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Using the Basic Cradle
Serial Connection of Multiple Basic Cradles
You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-788RSC) to
connect up to 16 Basic Cradles in a serial configuration. This
configuration makes it possible to exchange data
between multiple Data Collectors and a personal
computer.
Connections
First connect Basic Cradle RS-
485-1 and then the RS- 485-2 of
the Basic Cradle that you want
to connect to.
DIP Switch Settings
The following table shows the various
settings that are available with the DIP
switches located on the back of the Basic
Cradle.
Important!
• Other settings not shown here are for special-purpose modes, and
should not be used.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Data Collector - Basic Cradle
Communication Speed
1
2
3
2,400bps
OFF
OFF
OFF
9,600bps
ON
OFF
OFF
19,200bps
OFF
ON
OFF
38,400bps
ON
ON
OFF
57,600bps
OFF
OFF
ON
115,200bps
ON
OFF
ON
Unused
Connection Type
6
7
Host Computer
Connection
ON
ON
(no linking)
Intermediate Unit
OFF
OFF
in Linked Chain
Terminator Unit
ON
OFF
in Linked Chain
RS-232C Control Signal Setting
4
5
RS enabled
ON
–
ER enabled
–
ON
RS-232C cable
To host computer
6-6 pin Modular
Cable (DT-788RSC)