4 FUNCTIONS
4.12.2 Slave station cut-off function
POINT
When the cable is disconnected, the data link cannot be performed because the terminal
resistor is missing.
Terminal resistor
This function allows data link to continue with the normal remote and local stations by
cutting off the remote and local stations which cannot perform data links due to power
off, etc.
Master
station
Remote station
Terminal resistor
Master
station
Remote station
Down
Remote station
Continue data link by eliminating the down station
Remote station
Wire breakage
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Local station
Local station
Terminal resistor
Local station
Local station
Terminal resistor