SYSTIMAX Solutions

Honeywell Controls Enterprise Buildings

Integrator System Over CommScope
Cabling
Design and Implementation Document
December 2009

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Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Chapter 2 Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator Architecture

2.1 Overview

2.2 Communication Media

2.2.1 BACnet/IP Family

2.2.2 LON Family

2.2.3 C-Bus Family

Chapter 3 Physical Layer Design

3.1 IP over Ethernet Network

3.2 LON (LonWorks) Network

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3.3 C-Bus

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3.4 Input/Output Device Guidelines

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4.0 References

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This design and implementation document represents a collaborative

development effort between CommScope and Honeywell Inc. It is in addition
to design and installation guidelines from CommScope SYSTIMAX documents
and Honeywell documents.

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CommScope/Honeywell Validated Design

The CommScope/Honeywell Validated Design consists of systems and solutions
designed, tested, and documented to facilitate faster, more reliable, and more
predictable customer deployments.
The designs are subject to change without notice. users are solely responsible for
their application of the designs. the designs do not constitute the technical or other
professional advice of commscope and honeywell, their suppliers or partners. users
should consult their own technical advisors before implementing the designs. results
may vary depending on factors not tested by commscope and honeywell.

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Chapter 1 Executive Summary

This Design and Implementation Document (DID) represents a collaborative effort between
CommScope and Honeywell in support of the CommScope-Honeywell relationship. The intent
of this document is to provide guidance to the respective sales and technical organizations
of each party in the relationship for the design and implementation of a Honeywell Building
Automation System (BAS) networks running over CommScope Intelligent Building Infrastructure
Solutions (IBIS).
This DID is an extension of the SYSTIMAX Honeywell DeltaNet System and Honeywell Systems
Design Guides that were published in 1992 and 1994 respectively that offered building
owners greater flexibility by providing a single structured cabling infrastructure to handle all
information traffic -- from voice, data, or video to building management functions such as
security systems or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
CommScope IBIS is a modular, flexible cabling infrastructure system that supports voice, data,
video and BAS by providing a robust and cost effective connectivity for all of a buildings BAS
and communication systems. IBIS utilizes twisted pair and/or fiber optic cabling to provide
connectivity in an open architecture environment. In addition, combining CommScope IBIS
with CommScope iPatch Intelligent Infrastructure Solution provides the user with control of the
physical infrastructure.
CommScope IBIS can support traditional BAS systems based on direct-digital control
communication protocols over RS-485 low voltage control networks and newer protocols such
as BACnet over MS/TP, LONWorks over FTT-10 or IP over Ethernet networks using various
CommScope SYSTIMAX solutions.
There are several standards that describe how BAS can be designed and implemented over
structured cabling systems. The standards that supplement this DID are:
1. A
 NSI/TIA-862 Building Automation Cabling Standard. This standard specifies a generic
cabling system for BAS used in commercial buildings that will support a multi-vendor
environment. The purpose of this standard is to enable the planning and installation of
a structured cabling system for BAS applications used in new or renovated commercial
premises. It establishes performance, topology and technical criteria for various cabling
system configurations for connecting BAS equipment and devices. It also provides
information that may be used for the design of commercial BAS products.
2. ISO/IEC IS 15018 Generic Cabling for Homes. This standard specifies a generic
cabling system for applications used in homes and multi-dwelling units. It includes support
for CCCB (commands, controls and communications in buildings) applications which
encompass lighting controls, building controls, security and fire alarms.
3. C
 ENELEC EN 50173-4 Generic Cabling Systems Part 4: Homes. This standard
specifies a generic cabling system for applications used in homes and multi-dwelling units.
It is very similar to ISO/IEC IS 15018.

