For best network performance, one of the suggested cables
should be used. If the specified cable is not used and com
-
munications problems occur that require troubleshooting as
-
sistance, additional charges for support may be assessed.
1. All low voltage wiring is Class 2 wiring.
2. All low voltage wiring must enter the cabinet into the low
voltage section of the enclosure. Low Voltage wiring can be
brought into the enclosure from the left side of the enclosure.
Failure to separate high voltage from low voltage wiring
may cause interference with logic board function.
3. All low voltage wiring must be run in separate conduit from
line-voltage wiring.
4. Test all low voltage wiring for shorts to AC ground before
connection to the ControlKeeper-2
®
panel.
5. If using Belden 9841 or 82841, leave all shields discon
-
nected making certain that shield is not exposed. These
wire types will be connected to a special terminal block on
the right side of the controller.
6. Panels and devices on the RS-485 lighting network should
be daisy chained. Do not create a Star or T-tapped con
-
figuration.
7. Total network length should not exceed 4000 feet.
Network Wiring
1. Before wiring, select the two panels that are going to be
the
end panels of the network and plan a wiring scheme accord-
ingly. Panels should be daisy chained, not Star or T-
tapped.
2. Pull the twisted pair wiring in conduit along the planned
route, making certain that it is separate from any high volt-
age wiring.
3. Starting at one of the end panels, connect the n
and - terminals to the next panel’s n and - terminals.
Continue this process through the network making certain
to observe polarity. When finished, the two
end panels will
have a single pair of wires coming into the network terminal
block while all middle panels in the network will have two
sets of wires.
4. Set the network termination jumpers. On the end panels
on the network set to the terminated position. For all panels
in the middle of the network, remove the network termina-
tion jumper.
Network Addressing
Assign each panel a network address. A network address is re
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quired for the ControlKeeper-2
®
to communicate over a network
and for programming with the Lighting Control Software. A selector
switch is provided on the panel to assign the panel ID number.
Switch positions are labeled 1 through 8 and valued at 1 through
128. The ID # is calculated by adding the values of each position
that is ON. Addresses 1 through 254 are valid addresses. Zero
is not a valid address. In addition, address 255 is reserved for
system use and should not be used as a panel address.
Note:
Each ControlKeeper-2
®
must have a unique address. If
networked with other ControlKeeper panels, each panel must
have a different address.
128
1
2
4
8
16 32 64
1
2
6
4
3
5
7
8
Switch
Position
Value
Standard CAT 5
Belden 7854A
Belden 1583A
Belden 9841 (Shield is not used)
Belden 82841 (Shield is not used)
None Available
Belden 7811A
Belden 1585A
Contractwire.com CM1202L5-BBDN
General cable 2137113
General cable 2137114
LCOM TOBC2004
Mohawk/CDT M57042
Omni J162404-DB
Syndata.com 763108 Mfct: Helix
SuperiorEssex 04-001-34
Standard CAT5e
Plenum CAT5
Plenum CAT5e
Standard RS 485
Plenum RS 485
Direct Burial RS 485
Direct Burial CAT5
Acceptable
Lighting Network
Wiring
Suggested Cable
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