CAN (Controller Area Network) is a robust serial communication protocol originally created for the automotive world. Compared with older serial standards like RS232, CAN delivers markedly better functionality and reliability while remaining cost-effective to implement. CANopen, a higher-layer protocol built on CAN, extends these strengths to demanding, industrial-grade systems. It’s a popular choice in safety-critical fields such as medical engineering, as well as in robots, lifts, and transportation equipment where reliability is non-negotiable.

This book offers a clear, detailed guide to CAN and CANopen in the context of embedded networks. You’ll get a solid overview of embedded networking fundamentals, a practical introduction to CANopen’s core features, and step-by-step guidance for configuring and operating CANopen networks with off-the-shelf components. For developers designing their own nodes, the book also covers implementation details and best practices. Real-world applications are explored throughout, alongside hands-on instructions for building embedded networks based on these protocols. The content is rounded out with references and examples using MicroCANopen, PCANopen Magic, and Vector’s professional development tools.

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ISBN 978-0-692-74087-3

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