IXXAT CAN Repeaters

HMS Industrial Networks has launched a range of CAN repeaters under the IXXAT brand. These products enable coupling of two or more CAN network segments, this provides galvanic isolation and eliminate the effects of Electromagnetic interference (EMI). These enable machine builders and system integrators to use extended CAN topologies including tree or star topologies.

The integrated galvanic isolation provides build-on protection against over voltage, in addition the anti-noise circuit of the units removes the effects of EMI. These repeaters and specially designed for use in industrial environments, they meet high demands for robustness, safety and temperature ranges.

Benefits

• Using this, it is possible to build independent electric segments that can be optimally terminated in terms of signals.
• Increases signal quality and makes it possible to isolate malfunctions (keeping the remaining CAN system fully operational) therefore increasing system reliability
• The implemented monitoring function detects disturbed or malfunctioning lines and disconnects them automatically to allow the network to continue functioning. After the fault has been removed, the disconnected segment automatically reconnects to the network.
• The CAN lines are protected among each other and against the power supply up to 4 kV.