The ID-NET connection is used to collect data from several readers to build a multi-point or a
multi-sided reading system; there can be one master and up to 31 slaves connected
together.
The slave readers are connected together using the ID-NET interface. Every slave reader
must have an ID-NET address in the range 1-31.
The master reader is also connected to the Host on the RS232/RS422 main serial interface.
For a Master/Slave Synchronized layout the External Trigger signal is unique to the system;
there is a single reading phase and a single message from the master reader to the Host
computer. It is not necessary to bring the External Trigger signal to all the readers.
In the Master/Slave Synchronized layout the Master operating mode can only be set to
PackTrack or Phase Mode.
The Main and ID-NET interfaces are connected as shown in the following figures.
Figure 63 – ID-NET M/S Synchronized Layout
The Master reader can be connected to the CBX series connection box with the advantage
of the Backup and Restore configuration function (CBX + BM100 module).