Issue
Can ASD bus wiring be used for LON communications in a retrofit situation?
Environment
- ASD bus wiring
- LON network retrofit
Cause
The communications protocols for RS-485 and LON are two totally different and opposing specifications.
Resolution
No, ASD bus wiring cannot be used in conjunction with an existing LON network. Any deviations from LON standards result in unsatisfactory performance. Not adhering 100% to the published best practices guides for LON bus wiring will result in no end to problems with the installation.
