Relay Modules
CANopen PLC
Increasing complexity of control systems in machines and plants and a strong tendency to decentralization induced by an increasing use of intelligent subsystems explain the boosted communication needs between control and peripheral systems in todays machine and plant control. Ever-growing data amounts require a high-performance bus system which is able to transmit large bulks of data between intelligent control elements in a reliable and quick manner.
It goes without saying that the current-generation DOLD PLC is fieldbus-capable. An extensive range of fieldbus-capable input and output modules is also available, as peripheral modules of a PLC, for example.
DOLD CANopen PLC
- Full-value very compact PLC
- Easy to program by CoDeSys programming software as free download
- One-stop offering: DOLD’s complete range includes input and output modules
- Battery-backed real-time clock, event memory
- More flexibility: configurable as Master/Slave
CANopen field bus system
- Wide choice from compatible devices from different manufacturers
- Open standardized CANopen system offers independence of specific suppliers
- High extent of reliability and fault tolerance
- Fast transmission of small quantities of data
Field bus systems, general
- Easy and clear wiring
- High flexibility of systems with respect to changes and extensions
- Easy incorporation of control concepts in overriding management systems (gateway)
- Gave up to 40% of cost for projecting, installation, commissioning and maintenance
Key data of the CANopen field bus system
- Bus topology: Line with short stubs
- Twisted pair line, shielded
- Typical line impedance: 120 Ω (equivalent to line termination). Note: Reflections on the line ends can be avoided by bus line termination on both ends with the bus line's characteristic impedance (120 Ω).
- Max. 32 nodes without repeater, with repeater up to 128 nodes
- Relation between baud rate and bus length: 5000 m at 50 kBaud; 10 m at 1000 kBaud
Line structure
The CANopen bus system is implemented as a line structure with bus terminations on both line ends. The use of shielded lines improves its electromagnetic immunity. Electromagnetic interferences can also be avoided by the use of optical fiber cables. However this variant is more expensive compared with shielded cables. Connection of optical fiber cables is via integrated or external opto-couplers.
The figure below shows an example of how to use the DOLD CANopen PLC IL 5504 MINIMASTER for distributon boards as well as further bus nodes for the CANopen field bus system.
Bus connection
Bus nodes can be looped in the bus line or connected to the bus line via a short stub (max. 30 cm). To identify bus nodes an address (node ID) is assigned to each of them. The figure below shows the basic structure of a typical CANopen node connection to a bus with DOLD-PLC IL 5504 MINIMASTER and output module IP 5503:
- Mobile systems: Automotive, rail vehicles, ship building, special-purpose vehicles such as mobile machines for wood working
- Traditional machine controls
- Building system automation, e.g. market gardens
- Small power stations
