Transportation Systems: CANopen and EtherCAT in Rail and Automotive
Source:Industrial Automation /
Time:2026-08-16
Transportation infrastructure increasingly relies on fieldbus cables for signaling, train control, baggage handling, and tunnel ventilation systems. This segment accounts for approximately 10% of fieldbus cable consumption .
Key Applications:
Rail: CANopen and PROFIBUS for vehicle control and wayside equipment
Automotive: DeviceNet and EtherCAT for assembly line automation
Airports: Baggage handling systems, tunnel ventilation
Cable Standards:
Stringent fire safety and low-smoke requirements for tunnels
Vibration resistance for rolling stock applications
EMC compliance for electromagnetic environments
Key Participants: Alstom SA, Siemens Mobility, Bombardier Transportation, Hitachi Rail Ltd, CRRC Corporation Limited .
