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Connecting Masters to Slaves
Master / Slave functionality uses Ethernet to support communication between units.
When SmartDates need to be paired they can be connected to each other by using an
Ethernet cross-over cable.
Machines can also be Networked together using a Switch / Hub. This configuration also
allows connection of the SmartDates to Host software (e.g. CoLOS Control) as well as
each other.
Configuring the System
The Master / Slave function is configured on the SmartDate that is to be used as the
Master. This is done through the NGPCL menu on the Master SmartDate.
The number of Slaves, IP address and Synchronise Start /Stop options are configured
from this screen. (See Printer Configuration)
You can also configure the Master to be in control of the Slaves printing process.
When Start or Stop is pressed each Slave behaves accordingly. Whether or not you
choose to do this depends on the type of application you are running. If you are using
more than one SmartDate to print onto a single pack this setting set to “Yes” will be
benificial.
Settings
Field Name Length
NGPCL Request
Success Field
NGPCL Checksum
Enabled
Number of Slaves
Data Field Length
Machine Settings
Speed Profile
Recorder
NGPCL
Logging
Slave IP Address
Synchronise
Start/Stop
0
Yes
No
1
0
010,000,000,020
Yes
Job selection
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