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6 Multiple Orion’s on one data line (bus)
When programming the Orion (within iProtect™) as a node type "Orion", multiple Orion’s can
communicate using the same data line (bus). The iProtect™ software needs to be updated to
≥8.03 to program this type.
The maximum amount of Orion’s on one data line is 8. The last Orion should be provided with
an End Of Line (EOL) jumper. The communication line is NOT provided of power, every Orion
should be equipped with its own power supply.
The UTP cabling, the connection between Network controller and Orion, needs to be connected
to PRT2 of the Orion.
The Orion supports Clock/Data- and Wiegand card readers, which is similar as the Orbit.
Note! When installing the Orion, write down the serial numbers and locations of the devices
Note! The Polyx is always at the beginning of the communication line!
6.1 Connecting to an Polyx Network controller