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9.3.3. Daisy-Chain Communication
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Daisy-chain communication allows multiple Driver Units (up to 16 units) to be connected with a
single RS-232C terminal.
Figure 9-32: Daisy chain communication overview
Driver Unit
#0
Terminal
Driver Unit
#1
Driver Unit
#2
~
Driver Unit
#3
RS-232C Cable
9.3.3.1. Procedure to Set Daisy-chain Communication
Figure 9-33: Daisy-chain communication setting procedure
NG
OK
¬
AS command
(executed automatically)
¬
AN parameter
CM parameter
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Order of connection
·
Initial setting
·
Cable state
Daisy-chain
communication start
Initial setting
Power on
Operation procedure
Power off
Daisy-chain
connection
Power on again
Connection
state check
Recheck
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