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| ^Copyright Peter Giling^ | ^Copyright Peter Giling^ | ||
| - | =====Firmware Copyright===== | ||
| - | Copyright(c) MERG and Rocrail.\\ | ||
| - | Commercial use is prohibited.\\ | ||
| - | \\ | + | The CAN-GC2 is an alternative to the MGV50 with the same capabilities running on the CANBUS open source CAN standard. \\ |
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| - | The CAN-GC2 is an alternative to the MGV50 with the same capabilities running on the mergCBUS 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 MGV50 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 with the CAN-GC2. \\ | The CAN-GC1 connects the computer with the CAN bus. All the well known MGV*/GCA* satellite boards are compatible with the CAN-GC2. \\ | ||
| - | MergCBUS runs on 125 KBd. | + | CANBUS runs on 125 KBd. |
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| - | A jumper makes it possible to set terminator on the last board in the mergCBUS chain.\\ | + | A jumper makes it possible to set terminator on the last board in the CANBUS chain.\\ |
| - | This jumper connects a 120 Ohm resistor to the mergCBUS.\\ | + | This jumper connects a 120 Ohm resistor to the CANBUS.\\ |
| White connectors at the back are compatible with all [[:mgv-overview-en|GCA(MGV)xx interfaces]].\\ | White connectors at the back are compatible with all [[:mgv-overview-en|GCA(MGV)xx interfaces]].\\ | ||
| - | These interfaces are all electrical isolated from mergCBUS by optocouplers.\\ | + | These interfaces are all electrical isolated from CANBUS by optocouplers.\\ |
| - | Power, as available in mergCBUS-cable, is only used for supply of mergCBUS board itself.\\ | + | Power, as available in CANBUS-cable, is only used for supply of CANBUS board itself.\\ |
| 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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| |{{:cbus:can-gc2-pcb.pdf|The pcboard and parts positions}} | | |{{:cbus:can-gc2-pcb.pdf|The pcboard and parts positions}} | | ||
| |{{:cbus:can-gc2-bomfile.pdf|The partslist}} | | |{{:cbus:can-gc2-bomfile.pdf|The partslist}} | | ||
| - | |{{:cbus:can-gc2_gerber.zip|Gerber files}} | | + | |
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| ====Save output state==== | ====Save output state==== | ||
| - | Write the output state in EEPROM after detecting a **power off command** on the mergCBUS.\\ | + | Write the output state in EEPROM after detecting a **power off command** on the CANBUS.\\ |
| The outputs will be restored after the [[:can-gca2-en|CAN-GC2]] is powered on.\\ | The outputs will be restored after the [[:can-gca2-en|CAN-GC2]] is powered on.\\ | ||
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| | **BK** | Block | Input with a 2 seconds delayed off. (±50ms) | Occupancy detectors. | | | **BK** | Block | Input with a 2 seconds delayed off. (±50ms) | Occupancy detectors. | | ||
| | **SW** | Switch | Continuous output. | Single coil switch drivers like servos. | | | **SW** | Switch | Continuous output. | Single coil switch drivers like servos. | | ||
| - | | **PU** | Pulse | Output with x ms activation time. (±50ms) | Note: A [[:switch-int-en#switch_time|software timed off]] is not possible with mergCBUS; It is realized in the hardware. | \\ | + | | **PU** | Pulse | Output with x ms activation time. (±50ms) | Note: A [[:switch-int-en#switch_time|software timed off]] is not possible with CANBUS; It is realized in the hardware. | \\ |
| ====Pulse time==== | ====Pulse time==== | ||
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