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Machine on wheels

Siko and STW cooperate regarding sensors

2020-07-31 The two companies have agreed on a strategic partnership with the aim of further opening up the market for mobile machinery. This includes joint developments of sensors.

Digital output options added

J1939 and CANopen position sensors for hydraulic cylinders

2020-06-24 MTS Sensors announced the expansion of its MH Threaded externally installed magnetostrictive linear position sensors. CAN digital output formats including CANopen and J1939 were added.

J1939

6D inertial sensor unit for demanding transport tasks

2020-06-18 The 6D inertial sensor unit of Honeywell's Tars (transportation attitude reference system) series enables simultaneous acquisition of rotation rate, acceleration, and tilt data for heavy-duty, off-highway, or other special vehicles.

Camera

Added accident prevention and behavior monitoring

2020-06-10 VIA Technologies announced the integration of AI-powered accident prevention and behavior monitoring features into its VIA Mobile360 D700 AI dash cam which supports CAN.

Up to 14-bit resolution

Rotary encoders approved for SIL 2 applications

2020-05-28 The CANopen-connectible TBN/TRN-S4 magnetic encoder series by TWK Elektronik (Germany) received the SIL 2 (safety integrity level) certification by TÜV (German Technical Inspection Association).

GNSS-aided measurement system

Vehicle testing, ADAS, and autonomous driving functions

2020-05-13 The GNSS-aided inertial system ADMA from Genesys (Germany) was developed specifically for vehicle dynamics testing and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) evaluation in the automotive industries.

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.

Up to 600 bar

Industrial stainless-steel pressure transmitters

2020-04-09 L'Essor Français Electronique (EFE) specializes on pressure transducers. The PDS22C sensor supports the CiA 404 CANopen device profile for measurement equipment.

13-bit resolution

Redundant absolute encoder with CANopen interface

2020-04-01 TR-Electronic (Germany) introduced the CR_582 CANopen solution with two encoders in the space for one 58‑mm industrial encoder. Here, the safety concept is realized using the redundancy principle.

SIL 2 / PL d

Certified safety control system for cranes

2020-03-30 Wika (Germany) offers the ELMS1 control system to protect cranes against overload. The system with CANopen-connectivity combines safety electronics, software, and safety force transducers.

Direction recognition

3-D sensor system for controlled access applications

2020-03-26 The CAN-capable 3D TOF (time of flight) sensor system from Sensotek (Germany) ensures that persons securely pass a gate area. The CiA-member (CAN in Automation) company currently develops a CANopen-based solution.

Mobile automation

Encoders, draw-wire encoders, and inclinometers with J1939

2020-03-20 For years, Kuebler has been offering a portfolio of rotary encoders, draw-wire encoders, inclinometers, and slip rings suitable for transmitting loads, signals, and data. The company now also offers its sensors with the SAE J1939 interface.

With CANopen Safety

Inclinometer measures rotational speed

2020-03-19 TWK (Germany) offers the NBN66 inclinometer. It is able to measure the current alignment (i.e. inclination or angular position) as well as the rotating speed of three axes (x, y, z).

CAN Newsletter magazine

Sensor fusion: Inertial measurement units

2020-03-02 An IMU embeds several sensors on the same physical device. Combined sensor data tailored for a certain application is available on a CAN interface. This unburdens the CAN network from additional traffic and allows a simpler network design.

Gases, liquids, digital pressure

Flow meters and controllers with CANopen interface

2020-02-06 Bronkhorst High-Tech announced the availability of a CANopen interface on their flow meters and controllers for gases and liquids, as well as their digital pressure controllers.

512 sensing points

Temperature measurement in high-voltage batteries

2020-01-31 CSM (Germany) introduced the HV DTemp system. It acquires temperatures at up to 512 points and provides the values via CAN. The system is designed for development of high-voltage (HV) batteries used e.g. in electric vehicles.

For mobile machines

Inclination measurement and wireless transmission

2020-01-20 The JD series sensors from ifm Electronic (Germany) measure inclinations in harsh environments and provide the data via a CANopen interface. The company also offers the CANwireless gateway allowing a Wifi or a Bluetooth connection to the CAN network ...

DAQ system

Data acquisition for harsh environments

2020-01-16 IMC (Germany) offers the modular platform Cronos-XT for data acquisition. Modules for Classical CAN and CAN FD connectivity are provided.

Linear transducer

Measuring cylinder position and speed

2019-11-28 The TM1 series of position sensors by Novotechnik provide CANopen or J1939 interface options. They are dedicated for the pressure range of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.

SPS 2019

TWK with CANopen sensors at the SPS fair in November

2019-11-08 At this year's SPS in Nuremberg (Germany), TWK presents its portfolio of sensors for use in wind energy, construction, and agricultural machines in hall 4A at stand 111.