The design of a distributed control system based on CAN bus

Gao, Xiang; Huang, Dagui; Chen, Yuanqiang; Jin, Weihong; Luo, Yi

doi:10.1109/icma.2013.6618071

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“…A distributed control system connects multiple, specific instrumentation into a system network that facilitates the transmission of data and information, adapting to the needs of the automation control scheme used. It combines individual, decentralized measuring control equipment into a main network node, creating an interconnected network capable of controlling a larger system [3]. In developing the CAN system, the control equipment corresponded to nodes (or ECUs), which were connected to a two-wire bus, completing the network connection.…”

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An Overview of CAN-BUS Development, Utilization, and Future Potential in Serial Network Messaging for Off-Road Mobile Equipment

Boland¹,

Burgett²,

Etienne³

et al. 2021

Technology in Agriculture

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A Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial network information technology that facilitates the passing of information between Electronic Control Units (ECUs, also known as nodes). Developed by BOSCH in 1986 to circumvent challenges in harness-connected systems and provide improved message handling in automobiles, the CAN interface allows broadcast communication between all connected ECUs within a vehicle’s integrated electronic system through distributed control and decentralized measuring equipment. Since the early uses of CAN in car engine management, improvements in bitrate, bandwidth, and standardization protocols (such as ISO 11898 and SAE J1939) have led to CAN utilization in various industry applications, such as factory automation, aviation, off-highway vehicles, and telematics. Alternative wired and wireless technologies have been used to connect and network with CAN-BUS (such as Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, etc.), further expanding the diversity of applications in which the serial network is employed. In this chapter, the past, present, and prospective future developments of CAN technology, with focused attention on applications in the agricultural and off-road sectors are broadly examined. CAN technology fundamentals, standards creation, modern day uses, and potential functionalities and challenges specific to CAN in the wake of precision agriculture and smart farming are discussed in detail.

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Section: Can-bus Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Overview of CAN-BUS Development, Utilization, and Future Potential in Serial Network Messaging for Off-Road Mobile Equipment

Boland¹,

Burgett²,

Etienne³

et al. 2021

Technology in Agriculture

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“…The decision is made based on automation requirements such as latency, data rate, coverage distance, reliability (outage and packet losses), costs, security etc. Therefore, studying some well-known wireless communication solutions is crucial in achieving reliable and flexible data transfer [1]. This paper investigates the feasibility of implementing a reliable, secure, and fault-tolerant wireless communication between the smart NOx sensor on ship engines and the Speedgoat (real-time rapid prototyping tool) or engine control module (ECM).…”

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Design and implementation of a wireless CAN module for marine engines using ZigBee protocol

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This paper describes the design and implementation of a wireless control area network (CAN bus) protocol for communication between the smart NOx (nitrogen oxide) sensor on diesel engines and the engine control unit (ECU). In this research, the approach taken is based on a case study of Wärtsilä's smart NOx sensor on a W4L20 diesel engine with the objective of replacing the wired CAN protocol with a wireless CAN communication node. In the current setup, the smart NOx sensor is connected to the engine control unit (ECU) with a wired CAN bus connection. The XBee module, which uses the ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) technology was used in the design and implementation of the wireless CAN prototype. With the emergence of 5G networks and the era of IoT, the topic of wireless industrial automation becomes essential in the modern industry. In addition to the great advantages and opportunities that the use of wireless nodes has in automation systems, there are many real challenges. The practical design challenges have been addressed in this paper.

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“…The design and development of a robotic automated system for such an extreme environment requires the consideration of various factors such as materials, minimum human intervention, weight, ruggedized structure and enclosures, reliability, umbilical size, and safety. There is vast literature on the development of distributed control systems and on utilizing communication technologies to provide control methods- [5][6][7][8], to mention a few. However, due to the very nature of the operational environment, the use of hydraulic systems that are controlled remotely has been a norm in the subsea industry, and the use of electric drive and control systems using fieldbus technology in subsea applications is relatively recent.…”

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Application of Fieldbus Technology to Enable Enhanced Actuator Control of Automated Inspection for Offshore Structures

Kaur¹,

Corsar²,

Ma³

2019

ASI

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Due to extreme environmental loadings and aging conditions, maintaining structural integrity for offshore structures is critical to their safety. Non-destructive testing of risers plays a key role in identifying defects developing within the structure, allowing repair in a timely manner to mitigate against failures which cause damage to the environment and pose a hazard to human operators. However, in order to be cost effective the inspection must be carried out in situ, and this poses significant safety risks if undertaken manually. Therefore, enabled by advancements in automation and communication technologies, efforts are being made to deploy inspection systems using robotic platforms. This paper proposes a distributed networked communication system to meet the control requirements of a precision rotary scanner for inspection of underwater structures aimed at providing a robotic inspection system for structural integrity in an offshore environment. The system is configured around local control units, a fieldbus network, and a supervisory control system accounting for the environment conditions to provide enhanced control of actuators for automated inspection of offshore structures.

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The design of a distributed control system based on CAN bus

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

An Overview of CAN-BUS Development, Utilization, and Future Potential in Serial Network Messaging for Off-Road Mobile Equipment

An Overview of CAN-BUS Development, Utilization, and Future Potential in Serial Network Messaging for Off-Road Mobile Equipment

Design and implementation of a wireless CAN module for marine engines using ZigBee protocol

Application of Fieldbus Technology to Enable Enhanced Actuator Control of Automated Inspection for Offshore Structures

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