Gema OptiStar CG08-C User Manual

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CAN bus
The OptiStar CG08-C Gun control unit, fitted with a CAN bus interface, is
a simple CANopen slave. It operates in a network with a central control
unit (Master). Communication takes place exclusively between the
Master and the Slaves.
CAN bus interface
Following data can be accessed by CANopen:
- All desired values (process data)
- All actual values (process data)
- All control values
- All system parameters (except Baud rate and CAN address)
- All error messages
- All special parameters such as software version, daily
correction, powder output correction etc.
Hardware
The OptiStar control units are connected to the central PLC control unit
via 4 pin CAN bus cables. The last bus client is fitted with a terminal plug
with terminal resistor in order to terminate the network correctly. A
maximum of up to 127 OptiStar Control units can be operated in a
network.

Gema OptiStar CG08-C Specifications

General

Brand	Gema
Model	OptiStar CG08-C
Category	Control Unit
Language	English