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BAS-SVX62E-EN
Wiring Installation
BACnet MS/TP Communication Link
This subsection provides information about the following:
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“Wiring Best Practices,” p. 17
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“Setting Up the UC210 Controller on a BACnet Link,” p. 18
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“BACnet Networks Without a Tracer SC System Controller,” p. 19
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“BACnet Networks With a Tracer SC System Controller,” p. 19
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For more details about BACnet MS/TP communication link, refer to the
BACnet MS-TP Wiring and
Link Performance Best Practices and Troubleshooting Guide
(BAS-SVX51-EN).
Wiring Guidelines
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Use 18 AWG Trane purple-shielded communication wire for BACnet installations.
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Link limit of 4,000 ft and 60 devices maximum (without a repeater).
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Use a Trane BACnet termination on each end of the link.
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Use daisy chain topology (refer to
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Maintain polarity.
WARNING
Electrocution and Fire Hazards with Improperly Installed and Grounded
Field Wiring!
Improperly installed/grounded field wiring poses FIRE & ELECTROCUTION hazards. To avoid
these hazards, the user MUST follow requirements for field wiring installation and grounding
as described in NEC and local/state electrical codes. All field wiring MUST be performed by
qualified personnel. Failure to follow these requirements could result in death or serious injury.