
Maxiflex T2 CPU User Manual
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3.2.5 Data Interchange Table (DIT)
The Data Interchange Table in the CPU is the crossroads for data. Any exchange of
data between functions in the CPU and with the outside world takes place through the
DIT. The DIT is an array of 16 bit registers accessible from any function or
communications port in the system for the purpose of interchanging data.
The DIT is used to hold Configuration Information for the CPU and Dynamic Data to
be read in real-time.
3.2.6 Subscription Service
Central to many applications involving communications across networks is the need to
replicate data between nodes on the network. This feature provides an easy to use
but powerful data replication service between DIT’s in the system, whether they are
local or remote. This service provides change-of-state detection and error reporting for
optimum performance and reliability.
3.2.7 Network Routing Service
Many systems are constructed of multiple networks to overcome the difficulties of
topology or communication protocol conversion. The Routing service provides a
means to seamlessly interconnect these networks into an integrated intranet so that
any node in the system may be globally addressed from any other with no regard for
its physical location.
The T2 CPU can act as a router in these systems, automatically routing data packets
seamlessly between nodes on different networks.
3.2.8 Communications Status Monitoring
The Data Interchange Table contains a group of communication status registers that
may be used for diagnostic purposes. These registers monitor communications
activity on each port. The local and global addresses for each port may also be
accessed from this group of registers.
3.2.9 Serial Port Protocol Selection
The in-built serial port on the T2 CPU comes equipped with three protocol options as
standard:
1. Modbus Slave can be selected for easy interconnection of Maxiflex I/O to third
party systems such as Distributed Control System’s, SCADA software, or Master
Programmable Logic Controllers.
2. Conet/s protocol can be selected to interconnect Maxiflex systems over wide areas
using the RS232 port. This full duplex protocol provides full peer-to-peer
communications capability to allow multiple local networks systems to be
interconnected into a single intranet. This efficient protocol retains the full
capability of the Conet networking technology including remote programming and
the ability to run data subscriptions in both directions simultaneously
3. Custom protocol implemented in the FORTH programming language
3.2.10 Remote Programming
Every CPU is equipped with a dedicated programming port that is equipped with the
Conet/s protocol. Using the network routing function and convenient table
configuration, it is possible to configure/program every node in a Maxiflex intranet from
a single programming port. This function significantly reduces system downtime and
improves maintenance efficiency and therefore life-cycle costs.
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