Connecting the Data Cables for Multicluster Communication
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In a multicluster system, the masters of the various clusters communicate with each other (see Multicluster-Box documentation). An SI‑SYSCAN.BGx communication interface must be installed in each master when using a Multicluster-Box. If the Sunny Island was ordered with the Communication for multicluster system order option, SI‑SYSCAN.BGx is installed in each master.
Design of the SI‑SYSCAN.BGx
Position | Designation |
---|---|
A | Mounting hole |
B | Type label |
C | SysCanIn pin connector |
D | SysCanOut jack |
Cable requirements:
Classification: CAT5e
Maximum cable length: 30 m
Procedure:
- Ensure that the communication interface SI-SYSCAN.BGx is installed in each master (see SI-SYSCAN-NR documentation).
- Remove the terminator from the SysCanOut pin connector on the master of the main cluster and plug it into the SysCanIn pin connector.
- Plug the yellow data cable into the SysCanOut pin connector on the main cluster master ( > Connecting the Data Cable).
- Plug the other end of the yellow data cable into the SysCanIn pin connector on the master of the extension cluster 1.
- Connect the other extension clusters with each other as described in steps 3 and 4. Remove the terminators for this.
- Leave the terminator plugged into the unused SysCanOut pin connector. This terminates the communication bus.