Communication gateway CAN MK-FB

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MasterCan CAN MK-FB module connected to the CAN Bus provides the functions of a fieldbus gateway (PLC) for weighing indicators that do not have a PLC fieldbus option. The gateway connected to a fieldbus (PROFIBUS-DP, DEVICENET, ETHERNET MODBUS/TCP, …) is a slave node which can send or read data via a master in the network. As a result, data exchange with other slaves can be easily established from a PLC or a computer. All data exchanged are either in Big-Endian format (MOTOROLA) or in Little-Endian format (INTEL-based processor). Also, the choice of format can be configured on the weighing indicator, refer to the indicator’s software manual. This MasterCan Gateway has : A slot for Anybus CompactCOM card 1 x Weighing CAN link for controlling the gateway module 1 x RS485 serial port for connection of a weight repeater (or control of the gateway by a weight indicator without CAN bus) Power by 12 Volts DC (or 24 Volts DC) for this gateway. Power consumption of the gateway: 1.2 Watts / 6 Watts (max. at 12 Volts) Also, the configuration of the MasterCan Gateway CAN-MK-FB is realized with the weighing indicator connected to this module. A set of LEDs on the front panel shows the operating status of this CAN BUS module without additional equipment.