Advantech AMAX-1220 Series User Manual page 36

CSTA/CSTP module connections are up to 8 modules at maximum. In shorts, in the
AMONET network (in one ring), no matter AMAX-1240 using CSTA/CSTP or AMAX-
1220 using CSTA/CSTP, there are totally 8 modules in maximum.
Table 2.23: CSTA Pins
Label
CSTA
Note! The CSTA of AMAX-1240 and AMAX-1220 ARE NOT allowed to mutu-
ally connect with each other. Shortly say, if multiple AMAX-1220 are
required to perform simultaneously move, then, connect CSTA signal of
each AMAX-1220 modules. if multiple AMAX-1240 are required to per-
form simultaneously move, then, connect CSTA signal of each AMAX-
1240 modules. But, both of CSTA signal are not allowed to connect.
CSTP (Concurrent Stop)
This pin can command the slave model stop running and it has ability to make other
model terminate working.
Table 2.24: CSTP Pins
Label
CSTP
Note! The CSTP of AMAX-1240 and AMAX-1220 ARE NOT allowed to mutu-
ally connect with each other. Shortly say, if multiple AMAX-1220 are
required to perform simultaneously move, then, connect CSTP signal of
each AMAX-1220 modules. if multiple AMAX-1240 are required to per-
form simultaneously move, then, connect CSTP signal of each AMAX-
1240 modules. But, both of CSTP signal are not allowed to connect.
AMAX-1220/1240 Series User Manual
Description
CSTA Signal Port
Description
CSTP Signal Port
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