Products: Kidweb (ConveyTrax®)

• CANopen to Ethernet bridge
• Control module firmware and system configuration storage
• Connects multiple networks for large conveyor systems (no node limit)
• Modbus and TCP/IP protocol support
• Part of the ConveyTrax® family of products

The Kidweb is a CANopen to Ethernet bridge that allows an Ethernet-connected PC to access the ConveyTrax® system's network. Via this bridge, your sortation and routing control software can collect and act upon a wealth of data about the status of your system — anything from troubleshooting a malfunctioning sensor to tracking the location of a package on the conveyor and sending it to a particular location.

Kidwebs can also be daisy-chained to each other to connect multiple networks, effectively eliminating node limits and allowing you to build very large conveyor systems.

During installation, Kidwebs are used to flash up-to-date firmware and download the system's configuration to the CRCM, NG2, or CRSC ConveyTrax® control cards.

Of course, the Kidweb can also work with your PLC. Modbus support is built into the Kidweb. IPCanLink is available to provide access to the CANopen network for Allen-Bradley PLCs using EthernetIP. DPCanLink bridges the Profibus network to CANopen.

The Kidweb module is a CANopen to Ethernet intelligent bridge. It has been implemented as a CANopen master, and uses COB-ID 0. From the perspective of the Ethernet, the Kidweb is a simple host whose interfaces and IP services can be used for controlling and monitoring the CAN network that is connected to it. Ethernet is the main interface because it can control the behavior and configuration of the Kidweb module, and serves as the entry to the real bridge functions. The Kidweb cannot be configured through its CANopen interface.

There are three main functions of the Kidweb module:

The first function is to provide the means for reading and writing specific objects from the modules' object dictionaries. This is done through a few telnet commands.

The second important function is to be able to upgrade the firmware of the CANopen modules residing on its CAN network. This is accomplished through both telnet and FTP actions.

The third important function is to provide a sort of CAN sniffer that, when configured, sends broadcast/unicast UDP messages holding the specified CAN messages whenever the latter appear on its CAN interface. Kidweb will also send UDP status messages to other Kidwebs, allowing you to get around the usual node limits, essentially creating a network of limitless size.

Basic Functions:

• CANopen network mode
• CANopen modules monitoring
• CANopen object dictionary operations

Advanced Functions:

• Node-guarding
• CANopen message monitoring
• Inter Kidweb communication
• CANopen module firmware upgrades
• Automated CANopen module upgrade/configuration
• Sending user-defined CAN messages
• Specialized CANopen state monitoring with Nonvolatile RAM

Electrical Specifications:

• Power requirement:
  • Nominal: +24VDC/ 80mA
  • Voltage Range: 12V to 30VDC
• Operating temperature: -20°C ~ +80°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
• Protection - IP 20
• Isolated voltage:
  • DC/DC converter from power supply - 1000VDC
• Mounting: DIN Rail
• Electromagnetic compatibility: IEC 61131-2

Communications Interfaces:

• RS-232 Serial Port - Used only for debugging and low level firmware upgrades
• CAN - provides CANopen functionality as a master on the CAN network
• Ethernet - provides services through the following protocols:
  • Telnet - used primarily for configuring the module and issuing commands that read/write objects from the CANopen network, or for sending messages on this network.
  • FTP - usually used for storing firmware and configuration files for later use.
  • UDP - mostly used for monitoring CANopen messages, but also for providing the basis for the algorithm that changes the module's IP address.

Kidweb Technical Data Sheet
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Kidweb Connections
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Kidweb Dimensions
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Kidweb Command Reference v.1.13
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