Multiplexer - Datalogic DS8100A Reference Manual

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2.6.4 Multiplexer

The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DS8100A slave reader in a Multidrop
network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface.
Each scanner is connected to a Multiplexer (MX4000) with the RS485
half-duplex main interface.
P.S.*
P.S.*
P.S.*
DS8100A
DS4600A
DS4600A
PWR-120
C-BOX 100
C-BOX 100
C-BOX 100
MX4000
#0 1
#31 #1
Local Host
* P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External Trigger input.
1 RS485 HD Main Interface
Figure 42 – Multiplexer for DS8100A Standard Models
The auxiliary serial interface of the slave scanners can be used to visualize collected data or
to configure it using the Genius™ utility.
When On-Line operating mode is used, the scanner is activated by an External Trigger when
the object enters its reading zone.
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