Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network
32 ECLYPSE User Guide
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 ECLYPSE 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.
Table 5-1: Wired Network Cable Physical Specifications and Requirements
Cat 5e Cable; four (4) pairs of wires with RJ-45
Connectors (standard straight patch cable)
Straight-through wiring. Crimp connectors as per T568A
or T568B (both cable ends must be crimped the same
way).
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 on page 34.
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, Connected
System Controllers
Up to 20 devices can be daisy-chained per network
switch port.
Daisy-chain limit, Connected
VAV Controllers
Up to 50 devices can be daisy-chained per network
switch port.
Crimp both ends of the cable either as T568A or T568B as shown below.
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