User`s guide

CABLING MASTER-SLAVE

The HoloPlexer and the scanners connected to it support most of the options found in either the

MetroSet or the HoloSet configuration program. When using HoloTrak scanners, configuring the

HoloPlexer causes the proper configuration to be sent through the HoloPlexer to the scanners. Many

scanner features for the scanners are specific to allowing communications to the HoloPlexer, and do

not interfere with the HoloPlexer’s ability to communicate to a host system. This is not true for other

scanners, which must be configured separately, using the appropriate configuration software (see

table on following page). Once all units are configured, the system will operate as a unified system.

Two Scanner Systems

If only two scanners are needed for a particular application and at least one of those scanners is a

HoloTrak, the scanners can be connected directly together without the need for a HoloPlexer. This

connection method is typically limited to two scanners only. Connecting more than two HoloTrak

scanners together (master-slave-slave) is not suggested as it will add appreciable propagation delay

to the application and may cause system problems.

HOLOPLEXER MOUNTING

The HoloPlexer can be easily mounted on a flat surface by using the optional HoloPlexer mounting kit

available from Metrologic. This kit consists of a mounting plate, which attaches to the bottom of the

HoloPlexer providing it with four user accessible screw mounting holes. The plate is secured to the

bottom of the unit using the six 32x7/16 flat head Phillips head screws provided.

SCANNER

MX001

MX006

SCANNER

MASTER

HoloPlexer

HOST

SCANNER