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Responder unit for centralized control systems

Epec, provider of control systems, announced the release of the GC44 responder unit. It is designed to provide centralized control system architectures. It supports CANopen according to CiA 301 version 4.2.0 and CiA 401.

(Source: Epec)

The unit is designed to be integrated into different topologies, including centralized intelligence systems and zonal architectures. It supports the Epec Software Development Environment for set-up, making it an adaptable solution for a range of applications.

The product features 16 inputs and 16 outputs with current measurement, processor, cycle time, two CAN networks, and a status LED. Its full aluminum housing with IP69 protection and a lever-locking connector ensures durability in high vibration environments, explained the company. The GC44 is a CANopen-supporting device according to CiA 301 version 4.2.0 and CiA 401.

The CiA 301 version 4.2.0 CANopen application layer and communication profile specifies the CANopen application layer. This includes the data types, encoding rules and object dictionary objects as well as the CANopen communication services and protocols. In addition, it specifies the CANopen network management services and protocols as well as the CANopen communication profile, e.g. the physical layer, the predefined communication object identifier connection set, and the content of the Emergency, Timestamp, and Sync communication objects.

The CiA 401 CANopen profile for modular I/O devices represents the CANopen device profile for generic digital and analog input and output modules. Devices compliant to this specification use communication techniques, which conform to those described in the CANopen application layer and communication profile specification. In addition, programmable I/O devices may use communication techniques, which conform to those described in the CANopen additional application layer functions. In the appendices, some specific I/O devices are defined.

"Epec is happy to expand the CANopen responder offering by introducing the GC44 responder unit to our customers," said product manager Kari Ahvenlampi. "Its flexibility and scalability will make it an essential component of centralized control system architectures."

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Publish date
2023-05-22
Company

Epec

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Publish date
2023-05-22
Company

Epec

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