Communications Module; Overview - semaphore KINGFISHER PLUS+ Hardware Reference Manual

MC-12 Communications Module

5.3.1 Overview

• Up to 3 communications ports per module
• Supports Communications Redundancy
• Wide range of available option boards
• Fixed Serial (RS-232) port on Port 1
The MC-12 multi-communications module provides up to three additional communications
ports. Ports two and three can house option boards while port 1 is fixed as a serial (RS-232)
port.
An MC-12 supports a maximum baud rate of 83 kbps between itself and the RTU processor
module. This bandwidth can be split across a maximum of 16 ports. Users should be mindful
of this limitation when determining the number of ports used simultaneously in one
installation.
The MC-12 is identical to the CP-12 with the exception of labelling, the lens cover, and
firmware.
The MC-12 module is only for use with PC-1 or CP-10/11/12 based RTUs.
This module consumes power from the +5 V
+12 V . One or more MC-12 modules can be installed in any I/O slot of a 4, 6 or 12 slot
DC
backplane.
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