RE: CBUS Control Bus wiring topology

["ben addison" <ben@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Neil,



I have always run my c-bus network in the form of a ring, as ben has
stated.

I only ever connect one end of the ring so that I don't form a loop. This
is
the easiest, quickest and best way to wire the network.

You only have 2 cables at any one point to connect. If you do get a break
in
anyone of the cables you can feed the ring from both ends.

I do star off now and then if a client decides to add an extra point.



I have 2nd fixed systems for clients where they have star wired all there
points. To connect them all together I have just used there patch panel.



If you would like any help just let me know or send me some plans to look
over?



HTH



Thanks



Ben Addison

www.clipsalcbus.co.uk <http://www.clipsalcbus.co.uk/>

07889845712



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From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ben McCormack
Sent: 02 January 2009 14:00
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] CBUS Control Bus wiring topology



Neil

Ben Addison installed mine and went for the daisy chain approach. I
also read all of the documentation and cannot see any mention of home-
running then all. I am sure it would work but would be a nightmare to
terminate. Not sure of any benefits apart from troubleshooting?

You could also do a couple of trunk runs from the node zero to
specific locations in the house and then fan out from there?

Ben

On 2 Jan 2009, at 13:43, Neil Fuller wrote:

> Hi All
>
> I'm just planning the install of my new CBUS kit and can't decide on
> the
> best topology for the control bus wiring.
>
> Whilst it's free topology (avoiding loops), is it better to home-run
> all
> the points (switches, PIRs etc) or to daisy chain them?
>
> Instinct tells me to home-run them as it will be much easier to fault
> find but I'm not sure about how to connect them all up at the panel.
>
> Clipsal do supply a patch panel of sorts but they seem to be aimed at
> the commercial market and as rare as hens teeth!
>
> Would bunching the cables together in a Klippon or even Chock Block
> connector work or is there a neater solution?
>
> TIA
>
> Regards
>
> Neil
>
>

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