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Chapter 2 Honeywell Enterprise

Buildings Integrator Architecture
2.1 Overview
Every building has to meet several basic requirements such as security, fire-life-safety, ventilation,
lighting, health and comfort. Security comes from the need to protect property, content and
personnel. Examples of security requirements are identification of vehicles entering and exiting
a car park, controlling access to sensitive or secured areas, and precautions against terrorist
bomb threats, robberies and burglaries.
Fire safety remains a top priority for high rise office buildings and large shopping malls.
The ability to locate and contain the source of a fire rapidly, reduce time to locate missing
personnel and facilitate access control is very important. In order to effectively perform these
functions, buildings will require fire monitoring and sprinkler systems, lift and access control
systems, a public address system and a personnel database.
There is also a need for energy conservation due to dwindling natural resources, and concerns
about global warming. This is compounded by a host of regulations especially in Europe.
Buildings produce half the carbon dioxide emission and are now more rigorously regulated
with new directives. These have resulted in an increasing demand for more efficient and
greener buildings. All these require efficient HVAC and lighting control together with an
electrical demand monitoring system.
Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) is a suite of applications that provide a complete
solution for the information access and control needs of one or more buildings. See Figure
1. EBI is targeted at key building functions. These requirements can be met by separate EBI
systems or by a single, integrated EBI system. An EBI system can be comprised of one or more
of the following applications in single server or network architecture of servers known
as Distributed Server Architecture (DSA):
H
 oneywell Building Manager (HBM) provides HVAC control. In addition to the traditional
interfaces with Honeywell Excel 5000 controllers, HBM also includes an interface to
Honeywell R7044 controllers such as Excel Plus and HPEP. Open Systems include a
direct LonWorks interface, OPC, Modbus, and BACnet capabilities. There is also support
for numerous Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) such as the Honeywell HC900 and
AllenBradley PLC control solutions.
H
 oneywell Security Manager provides interfaces to Security Panels, Access Controllers
and CCTV switchers. Advanced security features and options like Alarm Management,
DeadmanTimer and Guard Tour are available to provide a comprehensive security solution.
H
 oneywell Life Safety Manager allows for monitoring and control for Fire Alarm Systems
and Smoke Control. This system provides interfaces to Honeywells Excel Life Safety (XLS80e/140/200/1000) family of products as well as the Honeywell FS90 Plus Fire Panel.
EBI is exclusive UL864 Listing for Ethernet based life safety control and monitoring. The UL
Compliance option within Life Safety Manager is also used for High Security Applications
where UL Security Listings are required.
H
 oneywell Energy Manager is aimed at optimizing energy usage in your facility. The Energy
Manager system monitors your energy meters, validates data, provides information for
forecasting and load prediction and ultimately enables you to optimize the use of equipment
to reduce energy costs.
H
 oneywell Digital Video Manager is aimed at providing management of a digital video
surveillance system consisting of a large number of cameras on a network that provides
control, recording, viewing and playback through an EBI workstation or on a standalone
Internet Explorer browser.
EBI is based on a client/server architecture. The EBI Server runs on Windows XP or 2003
Server software. The EBI Station (client) runs on Windows XP and 2003 software.

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The top level of the communications architecture is a LAN of controllers and servers and
the network software that allows them to communicate. This is based on IEEE 802.3
10/100/1000BASE-T LAN standards.
The second level of the communications architecture supports BACnet (Building Automation
Control Network) protocol, LonTalk protocol, and Honeywell legacy Central Bus (C-Bus)
protocol. BACnet was developed by ASHRAE and is now an ISO standard (ISO 16484-5).
It is designed to maximize interoperability across many products, systems and vendors in
commercial buildings. BACnet devices are connected directly to the IP Ethernet network or to
the MS/TP Field Bus.
LonTalk is a standard open protocol developed by Echelon and is now a European standard
(EN 14908). It provides sensor and controller connectivity. LonWorks enabled controllers from
Honeywell or LonMark certified devices from another manufacturer can be integrated into the
EBI system architecture via the LonWorks network.
The Excel 5000 family consists of the following products:
Excel 1000 or Excel Web (BACnet/IP and LON)
Excel 800 (C-Bus and LON)
Excel 50 (C-Bus and LON)
Excel 10 (LON)
Figure 1: Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) Architecture

