Master/Slave Network Topology
Z-Max Advanced Programming & Systems Design Guide rac00-sdg
Revision A:11/2005 Page 127
Master/Slave Network Topology
There are some basic rules and requirements of Master/Slave networks which must
be observed for your network to function. These rules are as follows:
Specification Description
Maximum End to End Run Length 1500 feet
Maximum number of relays per network 96
(Master + Slave)
Maximum number of nodes on the
network
250
Network Topology Daisy-Chain
Interconnection Method Category 5e or better
wire with RJ-45
connectors
Maximum number of master panels per
master/slave network
1
Recommended Wire Belden 1700A or
Equivalent
Network Protocol Z-MAX Master/Slave
over CAN
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ay pane
s may
be used on a single Master/Slave network so
long as there is only one master and you do not
exceed the maximum number of relays per
network.