
8.5.2 Star topology
A star topology uses a passive RJ45 hub, such as the HUB-CPI, to connect multiple GRANITE
Measurement Modules. An illustration of this is shown in
NOTE:
Do not use a CPI-terminator with this configuration.
FIGURE 8-2. Multiple GRANITE Measurement Modules connected in a star topology
8.6 Power connection
Connect the power supply to the removable Power connector on the side of the VWIRE 305.
Power supplies providing voltages from 9.6 to 32 VDC may be used.
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While the input power requirements of Campbell Scientific instruments vary, there is one
constant – they all run on 12 VDC. To keep things simple, we only discuss the use of 12 VDC
power supplies in this manual.
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Do not connect live wires to an instrument. All connections discussed assume dead wires,
so switch off power supplies before making connections.
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Double check the polarity of connections before switching on power supplies.
Open the power connector by inserting a screwdriver into the slots shown in
When the screwdriver is pushed in far enough, the orange terminals will open and remain open
until the screwdriver is removed. The power connector includes two positive (+VDC) terminals
and two negative (–VDC) terminals to allow for daisy-chaining power supplies. Terminals of the
same type open and close together. Insert the positive wire from the power supply into a +VDC
terminal, and insert the negative wire into a –VDC terminal.
VWIRE 305
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