Setup; Figure 4-3 Connections For Multichannel Operation - Xantrex XDC 10-1200 Operating Manual

Setup

1. Connect power supplies to be controlled via the CANbus network. Parallel
2. At least one power supply should be connected to a PC via RS-232 or GPIB
3. Turn the power supplies on one at a time, setting the remote control source of
See Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3 Connections for Multichannel Operation

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male DB9 to female DB9 cables (N-1) are required. Connect the power
supplies in series, linking the first power supply to the second using one cable,
and then the second to the third using a second cable and the second CAN
port. A single ribbon cable with multiple connectors may be used instead of
several cables for ease of connection. Terminate the bus at each end with a
120 ohm, 1/4 Watt resistor (included) across the CAN HI and CAN LO
signals (Pins 2 and 7). See Table 4-5, "CANbus Pins" on page 4–11.
for multichannel functionality. Configure each of the power supplies with a
unique address, as described in the configuration section. Addresses may be
in the range 1 to 50 inclusive.
each power supply which will accept commands to "multichannel."
Multichannel Operation
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