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9 ECLYPSE APEX
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Overview
This document describes best practices, specifications, wiring rules, and application information to im-
plement robust and reliable communications networks.
About the ECLYPSE APEX Controller
The ECLYPSE APEX Controller is a modular and scalable platform that is used to control a wide
range of HVAC applications. It uses IP protocol to communicate on wired Ethernet networks and Wi-Fi
to communication on wireless networks.
This user guide also explains how to connect to the ECLYPSE controller’s configuration interfaces.
About the IP Protocol Suite
Distech Controls’ ECLYPSE Series controllers use a widely used IP protocol to communicate with
each other and with other applications for control and supervision. What is commonly referred to as IP
is actually a multi-layered protocol suite that reliably transmits data over the public Internet and pri-
vately firewalled-off intranets. As integral part of our interconnected world, this protocol is used by ap-
plications such as the World Wide Web, email, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), datashares, and so on.
ECLYPSE Series controllers are able to work across geographic boundaries as a unified entity for
control and administration purposes.
About BACnet®
The BACnet ® ANSI/ASHRAE™ Standard 135-2008 specifies a number of Local Area Network (LAN)
transport types. Distech Controls’ controllers support both BACnet/IP and BACnet Master-Slave/To-
ken-Passing (MS/TP) communications data bus (based on the EIA‑485 medium) as a local network for
inter-networking of supervisory controllers and field controllers.
About This User Guide
Purpose of the User Guide
This user guide does not provide and does not intend to provide instructions for safe wiring practices.
It is the user’s responsibility to adhere to the safety codes, safe wiring guidelines, and safe working
practices to conform to the rules and regulations in effect in the job site jurisdiction. This user guide
does not intend to provide all the information and knowledge of an experienced HVAC technician or
engineer.
This user guide shows you how to integrate ECLYPSE controllers into your IP network environment
while enforcing standard network security practices.
Referenced Documentation
The follow documentation is referenced in this document.
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Controller Hardware Installation Guides: These documents are available from the Distech Controls
Software Center
Introduction