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--- can-gca2-en [2021/07/24 10:35] – created - external edit 127.0.0.1
+++ can-gca2-en [2025/06/09 19:11] (current) – [The hardware] phg
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 ====== CAN-GC2 Universal 16 port I/O node for CANBUS ======
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-[[:english|Content]] -> [[:hardware-en|Hardware]] -> [[:hardware-en#gca-cbus|CANBUS]]
+[[:english|Content]] -> [[:hardware-en|Hardware]] -> [[:hardware-en#gca-cbus|CBUS / RCAN]]
   * [[:cbus:overview-en|CAN-GC Overview]]
   * [[:can-gca1-en|CAN-GC1]] | [[:can-gca1e-en|CAN-GC1e]] | [[:can-gcln-en|CAN-GCLN]] | **[[:can-gca2-en|CAN-GC2]]** | [[:can-gc3-en|CAN-GC3]] | [[:can-gc4-en|CAN-GC4]] | [[:can-gca5-en|CAN-GC5]] | [[:can-gc6-en|CAN-GC6]] | [[:can-gc7-en|CAN-GC7]] | [[:can-gc8-en|CAN-GC8]]
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 ^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 CAN-GC1 connects the computer with the CAN bus. All the well known MGV*/GCA* satellite boards are compatible with the CAN-GC2.  \\
+The CAN-GC1e connects the computer with the CAN bus. All the well known MGV*/GCA* satellite boards are useable with the CAN-GC2.  \\
-CANBUS  runs on 125 KBd.
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-A jumper makes it possible to set terminator on the last board in the CANBUS chain.\\
+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 [[:mgv-overview-en|GCA(MGV)xx interfaces]].\\
 These interfaces are all electrical isolated from CANBUS by optocouplers.\\
-Power, as available in CANBUS-cable, is only used for supply of CANBUS board itself.\\
+Power, as available in RCAN-cable, is -where ever important- generally only used for supply of RCAN board itself, \\
+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.\\
 Using this cheap and rigid d-type connector with locking screws will avoid that connectors drop off accidently.\\
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 |  {{:cbus:can-gc2-green-pcb.pdf|The pcboard and parts positions}}  |
 |  {{:cbus:can-gc2-green-bomfile.pdf|The partslist}}  |
+|  {{ :gca:can-gc2_stl.zip |  3D print sources for housing}}  |
-^ 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.  ^
+|  {{ :gca:can-gc2.zip |  Box and cover for CAN-GC2}}  |
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 === Previous version (blue pc-board) ===
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 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\\
-low sensitive for distorsions, the minimum Pulse lenght to be accepted by CAN-GC2 is 20 miliSeconds (0.02 second).\\
+low sensitive for distorsions, the minimum Pulse lenght to be accepted by CAN-GC2 is 50 miliSeconds (0.05 second).\\
 In addition to that, reed-contacts usually give more than 1 pulse when activated, known as 'contact dender'.\\
 For this way of sensoring, a special pulse-extender is available. See __**[[gca173-en|Hall sensor and reed switch unit]]**__\\