MASTERBUS
EN / DC Distribution / July 2010
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4.3 HOW TO SET UP A MASTERBUS
NETWORK
Every device that is suitable for the MasterBus
network is equipped with two data ports. When two
or more devices are connected to each other
through these ports, they form a local data network,
called the MasterBus.
Keep the following rules in mind:
Figure 4: UTP patch cable
Figure 5: Two terminators
Figure 6: Power supply
Figure 7: No ring networks
Figure 8: No T-connections
Do not make T-connections in the network.
Do not make ring networks.
The electric power for the network comes from
the connected devices.
At least one device in the network should have
powering capabilities (see specifications).
One powering device can power up to three non-
powering devices.
As all powering devices are galvanically isolated,
multiple powering devices are allowed.
OK
As with all high speed data networks, MasterBus
needs a terminating device on both ends of the
network.
Terminating
device
Terminating
device
OK
Connections between the devices are made by
standard straight UTP patch cables. Mastervolt
can supply these cables. These cables are also
commonly available at computer supply stores.
OK
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