CANCrocodile: Contactless-DB9 cable
CANCrocodile: Contactless-DB9 cable
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CANCrocodile: Contactless-DB9 cable
$129.95
SKU: GC-CSS-CANCROCODILE-ADAPTER-CH2
MPN: A013
Manufacturer: CSS Electronics ApS
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Product Description
Log CAN bus data directly from the wiring harness — without cutting a single wire.
The CANCrocodile CH2 reads CAN H/L data via non-invasive electromagnetic fields, giving you direct access to vehicle and machine CAN buses where OBD2 or J1939 connectors aren't available, are blocked, or need to stay free. It connects to your CAN logger's 2nd port and draws power directly from the CH2 port — no separate supply needed.
Whether you're logging from a second CAN channel on a heavy-duty vehicle or working around a port your manufacturer locked down, the CANCrocodile CH2 provides the data you need with zero impact on the bus.
Product Dimensions
CH2 Adapter pinout
| DB9 (female) | Function |
| 1 | VCC |
| 2 | CAN-L |
| 3 | GND |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | CAN-H |
| 8 | |
| 9 |
Features
- Contactless reading — taps the CAN H/L wiring harness via electromagnetic fields; no wire cutting, no warranty risk
- Direct wiring harness access — bypasses OBD2 and J1939 connectors when they're unavailable, occupied, or restricted by the manufacturer
- 100% listen-only mode — operates silently on the bus with no electrical connection to the system
- Dual-channel logging support — connects via the CH2 port, enabling 2-channel data capture alongside a CH1 adapter
- Bus-powered — draws 5V directly from the CH2 port power output; no external power source required
- Strong perpendicular grip — clamps wires at a fixed angle to prevent slipping during operation
- LED status indicators — red for power, green for active CAN data read
Documents and Drivers
Documentation
Installation Manual - Note: Our CANcrocodile (CH2) supports 5 V only, in contrast to the variant described in the manual.
Specifications
Cable Length
70 cm (27.56 in)
Protocol compatibility
High-speed CAN bus (ISO 11898-2), including SAE J1939, OBD2, NMEA, and CANopen — CAN FD not supported
Bit rates
5K to 1M bps
Supply voltage
5V (CANedge CH2 port)
Internal termination
120 Ohm
Operating temperature
-20°C to +80°C (-4°F to +76°F)
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