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9.3.4. 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 9-44: Daisy chain communication overview
Driver Unit
#0
Terminal
Driver Unit
#1
Driver Unit
#2
~
Driver Unit
#15
RS-232C Cable
9.3.4.1. Procedure to Set Daisy Chain Communication
Figure 9-45: Setting procedure for daisy chain communication.
NG
OK
←
AS command
(executed automatically)
←
AN parameter
CM parameter
•
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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