Greg Gerber posted on November 28, 2008 12:16
RESTON, Va. -- Last year marked the inaugural “RV-C Network Fest” and the popular event, hosted by the technical subcommittee on controller area networks, is expected to draw crowds again this year to demonstrations of RV-C, a unique RV multiplexing system designed and approved by RVIA technical sub-committees.
Last year, more than 1,000 show attendees attended the Network Fest, where they were introduced to over two dozen RV-C compliant devices (including awnings, generators, electronic controls, levelers and heaters, to name a few) from 14 vendors -- all networked together on a common wiring harness. Attendees were able to observe the results of data signals being broadcast from a central panel to the various devices, controlling their functions and interoperability.
Fest attendees were also able to view the diagnostic capabilities of RV-C, which are similar to those seen in all modern automobiles. Soon, service technicians will be able to use a standard tool to download diagnostic information on every RV-C compliant component on the vehicle. This will reduce both time and expense involved in service and repair.
Besides providing diagnostic capabilities, the use of RV-C on vehicles will add tremendous flexibility, multi-point control, enhanced automation, increased safety, and simplification of wiring.
The RV-C Network Fest will take place during show hours Dec. 2 to 4 in Room C-101 in the South Wing of the Kentucky Expo Center.
SOURCE: RV Industry Association press release