CAN bus (CAN bus) - The most important information
CAN communication ( CAN system) has become one of the most popular standards of industrial communication networks - in Poland it is in second place after the valued Profibus standard. Using the CAN bus , control devices transmit signals to robots (or automata).
The basis of operation of the CAN network (controller area network)
It is also perfect for communication (data transmission) between sensors, controllers and recorders . It is characterized by stability and high data transfer speed, but remember that the speed decreases significantly with the length of the cable. In other words, as distance increases, speed decreases.
CAN networks are useful in the automation of production lines, various machine systems, for controlling furnaces, cold stores and printers. It is worth knowing that the CAN bus topology is the pillar on which the operation of the CAN network is based.
CAN bus - Modules, converters and overlays - What do we offer?
Our offer mainly includes modules that allow you to easily connect your microcontroller to the CAN bus . Overlays for popular boards (microcontrollers) are often perfect for many applications - we have a wide selection of overlays for Arduino.
Often, communication with the device takes place via the SPI interface, and the shield has the microcontroller pins placed on top. The CAN communication bus is still most often used in the automotive industry - there is, among others, an Arduino shield available, adapted to work with a standard OBD-II car connector and containing instructions for an example of connecting the device. The device can be used, among others, for error control and checks, for example, whether the airbags are activated.
It is worth remembering that when using the CAN bus and boards using ATmega microprocessors, due to their lower efficiency, the functionality of the bus will be reduced. We also offer modules with CAN interfaces - communication in them is usually carried out via a USB connector and a UART-RX, TX serial interface. On Windows or Linux systems it will appear as a virtual COM port. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CAN bus, please contact us by e-mail, telephone or via the form available on the website.