v3 with the D-SUB 9 replaced by this M12 connector, so it plugs straight into M12 field cabling with no adapter. Like the rest of the Leaf v3 family it needs no external power, includes galvanic isolation and handles up to 20,000 messages per second with 50 µs timestamps. Pertech is the authorized Kvaser sales representative in Israel.
Leaf v3 M12 highlights
- 5-pin A-coded M12 connector for direct connection to M12 CAN cabling
- CAN FD up to 8 Mbit/s, with 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers
- Up to 20,000 messages per second, timestamped at 50 µs resolution
- Galvanic isolation, powered through the USB Type-A connector
- Silent mode for analysis tools that must not disturb the bus
- Runs applications written for other Kvaser CAN hardware through the free CANlib SDK, with SocketCAN support
- J2534 and RP1210A APIs available
- Free Kvaser CanKing 7 analysis software
Where the Leaf v3 M12 fits
- Commissioning and service of industrial automation CAN networks
- Marine CAN systems wired with M12 connectors
- Machine builders who standardize on M12 field wiring
- Monitoring a running machine in silent mode
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 |
| EAN | 73-30130-01428-2 |
| Channels | 1 |
| PC interface | USB 2.0, Type-A |
| CAN connector | 5-pin M12, A-coded |
| CAN bit rate | 20 to 1000 kbit/s |
| CAN FD bit rate | Up to 8 Mbit/s |
| Messages per second | 20,000 receive, 20,000 send |
| Timestamp resolution | 50 µs |
| Error frame detection | Yes |
| Galvanic isolation | Yes |
| Silent mode | Yes |
| IP class | IP40 |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 70 °C |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 165 x 35 x 17 mm |
| Weight | 110 g |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Compliance | CE, FCC |
