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 ====== CAN-GC2 Universal 16 port I/O node for CANBUS ====== ====== CAN-GC2 Universal 16 port I/O node for CANBUS ======
 [[english|{{  rocrail-logo-35.png}}]] [[english|{{  rocrail-logo-35.png}}]]
-[[: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]]   * [[: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]]   * [[: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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 the CAN-GC2 can be mixed with GCA50 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-GC1e 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.  \\
  
  
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 |  {{ :gca:can-gc2_stl.zip |  3D print sources for housing}}  | |  {{ :gca:can-gc2_stl.zip |  3D print sources for housing}}  |
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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.  ^
 \\ \\
 === 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, 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'.\\ 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]]**__\\ For this way of sensoring, a special pulse-extender is available. See __**[[gca173-en|Hall sensor and reed switch unit]]**__\\
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