Datalogic DS6300 Reference Manual page 21

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The following image shows a system consisting of four readers, where the first reader
(Master) receives external signals (trigger, serial to host, etc.) and is powered by the C-BOX
100, while the other readers (Slave 1, Slave 2 and Slave 3) are directly connected to the
power supply. This is due to the fact that C-BOX 100 has an internal current limiter and can
supply a maximum of 3 readers. This means that the cable (CAB611X) connecting two
different groups, in this case the cable connecting the Master reader and Slave 1, 2, 3, does
not propagate power but only network and synchronization signals.
Slave 1
CAB610X
Slave 2
Multi P.S.
In this layout, up to 7 DS6300 slave readers have their own P.S. and therefore multiple
reading phases, while the P.S. activating the master reader is managed by the C-BOX 100.
The master sends all the individual messages collected from the multidrop line as well as its
own to the C-BOX 100 which passes them to the Local Host.
The following image shows a system consisting of four readers, where the fourth one must
be connected to a dedicated power supply by means of a C-BOX 100, since a single
C-BOX 100 can supply groups consisting of maximum 3 readers. This means that the cable
(CAB611X) connecting two different groups, in this case the cable connecting Slave 2 and
Slave 3, does not propagate power.
P.S.
CAB611X
Slave 2
Slave 3
C-BOX 100
Master
CAB600X
CAB611X
P.S.
CAB610X
Slave 3
Figure 14 - Single P.S. with more than 3 Readers
P.S.
P.S.
CAB610X
CAB610X
Slave 1
Figure 15 – Multi P.S. with more than 3 Readers
C-BOX 100
Local Host
PWR120
P.S.
CAB600X
Master
PWR120
1
C-BOX 100
Local Host
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