Multiplexer - Datalogic DS8100A Reference Manual

ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS

MULTIPLEXER

The Multiplexer connection is used to integrate a DS8100A slave reader in a Multidrop
network consisting of different scanners not provided with a Lonworks interface.
Each scanner is
half-duplex main interface.
1
0
MX4000
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.
connected to a
2
3
Power
Host
Figure 103 – Multiplexer for DS8100A Standard Models
Multiplexer (MX4000)
1
2
3

Main Serial Interface (RS485 Half-Duplex)

Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232)

Input 1 (External Trigger for On-Line Mode)
A
with the RS485
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2
3
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