CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet
Using a 485 Network using SDLC
In a 485 network, the controller is linked to a LAN, via cable between the first controller’s
This type of network requires:
•Pentium class computer (500 MHz or above).
•Microsoft Windows NT, version 4.0 or above.
•At least 128 MB RAM.
•Installed SDLC card.
•Visual Supervisor installed on the computer in permanent mode.
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In this configuration, the computer permanently connected to the network runs Visual Supervisor which now takes on the role of supervising all of the controllers on the LAN for both data and parameter set information, as well as being the connection point for the LAN. To set up a 485 network, refer to Chapter 6. Setting Up the 485 Network.
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