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====== CAN-GC2 Universal 16 port I/O node for CANBUS ====== | ====== CAN-GC2 Universal 16 port I/O node for CANBUS ====== | ||
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* [[: | * [[: | ||
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^Copyright Peter Giling^ | ^Copyright Peter Giling^ | ||
- | The CAN-GC2 is an alternative to the MGV50 with the same capabilities running on the CANBUS open source CAN standard. \\ | + | The CAN-GC2 is a sister of the GCA50 with the same capabilities, but running on the CANBUS open source CAN standard. \\ |
- | the CAN-GC2 can be mixed with MGV50 units on the same cable, but of course need different computer interfaces.\\ | + | the CAN-GC2 can be mixed with GCA50 units on the same cable, but of course need different computer interfaces.\\ |
The also available CAN-GC3 will bring a complete solution for DCC Model Railroading in DIY. \\ | The also available CAN-GC3 will bring a complete solution for DCC Model Railroading in DIY. \\ | ||
- | The CAN-GC1 connects the computer with the CAN bus. All the well known MGV*/GCA* satellite boards are compatible | + | The CAN-GC1e connects the computer with the CAN bus. All the well known MGV*/GCA* satellite boards are useable |
- | CANBUS | + | |
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- | A jumper makes it possible to set terminator on the last board in the CANBUS | + | A jumper makes it possible to set terminator on the last board in the RCAN chain.\\ |
- | This jumper connects a 120 Ohm resistor to the CANBUS.\\ | + | This jumper connects a 120 Ohm resistor to the RCAN system.\\ |
White connectors at the back are compatible with all [[: | White connectors at the back are compatible with all [[: | ||
These interfaces are all electrical isolated from CANBUS by optocouplers.\\ | These interfaces are all electrical isolated from CANBUS by optocouplers.\\ | ||
- | Power, as available in CANBUS-cable, is only used for supply of CANBUS | + | Power, as available in RCAN-cable, is -where ever important- generally |
+ | with a few minor exceptions.\\ | ||
As a standard recommandation for all CAN systems, connection and disconnection of cables is not possible while system is running.\\ | As a standard recommandation for all CAN systems, connection and disconnection of cables is not possible while system is running.\\ | ||
Using this cheap and rigid d-type connector with locking screws will avoid that connectors drop off accidently.\\ | Using this cheap and rigid d-type connector with locking screws will avoid that connectors drop off accidently.\\ | ||
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- | ^ N.B. Only complete ordered kits will be supported! ^ | + | ^ N.B. Only complete ordered kits will be supported! |
+ | \\ | ||
+ | ^ Housing is only for DIY 3D printing. | ||
+ | | {{ : | ||
\\ | \\ | ||
=== Previous version (blue pc-board) === | === Previous version (blue pc-board) === | ||
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Read switches and hall sensors can be used as feed-back sensors.\\ | Read switches and hall sensors can be used as feed-back sensors.\\ | ||
However, since the contact information inside the CAN-GC2 is arranged so that the unit is\\ | However, since the contact information inside the CAN-GC2 is arranged so that the unit is\\ | ||
- | low sensitive for distorsions, | + | low sensitive for distorsions, |
In addition to that, reed-contacts usually give more than 1 pulse when activated, known as ' | In addition to that, reed-contacts usually give more than 1 pulse when activated, known as ' | ||
For this way of sensoring, a special pulse-extender is available. See __**[[gca173-en|Hall sensor and reed switch unit]]**__\\ | For this way of sensoring, a special pulse-extender is available. See __**[[gca173-en|Hall sensor and reed switch unit]]**__\\ |
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