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To connect multiple frames:
The CAN bus must be looped in a daisy chain fashion:
1.
Start by cabling the POWER CORE CAN connector to the first frame's CAN BUS IN.
2.
Then loop the first frame's CAN BUS LINK OUT to the CAN BUS IN connector on the next frame.
3.
Continue to loop the CAN bus through the remaining frames (and any optional Key Panels). They may
be connected in any order.
4.
On the last frame or Key Panel in the chain, fit the CAN bus terminator supplied with the system.
13.10.3 Working with the CAN Bus
Each control surface module, Key Panel and Visual Extension (sapphire only) has a CAN bus address which
defines its role within the system. In addition, the CAN bus speed defines the maximum distance which you can
run the cables:
Transfer Speed
500 kbit/sec (recommended)
100 kbit/sec
Both settings are read by the system configuration AND stored on each physical module. They MUST match
exactly to ensure correct operation.
The system configuration can be edited using the ON-AIR Designer software:
·
CAN bus address is defined in the
·
CAN bus speed is defined in the Project window.
On each physical module, the settings can be adjusted by entering the special functions mode.
Now is a good time to check and, if necessary, adjust the CAN bus address and CAN speed settings for each
control surface module and Key Panel. A CAN speed of 500 kbit/sec is recommended.
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13. Control Surface Configuration
Maximum Distance
60 m
300 m
Frames -> Surface
window.
Version: V6.0.0/5
POWER CORE User Manual
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