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2.2 Communication Media

2.2.1 BACnet/IP Family
The Excel Web (Excel 1000) is the product in the Honeywell BACnet/IP family. Excel Web
conforms to the BACnet Building Controller profile. It communicates with other Excel Web
controllers and 3rd party BACnet devices that conform to the BACnet protocol.
The Excel Web is equipped with a LonWorks interface permitting communication on LonWorks
networks. There are two methods of connecting the Excel Web controller to the LonWorks
networks (both or either connection method can be used):
Via terminals 5 & 6 and 11 & 12 of the terminal blocks, and/or
Via the RJ45 jack (pins 1 & 2) located to the right of the terminal blocks
The Excel Web controller is also equipped with an IEEE 802.3 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet
interface permitting communication on BACnet/IP networks.
2.2.2 LON Family
The LON family use FTT-10A free topology transceivers, transmitting data at 78 kb/s using
LonTalk protocol. The LON bus network is sometimes called the E-Bus. The E-Bus is insensitive to
polarity. The cable recommended by Honeywell is a Level IV, 22 AWG, solid core, UTP cable.
The LON family consists of the following products: Excel 5000 and Temaline families.

2.2.3 C-Bus Family

The C-Bus is a RS-485, 2-wire data bus that operates from 9.6 kb/s up to 76.8 kb/s.
It employs a token-passing protocol. The maximum C-bus network length is 1200 m
(3900 ft) and can be extended by using repeaters. Each repeater extends the bus length by
1200 m (3900 ft). Up to 30 controllers can communicate with one another via the C-Bus.
The Excel C-Bus family consists of the following products: Excel 800 and Excel 50. The cables
recommended by Honeywell are given in Table 1.

Table 1: C-Bus cables recommended by Honeywell

Cable Type

Description

Recommended for

J-Y-(ST)Y 2 x 2 x 0.8

Shielded, twisted pair

Europe Inside cabinet

A-Y-(ST)Y 2 x 2 x 0.8

Shielded, twisted pair

Europe Outside cabinet

AK 3702

Unshielded, twisted pair

US not approved for Europe

AK 3740A

Shielded

US (low-cost) not approved for Europe

Belden 9842

Twisted pair

Europe US also possible

Belden 9841

Shielded

US

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Chapter 3 Physical Layer Design

CommScope IBIS supports cabling for the installation of Honeywell Excel and Temaline
products using various CommScope SYSTIMAX solutions. The purpose of this chapter is
to help customers identify and implement CommScope IBIS connectivity solutions for the
Honeywell systems. Only IP over Ethernet networks, LonWorks over FTT-10 networks and the
C-bus are considered.

3.1 IP over Ethernet Network

Ethernet/IP network devices are capable of transmitting at 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s, 1000 Mb/s
and 10000 Mb/s rates. This section focuses on Ethernet/IP connectivity guidelines using
CommScope twisted pair and fiber solutions.
CommScope recommends the T568B layout for installations. See Figure 2.
Figure 2: ANSI/TIA T568B pin assignment

Table 2 provides the distances supported by CommScope twisted pair solutions for various
Ethernet/IP LANs and Table 3 provides CommScope PowerSUM, GigaSPEED XL GSXL
and GigaSPEED X10D GSX10D solution components.
Table 4 provides the distances supported by CommScope fiber solutions for various
Ethernet/IP LANs.

Table 2: Maximum supported distances using CommScope PowerSUM,

GigaSPEED XL GSXL and GigaSPEED X10D GSX10D solutions
Ethernet/IP LANs

Maximum Distance in meters

PowerSUM

GigaSPEED XL

GigaSPEED X10D

100BASE-TX

100 1, 962, 923

1171, 115 2, 1103

1171, 1152, 1103

1000BASE-T

100 1, 962, 923

1171, 115 2, 1103

1171, 1152, 1103

10GBASE-T

Not Supported

Limited Support4

1001, 962, 923

Notes:
1
For 20 C
2
For 30 C
3
For 40 C
4
Mitigation procedures according to ISO/IEC TR 24750 and TIA TSB-155 may be required to ensure support.

