Ensure seamless integration and reliable performance with CANbus solutions
January 2025Editor's Choice
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Modern industrial applications require robust and effective communication. The CANbus product range guarantees smooth integration and data transfers throughout systems. CAN protocol gateways are used for converting protocols, CAN-to-fibre converters for extended range and better signal quality, and CAN serial cards for versatile connectivity. The case studies below show how Moxa products are practically applied and the benefits they offer. They demonstrate how our solutions can support and enhance your CANbus communication needs, ensuring reliable performance in different industrial environments.
Ship integrated electric propulsion system using CAN protocol gateways
The system requirements are:
• To address environmental concerns, modern marine propulsion systems are incorporating batteries, requiring the connection of devices between the bridge and the propulsion system to the
PLC for control.
• The devices use various protocols such as J1939 (battery), intelligent joysticks (CANopen), and PLC (PROFINET), which require protocol conversions.
• Because of limited space in the electrical cabinet, the protocol gateway must be small.
Why choose Moxa:
• The MGate 5123 is flexible, supporting J1939 or CANopen for end devices and converting to PROFINET for PLC.
• The compact design fits into limited installation spaces.
• Integration of heterogeneous systems is sped up with built-in protocol diagnostics, traffic monitoring and event logging for efficient troubleshooting.
CAN-to-fibre converters: Fire alarm system
The system requirements are:
• Baudrates limit CAN bus communication distances. The higher the baudrate, the shorter the communication distance. CAN-to-fibre converters extend communication distances of fire panels between buildings.
• The ACK mechanism of the CAN-to-fibre converter is a must.
Why choose Moxa:
A CAN baudrate up to 1 Mbps and CAN FD baudrate up to 5 Mbps are supported; fibre transmission distance can be extended up to 40 km using single-mode, or 2 km using multi-mode.
Heart-lung machine system: CAN interface cards
The system requirements are:
• A medical components provider is using CAN interface for reliability and effectiveness, especially for heart-lung machines.
• Most medical equipment uses Industrial PC to integrate the device and develop the application, and might involve modular design.
• The medical machine cabinet space is a constraint.
Why choose Moxa:
• The machine maker can insert the Moxa CAN card into the box-type IPC to easily integrate the CAN interface on its IPC system.
• Moxa’s commitment to developing drivers that support various IPC OS ensures customers can easily integrate CAN cards into their systems, regardless of the OS types, legacy or modern platforms.
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