In modern industry, efficient and reliable communication across systems is crucial. Moxa’s comprehensive suite of CANbus products, including protocol gateways, CAN-to-fiber converters, and CAN interface cards, enables seamless integration and data exchange across complex networks. Below are practical case studies that demonstrate the value these solutions provide in real-world applications, optimizing communication in various industrial settings and ensuring operational dependability.


CAN Protocol Gateways

Ship Integrated Electric Propulsion System

Incorporating battery technologies in marine propulsion requires bridging various devices from the ship’s control room to the propulsion system, all linked to the PLC. This complex setup involves multiple communication protocols, including J1939, CANopen, and PROFINET, which necessitates effective protocol conversion. Additionally, space within electrical cabinets is limited, demanding a compact solution.


Why Moxa

  • The MGate 5123 enables seamless communication between J1939 or CANopen devices and PROFINET-enabled PLCs.

  • Its compact structure fits easily into tight cabinet spaces.

  • Built-in tools for protocol diagnostics, traffic monitoring, and event logging help streamline troubleshooting.
Series
Northbound Protocol
Southbound Protocol
Operating Temperature
Modbus TCP
SNMP
EtherNet/IP
SNMP
PROFINET
SNMP
CANopen, SAE J1939, CAN 2.0A/B*
Standard: -10 to 60°C
Wide: -40 to 75°C

*CAN 2.0A/B will be supported with a firmware update by Q4, 2024



CAN-to-Fiber Converters

Fire Alarm System Communication

In fire safety systems, maintaining consistent CANbus communication over extended distances is vital. Higher baud rates, however, can restrict communication ranges, and signal quality can degrade over long distances. CAN-to-fiber converters resolve these issues by enabling longer communication distances and maintaining the essential CAN acknowledgment (ACK) protocol.


Why Moxa

  • Supports baud rates up to 1 Mbps (CAN) and 5 Mbps (CAN FD), with single-mode fiber extending communication up to 40 km and multi-mode up to 2 km.

  • It guarantees ACK protocol support and maintains communication integrity across extended distances.
Series
Positioning
Protocol Support
Fiber Mode
Auto Baudrate Function
Operating Temperature
Signal Isolation Only Distance Extension
CAN CAN, CAN FD
Multi-mode
(distance up to 2km)
Multi-mode and Single-mode
(distance up to 40 km)
-
Standard: 0 to 60°C
Wide: -40 to 85°C
tandard: 0 to 60°C
Wide: -40 to 75°C


CAN Interface Cards

Heart-Lung Machines in Medical Equipment

To ensure high-reliability operation in life-support systems, medical equipment manufacturers use CAN interfaces, particularly in heart-lung machines. These systems require compact designs and need to be compatible with Industrial PCs (IPCs) to streamline development and integration.


Why Moxa

  • Moxa CAN cards allow easy installation into box-type IPCs, ensuring efficient integration of CAN interfaces.

  • Compatible with a variety of IPC operating systems, Moxa CAN cards support both modern and legacy systems, addressing diverse industry requirements.
Series
Interface
Protocol
Baudrate
Isolation
Operating Temperature
PCI Express Universal PCI PC/104-Plus
CAN 2.0A, CAN 2.0B
10/20/50/125/250/500/800/1000 kbps, user-defined
2kV
Standard: 0 to 55°C
Wide: -40 to 85°C


*Easy World's Moxa's official distributor in the Middle East. For any further information please contact us via sales@eworldme.com.