• WTB/CAN (GWC 531-TF)
• WTB/MVB (GWM 531-TF)

With these two gateways, Selectron Systems AG provides now any combination of different train- and vehicle bus systems such as Wire Train Bus (WTB), Multifunction Vehicle Bus (MVB), CAN-Powerline Bus and CANopen Bus.

 
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The combination of WTB and CANopen can be interesting not only for refurbishment projects in order to connect an existing WTB system with the CANopen bus system but also for new projects where WTB is required as train bus in combination with an easy handling and price sensitive vehicle bus system such as CANopen.

Integrating these two gateways into the Selectron TCMS (Train Communication and Monitoring System) we can now provide a wide range of train and vehicle bus systems:  

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The configuration of the gateways as well as the development of the software application are supported by Selectron Systems AG. You will also be well and detailed advised to find the best and most efficient solution for your project.

Now, we are interested in your opinion. Do you think you could use these gateways in your project? Please let us know your point of view.

The Controller Area Network (CAN) was originally developed for automotive applications. It is nowadays a bus system which is widely used in Train, Industry and Building projects.
This bus system allows a very efficient and cost effective networking of modules over a long distance. The CAN hardware and software protocol secure a very stable communication suitable for hard environment projects with high safety requirements.
This “very stable communication” is usually depending on the “work quality” such as the respect of “rules” during the implementation of the CAN network.

CAN malfunctions are often caused by improper use of the bus terminating resistors, by wrong bitrates for the used cable lengths or by a poor cabling.
After years of experience based on different projects in the Train business, the Selectron Systems engineers acquired a huge “Know-How” concerning the implementation of those CAN networks.
In order to help you being efficient in the cabling of your network, those engineers wrote a guideline based on their experience and described the different concepts and points to take care of in such an implementation.
This guideline is available by request at the following email address: support@selectron.ch

Don’t hesitate to ask your questions, the Selectron Systems engineer will be glad to share their knowledge.

In order to keep this document up-to-date and improve its quality, we would really appreciate to receive you comments and adaptation propositions.