Overview, Power and data connections, Linkconnect – ETC Unison Paradigm Touchscreen User Manual
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Overview
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Overview
Power and Data Connections
Paradigm Wall Mount and Rack Mount Touchscreen stations are designed to connect to
the Paradigm Control system using either LinkConnect or NetConnect for power and data.
A Paradigm Portable Touchscreen is designed to connect to the Paradigm Control system
using only Portable LinkConnect; a Unison Heritage Portable Connector (UH1RS) station
wired using LinkConnect is required.
LinkConnect
LinkConnect uses Echelon
®
LonTalk
®
with LinkPower to connect between the Paradigm
Touchscreen and the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor.
The Paradigm Wall Mount Touchscreen, when connected over LinkConnect, utilizes three
watts of power at 24 Vdc.
Reference the related Touchscreen installation guide for details of installation and setup.
NetConnect
NetConnect uses Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) communications to connect between
the Paradigm Touchscreen and the host Paradigm rack enclosure.
Reference the related Touchscreen installation guide for details of installation, wiring
requirements and setup.
N o t e :
The ground connection to the Wall Mount and Rack Mount Touchscreen is
provided through the RJ11 connection, regardless of the data connection type,
LinkConnect or NetConnect.