Distech Controls ECLYPSE APEX User Manual

23ECLYPSE APEX
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 following 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, APEX Up to 20 devices can be daisy-chained per network switch port.
Daisy-chain limit, ECY-CSC Up to 20 devices can be daisy-chained per network switch port.
Daisy-chain limit, ECY-VAV, ECY-303 and
ECY-PTU Controllers
Up to 50 devices can be daisy-chained per network switch port.
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) limit, ECY-
VAV, ECY-303 and ECY-PTU Controllers
Distech Controls recommends a maximum of 25 devices to be connected in a ring
and must use two network switch ports.
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)
Part Number O.D. (Ø)
1
Part Number O.D. (Ø)
1
300 m (1000 feet), Cat 5e Yellow
Jacket Cable - Without Connectors
CB-W244P-1446YLB 4.6mm (0.18in.) CB-W244P-2175YEL 4.6mm (0.18in.)
100 Crimp RJ 45 Connectors CB-W5506E N/A CB-W5506E N/A
Table2: Distech Controls 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.
Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network

Distech Controls ECLYPSE APEX Specifications

General

Brand	Distech Controls
Model	ECLYPSE APEX
Category	Control Systems
Language	English