Bosch FPA-5000 Networking Manual page 11

Modular fire panel
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The cabling between nodes and the maximum permissible cable length is also determined by
the choice of topology.
Up to 32 panel controllers, remote keypads and OPC servers can be combined to form a
network.
Depending on the intended application, different panel controllers and remote keypads can be
divided into groups and defined as network nodes or local nodes. As a rule, within any given
group, only the status of control panels within the defined group can be displayed. The status
of all control panels can be displayed and/or processed from network nodes, irrespective of
the group to which the panels belong.
Physical node address
A panel or a remote keypad is identified in the network by a unique address, which is known
as the physical node address.
Notice!
Physical node address for redundant panels
A redundant panel must have the same physical node address as the assigned primary panel.
Notice!
The network used must meet the following minimum requirements:
Minimum throughput: 1 Mbps
Maximum latency: 250 ms
Notice!
EN 54
To ensure that the network is set up in compliance with EN 54, use only components that
have been approved for use in central fire alarm networks.
External RSTP switches and media converters in Ethernet networks must be installed in panel
housings. The installation outside of a panel housing is not compliant with EN 54.
Notice!
Redundant panel - EN 54-2
For each panel, a maximum of 512 detection points can be connected according to EN 54-2. If
this number is exceeded, you have to design the panel redundantly.
Also if a panel acts as an interface with a CAN sub-loop and more than 512 detection points
are connected in the sub-loop, then you have to design the panel redundantly. The RSTP
switch which connect 2 loops performs the redundancy.
For a standalone panel you can connect up to 4096 detection points, even though it is
designed redundantly. If the panel is included in a network, then you can connect a maximum
of 2048 detection points.
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The number of detection points per panel operated in a network is limited to 2048.
The number of nodes per system depends on the type of topology.
A node is either a panel controller or a remote keypad.
The number of nodes in loop topology is limited to 32.
With FSP-5000-RPS you can assign up to 3 configured remote keypads to one panel.
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