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 Industrial Networks
Choosing the right solution
At Develco we can offer advice on choosing industrial networks. As we do not have any preference for any particular technology, we are able to offer you a perfectly objective evaluation of the technology most suitable for your specific set-up.
Develco has experience in several network types, including the Field Buses named below.
LonWorks
Develco has been involved in the LonWorks group from its very beginning, and therefore we have designed a large number of Lon products. We are experienced in both HW and SW, and possess all the necessary development tools.
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Profibus
Our engineers have designed several Profibus products in accordance with the DP standard. Normally Profibus is distributed I/O; however, we have ”elevated” DP to a level where it is possible to exchange data and commands. This is used to control pumps in networks.
CAN-bus
The CAN 2.0b is a transport layer, intended for industrial and automotive usage. Several standards are based on the CAN 2.0b.
CAN – J1939
J1939 is the commonly used standard in the automotive business. Develco has made designs that interface with the main computers in trucks from many suppliers. Our implementations are based on a J1939 protocol stack from third-party supplier.
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CANopen
CANopen is another standard based on CAN 2.0b. It defines network topologies and profiles, and is often used in conjunction with a PLC. With the standard defined profiles, it is possible to design Plug-n-play units. We use stacks from third-party suppliers.
CAN – Proprietary
In some cases it is optimal to use the transport media combined with a proprietary protocol. The standard hardware secures deliveries and a proven functionality. The proprietary protocol can secure a closed system, and/or a very simple protocol requiring very limited processor resources.
Proprietary net
In some cases a proprietary net is optimal, for the reasons described above. On top, it is possible to design very cheap hardware if the requirements are limited. Such systems can be based on different nets, such as RS-485, RS-232, SPI and others.
Download Develco's Industrial Networks flyer (pdf)
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