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HONGKE's PCAN Application Record｜Enabling real-time monitoring and precise control of construction machinery

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Under the wave of Industry 4.0, technological innovation is comprehensively promoting equipment to intelligent and efficient. Among themCAN bus technologyBy virtue of itsLow cost, high reliability, strong electromagnetic interference resistanceWith the advantages of the technology, it has been widely used in the engineering machinery and other industrial scenes, and has become one of the core technologies for efficient communication among equipments.

As a technology service provider specializing in the field of industrial communications.HONGKE PCAN Series ProductsPCAN has been widely used in the field of construction machinery, realizing real-time data exchange and precise control of equipment. In the future intelligent construction sites and intelligent manufacturing scenarios, PCAN is not only a bridge for stable communication, but also a means of realizingData-Driven Decision Making and Remote Collaborative ControlThe key to this is the key sharpener.

I. CAN bus technology: the new pulse of construction machinery

CAN bus, known as Controller Area Network, is one of the most widely used field buses in the world. It is a kind of CAN bus specially designed forDecentralized and real-time controlThe CAN bus is a serial communication network designed by BOSCH in Germany in the early 1980s for the exchange of data between the many electronic control units (ECUs) in modern automobiles. As technology continues to evolve, CAN bus technology has matured and become internationally standardized, with applications expanding from automotive to industrial control and sensors.

In traditional control systems for construction machinery, the presence of a large number of sensors, instruments and control components has led to an increase in the number and type of wires and a rise in the number of nodes. This not only increases the complexity of electrical design, but also makes wiring difficult, decreases reliability, and extends troubleshooting time.

In response to these challenges, CAN bus technology has been utilized with itsLow cost, simplified cabling, high reliability, high speed transmission capability and high flexibility.In particular, theExcellent resistance to electromagnetic interferenceThe CAN bus has become the communication solution of choice for the construction machinery industry. Through the application of CAN bus, the intelligence level of construction machinery can be greatly improved, effectively meeting the higher requirements for equipment performance and reliability in the new era.

HONGKE PCAN Series: Intelligent Connectors for Construction Machinery

HONGKE PCAN series devices can connect CAN network messages to computers through various interfaces such as USB, PCI, PCIe and miniPCIe to realize the CAN messages.Monitoring, sending, storing and filteringFunctionality. The series supports CAN 2.0A and 2.0B protocols and CAN bus connection via D-Sub 9 pins, with up to 500V electrical isolationIt is ideal for construction machinery and other demanding industries.

At present, CAN bus technology has been widely used in the field of construction machinery, includingRollers, Excavators, Mining Forklifts, Paversand many other types of equipment, as well as construction machinery equipmentFirmware Download and Upgrade SceneThe technology can be used in a variety of ways. The technology can be used inNo change to the original system operation mechanismto optimize the deficiencies in the control methods of traditional engineering machinery under the premise of theEnhance the performance, safety and stability of your equipment.The

1. Roller｜Intelligent Compaction Control

The control system of the roller includes the bus communication programming, controller module and display module. Combined with the CAN bus technology, the data communication can be realized in the serial network, and the whole system can be designed as an upper and lower machine position structure.Avision PCAN-USB provides a free program development interface, PCAN-Basic API.It supports secondary development and system integration.

2. Excavators｜Real-time online monitoring

The PCAN-USB plays a key role in the hydraulic control system of the excavator, collecting real-time driving operation data through the CAN bus and realizing online monitoring of gear position, power and engine status, which further enhances the operation efficiency.Accuracy and SecurityThe

3. Mining Shovel｜Intelligent control for unmanned operation

In automated unmanned forklifts, CAN bus technology combined with Avision's PCAN-USB enables efficient data acquisition, analysis and processing of sensors and control systems to support precise control of the forklift and movement.Effectively reduces the risk of manual intervention under adverse working conditions.The

4. Paving Machines｜Centralized Operation Supervision

The application of CAN bus technology on the paver realizes the centralized monitoring of equipment operation status. Hongke PCAN-USB with PCAN-View and PCAN-Explorer software, which not only monitors CAN reports, but also graphically displays the signals through a graphic panel plug-in.Dramatically improves the intuitiveness and ease of operation of the surveillance.The

5. Engineering Machinery Controller｜Easy Firmware Programming

Many machine controllers have CAN bus interfaces in the field to connect to host computer software to support controller firmware programming.Avision PCAN-USB is compatible with a wide range of third-party software.For example, the underlying software for the EPEC controller is flashed through CANmoon software, and the control logic program is written through Codesys software, making the process flexible and efficient.

Solution: Hongke PCAN-USB Interface Card

  • Supports multiple CAN interfaces: Cover USB, PCI, PCIe, miniPCIe and other connection methods

  • Optical isolation design: Photo-Isolated version can withstand up to 500V High VoltageTo ensure system stability

  • Multi-Channel Support: Single Module Support 1 to 6 high speed CAN channels(in accordance with ISO 11898-2)

  • Standard Bus Connection: Connects to the CAN bus via connection cable and D-Sub 9 connector (CiA®106 compliant)

  • Flexible Baud Rate Range: Supports baud rate from 5 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s

  • Strong protocol compatibility: Fully compliant with CAN 2.0A (11-bit ID) and CAN 2.0B (29-bit ID) specifications

  • Channel isolation protection: each CAN channel is isolated from each other, some models offer galvanic isolation

  • Free Software Support: Provide host computer software PCAN-View and secondary development kits PCAN-Basic

  • Cross-Language Development InterfacePCAN-Basic API supports C++, C#, VB, C++/CLR, Delphi, .

  • Wide temperature design: Supports extended operating temperature range -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)

Conclusion:

Hongke PCAN-USB is not only a key bridge for the intelligentization of construction machinery, but also a gas pedal for the technological upgrading and digital transformation of the industry. With the continuous evolution of technology, Hongke PCAN-USB will continue to play an important role in the field of construction machinery, and provide more efficient and smarter solutions for customers around the world.

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