NION Hardware Connections
Description and Installation
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NION-16C48M Installation & Operation Manual - P/N: 53347:Rev: A1 5/5/09
FTXC Network Transceivers
The FTXC transceiver allows up to 8,000 feet (2438.4 m) per segment in a point-to-point
configuration, up to 6,000 feet (1828.8 m) per segment in a dedicated bus configuration, or up to
1,500 feet (457.2 m) per segment in a star configuration. Each segment can support 64 FTXCs, and
with routers, the system can be expanded up to 200 nodes. A maximum load of 30 ohms on each
leg of the Echelon wire network is permitted.
Figure 2.5 FTXC Network Transceiver Board Layout
Header Connection
Bus Termination
Electrical Termination Jumper
Data B
Data A
Free Termination