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Twisted-pair Control Modules

Control modules provide a simple and cost-effective means of adding LonWorks®-compliant technology to any control system. These modules consist of a miniature circuit board containing a Neuron® processor, a PROM or flash memory socket, communications transformer, and connectors for power, I/O, and the network. Five Free Topology transceiver options are available.

  • Five options:
    • TP/FT-10 Free Topology Control Module (55020R-01): Transformer-isolated, free topology, 78 kbps communications, 5 MHz clock
    • TP/FT-10F Free Topology Flash Control Module (55020R-10): Transformer-isolated, free topology, 78 kbps communications, flash memory support, 10 MHz clock
    • TP/XF-78 Control Module (55010R-00): Transformer-isolated, bus operation, 78 kbps communications, 5 MHz clock
    • TP/XF-78F Flash Control Module (55010R-10): Transformer-isolated, bus operation, 78 kbps communications, flash memory support, 10 MHz clock
    • o TP/XF-1250 Control Module (55030R-10): Transformer-isolated, bus operation, 1.25 Mbps communications, 10 MHz clock
  • Uses transformers to provide isolation from the twisted pair network bus
  • Differential Manchester encoded signaling for polarity-insensitive network wiring
  • LonMark® certifiable
  • Small form factor

NodeBuilder® FX Development Kit 
Development tool that enables you to edit, compile, build, and debug Neuron C applications. The tools include the Neuron C Compiler, Assembler, and Linker, and also include the NodeBuilder Resource Editor, Code Wizard, Code Editor, Debugger, and Project Manager.

ShortStack® FX Developer’s Kit
Development tool that lets you use any microcontroller with an Echelon Smart Transceiver or Neuron processor that handles control networking functions. Available as a free download.

LonMaker® Integration Tool
Lets you install and test devices in functional networks.

LNS® Application Developer’s Kit 
Network tool that allows the design and deployment of high performance and highly
scalable LonWorks control networks.

LNS Server
Provides a network operating system that allows integrators to better manage, integrate, install, and leverage LonWorks networks. Helps ensure an open, sustainable, bidding environment.

For complete specifications, refer to the Twisted Pair Control Modules datasheet (PDF).


Microprocessor: Neuron 3150® Processor

Crystal oscillator clock: 5 or 10 MHz

Supply voltage: 5V + 5%

RoHS compliant: As per the European Directive 2002/95/EC on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Memory socket and type:

  • TP/FT-10F and TP/XF-78F: Flash Memory not included
  • TP/XF-1250 PLCC 32KB OTP ROM

Data rate: 78kbps (TP/FT-10F, TP/XF-78F); 1.25 Mbps (TPT/XF-1250)

I/O connector: 2x9 on 2.54mm (0.1”) centers

Network connector: 1 x 6 on 2.54mm (0.1 in.) centers

Network length in free topology (TP/FT-10F):

  • 1,000m (3280 feet) maximum with one repeater
  • 500m (1,640 feet) maximum with no repeaters
  • 500 m (1640 feet) maximum node to node distance with no repeaters

Network length in doubly terminated bus topology:

  • TP/FT-10F: Up to 2,700m (8,850 feet) worst case
  • TP/XF-78F: 1,400 m (4,600 feet) worst case 1,400 meters worst case
  • TP/XF-1250:  130 meters(430 feet) worst case

Maximum nodes per channel:

  • TP/FT-10F: 64 (-40 to 85 deg C)
  • TP/XF-78F: 64 (0 to 70 deg C), 44 (-40 to +85 deg C)
  • TP/XF-1250: 64 (0 to 70 deg C), 32 (-20 to 85 deg C); 16 (-40 to 85 deg C)

Network bus length:

  • 1,400 m (4600 ft) for TPT/XF-78
  • 130 m (430 ft) for TPT/XF-1250

Network bus polarity: Insensitive

Data communications: Transformer-isolated; Differential Manchester encoding

Isolation between network and I/O connectors:  0-60 Hz (60 seconds), 1000 Vrms; 0-60 Hz (continuous), 277 Vrms

Common mode range: 0-60 Hz 277 Vrms

  • TP/FT-10F: Designed to comply with IEC801-2 Level 4
  • TP/XF-78F, TP/XF-1250: No errors to 15kV, no hard failures to 20kV tested per MIL-STD 883

EMI shielding: Designed to comply with FCC Part 15 Level B and VDE 0871 Level B

Operating humidity: 25 to 90% RH @ 70°C, non-condensing

Dimensions:  61mm x 18mm  x 41mm

Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C (excluding Flash Memory)

Network terminators: One terminator in free topology (TP/FT-10F); Two terminators in doubly terminated bus topology required at both ends of the network

FT 5000 Control Module (CPM 5000)  
Module that provides a ready to use solution that you can use as-is to develop and produce building automation and industrial control devices. It includes the FT 5000 Smart Transceiver, the FT-X3 Communications Transformer, a serial I2C EEPROM with a crystal and can be used to implement a Free Topology communications network at 78 kbps at a maximum clock speed of 80 MHz. The CPM 5000 saves design, layout, and test time over full custom designs.

FT 5000 Smart Transceiver
Leading edge next generation Smart Transceiver that integrates the Neuron 5000 Processor core and a Free Topology transceiver. Compared to previous generation Smart Transceivers, it offers several benefits such as lower voltage, lower power, high clock speed, more I/Os, serial memory support, small footprint, more network variable support, user driven interrupts, and hardware multiplier and divider.

Neuron 5000 Processor
Standalone processor core that can be used with other external transceiver types such as RS-485, TP-1250 or LPT-11.

FT 3120® and 3150 Smart Transceivers  
Smart Transceivers that integrates a Neuron Processor core and a Free Topology transceiver for 5V applications.

LPT-11 Link Power Transceiver
Combines power and data on a common twisted-wire pair.

Register for free online eTraining, including these courses and others:

LonWorks Control Technology
Learn LonWorks fundamentals and terminology, and discover how LonWorks networks are used.

Device Developers Introduction to LonWorks
Overview of LonWorks technology and elements of the LonTalk (ISO/IEC 14908-1) protocol stack.

LonWorks Device Development
Learn how to develop LonWorks devices using the NodeBuilder Development Tool. This course includes a recorded lecture and self-directed lab exercises.

Introduction to Neuron C Programming
Learn about the programming language designed for Neuron Chips and Smart Transceivers.

 

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