Why is the message: "Timeout" displayed in the Master Box?

FAQ #100601

If the master box doesn't recognize the address transmission then the master box gives the message "Timeout".

Problem

To communicate with MP-members, each member requires a MP-bus address 1..8. It is not possible to use more than 8 MP-bus addresses and devices on each MP-bus string (MP-Channel).

The MP-address is saved into the actuators itself. The process of addressing is handled through the MP-master box (single or duplex)

The most useful process for addressing is "automatic module addressing". For this demand the button "set keypress" has to be pushed. The demanded and from the actuator transmitted address information is visible into the window "series number" of the MP master box.

If the master box doesn’t recognize the address transmission then the master box gives the message "Timeout".

Reason

Too long cable distances
Bad communication quality due to power supply potential differences
Multiple address use
Not existing actuator
Open cable wiring

Solution

Interconnection of the PCD power supply ground with the ground of the actuators
Check all the cable connections
Verify the possible cable distances with the content of MP-documentation.

Why is the message: "Timeout" displayed in the Master Box?

FAQ #100601

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