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G 3800 X036 Operation Manual
August 2006
• Function: Object for detection of max. 112 analog values
• Application: Fast transmission of multiplexed analog values through Dupline analog modules
• Configuration under the option “Multiplexer channels” in the Basic setup
Signal available means that an input module continuously provides the value
Value valid indicates that the value is valid
An “0” stands for a positive value
An “1” stands for a negative value
Channel
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7 D8
Factor
1
8
4
2
1
8
4
2
1
8
4
2
1
Example:
Channel
state:
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
Value
1
9
5
7
Signal availabe
V
a
lue valid
Sign
V
a
lue in thousands
Time
Value in hundreds
Value in tens
Single-digit value
2.6.2. Multiplexer (transmission of analog values)
Description
The (original) multiplexing of analog values makes it possible to read and write Dupline multiplex analog
values. As opposed to AnaLink transmission with analog sensors, two addresses are needed instead of one,
which allows transmission of accurate analog values. The transmission speed is also higher. A full analog
value needs one bus cycle, at best. AnaLink values need 256 cycles.
While for the transmission of counter values (see chapter 2.6.1.) only input modules are available, various
Dupline output modules are available for multiplex analog values. The output modules have the output ranges
0..20 mA, 4..20 mA and 0..10 V.
In connection with the configuration of the multiplexer in the Basic setup (Options Multiplexer Count and
Multiplexer delay), the Configuration software automatically reserves four channels (A1..A4) for addressing the
modules. The addressing on these channels is performed automatically by the Mastergenerator. Data is
transferred on two consecutive address groups (C/D, E/F, G/H, I/J, D/L, M/N and O/P). The channels can be
set individially to the applied modules and can thus not be reserved by the Mastergenerator.
Also when the number is limited to 16 because only four channels have been reserved, 112 values can
actually be processed. This is possible because up to 7 analog channels receive the same binary address, but
subsequently transmit the values to different channel groups. (see above).
Note:
The reserved addresses must
not
be used for other purposes, eg to output switch commands.
Module configuration
Transmission of analog values requires correct setting of the analog modules. Apart from the setting of the
transmission channels, it is also necessary to assign a binary address to each module. Details can be found in
the datasheets.
Data format
Within the two channel groups (in this case C and D), the value “1957” is generated continuously.