{"product_id":"systembase-scan-industrial-rs232-to-can-converter","title":"SystemBase sCAN Industrial RS232 to CAN Converter — CAN 2.0A\/B, 1Mbps, DB9","description":"\u003ch2\u003e📋 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"special-order-badge\"\u003e📦 Special-Order · Ships in 1–2 Weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SystemBase sCAN is an industrial-grade RS232 to CAN Bus converter built to bridge legacy serial equipment with modern CAN networks — without touching a single line of existing software. An onboard command-processing microcontroller interprets serial commands to configure the unit, and to transmit or receive CAN frames, so your existing system, PLC, or SCADA software talks to it exactly as it would talk to any other serial device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfiguration, live monitoring, and firmware updates are all handled through \u003cstrong\u003eCANView\u003c\/strong\u003e, SystemBase's free Windows utility, or through direct terminal commands over the COM port for systems that need to be scripted or automated. With a rugged aluminum housing, a -40°C to 85°C operating range, and ±15KV ESD protection on the CAN side, the sCAN is designed to keep running in cabinets, vehicles, and outdoor enclosures where consumer-grade adapters fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎯 Applications — What Problems Does sCAN Solve?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost facilities and vehicles still have serial-only equipment — legacy PLCs, meters, HMIs, sensors, or diagnostic tools — that now needs to talk to a CAN-based network. Ripping out and replacing that equipment is expensive and often unnecessary. The sCAN sits between the two worlds and does the translation transparently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrofitting legacy industrial equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect an older RS232-only controller, meter, or terminal to a modern CAN bus network without reprogramming the legacy device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle and mobile equipment diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bridge an RS232 diagnostic laptop or data logger to a vehicle's CAN bus (engine, chassis, or telematics network) for monitoring and troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory automation integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a serial-based sensor, scale, or barcode reader into a CAN-based automation cell without a costly PLC card swap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding and HVAC automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interface serial building controllers with CAN-based subsystems in automation and energy-management installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom CAN network testing and development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use CANView's built-in send\/receive terminal to send test frames, monitor live CAN traffic, and log data to a TXT file for later analysis — useful for engineers validating a new CAN device or network segment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoisy or unstable CAN networks:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABOR (Automatic Bus-Off Recovery) automatically restores communication after a bus-off event caused by wiring faults or electrical noise, without requiring someone to physically reboot the device — reducing downtime on unattended installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-traffic CAN networks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardware-level ID Masking lets the sCAN ignore irrelevant CAN frames at the hardware level, cutting the processing load on downstream systems that only need a subset of the traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-directional RS232 ⇄ CAN 2.0A \/ 2.0B signal conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard processor lets the CAN command set be modified in firmware, so the host system's software never needs to change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCANView GUI utility for configuration, live testing, and firmware upgrades (Windows 7 through Windows 10\/2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABOR (Automatic Bus-Off Recovery) for unattended, self-healing CAN communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware-level ID Masking to filter unwanted CAN traffic and reduce processing load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e±15KV ESD protection on the CAN side for electrically noisy industrial environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible power input — draw power from the RS232 DB9 pin 9 or directly from CAN VBUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide -40°C to 85°C operating temperature range for industrial cabinets, outdoor enclosures, and vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial speeds up to 460.8kbps and CAN speeds up to 1Mbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial RS232 to CAN Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDE9 (DB9) Female Socket, 1 port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Max Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460.8kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDE9 (DB9) Male Plug, 1 port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN Max Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAN 2.0A \/ 2.0B, ISO 11898-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN Signal Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAN_H (pin 7), CAN_L (pin 2), VDD (pin 9), GND (pin 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESD Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±15KV on CAN side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS232 DB9 pin 9 and\/or CAN VBUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 34.9 × 67.1 × 16.5 mm (1.37 × 2.64 × 0.65 inches) W × L × H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3 g (0.9 ounces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Utility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCANView (Windows 7 \/ Server 2008 \/ 8.1 \/ 10 \/ 2012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtility Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication testing, configuration, firmware upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to 85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to 85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 What's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× SystemBase sCAN RS232 to CAN Converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS232 