Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Cyber security disclaimer
- How to Use This Manual
- Chapter 1—Introduction
- Chapter 2—Hardware Features
- 16- and 24-Point Compact Series Diagram
- 36-Point Compact Series Product Diagram
- Supported Point Types
- Compact Series Backup Batteries
- Memory
- Communication Connections
- Compact Series Specifications
- BACnet Compact Series Specifications
- Compact Series Smoke Control Application Requirements
- HOA (Hand-Off-Auto) Upgrade Kits
- PXC Compact on P1
- PXM10S/T Product Overview and Description
- Unitary Equipment Controller
- TX-I/O Product Range Overview
- PX Series Enclosures and Service Boxes
- Chapter 3—Applications
- Chapter 4—Troubleshooting
- Glossary
- Index
Chapter 1—Introduction
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Figure 1: Figure. Commanding Over an Automation Level Network.
RS-485 P2 Automation Level Network
The RS-485 ALN is a proprietary token-passing network that communicates over RS-
485 cabling. It is Protocol 3 (P3) at and above 38,400 bps, and Protocol 2 (P2) below
38,400 bps.
● An Insight workstation is optional with this ALN.
● Up to 100 field panels (99 with an Insight workstation) can be connected and can
communicate by means of an RS-485 peer-to-peer network.
● Information can be sent and retrieved across the RS-485 ALN from any connected
field panel.