Echelon MPR-50 Multi-Port Router - Manual (Page 10)

Introduction
Echelon’s MPR-50 Multi-Port Router performs LonTalk ® (ANSI/CEA-709.1
standard) routing between five LonTalk channels: one TP/XF-1250 channel and four
TP/FT-10 channels. The MPR-50 may be used as a 2-way, 3-way, or 4-way
TP/FT-10–to–TP/FT-10 router, or in any combination with the TP/XF-1250 router.
The MPR-50 helps reduce the number of routing devices in multi-channel networks,
reducing both installation cost and time. The MPR-50 provides the highest possible
messaging performance: all four of the TP/FT-10 channels operate at saturation, the
maximum possible operating rate. The MPR-50 includes a flexible power supply, a
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certified Monitor that displays status locally on LEDs as well as provides
status, and a time-stamped alarm log that is accessible via the network. In addition,
the router includes an intelligent repeater mode that requires no tools to install and
will typically be used in place of a four-way TP/FT-10 physical-layer repeater.
The MPR-50 can be installed by both LNS ® and non LNS based network tools,
including the LonMaker Integration Tool. The router is wall and 35mm DIN rail
(EN 50 022) mountable, includes screw terminal connectors for power and channel
wiring, and provides separate service switches and 3.5mm jacks for each channel. A
CD included with the product provides documentation, L ON M ARK resource files, and
a LonMaker stencil to simplify router installation with the LonMaker tool.
2 Overview