07/04/2010

AN1087 - How to create multiple data lines and side spurs with a repeater Paxton Access
RS485 data line limitations
The Net2 data line uses RS485 data signalling. This species that the data line is connected to the units as a series of point-to-point nodes, NOT as a star, ring or multiple line network. The two ends of the cable must have termination resistors connected across both data pairs and the total length of any single line must not exceed 1000 metres. Without termination resistors, reections of these fast signals will cause data propagation (multiple signals) resulting in some data corruption. Star and ring layouts do not allow correct termination and so are not allowed because of these signal reections.

Extending the data line beyond 1000 metres

No individual data cable can be longer than 1000 metres as this is limited by the drive circuit of the data converter. By using a repeater we can originate another 1000 metres of data line from any point. For example, if we require a data line of 1500 metres, a repeater can be placed at any point within 1000 metres of either end. The two sections become individual data lines and therefore both must be terminated at each end of both lines.

Greater than 1000 metres

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This unit has onboard resistors which can be put into circuit by putting the jumper across the 2 pins.

Up to 5 repeaters can be used on a data network. This gives a maximum distance of 6000 metres for a data line with a repeater placed every 1000 metres down the line

The repeater has input and output ports labelled PC and ACU. The unit should always have the PC port on the side nearest to the converter.

Although the repeater is a bi-directional unit, the LED indications will be incorrect if this is not done.

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AN1087 - How to create multiple data lines and side spurs with a repeater

Spurs and multiple data lines

As a repeater creates a new data line it can be set up to originate a side spur. Wire the repeater input port as you would an ACU and the output port will then drive a new data line. - see following diagram. NOTE: Each individual data line requires a set of resistors at each end. Where a repeater does not form the end of a line ( the port has both in and out going data lines ) it does not require terminating resistors. The 1000 metre limitation will apply to this single line.

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CAUTION: for 12v d.c. readers only. For correct connection of old 5v readers, refer to instructions.

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+12v 0v N.C. N.O. Com N.C. N.O. Com

Test ID: 012345678901

Serial number 241821

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Alarm Output 0v Contact 0v

A B C D

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Further side spurs can be added to the original data line - for example a single main corridor with several side corridors or a building staircase with several oors to service. These side spurs can have their own spurs - for example on a university campus containing groups of individual buildings. Experience shows that up to 5 repeaters can be used on a single network without loss of signal quality. The following examples should help to explain this more fully.

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AN1087 - How to create multiple data lines and side spurs with a repeater

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Star formations
A traditional star formation is not possible as previously explained but the normal limitation of two data lines ( one line with the PC in the middle ) can be greatly expanded by means of several repeaters, up to a maximum of 12 lines. However, it is unlikely that this will be the best method of wiring the data line network as it is being serviced by a single PC port. Multiple serial ports supporting 4 or 5 lines would normally be a far better option.

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