Install Rack Options
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Install a Paradigm Repeater or Dual Repeater Module
The Paradigm station repeater (P-REP) module extends the system station bus length by 1,640 feet
(500m) and adds support for up to 30 additional stations.
The Paradigm dual station repeater (P-DREP) module extends the system station bus length 3,280 feet
(1,000m) through two separate topology-free Echelon segments (each supporting 1,640 feet (500m)
of additional LinkConnect station wire each) and adds support for up to 30 additional stations.
Both repeater module types may only be utilized in the top module slots of the ERn4 enclosure.
The following table lists the recommended control wire types used in a typical Unison installation and
the maximum wire runs allowed.
Purpose
LinkConnect
(Belden 8471)
DMX (Belden
9729)
Ethernet (Cat5
/Belden 1583a)
Feet
Meter
Feet
Meter
Feet
Meter
Total length of control wire
(without repeater module)
1640
500
1600
487
328
100
Maximum wire length (ERn to
station)
1313
400
1600
487
N/A
N/A
Maximum repeater distance
1640
500
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
Blank (Air flow) module (ERn-BM)
Paradigm station repeater module (P-REP)
Paradigm station power module (P-SPM)
Paradigm architectural control processor (P-
ACP)
Paradigm dual station repeater module (P-DREP)
Paradigm station power module (P-SPM)
Paradigm architectural control processor (P-ACP)