Orbit Network
The Orbit Measurement System communicates with multiple Orbit Modules, via an RS485 multi-drop network.
6.0: Orbit Network Card Specification
6.0:
Orbit Network Card Specification
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Communications Method
Asynchronous, half duplex, poll / response
Baud Rate
187.5 k Baud & 1.5 M Baud
Data Byte Structure
1 start, 8 data, 1 odd parity, 1 stop bit
Network
Reading rate of up to 3906 readings per second
Max. Number of Orbit Modules
31 addressed per channel (62 per PC card)
Max. Cards per System
6 off Orbit Network Cards giving Max. 372 Orbit Modules
