The Ebyte ECAN-F02 and EID091 series are industrial-grade CAN-FD protocol converters featuring microsecond-latency CAN-to-fiber bidirectional conversion, isolated CAN-FD to RS485 translation with 5 operating modes, and 3-channel CAN-FD to Ethernet bridging supporting TCP/UDP protocols, all engineered with wide DC inputs and rugged anti-corrosion conformal coatings for heavy-duty automation.
| Product Model | Protocol Conversion Type | Interface Configuration | Operating Voltage | Isolation Status | Dimensions | Core Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECAN-F02 | CAN(FD) to Fiber Optic | 1x CAN, 2x SC Fiber (Single-mode dual-core) | DC 9 to 36V | Power + Signal Independent Isolation | 113 x 105 x 25 mm | Microsecond latency, lossless bidirectional conversion, conformal coating |
| EID091-A101-S | CAN-FD to RS485 | CAN-FD, RS485 (Spring Terminals) | DC 8 to 28V | Isolated Version | 106 x 28 x 27 mm | ISO & Bosch CANFD compatible, CAN 2.0 A/B compliant, 5 working modes, conformal coating |
| EID091-A101 | CAN-FD to RS485 | CAN-FD, RS485 (Spring Terminals) | DC 8 to 28V | Isolated Version | 106 x 28 x 27 mm | ISO & Bosch CANFD compatible, CAN 2.0 A/B compliant, 5 working modes, conformal coating |
| EID091-A601-S | CAN-FD to Ethernet | 3-Channel CAN-FD, RJ45 Ethernet | DC 8 to 28V | Non-Isolated Version | 100.7 x 30 x 63 mm | Built-in 120 ohms software-configurable resistor, TCP/UDP protocols, ISO & Bosch CANFD, conformal coating |
| EID091-A601 | CAN-FD to Ethernet | 3-Channel CAN-FD, RJ45 Ethernet | DC 8 to 28V | Isolated Version | 100.7 x 30 x 63 mm | Built-in 120 ohms software-configurable resistor, TCP/UDP protocols, ISO & Bosch CANFD, conformal coating |
Practical Application Scenarios
1. Ultra-Long Distance Power Grid Substation Telemetry
In high-voltage electrical substations, standard copper CAN networks fail due to immense electromagnetic interference and strict distance limitations. By deploying the ECAN-F02 converter, automation integrators can transition copper CAN-bus topologies directly into single-mode dual-core SC fiber optic lines. This achieves seamless, microsecond-latency bidirectional transparent conversion across massive infrastructure layouts, while the independent power and signal isolation provides ultimate protection against high-voltage surges.
2. Automotive Testing Benches and Diagnostic Data Logging
During powertrain testing and field diagnostic operations, engineers need to bridge high-speed ISO/Bosch CAN-FD vehicle bus networks with legacy industrial RS485 data acquisition equipment. The EID091-A101 and EID091-A101-S modules resolve this by delivering precise protocol translation alongside 5 configurable software working modes. The integration of quick-connect spring terminals dramatically accelerates test-bench setup times for field engineers.
3. Factory Floor Industrial Automation and Cloud PLC Networking
For modern smart factories running extensive industrial IoT frameworks, localized machine CAN-FD communications must interface directly with enterprise Ethernet backbones. System integrators utilize the EID091-A601 or EID091-A601-S converters to aggregate 3 independent channels of CAN-FD networks into a unified TCP/UDP network stream. The built-in 120 ohms matching resistor can be software-activated via a host computer config tool, completely eliminating manual line-termination complexities on complex assembly lines.
FAQ Section
1. How does the microsecond-level latency of the ECAN-F02 benefit real-time automation systems?
The ECAN-F02 features specialized, ultra-fast internal processing logic that performs bidirectional conversion between electrical CAN(FD) signals and optical fiber waveforms within microseconds. This ensures that time-critical industrial payloads, such as motion control vectors or emergency alarm triggers, suffer no observable lag, providing deterministic real-time execution across distributed physical architectures.
2. What are the key configuration differences regarding bus termination between the EID091 Ethernet versions?
The EID091-A601 and EID091-A601-S models remove the physical hassle of manual jumper placements by integrating an internal 120 ohms terminal resistor directly onto the motherboard. System parameters can be adjusted directly via the host computer configuration software to enable or disable the resistor on demand, greatly streamlining long-term field troubleshooting and bus layout adjustment.
3. How do the conformal coatings protect these devices in harsh deployment sites?
All models, including the ECAN-F02 and the entire EID091 converter series, are factory-treated with a specialized industrial-grade conformal coating. This protective layer ensures the internal circuits achieve total compliance against humidity, mold growth, and salt spray oxidation, preventing unexpected electrical failure inside tropical marine environments, wastewater treatment plants, or damp outdoor enclosures.
