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RS LINK FUNCTION
This chapter describes the RS LINK function
that controls multiple counters connected via
dedicated cables.
6.1 Connection Method
A maximum of ten EV Counter units can be chain-connected,
and all the counters can be controlled through the RS-232C in-
terface of the top counter. (Refer to chapter 5 RS-232C COM-
MUNICATION FUNCTION.)
Link the IN side of the RS LINK connector of one EV Counter
with the OUT side of the RS LINK connector of another EV
Counter, as shown below.
RS-232C
RS LINK
Top counter
Personal computer
IN OUT
RS LINK
End counter
IN OUT
RS LINK
IN OUT
RS LINK connection cable with
a maximum length of 10 m
10 units
maximum
If one D-EV is inserted in the middle, as shown below, it will
display the data of EV Counter: A.
D-EV
RS LINK
RS LINK
EV Counter: A
IN
RS-232C
OUT
RS LINK
EV Counter: B
IN OUT
IN OUT
RS LINK connection cable (optional)
Personal computer
NOTE • Do not connect anything to the IN side of the RS LINK
connector of the top counter. Also, do not connect
anything except a D-EV to the OUT side of the RS
LINK connector of the end counter.
• The CH numbers of the gages connected to each EV
Counter will be automatically assigned as CH01,
CH02, CH03..., from INPUT A of the top counter
when the power is turned on (during the initial setup).
On the second EV Counter, CH07, CH08,....CH12 will
be assigned.
