SPIDER Automation CAN-BUS Shield V2.0 | MCP2515 Industrial Network Expansion Board | For Arduino
Description
The SPIDER Automation CAN-BUS Shield V2.0 brings robust industrial networking to standard microcontroller development boards. Widely utilized in modern machine tools and automotive diagnostic systems due to its long travel distance, medium communication speed, and exceptional electrical reliability, the CAN bus protocol is efficiently integrated here via the MCP2515 CAN controller and MCP2551 transceiver chipset.
Designed for seamless stackable operation with Arduino Uno (ATmega328), Arduino Mega (ATmega1280/2560), and Arduino Leonardo (ATmega32U4) boards, this shield supports standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) data frames. By adding an optional OBD-II converter cable and importing the appropriate library, developers can instantly construct powerful onboard diagnostic devices, vehicle data loggers, and industrial automation control nodes.
Key Features
- MCP2515 Controller Core: Implements the CAN V2.0B protocol specifications supporting communication speeds up to 1 Mb/s.
- High-Speed SPI Interface: Communicates reliably with the host microcontroller via an SPI bus operating at speeds up to 10 MHz.
- Standard & Extended Frames: Fully handles both standard 11-bit and extended 29-bit data and remote transmission frames.
- Prioritized Message Buffers: Equipped with two dedicated receive buffers featuring prioritized message storage to prevent data loss.
- Industrial DB-9 Connector: Standardized physical interface for secure connection to automotive and industrial machine networks.
- Versatile Onboard Expansion: Integrates Serial Grove (A0/A1), I2C Grove (SDA/SCL), and multiple jumper-selectable pin mappings for custom routing.
Benefits
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- Bridges Microcontrollers to Vehicles: Instantly connects hobbyist boards to professional automotive diagnostic networks.
- Customizable Pin Jumps: Adjustable jumpers permit configuration of TF card chip-select pins (D4/D5), interrupt lines (D2/D3), and standard CAN layouts.
- Real-Time Visual Monitoring: Onboard LED indicators provide immediate visual feedback on data transmission and bus activity.
- Rugged Industrial Reliability: Differential signal transmission ensures high noise immunity in electromagnetically harsh environments.
Applications
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- Automotive OBD-II Scanners: Building custom vehicle diagnostic tools to read engine fault codes, speed, and real-time telemetry.
- Industrial Automation Networks: Interfacing microcontrollers with factory machinery, programmable logic controllers, and sensor buses.
- Automotive Data Loggers: Recording heavy-duty vehicle performance metrics over extended travel distances for post-drive analysis.
- Electric Vehicle & Robotics Testing: Managing internal communication between distributed motor controllers and sensor nodes.
- Educational Networking Labs: Teaching students industrial communication protocols, message filtering, and packet arbitration.
Package Inclusions
- 1 x SPIDER Automation CAN-BUS Shield V2.0
Technical Specifications
| Item Type | CAN-BUS Communication Expansion Shield |
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation |
| Model Architecture | CAN-BUS Shield V2.0 |
| Controller & Transceiver ICs | MCP2515 CAN Bus Controller & MCP2551 Transceiver |
| Controller Compatibility | Arduino Uno (ATmega328), Arduino Mega, & Arduino Leonardo (ATmega32U4) |
| CAN Bus Protocol Speed | CAN V2.0B Supporting Speeds up to 1 Mb/s |
| SPI Interface Speed | Up to 10 MHz Bus Communication |
| Frame Support Types | Standard (11-Bit) & Extended (29-Bit) Data and Remote Frames |
| Receive Buffers | 2 × Receive Buffers with Prioritized Message Storage |
| Physical Bus Connector | Industrial Standard DB-9 Connector |
| Jumper-Selectable Options | CAN Standard Pinout Jumper, TF Card CS Pin (D4 or D5), INT Pin (D2 or D3), P1 Pad |
| Grove Expansion Ports | Serial Grove (A0 / A1) & I2C Grove (SDA / SCL) |
| Shipping Weight | 0.08 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 8 × 7 × 3 cm |
