Table 1 provides information about the functions, ratings, and requirements for the communication bus and supply power terminals. The table also provides guidelines for wire sizes, cable types, and cable lengths for when you wire the controller's communication buses and supply power.
In addition to the guidelines in Table 1, observe these guidelines when wiring a sensor bus or zone bus, and the 24 VAC supply power:
- Run all low-voltage wiring and cables separate from high-voltage wiring.
- All sensor bus and zone bus cables, regardless of wire size, should be twisted, insulated, stranded copper wire.
- Shielded cable is strongly recommended for all sensor bus and zone bus cables.
- Refer to the Verasys BACnet MS/TP Communications Technical Bulletin (LIT-12012362) for detailed information regarding wire size and cable length requirements for the sensor bus and zone bus.
Terminal Block/Port Label | Terminal Labels | Function, Electrical Ratings/Requirements | Recommended Cable Type |
---|---|---|---|
ZONE BUS |
+
- |
Zone Bus Communications | 0.6 mm (22 AWG) stranded, 3-wire twisted, shielded cable recommended |
COM | Signal Reference (Common) for Bus communications | ||
SHD | Isolated terminal (optional shield drain connection) | ||
SENSOR BUS
(Port) |
SENSOR BUS | RJ-12 6-Position Modular Connector provides: Sensor Bus
Communications Sensor Bus Signal Reference and 15 VDC Common 15 VDC, 71.5 Ω at 4 W, Power for Bluetooth Commissioning Converter or ZFR1811 Wireless Router |
24 AWG 3-pair CAT3 cable <30.5 m (100 ft) |
SENSOR BUS |
+
- |
Sensor Bus Communications | 0.6 mm (22 AWG) stranded, 4-wire (2 twisted-pairs),
shielded cable recommended. Note: The + and - wire are
one twisted-pair, and the COM and PWR are the second twisted
pair of wires.
|
COM | Sensor Bus Signal Reference and 15 VDC Common | ||
PWR | 15 VDC Supply Power for Devices on the Sensor Bus (Maximum total current draw for Sensor Bus is 240 mA.) | ||
24~ INPUT | HOT |
24 VAC Power Supply - Hot
Supplies 20–30 VAC (Nominal 24 VAC) |
0.8 mm to 1.0 mm (20 AWG to 18 AWG), 2-wire |
COM |
24 VAC Power Supply Common (Isolated
from all other Common terminals on controller) 20 VA at 24 VAC nominal |