User Manual
LonWorks TP/FT-10
Option module for PolluStat
M H 6144 INT, page 3
3.2. Network topology and channel length
The maximum wiring length for channel segment depends on the network topology and cable type.
The
maximum wire length values for channel could be increased by using the TP/FT-10 repeaters to connect
two channel segments.
Table 2:
Free Topology
Recommended cable type
Maximum wire length
with no repeaters in meters
Maximum device-to-device
distance in meters
TIA 568A Category 5 cable
450
250
J-Y(St)Y 2x2x0.8 cable
500
320
Level IV cable
500
400
Belden 8471 or equivalent cable
500
400
Belden 85102 or equivalent cable
500
500
Table 3:
Doubly-terminated Bus Topology
Recommended cable type
Maximum wire length
with no repeaters in meters
Maximum stub length
in meters
TIA 568A Category 5 cable
900
3
J-Y(St)Y 2x2x0.8 cable
900
3
Level IV cable
1400
3
Belden 8471 or equivalent cable
2700
3
Belden 85102 or equivalent cable
2700
3
Use only the dedicated terminators - one terminator in free topology and two terminators on both ends
of network channel in bus topology. In case of any question, please contact technical support
.
3.3. Integration in the LonWorks network
It is recommended that the process of integration of the LonWorks option module (setting the logical address
and state of device as Configured and Online or defining the bindings between the network variables of
another LonWorks devices) was performed by trained personnel, using dedicated tools, such as Echelon
OpenLNS Commissioning Tool software or other LonWorks platform based on Echelon LonWorks Network
Services (OpenLNS) or fully compliant the ISO/IEC 14908 (EN14908-1, CEA-709) standards.
The integration of the LonWorks module should be performed using the eXternal Interface File (XIF File)
which describe the LonMark device interface of module (like network variables used by the option module)
in format supported by the network integration tool. The XIF File and the LonMark Resource Files used to
integrate the option module in the LonWorks network are available to download from
sensus.com
website.