can-newsletter.org - Host controllers

Processor series

Starter kit for NXP designs

2019-07-17 Congatec presented the Smarc 2.0 starter kit for NXP i.MX 8 designs. It features a CAN interface.

For Internet-of-Things

Qseven module with CAN interface

2019-07-16 Kontron offers the Qseven-Q7AMX8X module. It comes with a NXP i.MX8X processor in dual-core and quad-core configuration respectively. It is suited as a basis for networked terminals in industrial applications.

Micro-controller-based

Programmable control unit for vehicle applications

2019-06-13 The programmable control unit (PCU) by Eberspaecher (Germany) enables an autarkic control for additional vehicle functions. One variant of the product comes with CAN.

Equipping wheel loader

Multifunctional display and central electrical unit

2019-05-20 The WA100M-8 wheel loader by Komatsu is the manufacturer’s first machine to be equipped with CAN-based components from Wuerth Elektronik ICS.

CANopen PLC

The OPC UA interface is built-in

2019-05-07 Beijer has introduced the Nexto Xpress programmable logic controller (PLC) series. The BSC-XP325 model provides CANopen connectivity.

Bauma 2019

CANopen host controller and I/O modules

2019-04-17 At Bauma 2019, Epec (Finland) launched the XS6C master controller with six CAN interfaces. The related GL84 CANopen NMT slave modules provide two CANopen interfaces.

Bauma 2019

CANopen products made in China

2019-04-16 Smart Control (China) presented on the CiA joint booth at Bauma 2019 its CANopen products. The portfolio comprises host controllers, I/O modules, HMIs, sensors, gateways.

Bauma 2019

Tiny PLC supports CANopen soon

2019-04-16 At Bauma 2019, MRS Electronic show-casted the CC16WP programmable logic controller (PLC). CANopen software will be available, soon.

Bauma 2019

Host controller with two CANopen safety ports

2019-04-10 Epec (Finland) exhibited at Bauma 2019 its S-series functional safety platform. The host controller complies with SIL‑2 according to IEC 61508.

Hannover Messe 2019

Ethernet/IP PLC with CANopen motion sub-system

2019-04-09 The AS200 modular PLC by Delta (Taiwan) controls up to eight CANopen drives and provides a link to Ethernet/IP. It was presented at Hannover Messe 2019.

Bauma 2019

CANopen safety controller with more than four CAN ports

2019-04-09 High-end construction and mining machines are equipped increasingly with electronics. Additionally, functional safety is required.

Intel Core based

Box PC with CAN and CANopen option

2019-04-08 The eBOX700-891‑FL from Axiomtek, is a fanless embedded system with several expansion options. It reserves space to install an additional CAN or CANopen module.

Four times 4096 pixels at 60 Hz

Embedded PC for outdoor and vehicle computing with CAN option

2019-04-08 Spo-Comm has released an AMD Ryzen V1000 processor series for outdoor DS applications. With the fanless cooled Spo-Book Rugged Ryzen, the hardware manufacturer from Nuremberg, Germany is launching an embedded PC.

Solder-on module with CAN FD

STM32 meets Linux

2019-03-27 DH Electronics presented another Solder-on module (SOM) which can be soldered on a carrier board. Direct soldering of the DHCOR increases operational reliability in harsh environments and saves board-to-board connectors.

Industrial computer

Raspberry Pi based controller supports CANopen

2019-03-14 Kontron (Germany) has released the KBox A-330-MX6 host controllers. It also can be used as IoT gateway.

OEM series

Box PC as CAN control or IoT device

2019-02-28 Syslogic has announced the S-81, another industrial computer. The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) series is based on Intel Atom processors from the E3900 family.

Embedded World 2019

Box PC with two CAN interfaces

2019-02-28 The Automotive box PC 300 from Delta Components is a communication gateway designed for in-vehicle or IoT (Internet of Things) applications. It comes with CAN interfaces.

Embedded World 2019

CAN and J1939 vehicle PC for space-critical situations

2019-02-28 The VTC-1020-PA vehicle PC from IPC2U with 1,8‑GHz Intel Atom dual-core processor x5‑E3930 measures 18 mm x 50 mm x 120 mm. It is suitable for vehicle installation in space‑critical situations without compromising performance.

New version

CANopen Safety control unit updated

2019-02-12 Epec has made an update for the SC52 safety control unit. The update includes both new hardware and firmware versions. The controller features two CAN interfaces supporting CANopen Safety. (Photo: Epec) The hardware change is related to the proces...

1050-W peak power

Motor controller with CANopen

2019-02-07 The CL4-E motor controller from Nanotec is suitable for both brushless DC motors and stepper motors and has a peak power of 1050 W. The rated current of this controller is 6 A, additional heat sinks are not required.