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Section 5: Networking Common Communicator List
5.1 Network System Hardware Features
The FCP-75 panel can be networked to create a virtual system that is larger than150 addressable points. Each additional FCP-75 provides
another 150 addressable points to the network total. For example, a network of 32 FCP-75 panels provides a maximum addressable point
capacity of 2,550 points (150 x 32= 4,800 SLC devices).
5.1.1 Networked Panels
A networked site is a logical group of FCP-75 panels that behave as though the logical group is one large control panel. Each building is
referred to as a “site.” All panels in a site operate as a single panel. The control functions like reset, silence and alarm activation operate
across the entire site. There can be one or more logical sites within a networked system. Taken to the extreme, the maximum number of sites
within a network system is limited to the number of panels in the network with each site comprised of only one panel.
5.1.2 Wiring Options to Connect Networked Panels
1.
Fiber Optic Single Mode - Use the FIK-NIC and FIK-FSL for up to 30dB loss of signal separation. FIK-FSL connects to the network
using 9/125 micron single-mode fiber.
2.
Fiber Optic Multi-Mode - Use the FIK-NIC and FIK-FM for up to 8dB loss of signal separation FIK-FML connects to the network
using 62.5/125 micron multi-mode fiber.
3.
Twisted Pair Copper Wire - must use the FIK-NIC to provide up to 3000 feet of separation.
All methods of panel connectivity can be used within the same networked system. The network architecture provides true peer to peer capa-
bility allowing network survivability for all hardware that remains operational in the event of partial system failure.
5.2 Direct Connect Wiring Option
When networking a group of FCP-75 panels, you must use the FIK-NIC to link the panels together. See Figure 5.50 for external mounting of
FIK-NIC option.
Figure 5.50 External FIK-NIC Wiring Option
5.3 FIK-NIC Wiring Options
Networking a group of FCP-75s requires the use of a network interface card with each panel. The FIK-NIC connects to other networked
units using unshielded, twisted-pair wiring or fiber-optic cable.
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