OEMs have always the same problem, when they are using standard CAN-components from a supplier.
Sometimes, manufacturers have to set the baud rate and the Node IDs with special software tools to make the components fit in their system. Beside the additional time, which the manufacture has to invest, there exists a risk that the components could be wrongly configured.
With this feedback from our customers MOBA thought about a simplification of the implementation. Boris Zils, Product Manager for safety systems had some ideas.
With turn dipswitches it is possible to change the baud rate and the Node IDs at the MRW CAN within a couple of seconds. A computer, special tools and cable connections belong to the past.
MOBA stores the “customized” settings in the MRW and the customer can easily set his settings by turning the dipswitches in the correct position.
Following settings are already available:
In addition, MOBA implemented 3 LEDs for each channel for the MRW-CAN.
With those LEDs, the end customer can easily recognize the status of the MRW and if necessary, the service support can directly give the correct introduction to the end customer.
Here an extract of the LED status:
LED |
Signal |
Description |
Green |
CAN1 Power |
Continue activated: Supply voltage OK Pulsative activated: Software active |
Yellow |
CAN1 Zero Drift |
Continue activated: Weight within range of +/- 15kg Control zero drift |
Red |
CAN1 Error |
Continue activated: System alarm-redundancy Flashing activated: Platform has base contact |
Green |
CAN2 Power |
Continue activated: Supply Voltage OK Pulsative activated: Software active |
Yellow |
CAN2 Zero Drift |
Continue activated: Weight within range of +/- 15kg Control zero drift |
Red |
CAN2 Error |
Continue activated: System alarm-redundancy Flashing activated: Platform has base contact |
Any questions on the easy implementation of the MRW-CAN?
Don’t hesitate to contact us!