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46 • Chapter 4 Communication DMC-3425
Host Computer
DMC-3425
A and B
Axes
DMC-3425
A and B
Axes
DMC-3425
A and B
Axes
DMC-3425
A and B
Axes
LOCAL OPERATION
RS-232
or
Ethernet
The DMC-3425 supports Galil’s Distributed Control System. This allows up to 4 DMC-3425s to be
connected together as a single virtual 8-axis controller. In this system, one of the controllers is
designated as the master. The master can receive commands from the host computer that apply to all
of the axes in the system.
A simple way to view Local and Global Operation: When the host communicates with a slave
controller, it considers the slave as a 2-axis controller. When the host communicates with a master, it
considers the master as a multi-axis controller. Similarly, an application program residing in a slave
controller deals only with 2 motors as A & B. An application program in a master deals with all
motors referenced as A through H.
Host Computer
DMC-3425
C and D
Axes
DMC-3425
A and B
Axes
DMC-3425
E and F
Axes
DMC-3425
G and H
Axes
GLOBAL OPERATION
RS-232
or
Ethernet
Ethernet
The controllers may operate under both Local and/or Global Mode. In general, operating in Global
Mode simplifies controlling the entire system. However, Local Mode operation is necessary in some