
CAN Fiber Optic Router EtherCAN FX
is a fiber optic router, which transmits data between CAN networks using optical fiber distance of up to 15 km or up to 40 km.
Special Features
CAN Fiber Optic Router EtherCAN FX
- Optical fiber based Ethernet/CAN router for the connection of CAN subnetworks
- Powerful 32 bit microcontroller Samsung S3C4510B with CAN controller SJA1000
- Abrogation of the extension/datarate restrictions of the CAN bus
- The CAN typical error handling mechanisms are preserved
- Optical fiber extensions up to 15/40 km possible (2 different device types)
- Adaptation to higher layer protocols (e.g. SafetyBus p, CANopen) using specific firmware
- Rail mountable
Description
EtherCAN FX transmits data between CAN networks using optical fiber. To achieve the connection two devices are linked back-to-back. The transmission protocol used on the optical fiber is the reliable TCP/IP protocol. The use of TCP/IP abrogates the length/datarate restrictions, the typical error handling mechanisms of CAN are preserved within the single subnets. Depending on the type of the device, extensions up to 15 km or 40 km are possible.EtherCAN FX includes a Samsung S3C4510B (ARM7 core) with 50 Mhz clock and a Linux operating system. In addition, the device has 16 MB SDRAM and 2 MB Flash. The connection to the CAN bus is done by a CAN controller of type NXP SJA1000 which supports the CAN protocols 2.0A and 2.0B.The use of Embedded Linux as operating system allows the development of application specific software for EtherCAN FX, an application development kit is separately available.Safety-related applications with SafetyBUS p are supported by the version SBR FX.Ordering information
Equipment / Variants
12-20-510-10
EtherCAN FX-15000/RMD
Optical Fiber Connector: LC
Galvanic separation: Host separated, Channels common
Number of channels: 1 Channel
CAN Physics: high speed
Protocol: CAN
Structural shape: Mounting rail
Transmission: Fiber optic cable
Range: 15000m
12-20-511-10
EtherCAN FX-40000/RMD
Optical Fiber Connector: LC
Galvanic separation: Host separated, Channels common
Number of channels: 1 Channel
CAN Physics: high speed
Protocol: CAN
Structural shape: Mounting rail
Transmission: Fiber optic cable
Range: 40000m
Technical Data
Layout and Connection
EtherCAN FX includes a CAN segment connected by a D-Sub9 male plug. The power supply of the device is achieved by plugable terminals with four contacts. For configuration purposes a RS232 interface is provided.
A pair of single mode optical fibers (9 µm) are connected by LC plugs.
Limiting Values
Parameter | Minimal | Maximal | Unit |
Storage temperature | -25 | +70 | °C |
Operating temperature | 0 | +50 | °C |
Supply voltage | -100 | +36 | V |
Voltage on bus connections | -30 | +30 | V |
Any (also temporary) stress in excess of the limiting values may cause permanent damage on EtherCAN FX and other connected devices. Exposure to limiting conditions for extended periods may affect the reliability and shorten the life cycle of the device.
Nominal Values
Parameter | Minimal | Typical | Maximal | Unit |
Current consumption (running idle) | n.s. | 80 | 200 | mA |
Supply voltage | 20 | 24 | 36 | mA |
Optical damping (EtherCAN FX-15000/RMD) | n.s. | 13 | n.s. | db |
Optical damping (EtherCAN FX-40000/RMD) | 4 | 28 | n.s. | db |
Admissible fiber length (EtherCAN FX-15000/RMD) | n.s. | 15000 | n.s. | m |
Admissible fiber length (EtherCAN FX-40000/RMD) | n.s. | 40000 | n.s. | m |
All values, unless otherwise specified, refer to a supply voltage of 24 V and an environmental temperature of 20 °C. Fiber length specifications are valid for fiber damping of 0,55 dB/km without additional patch panels.
Scope of Delivery
- CAN-LWL router EtherCAN FX
- User manual
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Further Information
International Sales
For US/Canada/Mexico sales, please contact: Traquair Data Systems, Inc. (www.traquair.com); sales@traquair.com; Ph: +1 607 266 6000