PI MS249E - Building a Daisy Chain Network

5 Installation
46 Version: 1.2.1 MS249E C-863.12 Mercury Controller
5.5.3 Building a Daisy Chain Network
INFORMATION
Networking in a daisy chain is done in series. See also "Definition of Terms" (p. 2). The first
controller is connected directly to the PC.
INFORMATION
The DIP switches of the C-863.12 must be set accordingly:
➢ Set a unique address for each controller in a daisy chain network. One of the controllers
must have the address 1. This controller does not have to be the one directly connected to
the PC. See "Controller Address" (p. 52) for details.
➢ Set the same baud rate for every controller in a daisy chain network. See "Baud Rate" (p.
53) for details.
Tools and accessories
▪ A network cable for every controller to be connected to the network. Currently
available:
− C-862.CN, 30 cm, included in the scope of delivery
− C-862.CN2, 180 cm, available as an optional accessory (p. 10)
Networking the controllers
➢ Set up the controller chain. For this purpose, always connect the RS-232 Out connection
of the previous controller to the RS-232 In connection of the subsequent controller via
the network cable.
➢ Connect the first controller of the chain to the PC.
− Use the RS-232 interface (p. 44).
or
− Use the USB interface (p. 45).
INFORMATION
A C-863.12 can be operated in a common daisy chain network with the following controllers:
▪ C-863.11, C-663.11, C-663.12 Mercury controllers
▪ PILine® Motion Controller from the C-867 and C-877 series
▪ PiezoWalk® NEXACT® controller E-861