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Table 3: CommScope PowerSUM, GSXL and GSX10D

solution components
PowerSUM

GigaSPEED XL GSXL

GigaSPEED X10D GSX10D

Patch
Panel

1100PSCAT5E
PM2150PSE

1100GS3 (U/UTP)
PM-GS3 (U/UTP)
VisiPatch (U/UTP)
iPatch 1100GS3 (U/UTP)
iPatch M4200i (U/UTP & F/UTP)

1100GS5 (U/UTP)
PM-GS5 (U/UTP)
M2000/M3000 (U/UTP)
VisiPatch 360 (U/UTP)
M3200 (F/UTP)
iPatch 1100GS5 (U/UTP)
iPatch M4200i (U/UTP & F/UTP)

Cable

1061 Nonplenum (U/UTP) 1071 Nonplenum (U/UTP)

2061 Plenum (U/UTP)
2071 Plenum (U/UTP)
3061 LSZH (U/UTP)
3071 LSZH (U/UTP)

1091
2091
3091
1291
2291
3291

Outlet

MPS100E (U/UTP)

MGS400 (U/UTP)

MGS600 (U/UTP)
MFP520 (F/UTP)

Cords

DP8S (U/UTP)

GS8E Nonplenum (U/UTP)

GS8E-SND Nonplenum (U/UTP)
GS8E-SPD Plenum (U/UTP)
GS8H LSZH (U/UTP)
GS8E-SLD LSZH (U/UTP)

GS10E Nonplenum (U/UTP)

GS10E-P Plenum (U/UTP
GS10E-L LSZH (U/UTP)
G10FP Nonplenum (F/UTP)
G10FP-L LSZH (F/UTP)

Nonplenum (U/UTP)
Plenum (U/UTP)
LSZH (U/UTP)
Nonplenum (F/UTP)
Plenum (F/UTP)
LSZH (F/UTP)

Table 4: Maximum supported distances using CommScope

OptiSPEED, LazrSPEED and TeraSPEED solutions
Ethernet/IP
LANs

Maximum Distance in meters a, b, c

OptiSPEED MM

LazrSPEED 150 LazrSPEED 300 LazrSPEED 550 TeraSPEED

1000BASE-SX
@ 850 nm

300

800

1000

1100

N/A

1000BASE-LX
@ 1300 nm

600

600

600

600

N/A

1000BASE-LX
@ 1310 nm

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

5000

10GBASE-S
@ 850 nm

33

150

300

550

N/A

10GBASE-LX4
@ 1300 nm

300

300

300

300

10000

10GBASE-L
@ 1310 nm

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

10000

10GBASE-E
@ 1550 nm

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

40000

Notes:
Assumes the use of two LC connectors and zero splices.
b
Excludes connectors at the device end-points.
c
Please refer to SYSTIMAX Performance Specification, Volume 1 SYSTIMAX Applications
for more detail information.
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Figure 3 shows an intra-room connectivity for an Ethernet network. Figures 4 and 5

show inter-floor connectivities with copper and fiber optic backbone respectively.
Figure 3: Intra-room Ethernet connectivity

Equipment Room

Coverage Area

Patch Panel
Cord
Horizontal cable

Outlet
Administrator PC

Ethernet Switch

Figure 4: Inter-floor Ethernet connectivity with copper backbone

Second Floor

Floor Distributor

Coverage Area

Copper Backbone Distribution

Patch Panel

Horizontal cable

Outlet

Ethernet Switch

Equipment Room

First Floor

Coverage Area

Patch Panel
Cord
Horizontal cable

Outlet
Administrator PC

Ethernet Switch

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Figure 5: Inter-floor Ethernet connectivity with fiber optic backbone

