A great solution/s to interconnect CAN devices on Modbus TCP/IPnetwork.

CAN Gateway

CAN, short for Controller Area Network, is a widely used communication protocol in the automotive industry. Originally developed by Bosch in the 1980s, it enables microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other in real-time without a host computer. This means that a wide range of electronic components such as sensors, actuators, and control units can interact with each other. This ensures efficient operation of various automotive systems. CAN has also found applications in other industries such as automation, aerospace, and medical devices. Its robustness, reliability, and flexibility make it a preferred choice for mission-critical applications.

ProtoConvert can supply and support gateways that can have a Thyssenkrupp RVU protocol client interface.

When a gateway is configured as a CAN Client it would keep reading data from the field devices using CAN protocol. It will also be possible to program the gateway to relay commands to the field devices. (if protocol implementation supports, please check datasheet for details). Hence, when used as a CAN Client, the gateway reads data from CAN Servers. It then makes the data available on a variety of other protocols like Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Lutron Machine, and many others.

When a gateway is configured as a CAN Server it can be connected to a CAN Client and be a source of data. It would respond to the polls from the CAN Client and publish the data as per the internal configuration. Hence by using the gateway as a CAN Server it is possible to publish data from other protocol networks on the CAN network.

Modbus TCP/IP Gateway

Modbus TCP/IP is a widely used communication protocol in industrial automation systems, allowing for the exchange of data between devices such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and sensors. It is based on the TCP/IP protocol, which enables communication over Ethernet networks. Modbus TCP/IP supports a wide range of functions and data types, including discrete inputs and outputs, analog inputs and outputs, and registers. With its simplicity and versatility, Modbus TCP/IP has become a popular choice for industrial applications, providing reliable and efficient communication between devices.

ProtoConvert can supply and support gateways that can have a Modbus TCP/IP client or server interfaces.

When a gateway is configured as a Modbus TCP/IP Client it would keep reading data from the field devices using Modbus TCP/IP protocol. It will also be possible to program the gateway to relay commands to the field devices (if protocol implementation supports, please check datasheet for details). Hence when used as a Modbus TCP/IP Client the gateway reads data from Modbus TCP/IP Servers and makes the data available on a variety of other protocols like Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Lutron Machine and many others.

When a gateway is configured as a Modbus TCP/IP Server it can be connected to a Modbus TCP/IP Client and be a source of data. It would respond to the polls from the Modbus TCP/IP Client and publish the data as per the internal configuration. Hence by using the gateway as a Modbus TCP/IP Server it is possible to publish data from other protocol networks on the Modbus TCP/IP network.

CAN and Modbus TCP/IP datasheets are available for your review on this link for detailed information on the capabilities of these drivers.

The table below lists the various hardware options available with this protocol driver combination, please make a selection based on the point capacity, number of ports, and type of communication interfaces you require.