
Description
2.6 Communication
FIDAMAT 6-G
Operating instructions, 07/2006, A5E00478463
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2.6.2
ELAN interface
ELAN interface
ELAN is a standard integrated serial interface (RS 485) which allows communication
between several analyzers. You can link a maximum of 12 analyzers with at most four
components. This connection is also possible without a PC.
The functional principle is shown in the following figure:
Figure 2-4
Typical structure of an ELAN network (RS 232)
1
Computer
2
RS-485/RS-232 converter with connection cable RS 485 and RS 232
3
RS 485 bus connector with bridge
4
Analyzer
5
RS 485 cable
6
RS 485 bus connector
7
RS 485 network
8
9-pin SUB-D connector
9
Optional: RS-485 repeater