Introduction – Echelon MPR-50 Multi-Port Router User Manual

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Echelon’s MPR-50 Multi-Port Router performs LonTalk

(ANSI/CEA-709.1

standard) routing between five LonTalk channels: one TP/XF-1250 channel and four

TP/FT-10 channels. The MPR-50 may be used as a 2-way, 3-way, or 4-way

TP/FT-10–to–TP/FT-10 router, or in any combination with the TP/XF-1250 router.

The MPR-50 helps reduce the number of routing devices in multi-channel networks,

reducing both installation cost and time. The MPR-50 provides the highest possible

messaging performance: all four of the TP/FT-10 channels operate at saturation, the

maximum possible operating rate. The MPR-50 includes a flexible power supply, a
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certified Monitor that displays status locally on LEDs as well as provides

status, and a time-stamped alarm log that is accessible via the network. In addition,

the router includes an intelligent repeater mode that requires no tools to install and

will typically be used in place of a four-way TP/FT-10 physical-layer repeater.

The MPR-50 can be installed by both LNS

and non LNS based network tools,

including the LonMaker Integration Tool. The router is wall and 35mm DIN rail

(EN 50 022) mountable, includes screw terminal connectors for power and channel

wiring, and provides separate service switches and 3.5mm jacks for each channel. A

CD included with the product provides documentation, L

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resource files, and

a LonMaker stencil to simplify router installation with the LonMaker tool.

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