Siemens FC700A - Manual (Page 17)

C-Bus stations
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7 C-Bus stations
The C-Bus network contains max. 16 stations (user connected)
– Within the limits stated below (FC, FT, FG) are any stations in any arrangement
possible
– Max. 64 AREAS
I-Bus
C-Bus
Gateway
C-Bus Network
- max. 16 Stations
- 3 different types of stations
- loop line max. 1400m with G51 ø 0.8mm
Line
modules
Control
modules
Detector
FT700A
FG700A
FC700A
Control terminal
Main-CPU
(max.15)
(max.16)
(max.15)
Building mangement system
ISO1745 Protocol
Control terminal
7.1 Station
– Function unit within C-Bus network
– Several stations are be located in geographically dispersed cabinets
7.2 Types of stations
Differentiated by function and represented by a certain module
Certain modules can be used for different types of stations
Types of stations available:
– FC700A Combination of main CPU and operating unit
– FT700A Control terminal
– FG700A Gateway (e.g. conversion of C-Bus Protocol -> ISO1745)
7.3 Hardware
Type of station Module
Function
’Main CPU’
Function
’Operation’
Function
’Gateway’
FC700A B3Q700 ✔ ✔
FT700A B3Q700 ✔
–
FG700A E3H020
–
– ✔