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CAN Repeaters - CAN-Interfaces and gateways
CAN Repeaters
CAN repeaters enable the physical coupling of CAN and
DeviceNet network segments. They can be used to easily
change the topology of DeviceNet systems to set-up tree
or star networks. The integrated galvanic isolaon provides
a built-in protecon against over voltage and the an-noise
circuit eliminates the eects of EMI.
Easy set-up of tree and star topologies for CAN and DeviceNet systems
When to use
CAN repeaters are used to improve
the system reliability, for the
galvanic protecon of system
segments or devices as well as for
reducing wiring costs.
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Highlights
Cost savings due to simple
wiring
Increased system reliability
Line protecon up to 4 kV
Almost no inuence on
real-me behavior
DIN-Rail backbone bus to
line up and connect
the devices easily
Fiber opc enables
transmission in areas with
high electromagnec
disturbances
OEM versions and design
in soluons available
Increased system reliability and protection
CAN and DeviceNet lines coupled with IXXAT repeaters are
independent electric segments that can be opmally terminated in
terms of signals. This substanally increases the system’s reliability .
The implemented monitoring funcon detects lines disturbed
by permanent dominant levels. These lines are disconnected
automacally, thus allowing the remaining network to connue
funconing normally. Aer the fault has been eliminated, the
disconnected segment is automacally reconnected to the network.
Depending on the type of repeater, the CAN lines are protected among
each other and against the power supply up to 4 kV. In addion, the
built-in CAN bus choke provides protecon against signal peaks.
System extension and
increased number of nodes
The freedom of using drop-lines and star topologies simplies the
wiring and allows system layouts which could not be realized
using the common line structure (Picture 1).
Furthermore, according to the transceiver output capacies, the
division of a CAN system into several subsystems, connected via CAN
repeaters, increases the maximum number of bus nodes.
Fast and transparent
Using repeaters does not inuence the
real-me behavior of a system because
in terms of transmission behavior, it
corresponds to a network that consists
only of lines.
Depending on Repeater version or
physical layer, typical signal delay is
between 150-300 ns, which is equal to a
30-60 m line length. Data transmission is
transparent, so it can be used with any
higher layer protocol (e.g,
DeviceNet, CANopen) or customer-
specic protocols.
10 m
10 m
50 m 50 m 50 m
2
1
3
4
5
6
10 m
10 m
50 m 50 m
50 m
40 m
Repeater
2
1
3
4
5
6
Convenonal bus structure
The distance between the two nodes
furthest apart (1 & 6) is 220 meters
Extended structure with drop line
The distance between the two nodes
furthest apart (1 & 4 or 4 & 6) is 150 meters
Picture 1
CAN INTERFACES AND GATEWAYS
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