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6 supported optomux configurations – Micromod Micro-DCI: 53MC5000 PLC AND PRINTER INTERFACES User Manual

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5.6 SUPPORTED OPTOMUX CONFIGURATIONS

As shown in Figure 5-5, typical OPTOMUX installation configurations that are supported by the
PCS are multidrop connection and cascade (daisy chain) connection.

5.7 RS-232/485 ITB-PLC CONNECTION

As illustrated in Figure 5-6, TB2 (RS-485) of the RS-232/485 ITB is connected to the OPTOMUX
board. The lug connections for TB2 are for the standard four wire bundle: T+ (out), T- (out),
R+ (in), and R- (in).

The maximum cable length for RS-485 is 4000 feet (1219 m).

Typical Multidrop Connection

Typical Cascade (Daisy Chain) Connection

Figure 5-5. Typical Installation Configurations

53MC5000
PCS

RS-232/485
ITB

17

02

01

00

01

18

39

• • •

02

53MC5000
PCS

RS-232/485
ITB

16

00

• • •

RS-232/485 ITB TB2

OPTOMUX BOARD

CONNECTION

CONNECTION

RECEIVE (R-)

1

TO HOST (-)

RECEIVE (R+)

2

TO HOST (+)

TRANSMIT (T-)

3

FROM HOST (-)

TRANSMIT (T+)

4

FROM HOST (+)

SHIELD

5

GROUND

Figure 5-6. RS-232/485 ITB TB2 to OPTOMUX Board Connections

Section 5. OPTO 22 Mode

OPTO

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