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SPS Connect 2020

Sensors and actuators for harsh environments

2020-11-25 Siko introduced several devices at the SPS Connect 2020 digital fair. The AP10 position indicator, AG03/1 actuator, IKM360R inclinometer, and WH5800M encoder are connectible via CANopen.

Added actuator option

Enabling entry into CAN communication

2020-10-26 The product series of Hawe Hydraulik's proportional directional spool valve type PSL has been extended by the actuation option CAN Lite (keyword: onboard electronics). This option offers an entry into CAN communication in mobile machines.

Frequency inverter

Rotation speed control for asynchronous motors

2020-10-23 The CANopen-capable FDD 3000 series complements Sigmatek’s AC drive portfolio for the low-voltage range.

Robot hand

Executing pick-and-place applications

2020-10-19 The adaptive 3‑Finger Gripper by Robotiq (Canada) picks up objects of any shape. It can be delivered with CANopen and DeviceNet connectivity.

CAN Newsletter magazine

Limiting local pressure in post-compensated valves

2020-09-09 Bucher Hydraulics has found a way to combine the advantages of pre-compensated load sensing (LS) valves with those of post-compensated flow-sharing valves. CAN and J1939 are also part of this.

CANopen support

Electromechanical linear actuators with CAN

2020-08-26 Thomson Industries has announced the availability of the CANopen industrial networking protocol as an option for its line of heavy duty Electrak HD electric actuators.

CANopen inverter

Powering water pumps with photovoltaic

2020-08-03 Gefran (Italy) offers its ADV200 inverter with optional CANopen connectivity for water pumps. This is supported by a special application software.

CANopen drives

Providing currents up to 500 A

2020-08-03 The Rayon drives from Redler Technologies (Israel) are dedicated for brush-less DC motor control. The devices integrate one CANopen interface respectively.

For all battery types

Battery charger with customizable charging curves

2020-07-23 CB12245AJ from Adelsystem (Italy) is a battery charging and monitoring unit. It can provide more than 50 charging status and failure parameters via CAN, using the J1939 higher-layer protocol.

IP67 or IP69K rated

J1939 actuator for harsh environments

2020-07-20 Thomson (US) introduced the Electrak MD electromechanical linear actuators with embedded J1939 interface. It is suited for mobile off-highway, material handling, and factory automation applications.

CANopen

UL-recognized integrated servo motors

2020-07-14 Applied Motion Products increased the acceptance of MDX integrated servo motors into industrial motion control applications with UL-recognition on all models. The products come with CANopen.

0,75 kW to 1,65 MW

Customizable frequency inverter for cranes

2020-07-03 ADV200 HC by Gefran (Italy) is a field-oriented vector inverter for hoist and crane applications. Connection to a CANopen or a Devicenet network is possible using an interface card.

Off-shore and maritime

Li-Ion batteries with up to 10-kWh and management system

2020-07-01 Aentron (Germany) supplies battery systems for maritime, industrial, and other demanding applications. The batteries feature CAN connectivity.

Up to 300 bar

Linear and rotary actuators for subsea applications

2020-05-28 Olsen Actuation (UK) provides the OLX linear actuator series and the ORX rotary actuator series with CAN interfaces. The company recently joined the CAN in Automation (CiA) association.

IP65/IP67-protected

Pneumatic valves with CANopen interface

2020-05-08 The Airline Field (Type 8653) valve island from Buerkert (Germany) was developed for use outside of the control cabinet, for example in process automation applications.

Single axis

Servo controller module with CAN and CANopen

2020-05-08 The TMCM-1617 from Trinamic is a miniaturized single-axis servo drive for 3-phase BLDC motors with up to 18 A power measurement and +24 V supply. Customization and different casing options are possible. It supports CiA 301 and CiA 402.

26 mm x 34,5 mm x 17 mm

Servo drives for space-limited applications

2020-04-24 Ingenia, part of Celera Motion (Novanta), released the Everest servo drive series with CANopen-connectivity.

0,25 kW to 160 kW

Frequency inverters with CANopen interface

2020-04-22 The CANopen-connectible Nordac frequency inverters family from Nord Drivesystems includes control cabinet inverters and decentralized frequency inverters.

Linear movements

Low-noise electronic hoist cylinders for precise positioning

2020-04-17 Paul Herm. Seckendorf (Germany) produces the Proaxis electronic hoist cylinders integrating drive amplifiers with CANopen connectivity.

CiA 402 supported

Motor, drive, and feedback connections in one unit

2020-04-02 Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of Ametek, provides the EC042B Idea brushless DC motor. The unit with 42 mm in diameter features an integrated motion controller with CANopen interface.