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Figure 3.40 Daisy-Chain Connection Example
A maximum of four RCP-NK1 control panels may be connected (daisy-chain) to an individual router at any one
time; and a maximum of seven RCP-NK1 control panels to one NK-IPS. Adding other power sources to the same
system will contribute further power to the T-Bus connection if required.
Figure 3.41 T-Bus Distributed Power Example
Connecting the NK-SCP
Connecting the NK-SCP/A
The NK-SCP/A is connected to a computer or RS-232 device with a straight through RS-232 cable.
The NK-SCP is phantom powered by the T-Bus, allowing the heartbeat to show communication activity when
messages and switches are operated from the RS-232 device.
RS-485
T-Bus
NK Series Router Level
NK Series Control Panels
Power
NK Series Router Panels
Internet Protocol Server
NK Series Control Panels
Power
Power
Power Power
Power