Embedded Networking with CAN and CANopen (Paperback)

by Olaf Pfeiffer (Author), Andrew Ayre (Author), Christian Keydel (Author) "The intention of this first section is to lay a foundation of knowledge required to truly understand the terminology and issues typical to embedded systems..." (more)
Key Phrases: node guarding, draft standard proposal, node life time, Object Dictionary, Configuration Manager, Flow Chart (more...)

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Product Description
Providing a detailed look at both CAN and CANopen, this book examines those technologies in the context of embedded networks. There is an overview of general embedded networking and an introduction to the primary functionality provided by CANopen. Everything one needs to know to configure and operate a CANopen network using off-the-shelf components is described, along with details for those designers who want to build their own CANopen nodes. The wide variety of applications for CAN and CANopen is discussed, and instructions in developing embedded networks based on the protocol are included. In addition, references and examples using MicroCANopen, PCANopen Magic, and Vector's high-end development tools are provided.

About the Author
Olaf Pfeiffer is a cofounder of the Embedded Systems Academy, conducts CAN and CANopen training classes, and consults clients on their embedded networking requirements. He is a regular speaker at the Embedded Systems Conference, the Real-Time and Embedded Computing show, and at the International CAN Conference. He has written articles about CAN and CANopen that have been published in magazines such as Circuit Cellar Ink, Embedded Systems Programming, Automotive Test Report, and Control Engineering. Andrew Ayre is a tutor and consultant specializing in embedded software engineering and is responsible for all PC-based software developments including PCANopen Magic at the Embedded Systems Academy. He has taught classes at Embedded University, Future University, the Real-Time and Embedded Computing Conferences and the Embedded Systems Conference. Christian Keydel is a director of the Embedded Systems Academy, where he supervises new class development and consults clients on embedded technologies including CAN and CANopen. He is a frequent speaker at the Embedded Systems Conferences and the Real-Time and Embedded Computing Conferences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Annabooks/Rtc Books (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929392787
• ISBN-13: 978-0929392783
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #852,309 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy material rewards carefull reading, February 24, 2005

By	D. Devine (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book knowing nothing more about CAN than the free application notes that are provided by some microcontroller vendors. While I have not yet finished (still in CANopen implementation chapter), I now feel that I can make intelligent decisions, understand how CAN really operates as well as create my own limited CANopen stack on a microcontroller.

CANopen (the topic if this book) is not the only CAN protocol available. This book covers CANopen, don't get this thinking you are going to learn about SAE-J1939. True to the title, it covers CANopen.

Each section has a great deal of information and there are LOTS of tables showing the structure of each CANopen element. Sections cover each of the basic message types, transmission and reception of data, NMT and network modes. Additional sections cover physical CAN signal requirements, Draft(potential) Standards, configuration examples, network topologies and recommended connectors. If you need to troubleshoot CAN system that uses CANopen or are interested in implementing a device that will use CANopen, this information is invaluable. It doesn't cover everything, but it does effectivly blend the "reference manual" with the "tutorial," leaning towards "reference."

In some cases however, I didn't feel that the examples were all that illustrative and a few times I was left wondering about some seemingly magic transition or the interaction of values in the object dictionary. This didn't happen too frequently, and overall, I'm satisfied.

Overall, this book is a very good value and really helps to fill a void in CAN literature. If you are on a budget and need to start working with CAN, this may be your best choice. Other books hover around 3-times the price of this one and/or have been out for some time. This book was a good choice, and can stay in the lab.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best book on CANopen, August 27, 2007

By	Sandpiper (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews

Describing the CANopen standard must have been an extremely difficult task for the authors, but they have done a tremendous job! Whether you are in the business of CANopen development or just curious to learn about the topic this book is for you. This is by far the best work on CANopen.