Extending The Network - Distech Controls ECL/ECB-PTU Series User Manual

Extending the Network

In the event that the limits on the number of transceivers or total wire distance are exceeded,
then one repeater or a router can be added to interconnect two segments and double the over-
all system capability.
A maximum of 128 devices per channel can be installed on a TP/FT 10. However, after 64
devices you must add a repeater in order to add more devices up to the 128 device limit. Alter-
nately, once you have 64 devices on an FT 10 channel you can add a router instead of a
repeater. However the router will create a new channel for your new devices. A router is rec-
ommended for optimal performance.
Figure 34: Repeater or Router
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