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LINK TechBox/TechCard Instruction Manual - HA470016 Issue 5
Chapter 1 - An Overview
The LINK TechBox/TechCard option allows standard drives to be a part of the LINK fiber optic
network. A computer may be used to provide supervision and monitoring for each drive and other
LINK modules in the system.
6053-LINK-00 TechBox
This techbox is to be used with the 605 and 690+ frame
B. The 6053-L-00 fits into the same location normally
occupied by the keypad. If the keypad is needed for the
application, it may still be used with a remote mounting
kit. An auxiliary 24VDC power supply input allows the
techbox to be powered separately from the drive. If the
drive shuts down, the network remains intact. A three-
position switch provides adjustment of the light intensity
transmitted through the fiber.
6055-LINK-00 TechBox
This techbox is to be used with the 590+ all frames, 605
and 690+ frames C and higher. The 6055-L-00 plugs
into the right side technology box slot beneath the front
cover of the drive. The left side location is reserved for
feedback technology options. The keypad is unaffected
by the presence of a techbox. An auxiliary 24VDC
power supply input is provided allowing the techbox to
be powered separately from the drive. In the event of a
drive shut down, the network integrity remains intact. A
three-position switch provides adjustment of the light
intensity transmitted through the fiber.
LA463610U003 TechCard
For the 584SV, the technology option takes the form of
a plug-in card that installs behind the front cover of the
drive. The keypad is unaffected by the presence of a
techcard. An auxiliary 24VDC power supply input
allows the techbox to be powered separately from the
drive. If the drive shuts down, the network remains
intact. A three-position switch provides adjustment of
the light intensity transmitted through the fiber.
Further Reading
605 Drive Instruction Manual.
690+ Drive Instruction Manuals.
590+ Drive Instruction Manual.
584SV Drive Instruction Manual.
LINK Overview Manual.
Advantages
LINK fiber optic system
1. Inherently noise free since the
transmission from module to
module is fiber optic. No
electrical noise and ground loops
to contend with.
2. There is only one fiber that
connects the whole network, in
place of hundreds of wires.
Eliminates wiring mistakes and
results in efficient installation and
start-up.
3. Network speed is 2.7 MBaud and
latency is minimal.
4. Digital transmission is
fundamentally less noise-prone
than analog methods, and the
accuracy of the transmitted data is
unaffected by the transmission
medium. The use of intelligent
devices at either end of the data
link allows error checking to be
used. This virtually eliminates the
effects of electrical noise on data
integrity. It is therefore possible to
issue setpoints to drives with
much higher accuracy using this
method.
5. Many hardware devices to choose
from, like drives, racks,
touchscreens and I/O cards.
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