Floor Distributor

Second Floor

Coverage Area

Fiber Optic Panel

Fiber Backbone Distribution

Patch Panel

Horizontal cable

Outlet

Ethernet Switch

Equipment Room

First Floor

Coverage Area

Fiber Optic Panel

Patch Panel
Cord
Horizontal cable

Outlet
Administrator PC

Ethernet Switch

3.2 LON (LonWorks) Network

LON is a standard open protocol developed by Echelon. It provides sensor and controller connectivity.
Its applications are well defined allowing customers to find pin compatible products across vendors.
LON devices, however, require single-sourced communication chip, the neuron, for node-to-node
communication. LON also has a limited set of configuration tools available to configure the resident
applications. LON devices are most prominent at the sensor and room controller layers.
The LON technology provides the components and tools required to design applications that distribute
intelligence and control throughout a system. A central component in the LON product family is the
Neuron chip, which contains the LonTalk protocol stack and a dedicated applications processor.
When nodes are required to communicate over long distances, transceivers are used. The LON FTT10A transceiver is a free topology device that provides a physical communication interface between
a Neuron Chip and a LON twisted pair network. The FTT-10A is used to implement node-to-node
communication, and may also be used as elements of repeaters and routers to extend networks. The
FTT-10A Free Topology twisted pair transceiver supports star, bus, and loop wiring architectures. The
FTT-10A transceiver uses transformer isolation and 78 kb/s differential Manchester coded data signals.
Nodes equipped with the FTT-10A communicate via a twisted-pair cabling channel. The cabling channel
may be comprised of multiple segments separated by physical layer repeaters. The FTT-10A transceiver
may be used as an element of a physical layer repeater or router to extend the number of nodes and
distances of the network. A free topology architecture allows virtually no topology restrictions.
CommScope IBIS supports cabling for the installation of Honeywell LON technology based
systems using various SYSTIMAX PowerSUM, GIGASPEED XL GSXL or GigaSPEED X10D
GSX10D solutions and this is listed in Table 5. For more detailed design guidelines, please
refer to the CommScope IBIS LonWorks Design Guide.

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Table 5: LON FTT-10A parameters and SYSTIMAX supported distances

Transceiver

Rate (kb/s)

Topology

Nodes/
Segment

PowerSUM,
GigaSPEED XL GSXL,
GigaSPEED X10D
GSX10D (m)

Maximum
node-to-node
distance (m)

FTT-10A

78

Bus

64

500
(900 m electrical length)

500
(900 m electrical length)

FTT-10A

78

Free

64

450

250

Notes:
1
Doubly terminated bus; 3 meter stubs. SYSTIMAX implements this as star wiring with chained branches.
2
Requires one termination. SYSTIMAX implements this as star wiring with bridged branches.

3.3 C-Bus
CommScope can support C-Bus for up to 600 meters (1968 ft). Since C-Bus utilizes 1-pr, four
C-Buses can share one 4-pair SYSTIMAX PowerSUM/GIGASPEED XL GSXL/GigaSPEED X10D
GSX10D cable in the backbone. C-Bus can be extended using bus repeaters. Up to two bus
repeaters can be used. Each bus repeater increments the bus by 800 meters (2624 ft).
Please consult a Honeywell representative for more information on the bus repeater.
Table 6 provides the maximum cabling distances and load counts. Table 7 provides the
assignment of signals to cable pairs.
The SYSTIMAX Power Separation Guidelines document shall be adhered to.

Table 6: Maximum cabling distances and load counts

Configurations

Maximum cabling length in meters (ft)

Loads

All loads at end

600 (1968)

30

Loads distributed

600 (1968)

30

Table 7: Assignment of C-Bus signals to cable pairs

Pair Number/Wire Colors/Pin Numbers
1

C bus

W-BL

BL

+S

W-O

3
O

W-G

4
G

W-BR

BR

Notes: S = Signal

3.4 Input/Output Device Guidelines

Controllers support both digital and analog I/O devices. In most cases, the distance is not
limited by interface or signal attenuation, but by potential interference sources, such as
other control signals or AC power transients.
Honeywell recommends the use of a minimum wire size of 20 AWG (0.5 mm2) for all input/
output connections. Use a minimum of 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) for electric reheat outputconnections.
The maximum length of all input/output cables and wall module interfacecables is 20 m (65 ft).
Themaximum length for fan power switching cables is 1 m (3.5 ft).

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4.0 References

Please contact your local CommScope representative for the documents listed below. Most of
these documents can also be obtained from the respective company website. The latest issue
shall be used.
1. SYSTIMAX Performance Specification, Volume 1 SYSTIMAX Applications
2. CommScope IBIS LonWorks Design Guide
3. Power Separation Guidelines for SYSTIMAX Installations

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