Xantrex Technology XW POWER SYSTEM XW4024-120/240-60 - Manual (Page 72)

Xanbus Network Installation
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Daisy Chain Layout
In a daisy chain layout, each device on the network is linked with separate lengths of
Xanbus cable, as shown in Figure 3-6. This layout does not require network connectors.
As in the multi-drop backbone layout, two terminators are required to ensure the
communication signal quality on the network. The Xanbus-enabled devices at each end of
the chain must have a male terminator inserted into their open network ports.
Advantage The advantage of this layout is that it is less expensive to install because
network connectors are not required.
Disadvantage The disadvantage of the daisy chain layout is that Xanbus-enabled
devices cannot be removed from the network without interrupting the network. To make
the network function after removing a device, you must connect the Xanbus-enabled
devices on either side of the missing device to each other or replace the device.
Figure 3-5 Multi-Drop Backbone Layout
3-way
connectors
Terminate
network at
each end
with a female
terminator.
Terminate
network at
each end
with a female
terminator.
Figure 3-6 Daisy Chain Network Layout
Terminate the network at each end. Male Terminator Male Terminator