Installing the Panel
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Using the OP-9001 to Connect Multiple Panels
With the addition of the OP-9001 Communications Master panel, you can connect
up to 31 panels per a useable CPU port of the PLC. Shown below are the connection
requirements. For specifics of the OP-9001 panel itself, please refer to the
Communications Master User Manual (OP-9001--M).
NOTE:
The OP-9001 must be used in a multiple panel configuration.
Power
Source
OP-panels
OP-9001
Ribbon cable with DB15 male connectors at-
tached. Panels can be connected directly to the
OP-9001 ports or be daisy-chained to other OP-
panels.
PLC
Power Supply
Power supply recep-
tacle. Same as the one
on the OP-1212. See
Page 12.
DB15 for connecting to the PLC.
See chart on Page 11 for selec-
tion of the proper cable.
Two DB15 ports for RS422 connection to any OP-panel.
Belden 9279 Specifications
No. twisted pairs
Nom. Impedance (ohms)
2
100
Nom. Capacitance (pF/m)
41.0
Wire Gauge (AWG)
24
Configuration
Jumper
LED
LED
NOTE:
Panels can be located as far away as 4000 feet from the OP-9001 when
using shielded cable (Belden 9729 or equivalent). Flat ribbon connections can be
used for a distance of 30 feet maximum. For ribbon cable, we recommend Belden
9L28015 or 3M 3365/15.