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System Integration
Although it can work in isolation the Elevation 1+ is designed to operate as part of a
network of units all controlled by a single computer. Elevations communicate with the
control computer via an RS485 network which allows the units to be linked together
using a communications bus system. They can also have their power connections linked
together. This results in only a small number of cables needing run from the location of
the Elevation 1+ units to where the power and the control computer are situated. The
computer connects to the Elevation 1+ units using an Ethernet connection and the
network translation between Ethernet and RS485 is done by a Transform 485 unit which
is either supplied as a stand-alone unit or is integrated into the power distribution rack to
create a very compact control solution.
