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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.

Linux is an open operating system. The term “Linux” actually refers to the Kernel of a unix-related operating systemes (derivative). The term is often used as a synonym for the complete operating system (distribution). Further to the programmes necessary in an operating system, e.g. for file and user management, additional graphic frontends, office applications, multi media tools, databases, web browsers and other programmes are covered. Linux is freely available, i.e. the sources are open and the systems may easily be adapted to the individual application. Linux is freely copiable and there are no software license fees and, in addition, it is non-proprietary.

CAN FD (CAN flexible data rate) is an expasion of the “classical” CAN bus (CAN classic) and is defined by the standard ISO 11898-1:2015. CAN FD facilitates not only sending of larger data volumes (payload): the limit of 8 bytes with CAN classic has been increased to 64 bytes with CAN FD. Also, it provides the possibility of a higher bit rate within the data phase, even going beyond the previous limit of 1 MBit/s.

CAN specifications of Bosch form the basis of all CAN implementations and comprise both 2.0A (standard frames) and 2.0B (extended frames) standards. (PDF formate, 189 KByte, in English). You will find a choice of valuable information at www.bosch-semiconductors.com CAN on the internet For more information on CAN please visit the following websites: CAN in Automation e.V. The manufacturer and user organization CAN in Automation offers a wide range of information on CAN. In particular, you will find an overview of higher layer protocols here (e.g. CANopen).

Our online courses are held in two compact sessions of four hours each, which will save time and travelling costs. Training material (PDFs) and certificate of attendance are included. The webinars are held in German or English.Our online courses are held in two compact sessions of four hours each, which will save time and travelling costs. Training material (PDFs) and certificate of attendance are included. The webinars are held in German or English.

Modern operating tables are miracles of precision. In laser eye surgery an accuracy to one thousandth of a millimetre is crucial. For other operation methods, lighting of the operating area is important. Also, smooth and precise movement of the operating table as well as reliability and durability of respirators are essential features. And precision is a matter of life and death. MicroControl has a long-term expertise in this kind of challenging applications and provides highly reliable solutions for medical equipment with precise control units and bus technology.

Sensors are the sensory organs of technical equipment and important components in all areas of automation. Temperatures, pressures, movement and a variety of other analogue values are detected, converted and digitally transmitted to the higher level field system. MicroControl systems are ideally suited for these applications. Up to 10 times faster and a significantly higher data throughput, 16…24 bit resolution for higher accuracy, a wide temperature range and high IP rating provide higher operating reliability, e.g. in food technology or chemical industry.

From Antarctica to underground ring accelerators or field trials in biodiversity – MicroControl solutions reliably work in long-term trial settings of renowned institutes, universities and research companies. The high performance reserves of MC systems provide maximum reliability in all kinds of conditions. To achieve the best results the MicroControl experts assist researchers all over the world to find the most suitable solution.

Solar power plants, wind parks and combined heat and power systems have established in energy generating technology. To achieve a high operating reliability, MicroControl solutions ensure perfect system control and precise transfer of measurement data. As for example in the adjustment of solar panels, in temperature measurement in block-type thermal power plants or in torsion measurement in wind power stations.

Until a vehicle gets road-permission, a number of measurement taske have to be fulfilled along the development chain. During vehicle testing in extreme conditions – in prototyping and pilot series e.g. – MicroControl systems offer the necessary performance and often are an efficient alternative to expensive measurement technology. A variety of different measurement spots in a car can be realized as well as modular test facilities for motors using the 19″ slide-in units.

Construction machinery is exposed to extreme conditions and components have to be designed to long-term reliability. The systems have to feature a rugged design, high vibration resistance as well as dirt and water tightness. Also, the systems have to withstand low as well as high ambient temperatures.

Varying ambient temperatures from cold winters to summer heat, resistance against environmental influence, such as shock or vibration – these are the main requirements for agricultural technology. Before these vehicles go into series production, they are thoroughly tested in extreme conditions – day and night. In tough test applications, the CAN bus technology from MicroControl ensures reliable data transfer between vehicle components and the testing facility.

