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2. Connect the RS485 slaves to the master as shown below using CAT5/5e/6 patch cables with RJ45 connectors wired
straight thru (pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc. ). The maximum total distance from the master to the final slave unit
cannot exceed 4000 feet. The last slave must
have a terminating plug (E-TRMPLG-sold separately) in the empty
socket.
Figure 107- Master with local (RS485) slaves
3. Each ENVIROMUX unit configured as an Ethernet Slave must be given a unique IP address. Connection of an
Ethernet Slave will be through its Ethernet connection alone. An Ethernet Slave can be located anywhere provided the
Master Unit has access to it through equipment settings (routers, firewalls, etc.).
Figure 108- Cascade configuration with Ethernet slaves