Ideal for harsh environments

MicroControl’s I/O modules of the µCAN-BOX product family provide the link for digital and analogue I/O signal networking on a CAN bus. The premium electronics of our µCAN modules facilitates connection of a wide range of sensors and actuators. A/D conversion directly on the spot has significant advantages: due to their robust design the modules may be installed directly at the signal source – even in adverse environmental conditions. An additional control cabinet is not needed. The electronics of the µCAN-BOX series is tightly packed in a rugged aluminium casing (IP66 rated) protecting it reliably from dust and water. Signal wires may be connected via metric cable connectors or M12 plug-in connectors.

CANopen has been developed by the members of the international user and producer assosiation CAN in Automation (CiA). The CANopen application layer defines different communication services and protocols (e.g. process and service data) as well as a network management. CANopen is mainly used as an embedded network in machinery, but also as a general industrial communications system. It is based on the international standards ISO 11898-1 (CAN protocol) and ISO 11898-2 (fast physical layer). The CANopen application layer has been standardized by the CENELEC and is defined in the European standard EN 50325-4.

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