Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Table of contents Metra NET Network Installation Manual ....................4 Metra NET Network description ......................4 Terminology ............................5 Network installation products ......................6 Network Splitter ..........................6 Network Repeater 2 ........................6 Network Repeater 8 ........................6 Network Controller / Repeater Mounting Plate for 19’’...
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Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Line topology – Using Master and Slave Network Controllers TCP/IP ..........17 Network Lines longer than 1 km ....................... 17 2km Network ..........................17 4km Network ..........................18 Connecting Metra devices to “Metra NET Network” ............... 18 Metra device connection via additional Network Splitter ............
Špruha 19 web: www.metra.si SI-1236 Trzin, Slovenia System: Metra ELS NET, Metra LCC NET, Metra ELS Declaration of Conformity: The Metra ELS products have been developed, designed and manufactured in accordance with the EU directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC). Metra NET Network - Installation Manual [rev.1-270810] 2010 Metra inženiring d.o.o.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Terminology Controller Area Network. Industry standard field bus networking system. Metra NET Network Industry standard CAN network that is used for interconnection of Metra devices. Network device Device connected to Metra NET Network (for example: Door Access (Metra NET Device) Terminal, Reader Terminal, Tripod Turnstile, Locker Controller….).
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Network installation products Network Splitter Used as interconnecting device for “Metra NET Network” by using standard UTP cable. It is also used to connect Metra device to the “Metra NET Network”. It is passive device that do not need power for operation. ...
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual network topologies (star topologies) where several cables joins at the single point. “Network Repeater 8 needs Power Supply 12VDC to operate properly which is included in the product package. NOTE Power supply for the Network Repeater 8 should be connected through the UPS power supply unit.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Connecting cable for Metra Devices Cable to connect Metra device to Network Splitter if longer cable needed. Each device comes with own cable from 1 to 1.5 metres long. Available lengths: 3m, 5m and 10m. ...
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Mounting Network Repeater 8 to the Network Controller / Repeater Mounting Plate for 19’’ rack NOTE Up to four “Network Repeaters 2” and one “Network Repeater 8” can be mounted to the “Network Repeater Mounting Plate for 19”...
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Mounting Network Controller NET to the Network Controller / Repeater Mounting Plate for 19’’ rack NOTE Up to four “Network Repeaters 2” and one “Network Repeater 8” can be mounted to the “Network Repeater Mounting Plate for 19”...
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Network Controller (NTC in this document) is used to translate signals between computer LAN network and Metra NET Network. Maximum length and maximum number of devices are limited on Metra NET Network. See different topologies for exact information.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Maximum number of devices on “Metra NET Network” Maximum number of Metra devices connected to Metra NET Network depends on type of Network Controller (NTC) used. Limiting factor is Network Controller’s capability to handle several devices not the physical properties of network.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Star topology – Using Network Repeater 2 Star Topology - Two Network Repeaters 2 NOTE OUT line Network Repeater is terminated internally with Network Terminator 120. IN line of the Network Repeater is not terminated internally.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual NOTE Power supplies for the Network Repeaters 2 should be connected through the UPS power supply unit. See “Appendix 3: Two Network Repeaters 2 and Network Controller TCP/IP” for rack mounting plate connection schematic.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Star Topology - Four Network Repeaters 2 NOTE OUT line Network Repeater is terminated internally with Network Terminator 120. IN line of the Network Repeater is not terminated internally. NOTE Power supplies for the Network Repeaters 2 should be connected through the UPS power supply unit.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Star topology – Using Network Repeater 8 NOTE OUT line Network Repeater is terminated internally with Network Terminator 120. IN line of the Network Repeater is not terminated internally. NOTE Power supply for the Network Repeater 8 should be connected through the UPS power supply unit.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Line topology – Using Master and Slave Network Controllers TCP/IP In dual (master/slave) mode two Network Controllers TCP/IP control one Metra NET network. One Network Controller TCP/IP acts as master and the other is redundant slave that takes over the control of Metra NET network in case of master malfunction, etc.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual NOTE OUT line Network Repeater is terminated internally with Network Terminator 120. IN line of the Network Repeater is not terminated internally. NOTE Power supply for the Network Repeater 2 should be connected through the UPS power supply unit. ...
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Metra device connection via additional Network Splitter Metra devices come with Network cable which is usually 1 meter long and intended to connect device to Network Splitter. If Network Splitter (network installation) is far from the device (not more than 10 meters) additional Network Splitter is needed close to the device to use original connecting cable.
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual NOTE Power supply is Metra Device’s Power Supply and is not needed for Network Splitter operation. Network Splitter only connects device’s power lines to power supply’s power lines for easier installation procedure! ...
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual NOTE Power supply is Metra Device’s Power Supply and is not needed for Network Splitter operation. Network Splitter only connects device’s power lines to power supply’s power lines for easier installation procedure! ...
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Different Metra NET Network connectors on Metra devices NOTE Always consult Metra device’s Technical Manual for exact information how to connect it to the Metra NET Network! Phoenix MSTB 2,5/ 4-ST-5,08 connector Devices: Tripod Turnstile, Turnstile Access Terminal, Control Unit ELS Tools required:...
Metra NET Network - Installation Manual Appendix Network Splitter Dimensions Schematic Network Repeater 2 Dimensions Network Repeater 8 Dimensions Network Controller / Repeater Mounting Plate for 19'' rack Dimensions Star Topology Two Network Repeaters 2 and Network Controller TCP/IP Network Repeater 8 and Network Controller TCP/IP Line Topology Master and Slave Network Controllers TCP/IP...
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Metra NET Network Appendix 1 Network Splitter Dimensions Schematic CAN HI RJ 45 CAN LO +12 VDC +12 GND CH CL +12 VDC RJ 45 RJ 45 Network Repeater 2 Dimensions 128.2...
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Metra NET Network Appendix 2 Network Repeater 8 Dimensions 181.6 Network Controller / Repeater Mounting Plate for 19'' rack Dimensions NETWORK REPEATER 2 NETWORK REPEATER 2 Metra NET Network Metra NET Network NETWORK REPEATER 8 Metra NET Network NETWORK CONTROLLER...
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Metra NET Network Appendix 3 Star Topology Two Network Repeaters 2 and Network Controller TCP/IP Network Trunk line 1 (up to 1km) Terminator Ω Trunk line 2 (up to 1km) NETWORK REPEATER 2 NETWORK REPEATER 2 Metra NET Network Metra NET Network NETWORK REPEATER 8 Metra NET Network NETWORK...
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Metra NET Network Appendix 4 Line Topology Master and Slave Network Controllers TCP/IP NETWORK REPEATER 2 NETWORK REPEATER 2 Metra NET Network Metra NET Network NETWORK REPEATER 8 Metra NET Network NETWORK CONTROLLER Trunk line 1 (up to 1km) with Metra NET devices NETWORK REPEATER 2 NETWORK REPEATER 2 Metra NET Network...
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