ABB RCAN-01 CANopen Adapter Module
A legacy CANopen option module that connects supported ABB drives to a CiA DSP 402-based CANopen network.
Overview
RCAN-01 is ABB’s R-series CANopen adapter for supported drives. It provides a CANopen fieldbus connection while allowing direct access to drive parameters and time-critical process data.
The module is intended for CANopen masters and follows the CiA DSP 402 device-profile approach. Its legacy status makes the complete drive type, adapter label, node plan and commissioning record important parts of a replacement enquiry.
Specs
| Manufacturer | ABB |
|---|---|
| Model | RCAN-01 |
| Product Family | R-series fieldbus adapter |
| Network | CANopen |
| Device Profile | CiA DSP 402 |
| Supported ABB Drives | ACS550, ACH550 and ACS800; legacy ABB documentation also lists ACQ800 and DCS800 |
| Bus Connection | Connector X1 |
| Configuration | Rotary switches for node address and baud-rate selection |
| Indication | Diagnostic LEDs for module and network status |
| Grounding | Dedicated frame-ground connection |
| Package Contents | RCAN-01 module, two M3 × 10 mounting screws and user documentation |
| ABB Ordering Identity | 3ABD64606905 |
| Lifecycle | Legacy connectivity product; availability requires confirmation |
Features
- Transfers drive control/status process data over CANopen.
- Provides network access to drive parameters for commissioning and diagnostics.
- Uses local rotary-switch settings to establish node address and communication rate.
- Includes visible diagnostic indicators to support network fault isolation.
Applications
- CANopen integration of supported ABB variable-speed drives.
- Replacement of an installed R-series CANopen option with the same host-drive interface.
- Legacy machine support where the existing PLC project is built around CiA DSP 402 objects.
Lifecycle
- Record the complete drive type code, firmware and existing adapter settings before removal.
- Save the CANopen object mapping, node address and baud rate from the working installation.
- Inspect the bus connector, shield/ground arrangement and termination before blaming the adapter.
- Plan a controlled migration if either the host drive or the legacy adapter is no longer supportable.
FAQ
What must be compared before replacing an installed RCAN-01?
Compare the complete ABB drive type code, firmware, adapter connector, node address, baud rate and CANopen object mapping; matching only the adapter name is not enough.
How should an RCAN-01 network fault be separated from a drive fault?
Capture the module LEDs and drive diagnostics, then verify bus power, polarity, shielding, termination, duplicate node addresses and master state before changing hardware.
Can RCAN-01 be moved to a different supported ABB drive without project changes?
Not automatically. The CANopen master configuration and mapped drive parameters must agree with the destination drive’s firmware and application.
Which files reduce commissioning risk when sourcing RCAN-01?
Provide the PLC/CANopen configuration, EDS or device definition in use, parameter backup, network drawing and photographs of the rotary-switch positions.
What is the practical migration issue for RCAN-01 in a legacy machine?
A newer drive or gateway may expose different objects and control words, so migration should include protocol mapping, safety review and staged functional testing.
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