metallus2000 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 My set-up is a combined Pixicon/Pixie network. I have run cat 5 throughout the house, but I am looking into a Pixelink. Question: Can I run Pixicon and Pixie boards off the Pixelink? I have read the description and understand the different protocols. I just want to ensure I can attach the different type boards using one network connection for all of them. I know it sounds obvious, but want to make sure this works, before I spend my allowance ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Pixielink has 1 gozinda (Ethernet, e1,31 ) and 6 gozoutas (LOR RS485), 😈 so you could colocate the Pixielink and a Pixcon if you use a Ethernet switch . The rest need their own cables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallus2000 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, TheDucks said: Pixielink has 1 gozinda (Ethernet, e1,31 ) and 6 gozoutas (LOR RS485), 😈 so you could colocate the Pixielink and a Pixcon if you use a Ethernet switch . The rest need their own cables 3 minutes ago, TheDucks said: Pixielink has 1 gozinda (Ethernet, e1,31 ) and 6 gozoutas (LOR RS485), 😈 so you could colocate the Pixielink and a Pixcon if you use a Ethernet switch . The rest need their own cables Ok I can work with that. The Pixcon is currently running off a dedicated router Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Why would you run a Pixcon off of a PixieLink when a Pixcon itself can run on either network? The PixieLink was designed so you can run LOR controller (Pixie, CTB16, CMB24) on an E1.31 network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 23 minutes ago, Mr. P said: Why would you run a Pixcon off of a PixieLink when a Pixcon itself can run on either network? The PixieLink was designed so you can run LOR controller (Pixie, CTB16, CMB24) on an E1.31 network I think he was saying that he could use an ethernet switch on the one E1.31 network cable to drive the Pixcon16 and the PixieLink. Then the RS-485 outputs from the PixieLink would drive the Pixie controllers. That would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 minutes ago, k6ccc said: I think he was saying that he could use an ethernet switch on the one E1.31 network cable to drive the Pixcon16 and the PixieLink. Then the RS-485 outputs from the PixieLink would drive the Pixie controllers. That would make sense. That would make sense, it's just this question that throws me, "Can I run Pixicon and Pixie boards off the Pixelink?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 The bit about more than 1 network over a single (permanent) CAT5 threw me. Ethernet to the switch then a Pixcon and Pixielink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallus2000 Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 Right, thanks. I am thinking of expanding to new Aurora boards. Planning out network and additions this coming year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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