4120 Network Communication; Net Network Communication - Simplex 4010ES IDNAC Installation Manual

2.2.3

4120 Network communication

Network communication is achieved via the 4010-9902 and the 4010-9922 NICs. Each network node requires a NIC. Once the FACU is a
network node, it may be programmed to be fully in control of other nodes, or to be fully passive, or anywhere in between.
The 4010-9902 and the 4010-9922 NICs are option cards that use a PDI connector to communicate with the CPU. The NICs allow for
communication between each panel via fiber or twisted shielded pair wire in a Class B or Class X wiring configuration.
The NICs are designed to be connected in a point-to-point arrangement, so that one wire fault does not cause the entire system to fail. The
point-to-point arrangement provides the most secure and fault-tolerant wiring possible.
Two types of media cards can be used with the NICs.
• The Dual Fiber-Optic Media (4010-9819) card or the Duplex Fiber Optic Media cards (4010-6301, 4010-6302, 4010-6303, 4010-6304)
can be used for electrically noisy environments or for connecting externally to other buildings.
• The Wired Media Card (4010-9818) is used in all other types of applications.
Up to two media cards can be plugged into each NIC. The same NIC can use a combination of different types of media boards (for
example, a NIC may have a Wired Media card connected to the left port, a Fiber-Optic Media card connected to the right port).
For setup and installation of a physical bridge card, refer to document 579-184: 4100/4120/4010-Series Physical Bridges and Media Modules.
For setup and installation of network interface cards, refer to document 579-956: 4010ES Network Interface and Media Card Installation
Instructions.
2.2.4 ES Net network communication
ES Net Network communication is achieved using the 4010-6310 ES Net NIC. Each network node requires an ES Net NIC. Once the FACU is
a network node, it may be programmed to be fully in control of other nodes, to be fully passive, or anywhere in between.
The 4010-6310 ES Net NIC is an option cards that communicates with the master controller CPU using an Ethernet port. The ES Net NICs
allow for communication between each panel using Ethernet, DSL, or fiber connections in a Class X or Class B wiring configuration.
The NICs are designed to be connected in a point-to-point arrangement, so that one wire fault does not cause the entire system to fail. The
point-to-point arrangement provides a secure and fault-tolerant wiring arrangement.
Network connection is available directly on the ES Net NIC using Ethernet cables and up to 2 media cards can be used for additional
connection requirements (Fiber, Ethernet or DSL). A mix of different media card type is also supported.
The following media cards are compatible with the ES Net NIC:
• 4010-6306 ES Net Dual Channel Ethernet media card
• 4010-6307 ES Net Dual Channel DSL media card
• 4010-6308 ES Net Dual Channel Single-mode Fiber-Optic media card
• 4010-6309 ES Net Dual Channel Multi-mode Fiber-optic media card
For more information about installing the 4010-6310 flat type ES Net NIC, see Flat Type ES Net NIC Installation Instructions (579-1257).
For more information about installing the optional media cards, see ES Net Dual Channel Fiber, Ethernet, and DSL Media Card Installation
Instructions (579-1258).
Note: A network is either a 4120 Network or an ES Net Network and it cannot be a mix of both.
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