cable, CAN cable, and power supply are not included and must be sourced separately based on your installation. The CANView configuration utility is provided as a free download from SystemBase and is not shipped on physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"special-order-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Special-Order Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from the manufacturer's existing factory stock rather than our own warehouse — which is why we can offer it at this price while still keeping delivery quick. We receive it first and ship it to you directly from \u003cem\u003eEnvistia Mall\u003c\/em\u003e, with delivery typically taking \u003cstrong\u003e~1–2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because it's ordered in specifically to fill your request, we're unable to modify, cancel, or return it once the order is placed. Have a question about compatibility or specs before you buy? Just message us — happy to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📌 Pinout \/ Pin Diagram\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS232 Side (DB9 Female):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 2: RXD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 3: TXD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 4: DTR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 5: GND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 6: DSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 7: RTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 8: CTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 9: VDD (5V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN Side (DB9 Male):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 2: CAN_L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 6: GND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 7: CAN_H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin 9: VDD (5V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Setup \/ Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sCAN uses a 4-position DIP switch on the underside of the unit to control power sourcing, operating mode, and bus termination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e ON = use CAN VBUS as power source (default) \/ OFF = disable CAN VBUS power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e ON = use RS232 DB9 pin 9 as power source (default) \/ OFF = disable DB9 pin 9 power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e ON = Active Mode, normal operation (default) \/ OFF = Setup Mode, for configuring the device in CANView\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e ON = enable 125Ω terminating resistor (default) \/ OFF = disable terminating resistor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo change communication settings, put the unit into Setup Mode, connect with CANView at the fixed setup baud rate (115200, 8N1), and use the Setup Mode tab to set serial parameters, CAN baud rate, CAN spec (2.0A or 2.0B), ID\/Mask filtering, and ABOR\/DAR options. Flip switch 3 back to ON to return to Active Mode for normal operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"sCAN can process up to 20 CAN frames per second.\" — SystemBase sCAN User Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💻 Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCANView is a free GUI utility from SystemBase that handles all sCAN configuration, live CAN frame send\/receive testing, and firmware upgrades over a serial COM port connection. It also includes automatic serial baud rate detection, which is helpful when a unit's current settings are unknown, and a built-in mini terminal that can log received CAN frames to a TXT file for later analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💡 Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower only needs to be supplied to one side — either the RS232 port or the CAN port — not both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf sCAN is the last device on a CAN bus segment, enable the onboard 125Ω terminating resistor (DIP switch 4) to prevent signal reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor industrial-temperature operation, keep the RS232 baud rate at 460kbps or slower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse ID Masking when only a subset of CAN traffic on a busy network is relevant — it reduces processing load on the connected host system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚫 Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one serial port and one CAN port per unit — this is a single-channel converter, not a multi-port gateway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCANView configuration software requires Windows 7 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware upgrade file paths must use English characters only (no special characters or extended Unicode in the file path).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📄 Documentation \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1641\/0911\/files\/sCAN_Spec_Sheet_Eng.pdf?v=1786154777\" title=\"SystemBase sCAN Spec Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet — Full technical specifications and pin diagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1641\/0911\/files\/sCAN_UserManual_Eng_v1.2.pdf?v=1786154799\" title=\"SystemBase sCAN User Manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser Manual — Installation, CANView setup, firmware upgrade, and troubleshooting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.sysbas.com\/serial-to-can\/?idx=48\" title=\"SystemBase sCAN Manufacturer Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eManufacturer Product Page — Specifications, app notes, downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold and supported by Envistia Mall. This product ships from the United States. Envistia Mall and the manufacturer are not liable for damages or losses resulting from improper installation, incorrect wiring, or use outside the specified operating conditions. Always verify RS232 and CAN wiring, power source, and bus termination before connecting to live industrial or vehicle networks, and consult the User Manual for full setup and safety guidance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SystemBase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785985732857,"sku":"scan","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1641\/0911\/files\/scan_rs232-to-can-converter-1.jpg?v=1786154271","url":"https:\/\/envistiamall.com\/products\/systembase-scan-industrial-rs232-to-can-converter","provider":"Envistia Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}