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Using the Basic Cradle
Serial Connection of Multiple Basic Cradles
You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-788RSC) to
connect up to 16 Basic Cradles in a serial configuration. This
configuration makes it possible to exchange data
between multiple Data Collectors and a personal
computer.
Connections
First connect Basic Cradle RS-
485-1 and then the RS- 485-2 of
the Basic Cradle that you want
to connect to.
DIP Switch Settings
The following table shows the various
settings that are available with the DIP
switches located on the back of the Basic
Cradle.
RS-232C Control Signal Setting
RS enabled
ER enabled
Important!
• Other settings not shown here are for special-purpose modes, and
E-36
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4
ON
–
should not be used.
RS-232C cable
To host computer
Data Collector - Basic Cradle
Communication Speed
2,400bps
9,600bps
19,200bps
38,400bps
57,600bps
115,200bps
Unused
Connection Type
Host Computer
Connection
(no linking)
Intermediate Unit
5
in Linked Chain
–
Terminator Unit
ON
in Linked Chain
6-6 pin Modular
Cable (DT-788RSC)
1
2
3
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
6
7
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
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