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esd electronics develops according to Functional Safety standard
December 5, 2019
Safety-relevant aspects are increasingly becoming important in automation. They are specified in the IEC 61508 standard (Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems).
As a cooperation partner of robot manufacturers esd electronics develops control electronics and software according to Performance Level d of DIN EN ISO 10218.
In addition to developing complex electronic assemblies for secure applications we also support our customers with Ethernet/EtherCAT software, support and training. We draw on many years of experience in the development of systems in safety-related industries such as medical technology or the automotive industry.
If you have any questions regarding Embedded Designs or Ethernet/ EtherCAT communication with requirements for SIL or Performance Level please contact our sales team. You can reach us by phone at 413-772-3170 or by e-mail.
Switch 16/COM3 with VLAN Functionality
October 1, 2019 esd electronics, Inc.
esd electronics announced its Switch16/COM3 which is equipped with VLANs allowing the division of a physical network into multiple logical sub-networks without the need to alter the physical installation.
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PMC PowerPC Board
with Gigabit Ethernet, USB and CAN
December 2, 2009 esd electronics, Inc.
introduces most recent product, the PMC – CPU/440, a PowerPCTM PrPMC Module with gigabit Ethernet, USB, and CAN. This module offers a powerful CPU core with an embedded processor that integrates a DDR2 RAM controller, a PCI bus interface, a controller for serial interfaces and two gigabit Ethernet MACs
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Announcing esd electronics' Newest Software Product, the esd SAE J1939
Protocol Stack
November 25, 2009
esd electronics, Inc introduces their new product, the esd J1939 Protocol Stack – the primary version of the esd J1939 Stack for systems with existing CAN hardware and with existing function calls. esd electronics, Inc also offers a customized source code suitable for any CAN controller as requested.
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Introducing new EtherCAT® Master Software For Embedded Operating Systems
November 3, 2009
esd electronics, Inc proudly announces new addition
to their EtherCAT® product line; the EtherCAT® Master software -
designed with respect to high performance, small resource usage and
scalability.
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New Product Release - VME Carrier board for PMC Modules
September 17, 2009
esd electronics, Inc releases VME-PMC-CADDY module to allow upgrade of VME systems through PMC boards.
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Fieldbus Conference 2009 includes EtherCAT Seminar
August 21, 2009
esd electronics, Inc hosts 2nd annual complimentary conference built around industrial networking technologies and some of the current challenges and solutions for the industry.
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Monitoring CAN and SAE J1939 Networks per Ethernet
May 13, 2009
The CAN-Ethernet Gateway by esd electronics, Inc. supports the monitoring of CAN and SAE J1939 networks over a virtual unlimited distance, by either cable or wireless.
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Complimentary Webinar - The Fundamentals of CANopen for Industrial Machine Control
February 10, 2009
esd electronics, Inc and maxon precision motors issue invitation to participate in a complimentary webinar, "The Fundamentals of CANopen for Industrial Machine Control".
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Fieldbus Seminars - Call for Papers
January 5, 2009
esd electronics, Inc announces continuation of popular seminar series...
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New product release - CAN-PCI/405-2, a CAN - PCI hardware interface for Controller Area Network (CAN)
October 15, 2008
esd electronics, Inc. announces the release of the CAN-PCI/405-2 interface board providing access to up to four independent CAN channels.
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New product release - CAN-PCIe/200, a PCI Express hardware interface for Controller Area Network (CAN)
August 11, 2008
esd electronics, Inc. announces the release of its newest product, CAN-PCIe/200, a PCI Express hardware interface for Controller Area Network (CAN) designed to the highest
standards for industrial applications.
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Meet the CEO of CAN in Automation (CiA) in the Boston Area
July 25, 2008
Holger Zeltwanger, CEO of CiA (CAN in Automation), will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming, free CAN - CANopen Seminar on September 16, 2008 at the Warren Conference
Center near Boston, MA
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FREE CAN Network Monitoring Software
June 3, 2008
The monitoring of Controller Area Network (CAN) data traffic can be an expensive adventure, but it doesn’t have to be. There
are high-end software packages whose prices are definitely justified for engineers who are in need of all possible features to analyze and diagnose CAN
messages in every detail. However, the vast majority of engineers involved with CAN development would be satisfied with a monitoring tool to display and even
record and replay CAN messages on the screen. esd elelectronics, Inc provides such a tool for their CAN hardware interfaces as integral part of their
driver plus software development package that is free of cost.
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Ethernet Gateway Extends the Reach of CAN Applications
June 03, 2008
The bus length extension per CAN repeaters is a myth that is unfortunately being maintained by some manufacturers
and vendors. CAN repeaters can be used to boost the signal strength and maintain standard bus lengths, but
not extend them. Ironically, one of the ingenious features of CAN, the bit monitoring, contributes not only to the enormous reliability of Controller Area
Network, but also to its biggest drawback, the limited physical distance of the CAN bus. Restricted physical distance is definitely an issue especially for
applications such as elevators, security systems and other building technologies.
The ultimate way to extend the reach of a CAN application is the use of Ethernet gateways, which consequently even allow the connection to the Internet. For instance, the
EtherCAN device by esd electronics, Inc. provides operation modes to either connect two separate CAN networks per Ethernet or allow the monitoring of network activities
through the Internet.
With support of the EtherCAN's internal web server you can have your application run in Australia while you monitor and analyze the bus traffic in your office in
Chicago. The EtherCAN comes with an extensive PC software package with CAN analyzing and monitoring features.
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EtherCAN gateway or contact sales or call
413-772-3170.
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