Multiplexer - Datalogic DX8200A Reference Manual

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2.5.4 Multiplexer

The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DX8200A slave reader in a Multidrop
network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface.
Each scanner is connected to a Multiplexer (MX4000) with the RS485
half-duplex main interface.
P.S.*
P.S.*
P.S.*
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DS4600A
DS4600A
PWR-120
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MX4000
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Local Host
1 RS485 HD Main Interface
* P.S. (Presence Sensor) connected to External Trigger/PS input.
Figure 37 – Multiplexer for DX8200A Standard Models
The auxiliary serial interface of the slave scanners can be used to visualize collected data or
to configure it using the Genius™ utility.
When On-Line operating mode is used, the scanner is activated by an External Trigger when
the object enters its reading zone.
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