Section 5: Networking; Network System Hardware Features; 1: Networked Sites; 2: Wiring Options/Requirements To Connect Networked Panels - Honeywell Farenhyt Series Installation And Operation Manual

5.1 Network System Hardware Features

IFP-300/ECS panels can be networked to create a virtual system that is larger than 300 addressable points. Each additional IFP-300/ECS
provides another 300 addressable points to the network total. For example, a network of 32 IFP-300/ECS panels provides a maximum
addressable point capacity of 9,600 points (300 x 32 = 9,600).
5.1.1 Networked Sites
A networked site is a logical group of panels that behave as though the logical group is one large control panel. Each building is referred
to as a "site." All panels in a site operate as a single panel. The control functions like reset, silence and alarm activation operate across
the entire site. There can be one or more logical sites within a networked system. The maximum number of sites within a network system
is limited to 32 panels in the network with each site comprised of only one panel.
5.1.2 Wiring Options/Requirements to Connect Networked Panels
1. Fiber Optic Single Mode - Use the SK-NIC and SK- FSL for up to 30dB loss of signal separation. SK-FSL connects to the network
using 9/125 micron single-mode fiber.
2. Fiber Optic Multi-Mode - Use the SK-NIC and SK-FML for up to 8dB loss of signal separation. SK- FML connects to the network
using 62.5/125 micron multi-mode fiber.
3. Twisted Pair Copper Wire - must use the SK-NIC to provide up to 3000 feet of separation.
All methods of panel connectivity can be used within the same networked system. The network architecture provides true peer to peer
capability allowing network survivability for all hardware that remains operational in the event of partial system failure.

5.2 Network Wiring

When networking a group of IFP-300/ECS you must use the SK-NIC to link the panels together. See Figure 5.1 and Figure 5.2, for Inter-
nal mounting or external mounting of SK-NIC options.
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Section 5: Networking

Figure 5.1 External SK-NIC Wiring Option
IFP-300 / IFP-300ECS Manual P/N LS10145-001SK-E:B 12/18/2017