User Manual

Chapter 6 Communication Cradle (HIF-51)
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Chap.
6
6-3 Daisy Chain Connection
By using communication cradles (HIF-51) and daisy chain connection cables
(STP-C001A), you can create a daisy chain connection of a maximum of 16 units.
In a daisy chain connection, you can transmit one file to two or more terminals at
once from a host computer (broadcast transmission). Moreover, in the case
where two or more communication cradles are connected via a daisy chain
connection, it is possible to transmit data to a host computer from any unit.
During data communication via the communication cradle, do not turn ON or OFF
any of the other communication cradles.
If you do this, data communications may fail.
●DIP switch setup
When using a daisy chain connection, the "DIP
switches" on the bottom of the communication
cradle (HIF-51) needs to be set up.
The first switch of the "DIP switches" must be set
to "ON" for the communication cradles at both
ends of the daisy chain. Please do not change DIP
switches 2 to 6.
Refer to "6-3-1 Configuration Examples - (DIP
switch setup) " (P.6-7) for details of the "DIP
switch" settings.