Acuity Controls nLight ECLYPSE - Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network; Wired Network Cable Requirements

CHAPTER 5
Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network
An IP network requires infrastructure such as Ethernet cable, routers, switches, or Wi-Fi hotspots in order to work. The fol-
lowing topics discuss the fundamentals of such a network.
Connecting the IP Network
There are two methods to connect a device to an IP Network:
£ Wired (Ethernet connection with the PRI and SEC ports).
£ Wireless (when the Wi-Fi Adapter is connected to the controller).
Wired Network Cable Requirements
Wired networks use commonly available Cat 5e structural cabling fitted with RJ‑45 connectors. If you make your own patch
cable, use Category 5e cable and crimp the RJ‑45 connectors at both ends of the cable either as T568A or T568B.
Parameter Details
Media Cat 5e Cable; four (4) pairs of wires with RJ-45 Connectors (standard straight patch cable)
RJ-45 Pin Configuration
Straight-through wiring. Crimp connectors as per T568A or T568B (both cable ends must be crimped the same
way).
Characteristic impedance 100-130 Ohms
Distributed capacitance Less than 100 pF per meter (30 pF per foot)
Maximum Cat 5e Cable length
between IP devices
328 ft. (100 m) maximum. See About the Integrated Ethernet Switch.
Polarity Polarity sensitive
Multi-drop
Daisy-chain (no T-connections)
ECLYPSE IP devices have two RJ-45 female RJ-45 connectors that provide IP packet switching to support follow-
on devices.
Daisy-chain limit, ECLYPSE
Controllers
Up to 20 devices can be daisy-chained per network switch port.
Daisy-chain limit, VAV Controllers Up to 50 devices can be daisy-chained per network switch port.
EOL terminations Not applicable
Shield grounding Not applicable
Table1: Wired Network Cable Physical Specifications and Requirements
Bus and Cable Types Non-Plenum Applications
(Use in Conduit - FT4)
Plenum Applications (FT6)
O.D. (Ø)
1
O.D. (Ø)
1
300 m (1000 feet), Cat 5e Yellow Jacket
Cable - Without Connectors
4.6mm (0.18in.) 4.6mm (0.18in.)
100 Crimp RJ 45 Connectors N/A N/A
Table2: Recommended Cable Types to use for the Cat 5e Cable Subnetwork Bus
1. Outer cable diameter – This does not take into account the RJ-45 connector.
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