PXL RS-485 Access Control Network Connection

PXL RS-485 Access Control Network Connection

PXL wiring between controllers (RS-485 connection)

RS-485 wiring between secondary PXL controllers should be a daisy-chain topology. The RS-485 wires should go from one controller to the next on a linear data bus, as illustrated.






Note: Star-type topology can only be done at the primary PXL... you must not have multiple spurs connected to a secondary PXL controller.

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