Connecting The S88-4 - tams elektronik S88-4 Manual

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7. Connecting the S88-4

The S88-4 has two RJ-45 sockets (IN, OUT) to connect commercial
Ethernet patch-cables (RJ-45 cables), which allow an interference free
connection to other feedback modules or digital devices. Use an
adapter S88-A (optional extra) for the connection of digital devices or
customary feedback modules with 6-pole connector.
There are terminal strips soldered to the inputs and to the earth
connection of the S88-4 which are used to insert and screw on the
connecting wires.
Functional test
First connect the output "OUT" of the S88-4 to the central unit, the
memory or the interface for a functional test. Fix a connecting cable to
the module's earth connection X2 and connect it one after the other to
all 16 inputs. Check if the correct status message is shown for all
inputs.
Connection to the s88 bus
After successfully terminating the functional test mount the S88-4 at
the desired place in your layout. Connect the inputs 1 to 16 to the mass
contacts, the output OUT to the control unit, the interface or another
feedback module and the input IN to another feedback module, if
necessary.
Unlike with standard feedback modules you can install branching lines
with the S88-4 modules. There are no limits for the layout of the data
lines, everything is possible, from simple branch lines up to radial
layouts. Use special RJ-45 terminal boxes (optional extra) for the
branch connections.
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