Thursday, May 31, 2012

LonWorks FT-10 Wiring Recommendations

LonWorks FT-10 Wiring Recommendations

Posted by Steve Joanis on May 31, 2012 5:52:25 AM

The standard for Echelon wiring is NEMA Level 4 Cable (NOT to be confused with Category 4). For the TP/FT-10 channel operating in free topology, the maximum length of Level 4 22AWG (0.65mm) cabling is 500 meters (1,640 feet) maximum total wire length (400 meters maximum node-to-node distance). For installations here at ENE systems we do not exceed 1,500 feet total wire length and no more than 750 feet between nodes.
Here are the cables types that we use. We like to use GREEN cable, so that it is easy to find once installed.
Great Lakes Cable
Model ENE70006GN - This is GREEN cable (requires 25,000 foot min. ~$3,500)
Jim Matte 586-977-3945
888-833-4592 Ext. 259
Connectair International, Inc.
Model W221P-2001B
You can buy it from Engenuity here:
Lake Cable from any Lake Cable distributor:
Model PF222C-04LON
Lake Cable:
Phone: +1-773-385-8700
Windy City Wire
2 PAIR LONWORKS:
SINGLE PAIR LONWORKS:
If you know of a better method, please let me know!

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