Dr. Heikki Saha

CANopen safeguards: Mapping process data objects

CANopen is a communication protocol and device profile specification for embedded systems used in automation that includes mechanisms to secure signal integrity. This part 2 of 2 discusses process data objects mapping and how the CANOpen protocol allows for fewer errors in traditional analog instrumentation. Part 1 is a Digital Edition Exclusive in the Control Engineering May 2015 issue, and is linked below.

CANopen safeguards to reduce errors

Transferring data over CANopen networks is extremely reliable, but CANopen offers additional safeguards to decrease the effect of residual errors. This is part 1 of 2.

Model-based design of CANopen systems: System level modeling

Designing complex mechatronic systems can be easier with model-based design. Co-existing, multiple disciplines for mechatronic system design hinder the use of software-oriented modeling principles, such as UML, but modern tools may be integrated into a working tool chain. Part 2 of 2. This is a Digital Edition Exclusive in the Control Engineering January issue. See part 1, linked below.

Model-based design of CANopen systems: mechatronics

Technology Update: Co-existing, multiple disciplines for mechatronic system design hinder the use of software-oriented modeling principles, such as UML, but modern tools may be integrated into a working tool chain. (Part 1 of 2)