SFH-50 Quick Start Guide
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SFH-50 Quick Start Guide
SFH-50
Quick Start Guide
Appendix
2
SFH-50 Panel
Introduction to SFH-50 connections
Interface boxes
The SFH-50 uses a modular, replaceable interface box to manage the
connections between the camera, head, and controller. Your SFH-50 is
supplied with one of the following interface boxes:
Quad-box, for SFH-50 heads with
stepper
motors. See
Quad-box and Octo-box connector summary
on page 24.
Octo-box, for SFH-50 heads with
stepper
motors. This box has
all the connectors of the Quad-box, plus four additional
stepper motor connectors and DataLink In/Out connectors.
See
Quad-box and Octo-box connector summary
on page 24.
Ulti-box, for SFH-50 heads with
servo
motors. See
Ulti-box
connector summary
on page 28.
Notes on head-controller communication methods
Three types of connections between the head and controller are in
common use in MRMC equipment:
Ethernet - This is the most modern preferred method, and uses
standard Ethernet plugs, cables, hubs, and protocols.
DataLink - This is an MRMC proprietary connection type
based on a modified form of Serial RS232. You can connect
several DataLink devices together in a daisy-chain. DataLink is
robust and dependable and is still the preferred connection
method in environments with high electrical interference that
can cause problems on Ethernet networks.
Serial RS232 - This is based on standard computer serial RS232
hardware and protocols.
Although many MRMC devices have built-in hardware for two or three of
the above connection methods, any controller that you use (such as the
MSA-20 Handwheels, LFP, or Mini MSA) must be programmed at the
factory for the connection method that you want to use.