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Can the LCI be used on a multi-drop network?

April 26, 2017LCI multi-drop Network Used

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Can the LCI be used on a multi-drop network?

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All LCI series local displays can send data to any number of remote displays and shipboard computers via a RS-485 network. Each LCI display has two serial ports available for serial communications. Each display has an RS-485 serial port that is dedicated to communications with other LCI Series displays. MTNW developed a custom robust serial protocol for this application. Each LCI Series display also has an auxiliary RS-232 serial port that can be used as an interface for any external data acquisition system. Several protocols have been written and custom applications are welcome.