Linking Enclosures
An 8Y-XL enclosure can connect to other enclosures and any other
AutoPatch product with an X
N
Net compatible interface. You can link
enclosures to products using any of the ports on the CPU; however, serial
port linking requires a special configuration file. We recommend linking
enclosures via the Ethernet ports.
Link enclosures in a multi-enclosure system so that control information
can pass between them.
Link Port
Cable Type
Space between Enclosures (max)
Ethernet (these cables
are included with
multi-enclosure systems)
RG-58
492 ft. (150 m)
X
N
Net
16 gauge twisted pair
492 ft. (150 m)
In a multi-enclosure system with an external controller, the enclosure
connected to the control device receives all control information and
passes on relevant information to other enclosures via the links. An
8Y-XL can have a virtually unlimited number of linked enclosures.
When linking enclosures within a system, we recommend connecting
them with the Ethernet ports for consistent control speed.
Note:
If any of the linked enclosures were not in your original system,
you need a new configuration file (call AutoAssist; see
Technical
Support
, page v).
You can link 8Y-XL enclosures using link cables and the connectors on
the CPU (see the linking diagrams on the following pages).
Installation and Setup Guide
3-1
Linking
