Introduction to CANopen Concepts

Introduction to CANopen Concepts

OD (Object Dictionary): This is an ordered, predefined group of objects that can be accessed via the network, with each object addressed by a 16-bit index and an 8-bit sub-index. The range of a node’s object dictionary is from 0X1000 to 0X9FFF. COB-ID (Communication Object Identifier): This is the message frame ID of the CANopen … Read more

CANopen: The Reliable Guardian of Industrial Communication

CANopen: The Reliable Guardian of Industrial Communication

In the field of industrial automation, communication protocols are like the nervous system of modern factories, and CANopen is undoubtedly the most reliable and efficient communication solution within this network. It is not just a communication standard; it is a vital link that connects devices and enhances production efficiency. This article will delve into this … Read more

Important Considerations for Implementing CANopen Bus

Important Considerations for Implementing CANopen Bus

CANopen is a high-level protocol based on CAN, which is widely used in various automation control systems. CANopen networks use twisted pair cables to transmit differential signals, but factors such as poor electromagnetic environment, non-standard wiring, and unreliable grounding in domestic industrial sites can directly affect communication quality and interfere with bus operation. To ensure … Read more

CANOpen Series Tutorial

CANOpen Series Tutorial

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Understanding CAN and CANopen Protocols

Understanding CAN and CANopen Protocols

CAN (Controller Area Network) and CANopen are communication protocols commonly used in the automotive and industrial automation fields, facilitating communication between various devices and components within a system. CAN is a serial communication standard that operates at the first two layers of the OSI model, namely the physical layer and the data link layer (functioning … Read more

Getting Started with CANopen: Special Protocols

Getting Started with CANopen: Special Protocols

1、Special Protocols (Specialprotocols) To facilitate CANopen master station management of slave stations. In the CANopen protocol, special COB-ID has been predefined for special functions, mainly including the following types of special messages. 1.Synchronization Protocol (Syncprotocol) Synchronization (SYNC), this message object mainly implements synchronized transmission across the entire network, as shown in the figure, just like … Read more

Understanding CAN Bus Protocol – CANOpen Series Tutorial 02

Understanding CAN Bus Protocol - CANOpen Series Tutorial 02

Follow Our Public Account to Not Miss Any Updates!! This tutorial was originally published by the author strongerHuang in September 2018. Tags: CAN, CANOpen, CanFestival Copyright: Commercial Use Prohibited Disclaimer:This document is for personal learning use only. Please contact the author for authorization before reprinting. 1Introduction The previous article discussed CAN and CANOpen, and I … Read more

Key Points of CANopen Real-Time Bus Explained

Key Points of CANopen Real-Time Bus Explained

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Deep Dive Analysis of CanFestival Architecture

Deep Dive Analysis of CanFestival Architecture

Follow/Star Public Account to never miss any updates! This tutorial is originally published by the author strongerHuang in October 2018. Tags: CAN, CANOpen, CanFestival Copyright: Commercial use prohibited Disclaimer:This document is for personal learning use only. For reprinting, please contact the author for authorization through the public account. 1Introduction In the previous article of this … Read more

CANopen Protocol Stack Tutorial: Master-Slave Networking

CANopen Protocol Stack Tutorial: Master-Slave Networking

This video tutorial is highly practical, covering a lot of content, especially the PDO synchronization cycle and the non-periodic synchronization techniques that need to be thoroughly understood. Additionally, the H7-TOOL’s CANopen parsing feature has added split-window displays for NMT, PDO, SDO, emergency messages, etc., making it convenient for message classification when networking multiple devices. Video … Read more