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Instrument cluster (IC), networking of components - GF54.30-P-0002-06SK

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Networking Of Components
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The instrument cluster (A1) is linked with the Controller Area Network Class C bus (CAN-C) and the Controller Area Network Class B bus (CAN-B). Data communications with the control units are expedited through CAN-C and CAN-B.

IMPORTANT The instrument cluster (A1) does not serve as an interface between CAN-C and CAN-B.

Connections 

Linking the instrument cluster (A1) to CAN-C and CAN-B reduces the number of connections to: