Development of a Distributed Motion Controller Using CAN

  • Published : 2002.10.01

Abstract

$\textbullet$ A PC can control the fixed number of motors because the number of slots is limited. $\textbullet$ We propose a distributed motion controller using CAN. $\textbullet$ TMS320F243 of TI Which is a DSP with embedded CAN-module was used as the main processor. $\textbullet$ The command from GUI is transmitted to each motion controller through CAN-bus $\textbullet$ CAN communications may occur at a maximum recommended rate of 1Mbit/sec. $\textbullet$ The user can control more motors easily by connecting to the CAN network which has the CAN receive. $\textbullet$ This distributed motion controller may be used usefully in factory automation or an unmanned factory.

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