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[Multi-channel]
When preparing for multi-channel communication, connect the host device and a maximum of nine drives in a
loop shape as shown in the figure below.
03
02
05
TxD
RxD
SG
03
02
05
TxD
RxD
SG
Driver 1PC
DOS/V
D-sub 9-pin male
D-sub 9-pin female
PC98
D-sub 25-pin male
09
SG
03
02
05
TxD
RxD
SG
Driver 2
D-sub 9-pin male
09
SG
03
02
05
TxD
RxD
SG
Driver 9
D-sub 9-pin male
09 SG
02
03
07
TxD
RxD
SG
03
02
05
TxD
RxD
SG
Driver 1PC
D-sub 9-pin male
09 SG
03
02
05
TxD
RxD
SG
Driver 2
D-sub 9-pin male
09 SG
03
02
05
TxD
RxD
SG
Driver 9
D-sub 9-pin male
09 SG
05
04
CTS
RTS
In multi-channel communication, the host device is assigned to host ID “0.” The drivers should be set as slave
stations and the IDs should be set for each driver from “1” to “9” in such a way that the station numbers do not
overlap, using the rotary switch RS-ID on each driver’s front panel. The order of the IDs does not need to be the
same as the order of connection. This setting should also be made before turning the power on.
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