From the Idea to Prototyping to Series Production and Evolution – MicroControl plans, develops and manufactures individual solutions MicroControl has more than 26 years of experience in ICA, Bus communication and control technologies. From a variety of different projects we are well aware of the importance of communication and cooperation between all those involved in the project to realize the best solution in due time After a detailed list of technical specifications has been defined in close liaison with the customer, a development plan is created containing time lines and estimated costs. Also, a schedule for prototyping and manufacturing of the series product is established to meet the future lead times, which will give MicroControl customers maximum process reliability. If a non-conformity with the customer’s requirements or any other error is detected, MicroControl will re-design the product without additional costs for the customer to provide the best solution. In any case

If companies want to decide on a future-proof bus technology, comprehensive advice will be needed in the early stages of the development process. We mostly start with a MicroControl workshop or webinar which will then be followed by support and advice in the research and development stage. If the decision has been made for CANopen classic or FD, the MicroControl experts will work in close liaison with the customer to realise hardware and software for the desired application. In a following step, a prototype will be developed and manufactured – either by the customer or MicroControl. In the conceptual stage, the required technical specifications of the customer’s application are checked continually. With more than 25 years of experience in project management in a variety of industries, we will be your reliable partner for future solutions.

Every company is a world of its own and has its specific challenges. Based on our 25 years of expertise and in close liaison with you, we will analyse the current situation and future requirements to set up a specific training programme on ICA, BUS and control technology issues – tailored to your requirements and level of knowledge. Alternatively, we also offer standard training courses on CAN-bus basics, CANopen and J1939 for your company either as online webinar or as an in-house workshop at your site.

The SAE J1939 standard (Serial Control and Communications Heavy Duity Vehicle Network) has originally been designed by SAE International to be used in heavy duty vehicles. In the meantime, the protocol is widely used also in agricultural machinery, rail vehicles and sea vessels and in a wide range of diesel-driven machinery. Target group J1939 training The target group of the J1939 intensive workshop is development engineers who are looking for a quick start into handling the communications profile or would like to get an insight into the J1939 protocol stack. Also, we address decision makers and product managers to enable them to assess the suitability of the J1939 protocol stack for their applications.

With CANopen, the user organization CAN in Automation (CiA) has created a protocol standard which has widely spread in embedded systems and mechanical engineering. CANopen specifications not only define various services for data exchange, they also specify standardized access to the systems via device profiles and application profiles. Target group CANopen training The target group of the CANopen workshop is development engineers who are looking for detailed knowledge about the communication profile or would like to get an insight in the CANopen / CANopen FD protocol stacks.

MicroControl now offers a software package with versatile additional benefits – the new CANpie FD Server. All kinds of system conditions can be simulated before the final set-up of the system and cost-intensive “surprises” are avoided. The CANpie FD Server opens new dimensions. This feature is included in the software package without any additional costs.

The CAN driver CANpie FD (Controller Area Network Programming Interface Environment) is an open interface for the development of CAN-based applications. The CAN driver forms the basis for higher layer protocols (CANopen / J1939) and may be used for manufacturer-specific CAN communication between embedded systems. CANpie FD is avaliable for a wide range of microcontrollers (more than 160 at the moment). A variety of configuration options facilitates adjustment to individual target systems. The CAN physical layer (data link layer) comprises two protocols: the classical CAN standard and CAN FD. The protocols are described in the ISO 11898-1:2015 specification. The CANpie FD API defines 19 functions to allow manufacturer independend access to the CAN controller to entirely support ISO specifications. The API is based on the concept of dedicated message buffers (mailboxes) in combination with acceptance masks to minimize the application

The J1939 protocol stack offers the complete functionality for integration of the SAE J1939 standard into your devices. Versatile configuration options facilitate individual customization to a target product. Example codes facilitate the startup phase, enabling the user to focus on the implementation of their own application. The open CAN driver (CANpie) provides the flexibility to use any CAN controller available on the market. The bridge function to the CANopen Slave protocol stack facilitates realization of devices with multi protocol capability. In addition, less development time is needed for the implementation of parameters as these are addressed by all protocols in the same way.

The CANopen Bootloader protocol stack provides the complete functionality for integration of a bootloader according to the CANopen standard in your existing devices. Versatile configuration options facilitate individual customization to a target product. The Bootloader was implemented to meet low storage requirements. The CANopen Bootloader stack comprises a reduced object dictionary and supports NMT, SDO (Expedited/Segmented/Block), Emergency, Heartbeat as well as LSS services. Up to four separate sections for storage of programmes and data may be defined. The CANopen Download Tool is used to update programmes and data of the target hardware. A defined API facilitates adjustment to a flash memory of the target hardware. Flash drivers for various controllers (e.g. STM32 series) are part of the CANpie driver.

