

Multiple Access: The ability of all devices to access the network and generate messages on their own, without direction from a central controller.The devices also know when the network is busy. Carrier Sense: Message sync is done within the message stream as all devices on the network see all the messages transmitted.LocoNet is a networking technology that uses CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection), similar to the Ethernet network commonly used to interconnect various network devices, such as computers, high speed modems, printers, etc., but optimized for model railroading. For more information on interfacing a computer to your Digital Command Control system, please see Connecting your computer to DCC Network Details LocoNet can interface with a computer via a a device such as the LocoBuffer or Digitrax's own PR3, PR4 or MS100 interfaces. It is also possible to use a computer with multiple ports to route and bridge messages across several LocoNets, expanding capacity. LocoNet is designed for future expansion, where today's devices will still be able to process messages even it they cannot use it. Prior to the year 2000, the system functioned at less than 20% of available message types and commands that LocoNet is designed for. Portions of LocoNet® are covered by US Patent Number 6,275,739. LocoNet® is a trademark identifying a LAN for model railroads designed and patented by Digitrax Inc. 16.1.6 NMRA Digital Command Control (DCC) Library.16.1.4 Model Railroading with Arduino LocoNet Interface.16.1.2 LocoLinx on Arduino Duemilanove with Loconet Shield on Proto Shield.16.1.1 LocoLinx on Arduino UNO with FremoLNShield.16 Do It Yourself Solutions for LocoNet Interfaces.10.2 Benefits of the Cable Construction.10 The Digitrax RJ12 LocoNet Wiring Standard.

6.1.5 LocoNet USB Interface 63120 by Uhlenbrock.
