Enhance System Integration and Communication with MOXA CANbus Solutions

30 Jul

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Industrial systems demand dependable and efficient communication tools to support seamless operations. Moxa’s diverse range of CANbus products ensures smooth data transfers and effortless integration across various applications. Whether you need CAN protocol gateways for protocol conversion, CAN-to-fiber converters for extended connectivity, or CAN interface cards for versatile system integration, Moxa delivers reliable solutions tailored to meet the needs of your industry. Below are case studies showcasing the benefits and applications of our products.

CAN Protocol Gateways

Ship Integrated Electric Propulsion System

As marine propulsion systems adopt battery technologies to address environmental concerns, seamless communication between bridge devices and PLCs becomes critical for control. With diverse protocols like J1939 (batteries), CANopen (joysticks), and PROFINET (PLCs), a compact protocol gateway is essential for efficient conversion, especially in limited cabinet spaces.

Why Choose Moxa?

MGate 5123 supports multiple protocols, including J1939 and CANopen, with the option to convert to PROFINET.

The compact design fits into space-constrained electrical cabinets

Built-in diagnostics, traffic monitoring, and event logging streamline integration and troubleshooting.

Series
Northbound Protocol
Southbound Protocol
Operating Temperature

MGate 5121	MGate 5122	MGate 5123
Modbus TCP SNMP	EtherNet/IP SNMP	PROFINET SNMP
CANopen, SAE J1939, CAN 2.0A/B*
Standard: -10 to 60°C Wide: -40 to 75°C

*CAN 2.0A/B will be supported with a firmware update by Q4, 2024

CAN-to-Fiber Converters

Communication distances in CAN bus systems are often limited by baudrates, where higher baudrates mean shorter ranges. For multi-building fire alarm systems, extending these distances with CAN-to-fiber converters ensures uninterrupted communication and acknowledgment (ACK) signals.

Why Choose Moxa?

Supports CAN baudrates up to 1 Mbps and CAN FD baudrates up to 5 Mbps.

Extends fiber transmission distances up to 40 km (single-mode) or 2 km (multi-mode).

Series
Positioning
Protocol Support
Fiber Mode
Auto Baudrate Function
Operating Temperature

ICF-1170I	ICF-1171I
Signal Isolation Only	Distance Extension
CAN	CAN, CAN FD
Multi-mode (distance up to 2km)	Multi-mode and Single-mode (distance up to 40 km)
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Standard: 0 to 60°C Wide: -40 to 85°C	Standard: 0 to 60°C Wide: -40 to 75°C

CAN Interface Cards

Heart-Lung Machines in Medical Equipment

Heart-lung machine manufacturers rely on robust CAN interfaces for reliable operation. Industrial PCs are used to integrate and develop applications, often requiring modular designs within compact machine cabinets.