A versatile, compact embedded controller, the CANminiBOX is particularly
well-suited to embedded CANbus control applications, and is now available
from Saelig.
The units incorporate high-reliability components, with a wide variety of
hardware and software options also available. The product’s 128 MB SD-RAM
capacity is sufficient to control the pre-installed Linux OS (other options
available), while a 512MB CompactFlash card storage can easily be upgraded.
CANminiBOX also offers low power consumption (less than 6W), ensuring the
reliability of passive cooling. DIN-rail mounted units can be placed almost
anywhere, even in the tightest locations, due to its remarkably small
dimensions: 3-inch x 2-inch x 4.7-inch.
Even with a diverse array of front panel standard interface connections, the
versatile controller system weighs less than 1lb. The unit’s Linux
operating system comes pre-installed as standard, while other choices such
as QNX or VxWorks are easily integrated to suit customer needs. Each
CANminiBOX system is 100% tested and customizable with additional I/O or
CANbus ports, even in small quantities, with design-team hardware and
software support at no extra cost. CANminiBOX‘s 'guaranteed' lifetime of at
least five years is essential when designing-in controllers for medical or
military and aerospace equipment.
CANminiBOX features an AMD Élan 133MHz SC520 processor with 128MB internal
SD-RAM and 512MB SD-RAM CompactFlash, with front-panel availability for
10/100MBit/s Ethernet, status LED’s, an RS232 serial port, a CAN port, and
one USB1.1 port. Units are 10-28VDC powered, making them ideal for vehicle
battery-powered operation. CANminiBOX is designed to operate within an
ambient temperature range of 0C to +50C. All inputs feature ESD protection
of 2kV. Fanless operation provides 'fit-and-forget, maintenance-free
operation', making CANminiBOX the ideal solution for a wide variety of
embedded automation needs, says the company.
