TURNTIDE Hub 7 - Connecting Equipment; IP Network; What Can be Connected; How to Connect

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4. Connecting Equipment
This section outlines how to connect compatible building equipment to the Turntide Hub. There are several methods of
connection available.
4.1. IP Network
4.1.1. What Can Be Connected
Turntide supports multiple protocols over ethernet. Any devices supporting these protocols can be connected over IP to
the Turntide hub.
Supported IP Protocol
BACnet IP Modbus TCP NOAA Weather
Open ADR Generic REST
4.1.2. How to Connect
4.1.2.3. Hub 7
Turntide Hub 7 has two ethernet ports. Networked IP devices should be connected to the appropriate ethernet port to
match the hub’s conguration. By default LAN A port is used. If multiple IP devices are to be connected a network switch
is required. Use of the LAN B Port is also allowed.
The Turntide enclosure ships with a precongured 5 port switch for IP connections. By default, LAN A is congured for a
static IP address of 192.168.1.100 and LAN B is congured for DHCP. Either can be used to connect to the Hub 7.
4.1.3. Limitations / Cable Specications
Allowed cable types
Ethernet Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a, Cat 7 or Cat 7a
Termination type
RJ45
Maximum cable length
100 m (328 ft)
4.2. RS-485 Network
4.2.1. What Can Be Connected
The Turntide hubs have multiple RS-485 network ports that can be used to connect building devices. Each RS-485