CANopen for Network Administrators

A 1-day hands-on training class about the configuration, commission and maintenance of CANopen networks.

ESAcademy offer this efficient hands-on training class for CANopen Network Administrators.

Adequate CANopen software for simulation, configuration, monitoring, analyzing, development is provided
For best class efficiency, the classes are limited to a maximum of 16 students

Audience

For technicians and engineers who want to be able to handle all tasks associated with the administration of a CANopen network: configuration and commission of single nodes or entire networks and network diagnosis.

Agenda

Time	Day 1
8:30AM - 9:00AM	Registration, welcome
9:00AM - 10:30AM	Summary and review of basic CAN features. Brief introduction to CANopen and it's key features. Hands-on: introduction to the tools used in the class.
10:30AM - 10:45AM	Break
10:45AM - 12:15PM	Introduction to CANopen (DS301) Structuring the data (Object Dictionary) Generic communication (SDO) Process data communication (PDO) Network management (NMT)
12:15PM - 1:15PM	Lunch
1:15PM - 2:45PM	Hands-on: Device profile generic I/O (DS401) Hands-on: Framework for CANopen managers (DSP302)
2:45PM - 3:00PM	Break
3:00PM - 4:00PM	Hands-on: Configuration, analysis and test
4:00PM - 4:30PM	Summary and outlook. Questions and answers.

Prerequisites

General CAN knowledge is beneficial for this class, but not required.

Hands-On setup

The software package used for this class is the CANopen Magic Ultimate package. This software simulates entire CANopen networks within a PC. Networks can be simulated based on a variety of CANopen I/O nodes following various device profiles. Each workstation should be shared by two students. This way students immediately review each other ensuring that the class progress is not hindered by typographical errors.

Certification

This class does not include a certification test. However, it prepares all students to take the “CANopen Network Administrator Certification Test” offered by ESAcademy. An extra certification fee applies when requesting the certificate.

Language

All training material is in English language. Classes are conducted in English or German, depending on participants.

Pricing

The pricing is location dependent. Multiple student or early sign-up (more than 4 weeks before the event) discounts are available upon request.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made 2 weeks prior to the event, otherwise tuition is non-refundable. A 15% rescheduling fee applies, if student needs to reschedule within 2 weeks prior to the event.