Bosch FPA-5000 Networking Guide

10 en | Topologies Modular fire panel
07.2019 | 5.9 | F.01U.247.450 Networking guide Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH
OPC-Server
Ethernet backbone with sub-loops (Ethernet/
CAN), page 16
OPC-Server
a
b
Connecting Ethernet loops, page 17
Cable Description
TX Ethernet cable (copper), node to node TX cable length < 100 m
FX Ethernet cable (fiber optic cable)
TX or FX Ethernet cable, node to node TX cable length < 100 m
CAN cable, node to node CAN cable length < 1000 m
Device Description
Panel or remote keypad (in Ethernet topology one internal RSTP
switch each)
Redundant panel (in Ethernet topology internal RSTP switch)
Ethernet switch as external RSTP switch (in general Ethernet
switch MM)
Media converter
Secure network gateway for Remote Services
Limits in network
The number of panels and remote keypads that can be networked depends on the choice of
network topology.
Networked panels and remote keypads are known as nodes.
– The number of detection points in a network is limited to 32768.

Bosch FPA-5000 Specifications

General

Max Number of Detectors per Loop	254
Display	LCD
Network Capability	Yes
Power Supply	24 V DC
Operating Temperature	-5°C to +50°C
Communication Ports	Ethernet
Humidity Range	95% non-condensing