Tyco SafeLINC 4100U Manual Do Utilizador

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Network loops can be joined via physical bridge cards. There may be no more than two 
Style 7 network loops (two hub configurations) connected in tandem. For every two 
loops that are interconnected (using one physical bridge), there can be a maximum of 
three physical bridges used in a star configuration. See Figure 1-4. 
 

Remote Loop

Physical Bridge Link

Local Loop

Physical Bridging

(Star Configuration)

Graphic Command

Center (GCC)

Physical

Bridge

Link

Physical Bridge Link

Hub Node

Hub

Node

Remote

Node

Physical Bridge Link

 

 

To be used as a network node, a 4100 panel must contain the following: 

•  CPU 
•  System Power Supply 
•  4100 Network Interface Card 
•  Optional slave cards 
 

Network communication is achieved via 4100-6014 or 4100-6035 Network Interface 
Cards (NICs). Each network node requires a NIC. Once the FACP 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.