DX6400
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2.5.4 Multiplexer
The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DX6400
slave reader in a Multidrop
network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface.
Each scanner is connected to a Multiplexer (MX4000) with the RS485
half-duplex main interface.
P.S.*
P.S.*
P.S.*
DS4600A
DS4600A
DX6400
PWR-120
CAB-600X
C-BOX 100
C-BOX 100
C-BOX 100
MX4000
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#0
#31
#1
Local Host
1
RS485 HD Main Interface
* P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External Trigger/PS input.
Figure 42 – Multiplexer for DX6400 Master/Slave Models
The auxiliary serial interface of the slave scanners can be used to visualize collected data or
to configure it using the Genius™ utility.
When On-Line operating mode is used, the scanner is activated by an External Trigger when
the object enters its reading zone.
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