Toptech MultiLoad II DIV-2, Installation Manual

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Chapter 4 Data Communications Interface
The MultiLoad II/ RCU II has four (4) communications ports (see Figure3.3), each with a specific
purpose. The following section provides the information required to select and make the wiring
connections to the ports:
Communication
Port
Interface Type Typical Function Terminal (Figure 3.3)
Comm. Port 0 RS-485
Internal I/O board /
TB2
FCM I / FCM II / PCM
Communication
Comm. Port 1 RS-232 or RS-485
Host Communication (TMS) /
Printer
TB3 RS-232
TB4 RS-485
Comm. Port 2 RS-232 or RS-485 (2 wire) Ticket Printer/Data Logger
TB5
Ethernet 10/100MBPS Host Communication (TMS)
J3
Cat 5 (or
higher)Cable
If a service loop is used, the maximum wire length in the service loop should not exceed
3 inches [75mm].
Separate AC and DC wiring by at least 3 inches [75mm]. Do not allow excess wire in the
service loop to overhang printed circuit board.
Default settings in MultiLoad are: COM O
– FCM ; COM 1- HOST , and COM2 – NA.See
the user guide for more details
Only one port may be defined as an FCM, Print or
Alibi Log, otherwise, a ‘Port Usage
Conflict
(s)’ message will display upon re-boot. See the user guide for more details
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