The CANopen / CANopen FD Slave protocol stack has been optimized for low resource requirements and is, thus, well suited for intelligent sensors and actuators. The protocol stack offers the complete functionality for integration of the CANopen standards CiA 301 (FD: CiA 1301) and CiA 305 into your devices. The following CANopen services are supported

The CANopen / CANopen FD Master protocol stack offers a variety of configuration options and forms the basis for controlling and monitoring complex CANopen networks. The CANopen Master protocol stack provides the complete functionality for integration of the CANopen standards CiA 301 (FD: CiA 1301), CiA 302 and CiA305 into control systems. Implementation supports the following CANopen services

You would like to get to know the performance options of the µMIC.200? Our starter kit facilitates a quick start into programming the control unit µMIC.200. Just unpack, get connected and start programming with Node-RED or in C/C++.Control unit µMIC.200 Mains adapter Digital CANopen I/O module Connecting cable Quickstart

Real-time Linux, Ethernet, CAN, USB plus custom electronics in a space-saving metal top-hat rail casing. In its µMIC.200 family, MicroControl integrates the best of the world of automation for IoT/Industry 4.0. The unit is equipped with COMBICON® connectors and offers versatile connection facilities for digital signals, CAN bus and RS-232. I/O modules with CAN interface can be connected to the unit via the integrated CANopen FD Master library. An even higher flexibility is offered through its customizable electronics. Two boards perfectly matched. CPU board and high performance standard board or – alternatively – a CPU board and a custom board tailored to your specific needs. The metal casing is able to withstand extreme operating environments. And all this at most favourable terms.2 Ethernet interfaces 2 CAN interfaces (isolated) 2 x RS-232 (isolated) CANopen Master function Cortex-A8 CPU with USB interface of 1 GHz frequency 4 GByte Flash and 512 MByte DDR3 RAM

The interface µCAN.pc.USB provides an easy and cost-saving connection of a CAN network to a PC. The CAN-to-USB converter is equipped with a plastic casing and due to its small size ideally suited to be used with laptops and notebooks.Bit rate setting up to 1 MBit/sec Space saving adaptor casing with USB cable and 9-pole D-Sub for CAN CAN plug D-Sub 9-poles Complies with CAN-specifications 2.0A (11-Bit ID) and 2.0B (29-Bit ID)

The µCAN.explorer is a universal monitor used to supervise data streams within a CAN network. The single messages are assigned individual names (symbols) in order to ensure a clear and simple classification The integrated data logger facilitates the data stream being acquired and saved onto the bus.Display of all received messages with indication of ID, length and data bytes Display of all received remote-frames as well as indication of their number and reception interval Storing and loading of compiled sender lists for emulating different CAN nodes Errors of the CAN bus and the controller are indicated, including error-frame-counter Supports various file formats, incl. Float according to IEEE754 and enumerations (Enums), byte order adjustable to Intel and Motorola format

The sensor module µCAN.1.ti-SENSOR can be joined with any sensor and is designed to acquire an analogue temperature signal. It can be integrated directly in the sensor head (18 mm in diameter). Sensor tolerances can be adjusted with the module already built in. The sensor signal is linearized and monitored directly in the hardware.Temperature Thermo type J, K, L Temperature Pt100, Pt1000 (2-wire) Accuracy ± 0.5 K (Thermo) Accuracy ± 0.2 K (Pt100) Resolution up to 16-bit (0.1 K) Sampling rate up to 1 kHz Signal type freely configurable Sampling rate adjustable Operating temperatures -40 °C … +85 °C Power supply voltage 9 V DC … 36 V DC Fieldbus CAN classic / CAN FD Protocols CANopen / CANopen FD / J1939

The sensor module µCAN.1.sg-SENSOR can be combined with all common pressure sensors and is designed to acquire an analogue sensor signal. It can be integrated directly in the sensor head (18 mm in diameter). Sensor tolerances can be adjusted with the module already built in. The sensor signal is linearized and monitored directly in the hardware.Strain gauge full bridge Voltage ± 20 mV Supply voltage 4.5 V Accuracy 0.2% (FS) Resolution up to 16-bit (1 mV / 1 µA) Sampling rate up to 1kHz Supply of the strain gauge full bridge Scaling / sampling rate adjustable Measurement range adjustable Operating temperatures -40°C … +85 °C Supply voltage 9 V DC … 36 V DC Fieldbus CAN classic / CAN FD Protocol CANopen / CANopen FD / J1939