InteliMains
NT
, SW version 3.0  
InteliMains-NT-BTB-3.0-Reference Guide.pdf, ©ComAp – June 2013   
3.11  CAN and RS485 bus wiring 
The wiring of the CAN bus communication should be provided in such a way that the following rules 
are observed:  
  The maximum length of the CAN bus depends on the communication speed. For a speed of 
250 kbps, which is used on the CAN1 bus (extension modules, ECU) and CAN2 bus if it is 
switched to 32C mode, the maximum length is 200 m. If the CAN2 bus is switched to 8C mode 
the speed is 50 kbps and the maximum length is 800 m.  
  The maximum length of the RS485 bus is 1000 m 
  The  bus  (CAN and  RS485)  must  be  wired in  linear form with termination resistors at  both 
ends. No nodes are allowed except on the controller terminals. 
NOTE: 
A  termination  resistors  at  the  CAN  and  RS485  are  already  implemented  on  the  PCB.  For 
connecting,  close  the  jumper  near  the  appropriate  CAN  or  RS485  terminal.  For  more 
information on jumper settings please refer to the section 3.1.4 Jumper setting. 
  Use a cable with following parameters:  
 
CAN AND RS485 BUS TOPOLOGY 
NOTE:  
See the website www.can-cia.org for information about the CAN bus, specifications, etc.