Issue
Are B-link or Infilink repeaters required every 32 nodes on an RS-485 bus when using i2 or b3 controllers?
Infinet 1 controller had this requirement
Environment
Continuum
Cause
Infinity version 1 controllers required a repeater every 32 nodes. i2/b3 controllers do not have this same node count requirement.
Resolution
If you are going to be using i2/b3s with no 3rd party bacnet controllers on the segment, it’s less than 4000ft with approved cable, the runs are totally daisy chained without any "Y's" or "T's" in the network runs, then no Infilink/B-link repeaters are needed.
The reason for this is that Continuum uses 1/10th load transceivers allowing the full 127 nodes to be used. If you are mixing b3s with 3rd party non-Andover controllers or mixing infinity version 1 infinet controllers with i2s, then you will need a repeater every 32 nodes and every 4000ft. If the distance exceeds 4000 ft, you will need a repeater.
