CIPer
TM
MODEL 50 CONTROLLER
–
INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS
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LonWorks Communications
General Information
The CIPer Model 50 can be connected to L
ON
W
ORKS
networks. This requires the use of an IF-LON (see
section "IF-LON" below), which is then plugged into to the CIPer Model 50 controller's USB 2.0 Host Interface
(see also section "USB 2.0 Host Interface").
This permits individual CIPer Model 50 controllers to be connected / disconnected from the L
ON
W
ORKS
network without disturbing the operation of other devices.
The L
ON
W
ORKS
network is insensitive to polarity, eliminating the possibility of installation errors due to
miswiring.
Different network configurations (daisy-chain, loop, and star configurations, or any combination thereof) are
possible (see also Excel 50/500 L
ON
W
ORKS
Wiring Guidelines, 74-2865).
Connecting to a L
ON
W
ORKS
Network
IMPORTANT
•
Do not bundle wires carrying field device signals or LONWORKS communications together
with high-voltage power supply or relay cables. Specifically, maintain a min. separation of 3
inches (76 mm) between such cables. Local wiring codes may take precedence over this
recommendation.
•
Try to avoid installing in areas of high electromagnetic noise (EMI).
Cable Types
The unit must be wired to the L
ON
W
ORKS
network using either
•
Level IV 22 AWG (Belden part number 9D220150)
or
•
Plenum-rated level IV 22 AWG (Belden part number 9H2201504) non-shielded, twisted-pair, solid-
conductor wire.
When possible, use Honeywell AK3781, AK3782, AK3791, or AK3792 cable (US part numbers). See Excel
50/500 L
ON
W
ORKS
Wiring Guidelines 74-2865 for details, including maximum lengths.
Use wire with a minimum size of 20 AWG (0.5 mm
2
) and a maximum size of 14 AWG (2.5 mm
2
).
IF-LON2
Optionally, communication with physical I/O modules, with room and zone controllers, and with WEBS
Spyder controllers can utilize LonTalk.
The IF-LON is equipped with a free-topology transceiver (FTT10A) for communication (at a data
transmission rate of 78 kbps) on L
ON
W
ORKS
® networks (using the LonTalk protocol).
The L
ON
W
ORKS
network is insensitive to polarity, eliminating the possibility of installation errors due to
miswiring. Different network configurations (daisy-chain, loop, and star configurations, or any combination
thereof) are possible. See Excel 50/500 L
ON
W
ORKS
Wiring Guidelines, 74-2865 for details.