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Saelig introduces CANminiBOX CANbus controller

Saelig announced CANminiBOX, a versatile, compact embedded controller that is particularly well-suited for embedded CANbus control applications. Units incorporate high-reliability components, with a wide variety of hardware and software options also available in the tiny Elan-based CANminiBOX. The product’s 128 MB SD-RAM capacity is sufficient to control the pre-installed Linux OS (other options available), while a 512 MB 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” x 2” x 4.7”.

CANbus controller suits embedded apps

Said to be maintenance free, the Janz CANminiBOX CANbus controller is suited for embedded CANbus control applications. The 0.9-lb, 3 x 2 x 4.7-in. unit consumes less than 6 W and uses passive, fanless cooling.
Based on an AMD Élan 133-MHz SC520 processor, the controller has a 512-Mbyte CompactFlash card, 128-Mbyte SD-RAM, and pre-installed Linux OS (other OSes such as QNX or VxWorks are available on request). Interfaces include 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet, an RS-232 serial port, a CAN port, and one USB 1.1 port. The 10 to 28-Vdc-powered unit is DIN-rail mountable and customizable with additional CANbus or I/O ports. ($795.00 — available now.)