Trane Tracer MP581 Hardware Installation

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Chapter 7
Wiring Comm5 links
The Tracer MP581 controller interacts with a Tracer Summit building
automation system (BAS) and other LonTalk Comm5 controllers through
a Comm5 communication link. This chapter describes how wire Comm5
links.
For more information on connecting a Tracer MP581 to a Tracer Summit
BAS, see the Tracer Summit Hardware and Software Installation guide
(BMTW-SVN01D-EN).
Wiring and topology recommendations
Trane GCS has updated its recommendations for Comm5 wiring and
topology. These recommendations are different than originally published
Comm5 installation practices. The following information summarizes the
wiring and topology recommendations:
• 22 AWG Level 4 unshielded communication wire recommended for
most Comm5 installations
• Shielded Level 4 wire is recommended for the Comm5 Tracker and for
all communication wiring on the VariTrac CCP (see Appendix)
• Comm5 link limits: 4500 feet, 60 devices maximum (without repeater)
• Termination resistors are required
—105 ohms at each end for Level 4 wire
—82 ohms at each end for Trane “purple” wire
• Comm5 topology should be daisy chain
• Zone sensor communication stubs limited to 8 per link, 50 feet each
maximum
• One repeater can be used for an additional 4500 feet, 60 devices, 8
communication stubs

Trane Tracer MP581 Specifications

General

Brand	Trane
Model	Tracer MP581
Category	Controller
Language	English