Mastervolt MasterBus CANopen Interface

This MasterBus CANopen interface facilitates transparent bidirectional communication between MasterBus and the CANopen standard, which is used in numerous industrial and automotive automation applications.

Functionality

Programming the MasterBus CANopen interface is easy and transparent, allowing full monitoring and control of your Mastervolt system from third-party devices. The interface lets the programmer create or read generic CANopen messages as defined in the CiA 301 specification, maximising design freedom for a systems engineer.

Architecture

CANopen devices have access to all MasterBus devices. The exchange of information between CANopen and MasterBus is organised through the use of so-called data fields. Each individual MasterBus item, such as a battery's state of charge or an inverter's on/off button, can be accessed through one of these data fields. A maximum of 100 data fields can be configured. In addition to accessing these individual items, MasterBus Events can also be used and exchanged with CANopen. The open, transparent architecture of the MasterBus CANopen interface creates extensive possibilities for automation and monitoring.

Configuration

The interface can be configured manually using MasterAdjust. For quick configuration, there is the option of assignment by strings.

The MasterBus CANopen interface enables full monitoring and control of any Mastervolt system via a CANopen-compatible device or display, and facilitates complete, easy-to-use power supply systems within any mobile or industrial application.

Features

- Bidirectional communication between CANopen and MasterBus.

- Generic CiA 301 messages allowing maximum programming freedom.

- Suitable for all MasterBus-compatible devices.

- Quick configuration via MasterAdjust.

Applications

Any mobile/automotive, marine or industrial system that uses the CANopen protocol or that can be upgraded by adding CANopen-compatible devices. There are generic CANopen devices such as controllers, displays, sensors and I/O modules, offered by suppliers such as IFM Electronic, MicroControl and Trinamic.