The can bus is changing electronic controls work by allowing the remote distribution of control on many types of machines, and the Eaton Can Bus is setting the standard. The Eaton Can Bus allows configuration of devices across a standard Can interface. A controller area network (CAN) allows communications with micro-controllers over a vehicle bus (CAN BUS). Control is possible without a computer with a message based protocol. Eaton’s Can Bus reduces man hours, wiring and delivers mishap free operation.
Applications
Typically, it’s used in automotive, aerospace, and media fields as well as wide array of other industries. In the automotive industries, the Eaton can bus is used in engine control units, and in other industries it’s used as a field bus for general automation. Video games make use of the can bus in games in for controlling the gaming environment. The can bus was developed for the automotive industry, but the low cost and ease of use made for attractive use by other industries. The can bus delivers power without wasting fuels and power, and brings substantial savings in operating costs.
Features
Standard Eaton features include fault confinement, error detection, message framing and validation, filtering, and male and female connectors. Frame flexibility, and two message formats are standard. Data link layering, high speed transmission, low speed tolerance and password security features are built in. They offer reliable operation under severe conditions, and they offer a robust and compact construction. Reverse polarity protection, sleep protection and LED indicators are available on the HFX product family.
Watchdog Operations
The Eaton Can Bus has watchdog operations in place to monitor against infinite looping and hanging. The watchdog operations run in the background, and when tripped, they can be reset by the user. Run time is monitored, and is user configurable. Refined fault management systems track events, and can be configured by the user. Operation depends on program function.
Eaton has years of experience in finding solutions for electronically controlled systems for a wide variety of industry needs. Eaton is committed to customer support and service. The Eaton Can Bus is the industry standard for automated control systems in the aerospace, electrical, filtration, hydraulics, energy, machine, mining and government industries.
