Posted to News on 2nd Nov 2009, 14:06
CANopen is versatile for machine control applications
Embedded control networks based on CANopen are used in broad range of applications, such as the bottling line shown in the photograph below.
CANopen is internationally standardised as EN 50325-4, though it is often better known as CiA 301. It is widely used for equipment such as packaging machines, printing machines, injection moulding machines, wood processing machines and special-purpose machines. Real-time communication and safety-related controls can be implemented using CANopen,
Follow the link to find out more about the use of CANopen for machinery.
