The EtherCAN is a gateway with an ARM processor
that controls the data transfer between CAN
and Ethernet. The module is designed
for hat-rail mounting in a control enclosure.
The connectors and status LEDs are
mounted in the front panel.
The Ethernet interface is designed for
10 or 100 MBit/s networks. It is
accessible via an RJ45 connector on the
front panel.
The CAN interface is based on a SJA1000
CAN controller.
The interface is designed according to
ISO 11898 with electrical isolation and a
5 pole Combicon-style connector. It allows data
transfer rates of 1 Mbit/s.
The complete firmware for the data transfer
is stored in the onboard Flash. In addition
software drivers are available for Windows XP/Vista and
Linux.
The monitor program CANreal is in the
scope of delivery. Drivers, based on a low level
socket library (ELLSI), for other operating systems
can be delivered as well.
For an easy connection of the CANbus to
SIMATIC S7-PLCs a demonstration program is on-hand.
Software packages for CANopen are
available for Windows XP/Vista or
UNIX-systems.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login