Carrier 50TCQA User Manual
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At any baud (9600, 19200, 38400 baud), the number of
controllers is limited to 239 devices maximum. Bus length
may not exceed 4000 ft, with no more than 60 total
devices on any 1000--ft section. Optically isolated RS--485
repeaters are required every 1000 ft.
NOTE: Carrier device default is 9600 band.
COMMUNICATION BUS WIRE SPECIFICATIONS —
The CCN Communication Bus wiring is field--supplied
and field--installed. It consists of shielded 3--conductor
cable with drain (ground) wire. The cable selected must
be identical to the CCN Communication Bus wire used for
the entire network.
See Table 6 for recommended cable.
Table 6 – Recommended Cables
MANUFACTURER
CABLE PART NO.
Alpha
2413 or 5463
American
A22503
Belden
8772
Columbia
02525
NOTE: Conductors and drain wire must be at least 20
AWG, stranded, and tinned copper. Individual conductors
must be insulated with PVC, PVC/nylon, vinyl, Teflon, or
polyethylene. An aluminum/polyester 100% foil shield
and an outer jacket of PVC, PVC/nylon, chrome vinyl, or
Teflon with a minimum operating temperature range of
--20_C to 60_C is required. Do not run communication
wire in the same conduit as or next to any AC voltage
wiring.
The communication bus shields must be tied together at
each system element. If the communication bus is entirely
within one building, the resulting continuous shield must
be connected to ground at only one single point. If the
communication bus cable exits from one building and
enters another building, the shields must be connected to
the grounds at a lightning suppressor in each building (one
point only).
Connecting CCN bus:
NOTE: When connecting the communication bus cable,
a color code system for the entire network is
recommended to simplify installation and checkout. See
Table 7 for the recommended color code.
Table 7 – Color Code Recommendations
SIGNAL TYPE
CCN BUS WIRE
COLOR
CCN PLUG PIN
NUMBER
+
Red
1
Ground
White
2
---
Black
3
Connect the CCN (+) lead (typically RED) to the unit’s
TB1--12 terminal. Connect the CCN (ground) lead
(typically WHT) to the unit’s TB1--14 terminal. Connect
the CCN (--) lead (typically BLK) to the unit’s TB1--16
terminal. See Fig. 46.
CCN Bus
J2-1
J2-2
GND (WHT)
12
14
TB1
J2-3
– (BLK)
16
TB1
TB1
PL
+ (RED)
C08276
Fig. 46 -- PremierLink CCN Bus Connections
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