Installation manual

MASTERBUS
EN / M-SC3.5 / May 2010 29
4.3 HOW TO SET UP A MASTERBUS
NETWORK
Each device that is suitable for the MasterBus network is
equipped with two data ports. When two or more devices
are connected to each other through these ports, they
form a local data network, called the MasterBus.
Keep the following rules in mind:
Do not make T-connections in the network.
Figure 37:
Do not make ring networks.
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The electric power for the network comes from the
connected devices.
At least one device in the network should have
powering capabilities (see specifications).
One powering device can power up to three
nonpowering devices. As all powering devices are
galvanically isolated, multiple powering devices are
allowed.
Figure 35:
As with all high speed data networks, MasterBus
needs a terminating device on both ends of the
network.
Figure 34:
Connections between the devices are made by
standard straight UTP patch cables. Whisper Power
can supply these cables. These cables are also
commonly available at computer supply stores.
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