7.5. Connection When Controlling the System from 2 Locations

By connecting 2 C-RM500 Remote Controllers, the system can be controlled from 2 locations.

Set the operation mode of one controller for "MASTER," and the other controller for "SLAVE." (Refer to p. 24 "Operation mode".)

Note

Set the "I/O SPEED: REMOTE" of the MASTER- designated C-RM500 Controller and "I/O SPEED: SWITCHER" of the SLAVE-designated C-RM500 Controller to the same transfer rate. (Refer to p. 29 "I/O SPEED.")

(Example)

C-RM500 (MASTER)

I/O SPEED: REMOTE

9600 bps

C-RM500 (SLAVE)

I/O SPEED: SWITCHER

9600 bps

C-RM500 (Operation mode: MASTER)

Slave unit remote control terminal

GND

Shielded twisted-pair cable

C-RM500 (Operation mode: SLAVE)

GND

Switcher control terminal

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TOA Electronics C-RM500 Connection When Controlling the System from 2 Locations, RM500 Slave Speed Switcher