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C-Bus By Demand 3
Training Manual 38
3.4 Typical Horizontal Network Topology
The fundamental principle of a Horizontal Network Topology is when you want to connect
C‐Busbetweenbuildings.C‐Buscablemaybeusedtoconnectbuildingstogether,howeveryou
mustensurethatthecablesconnectingthebuildingsare:
 • Suitableforbeingrununderground
 • Enclosedinsuitableconduit.
Pleaserefertoyourlocalwiringrulesforfurtherinformation.
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Fibre Optics can also be used to connect C‐Bus networks in different bui ldings. A fibre optic
network
willconnectbuildingsbyconvertingEthernettoFibreOptics,byusing:
 • MediaConverters
 • FibreOpticSwitches.
The following diagram shows the f
undamentalsof using Fibre Optics to connect C‐Bus
networks. Please contac
t a Fibre Optic specialist  for further details. Clipsal Integrated
Systemswillnotsupportfibreopticnetworkdesign.
Fibre Optic Cable
Min 2 Cores
Fibre Optic Cable
Min 2 Cores
Building
3
Building
1
Building
2
Building 2 Hardware:
- Media Converter
- Ethernet Network
- CNI (5500CN)
Building 3 Hardware:
- Media Converter
- Ethernet Network
- CNI (5500CN)
Building 1 Hardware:
- Fibre Optic Switch
- Ethernet Network
- CNI (5500CN)
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Figure 34: Horizontal Network Topology using Fibre Optics.
Once the connectivity between buildings has been made, you may create as many C‐Bus
networksasneeded,byusingEthernetorC‐Busbackbonetopologies.
Thisapplicationiscommonlyusedforuniversityandcollagecampuses,schoolsandhospitals.