Adaptive Micro Systems alpha User Manual page 11

In this example of an all-clock RS485 network, one of the clocks must be set to master mode. All the other clocks on
the network must be set to slave mode. Also, the first and last clocks on the network must be terminated.
A
A
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Alpha serial clocks
Item Part #
A 1088-9107
B —
1088-8624
C
1088-8636
D 4331-0602
E 1088-8000
Table 2: Networking Alpha serial clocks
(Example 2 — A RS485 network of all clocks)
To right
phone jack
To either
phone jack
To either
phone jack
To right
phone jack
End-of-line (EOL) terminator. (An EOL must be plugged into the left—as you face the
back of the clock—RJ11 phone jack). See Using End-of-Line terminators or Ethernet
Adapter II devices on page 16 for details.
Ferrite (ferrite end towards sign)
8 foot, 4-conductor RS485 cable
1 foot, 4-conductor RS485 cable
Modular Network Adapter
RS485 cable
D
B
C
D
B
C
Description
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual
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