From the editors' desk
2013-05-17. At the PCIM Europe 2013, the international exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy and energy management in Nuremberg (Germany) 395 exhibitors and 85 represented companies were present to show their developments and products. In 230 lectures experts presented news from research and science.
Sensor + Test 2013 focused this year on regenerative energy, which has generated new requirements for sensors and testing technology.
In the next couple of days we will give you more information on products and innovations from both exhibitions.
Annegret Emerich, Nickel Plankermann, Cindy Weißmüller, Holger Zeltwanger
CiA seminars in China
CAN in Automation (CiA) had organized with partners CAN technology update and CANopen seminars. They took place in May in several cities in China.
CiA exhibited in Lyon on the Industrie 2013
In April (16th to 19th) the Industrie Lyon 2013 fair had opened its gates. The CiA organization took part, supported by some CiA members (B & R Automation, Cyberio, ISIT, Ixxat, NSI, Schneider Electric, and Sodimas) helping to present CANopen technol...
Simulation and analysis environment compatible with Windows 7
Softing Automotive Electronics (Germany) has launched the 4.0 version of the CanEasy simulation, analysis and test environment. It supports application in ECU engineering and development, the simulation of bus systems and the analysis of communicatio...
Single-board computer complies with EN 50155
MEN Mikro Elektronik (Germany) has launched its SC27 single-board computer, which was designed for display applications with little space. Options include a CAN interface, which can be added via an SA-adapter.
Pressure transmitter with CAN interface
STW (Germany) presented at the Sensor + Test 2013 their pressure transmitter, the M01-CAN, which was developed for automotive off-highway applications. The key feature of the new transmitter is its CAN interface.
First CAN FD plug fest
In the first CAN FD plug fest, Bosch, Peak, and Vector proofed the interoperability of their CAN FD implementations. The FPGAs implementing the CAN FD data link layer as submitted for international standardization were tested using different network ...
Inertial measurement unit supports CAN
Seiko Epson (Germany) has developed the M-G550-PC for its IMU (inertial measurement unit) lineup. The product was on show at Sensor + Test 2013 in Nuremburg (Germany).
SIL-2 inclinometer with CANopen Safety
At the Sensor + Test 2013 TWK (Germany) has introduced the NBN/S3 inclinometer supporting CANopen Safety. The SIL-2 certified sensors can be mechanically adjusted up to ±7,5° using elongated holes.
Drilling crawler with CAN receiver for remote control
The BR8000-4 drilling crawler by Morath (Germany) lets the user navigate its CAN network via remote control, which gives the operator the freedom to choose his location. The operator can control all drilling, set-up and driving functions by means of ...
CANopen seminar in Italy
CAN in Automation (CiA) organizes a CANopen seminar for newcomers. The event will take place on June 26, 2013 in Verona (Italy). Seminar language is English.
Grading system with CAN
The Leica iCON grade range from Leica Geosystems (Switzerland), a grading system, provides automatic control of both slope and elevation. It can be installed on machines from any vendor and uses a CAN interface.
CAN-based human-machine-interfaces
Kongsberg Automotive offers a range of intelligent solutions for the control and monitoring of vehicle electronics. Their family of programmable CAN and serial-compatible Kantrak displays are designed to be used independently or with their range of a...
Multiple CAN network system
Argos is a family of operator and control devices by Graf Syteco (Germany) for mobile machines. It also includes larger displays and touchscreens as well as Bluetooth or GPS modules.
I/O board for gas sensors
Solidsense (Germany) has introduced at the Sensor + Test 2013 its MC 42424 multi-function smartboard. The board is equipped with a CAN interface running at 125 kbit/s.
SBC features dual CAN network option
Cadia Networks (USA) has introduced its ESBC-3200 single board computer (SBC), which is based on the i.MX6 (Cortex A9) processor by Freescale. It can support two optional CAN interfaces.
Servo drives with optional safety functions
Schneider Electric (France) has launched the Lexium 32 series comprising three servo drive models and two servo motors (0,15 kW to 7 kW). Two of the servo drives, the Lexium 32 Advanced and the Lexium 32 Modular, feature CANopen and CANmotion interfa...
CANopen Safety seminar in July
CAN in Automation (CiA) has scheduled a CANopen Safety seminar in Nuremberg (Germany). It will be in German language.
CAN connectable receivers for radio remote control
Scanreco (Sweden) offers a choice of different types of receivers for different application tasks (G2, G2S and G3). The receivers are built for mobile machines including cranes. The embedded PLC is prepared for 2-way communication and signal handling...
I/O module supports CANopen
The GP controller (GPC) by SVAB Hydraulik (Sweden) is designed for analog and digital inputs/outputs. The unit is suitable for operating temperature ranges from -40 °C to +70 °C.
