2-1SectionMethod for Connection to the Host
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Combinations of Communication Method and Connection Method
The connection methods that can be used depending on the communication
method used and the communication type for communication between the
NT31/NT31C and the host are indicated in the table below.
Communica- Communica-
Usable Communication
Method
Communica
tion Type at
PT
Communica
tion Type at
Host
Usable Connection Method
Host
link
NT
Link
(1:1)
NT
Link
(1:N)
Memory
link
Details
RS-232C RS-232C
Direct 1:1 connection
PT
Host
RS-232C (max. 15 m)
f f f f
79
1:1 connection via a convertor unit
PT
RS-232C
(max. 2 m)
Host
RS-422A
(max. 500 m)
Convertor unit
(NT-AL001)
f f f f
88
RS-422A
RS-232C
1:N connection via a convertor unit
PT
Host
Convertor unit
(NT-AL001)
RS-422A
(total length 500 m)
RS-232C
(max. 2 m)
f
92
RS-422A
Direct 1:1 connection
PT
Host
RS-422A (max. 500 m)
f f f f
117
RS-422A
1:N connection
PT
Host
RS-422A (total length 500 m)
f
122
f: Connection possible : Connection not possible