By default this bit is set enabling the device to fall back to pure CSMA/CD operation
when PLCA Beacons have not been received as specified in Clause 148. In some
conditions, the user may wish to write this bit to ‘0’ disabling this fallback to
CSMA/CD and remaining in PLCA mode at the risk of the device not being able to
transmit until PLCA Beacons are again received.
Warning: Clearing this bit and disabling the
CSMA/CD fall back from PLCA will result in the device not transmitting packets
onto the network when PLCA Beacons are not present. The controller should monitor
the PLCA Status (PST) bit in the PLCA Status (PLCA_STS) register and the PLCA
Status Changed (PSTC) bit in the Status 1 (STS1) register for indication of this
condition and taking action appropriate for the application.
| Value | Description |
|---|
0 |
CSMA/CD
fallback operation is disabled |
1 |
Device will
fall back to pure CSMA/CD operation when the PLCA Beacon coordinator disappears
according to Clause 148. (default) |