Candid about our CANbus Solutions: Trusted Solutions for Fast, Reliable Network Integration

Whether you're building a CAN-based control system or upgrading legacy equipment, choosing the right CANbus hardware is critical. At Grid Connect, we’re more than a distributor. We’re engineers, developers, and integration specialists who’ve helped thousands of customers solve tough CANbus challenges. In fact, we’ve been working with PEAK longer than anyone in the US. Our wide selection of CAN-based hardware from industry leading brands such as PEAK-System, IXXAT, CSS Electronics, and more is sure to include what you’re looking for.

CAN PC Interfaces – Flexible, Programmable Control for CAN Systems

Whether you need a CAN interface for USB, RS232, PCI, PC/104, PCI-Express, or other industrial platforms, Grid Connect offers a full range of reliable, high-performance adapters to meet your system requirements. Our solutions are designed for development, diagnostics, and long-term deployment with features like galvanic isolation, termination options, and support for protocols including CANopen, J1939, and CAN FD.

Explore our CAN USB adapter comparison guide to find the right fit, or browse adapters by type:

• USB-to-CAN
  

• PCI & PCIe CAN cards
  

• Shop all CAN Interfaces

PCAN Software – From Diagnostics to Embedded Development

We offer a full range of CAN software solutions to support everything from live diagnostics to embedded protocol integration.

PCAN Explorer 6 is a powerful Windows-based tool for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling CAN and CAN FD networks. A variety of add-ins add advanced functionality, including:

• J1939 Add-in - View, decode, and transmit J1939 messages
  

• User Instrument Panel Add-in - Custom control displays
  

• Plotter Add-in – Visualize CAN signals over time
  

• CANdb Import Add-in – Import DBC-based CAN definitions

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Need to embed protocols directly into your firmware? Our emotas embedded communication stacks deliver robust, portable solutions for:

• CANopen, including master/slave and safety extensions

• J1939, for commercial vehicle and off-highway applications

• UDS (ISO 14229), for automotive diagnostics and ECU communication

All emotas stacks are MISRA-compliant, highly configurable, and come with full source code for integration into RTOS or bare-metal environments.

CAN Diagnostic Tools – Troubleshoot with Confidence

Grid Connect offers a full suite of CAN diagnostic tools to help engineers isolate faults, verify communication, and ensure network integrity across CAN, CAN FD, and DeviceNet systems.

For those working with DeviceNet, the handheld DeviceNet Detective 2 is a must-have tool for identifying short circuits, voltage issues, and faulty nodes - ideal for maintenance teams and system integrators.

On the CAN side, tools like the PCAN-Diag 2 deliver in-depth diagnostics in a portable format, supporting standard and extended frames, error tracking, and bus load monitoring without requiring a PC.

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PCAN Cables, Connectors & Terminators – Everything You Need to Stay Connected

Looking for the right CAN cable, adapter, or terminator to complete your setup? Grid Connect stocks a wide selection of CAN-compatible accessories designed for seamless integration and reliable signal integrity across your CAN network.

All components are tested for quality, stocked in the US, and ready to ship.

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CAN I/O Modules – Flexible, Programmable Control for CAN Systems

Grid Connect offers a full line of CAN I/O modules designed for reliable control and monitoring in CAN and CANopen networks. These compact, rugged modules feature fully programmable digital and analog inputs/outputs, making them ideal for automation, industrial control, mobile systems, and more.

With support for custom logic, event-driven switching, and seamless CANopen integration, our I/O modules deliver a powerful and cost-effective solution for distributed control applications.

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Ready to Build or Troubleshoot Your CAN System?

From adapters and analyzers to software stacks and I/O modules, Grid Connect has everything you need to design, debug, and deploy reliable CAN-based systems - whether you're working with CAN, CAN FD, CANopen, J1939, or DeviceNet.

Not sure where to start? Our team of US-based CAN experts is here to help you choose the right components, get set up quickly, and solve tough integration challenges.