Sensors, measuring devices and closed-loop controllers

This class of devices includes any general sensor and measuring device. Typical examples include temperature and pressure sensors as well as linear and rotating encoders. Generic closed-loop controllers, for example for temperature or pressure control, collect the measured values of the sensors and control the corresponding actuators.
For CANopen the following general sensor profiles are released or are being developed (some of them are available in the download section):

  • CiA 404 profile for measuring devices and closed-loop controllers
  • CiA 406 profile for linear and rotating encoders
  • CiA 410 profile for inclinometers