µCAN-BOX Family –
Reliability in Harsh Environments
MicroControl’s I/O modules of the µCAN-BOX product family provide the link for digital and analogue I/O signal networking on a CAN bus. The premium electronics of our µCAN modules facilitates connection of a wide range of sensors and actuators.
A/D conversion directly on the spot has significant advantages: due to their robust design the modules may be installed directly at the signal source – even in adverse environmental conditions. An additional control cabinet is not needed. The electronics of the µCAN-BOX series is tightly packed in a rugged aluminium casing (IP66 rated) protecting it reliably from dust and water. Signal wires may be connected via metric cable connectors or M12 plug-in connectors.
Ideal for harsh environments
Dirt-
resistent
Tight casing
Variants and Features
Signal type
- 1-channel to 8-channel modules
- Analogue inputs +/- 10 V, 0(4)…20 mA
- Analogue outputs +/- 10 V, 0…20 mA
- Analogue inputs strain gauge
- Temperature acquisition thermocouples
- Temperature acquisition Pt100,Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000
- Digital in- or outputs
- Digital counter input up to 500 kHz
- Digital PWM outputs up to 1.5 A per output
Usage
- Module monitoring by heartbeat function
- Galvanically isolated fieldbus
- Harsh environments
- Rugged design
- Compact architecture
- Operating temperatures -40…+85 °C
- Supply voltage 9…36 V DC
- Aluminium casing
- IP66 rated
- Status indication by LED
- Cable connection via screw conntectors
- Cable connection via plug-in connectors (option)
- CE-certified
Fieldbus
- Fieldbus CAN / CAN FD
- Protocol CANopen / CANopen FD / J1939 / Raw CAN
- Bitrate set via DIP-switch
- Module ID set via DIP switch / LSS
- Termination set via DIP switch
The µCAN-BOX Family
µCAN.1.ai-BOX
1-channel analogue input current / voltage
µCAN.1.sg-BOX
1-channel analogue input strain gauge
µCAN.1.ti-BOX
1-channel analogue input temperature
µCAN.4.ai-BOX
4-channel analogue input current / voltage
µCAN.4.sg-BOX
4-channel analogue input strain gauge
µCAN.4.ti-BOX
4-channel analogue input temperature
µCAN.4.ao-BOX
4-channel analogue output current / voltage
µCAN.8.dio-BOX
8-channel digital I/O digital input or output
µCAN.8.pwm-BOX
8-channel digital I/O pulse width modulation output
µCAN.4.ci-BOX
4-channel digital I/O counter input
µCAN.1.ai-BOX
1-channel analogue input current / voltage
µCAN.1.sg-BOX
1-channel analogue input strain gauge
µCAN.1.ti-BOX
1-channel analogue input temperature
µCAN.4.ai-BOX
4-channel analogue input current / voltage
µCAN.4.sg-BOX
4-channel analogue input strain gauge
µCAN.4.ti-BOX
4-channel analogue input temperature
µCAN.4.ao-BOX
4-channel analogue output current / voltage
µCAN.8.dio-BOX
8-channel digital I/O digital input or output
µCAN.8.pwm-BOX
8-channel digital I/O pulse width modulation output
µCAN.4.ci-BOX
4-channel digital I/O counter input
Improved compatibility
All modules are equipped with a high-speed CAN interface which supports both CAN 2.0A and CAN 2.0B, thus supporting the layer 7 protocols CANopen, J1939 and a multitude of vendor-specific variants. Module ID and bit rate are set via DIP switch or CAN bus.
For harsh environments
The µCAN-BOX modules are used in extreme conditons where reliable sensor and actuator technology is required:
- Construction cranes and road construction machinery
- Off-road and heavy-duty vehicles
- Tractors and harvesters
- Wind and solar power plants
Optimized design
Optical wave guides in the lid indicate the status of the device. For use in mobile applications, the electrical features are specified within a temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.
Easy diagnosis
All modules of the µCAN-BOX series feature easy diagnostics of the CAN state via two LEDs in the device.
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