CANdi™ – CAN Bus Signal Integration & Interface Device

The CANdi™ from CTR Electronics is a versatile CAN bus interface designed to simplify digital signal integration in robotics, FRC applications, and advanced automation systems. By converting and managing digital inputs across CAN networks, CANdi™ allows multiple devices to share and utilize critical sensor data efficiently, reducing wiring complexity and improving overall system reliability.

Fully supported by Phoenix 6 software, CANdi™ unlocks high-performance control features for integrated sensor management, providing precise, real-time feedback for competitive robotics teams and professional automation projects. The device supports PWM decoding, quadrature encoder (QEI) decoding, and standard digital inputs, making it a flexible solution for integrating a variety of sensors.

Key Features

• Wide voltage supply range: 6V - 24V nominal
• Wide sensing voltage range: 3.3V - 28V
• Supports both NPN and PNP sensing circuits
• Supports floating-input or high-impedance pin detection
• QEI and PWM decoding for advanced sensor integration
• Integration with Phoenix 6 API  and Phoenix Pro licensing for high-performance robotics and automation control
• Short circuit and overcurrent protection for reliable operation
• Reports input voltage and output current over CAN
• Outputs VBAT and regulated 5V for powering digital devices
• Compatible with CAN 2.0 & CAN FD networks via CANivore

Product Benefits

• Simplified Wiring: Reduces the complexity of connecting multiple digital sensors to CAN bus networks
  
• Flexible Integration: Supports a wide range of sensor types and signal protocols for robotics and automation applications
  
• High-Performance Control: Phoenix 6 support unlocks advanced sensor feedback and precision control features
  
• Reliable Operation: Built-in short circuit, overcurrent, and reverse protection ensures safe, durable performance
  

Optimized for FRC & Competitive Robotics: Ideal for teams seeking efficient signal management and reliable sensor feedback

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