System X Series Matrix X - Validated LON Network Cables; LON Network Cable Length Guidelines

LON
®
Network Cables
The following five cables/cable types have been validated by Echelon
®
, but other cables may
be used provided they have specifications similar to the ones listed below:
Anixter 4QJB2
5)
Coferro J-Y(St)Y
5)
Waschek 240208
5)
Eupen J-Y(St)Y Lg
5)
Yes0,8mm20,4AWGJ-Y(St)Y
3)
2x2x0.8
Anixter 9F220154
5)
Available
0,65mm
22AWG
Level
IV
2)
cable
-
No
1,3mm
16AWG
Belden
85102
(Tefzel
jacket) or
equivalent
-
No
1,3mm
16AWG
Belden 8471 (PVC jacket) or equivalent
Belden 1624
5)
Belden 1633A
5)
Belden 1668A
5)
Available0,5mm24AWGTIA/EIA 568A
1)
Category 5 cable
Examples
Shield
4)
Diameter
AWG
Validated Cables and Cable Types
1)
Any cable that meets the TIA/EIA 568A standard, is suitable for LON
®
Networks.
2)
Standard originally specified by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
3)
The J-Y(St)Y cable is normally only available in Europe.
4)
In order to comply with EMC/EMI standard EN 50130-4, shielded cable must be used.
5)
With shield.
A list of cable suppliers can be found in e.g. the K111DX Keyboard X manual.
LON
®
Network Cable Lengths
900 meters
320/500 meters
J-Y(St)Y 2x2x0,8
1400 meters
400/500 meters
Level IV
2700 meters
500/500 meters
Belden 85102
2700 meters
400/500 meters
Belden 8471
900 meters
250/450 meters
TIA/EIA
568A Category 5
Bus Topology
Max. Total Length
Free Topology
Max. Node-to-Node/Total Length
Cable type
S
Y
S
E
M
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