CANopen

CANopen is an open communication standard which is also employed for different lift components. The uniform application profile allows, for example, the combination of appropriate controller systems with fixtures and their components as well as with further components of the lift.

In comparison to conventional wiring, with CANopen only a few lines are needed. Further positive aspects are the individual configuration, the easy upgrading of the system as well as the simple diagnostics and troubleshooting in case of failure. In every fixture, the so called nodes serve as interface between the components and the terminal box respectively controller.

Advantages of CANopen

  • Plug & play functionality
  • Internationally standardised (EN 50325‑4)
  • Simple cabling and reduction of the quantity of cables
  • High degree of customisation
  • Flexible, modular and scalable
  • Low requirements for performance and memory
  • Exchange of process data in real time
  • Robust data transmission and high error robustness
  • The technology has already been accepted by many approval authorities (TÜV, FDA, German Lloyd)

SCHAEFER Academy: Webinars

CANopen FOR LIFTS

Overview and benefits of CANopen Lift CiA 417. We’ll introduce you to SCHAEFER’s CANopen portfolio and discuss various CANopen topologies.

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CANOPEN Lift displays series - MediaTFT flex from 7 to 38". Overview from planning to implementation

The (Touch) MediaTFT flex V2.0 is extremely versatile. This opens up completely new and creative possibilities for display design and visualisation of lift data. The configuration is done via a web-based configuration tool (Flexypage). We will show you what needs to be considered when using this TFT series and give you an overview of what is possible. It doesn't matter whether it is only used as an advertising and information platform or as a fully-fledged lift panel with touchscreen operation, right up to the realisation of a hearing-impaired and foreign-language emergency call as a visual communication interface to the emergency call control centre. The MediaTFT flex series starts at 10.1" and covers all common sizes up to a 38" panorama display. Thanks to CANopen compatibility, even sensor data provided via the bus can be processed and visualised.

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CANopen Components

CANnode CN08 F

CANnode CN16 F

CAN transfer module 4p

CANnode AnKa 4p HST

CANnode AnKa 4p VST

DVM 70 V2.0 CANopen / serial

DVM 70 V2.0 CANopen / serial

CANopen Config Kit

TFT 2.4" SRT C

TFT 2.8" SRT C

TFT 3.5" F C

TFT 5" F SRT C

TFT 7" F SRT C

MediaTFT flex VL

7" / 10.1"

Touch MediaTFT flex VL

7" / 10.1"

MediaTFT flex V3.0 LT

10.1" / 12.1" / 15.6" / 18.5" / 21.5" / 24" / 32"

Touch MediaTFT flex V3.0 DM

15.6" / 18.5"

Panorama MediaTFTflex V3.0 LT

29" / 38"

Panorama Touch MediaTFT flex V3.0 DM

29" / 38"

Shaft and fixture cabling



Wiring of LIPs and LOPs (example with two separate floor nodes: 2x CANnode CN08 F)


 



Wiring of LIPs and LOPs (example using a cabin node: 1x CANnode CN16 F)


 

CANopen bus topology


CANopen bus topology (EN)

  • Overview of all available CANopen products from SCHAEFER
  • Overview of all CANopen connection lines
  • Detailed cabling examples (also includes cabling examples for connection of old and new CANopen components)
  • Examples for car and shaft cabling
  • Order numbers
     

Software


CANwizard®-PlugIn

By means of this software including activeX-driving elements the configuration and error diagnosis of all components connected with the CAN-bus is done. The software contains special functions for the application profile CiA-417 for lifts.