The CANbridge allows the coupling of two CAN networks including networks with different bit rates. Unlike a CAN-Repeater, which only translates the electric signals, the CAN messages are received completely by the CANbridge and then sent to the other CAN network in line with existing filter and conversion rules (Store-Forward principle). With the aid of conversion rules (gateway tables) CAN messages can be filtered or forwarded under a different identifier. With these mechanisms the bus load can be reduced in the individual networks by only sending messages that are of interest to the other network.
The CANbridge has a powerful 16-bit microcontroller that can process bursts at higher data rates without message loss.LEDs signal the current status of the coupled networks.
The CANbridge is configured via a configuration file which is downloaded to the device by a loader program.
The CANbridge is available in three different versions: as an industrial version in either a DIN rail housing or in a robust aluminum housing, and as an automotive version in a robust aluminum housing.
Technical Data:
- Fujitsu MB90F543Microcontroller
- Memory extension - 128 k Flash on-chip, 6 k RAM on-chip (optional 256 k external SRAM), 256 Bytes I2C EEPROM
- CAN controller 2 x CAN on-chip, CAN 2.0A, 2.0B
- CAN bus interface - 2x ISO 11898-2 (High Speed)or 1x ISO 11898-2 and 1x ISO 11898-3 (low-speed)
- Serial interface - RS232 for device configuration
- Voltage supply - 9-36 V Industrial Version
- Temperature range - -20 ºC...+70 ºC
- Housing - Aluminum or plastic
- Size - Apx 100 x 85 x 32 mm DIN rail
Certifications: CE, RoHS Compliant
Contents of delivery: CANbridge, Configuration software for Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP, User manual
