Bosch EX65, Installation Manual

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Connections
Power Cable Requirements
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Warning!
Before proceeding, disconnect the power from the power supply cable. Ensure that the
voltage of the unit matches the voltage and type of the power supply being used.
Connect power from a 24 VAC class 2 power supply. Use AWG 16 to 22 stranded wire or AWG
16 to 26 solid wire; cut back 5 mm (0.2 in.) of insulation.
Cable size Stranded wire: AWG 16 to 22
Solid wire: AWG 16 to 26
Cable shape Round
Conductors 2-conductor version
Environmental Outdoor rated
Wire Distance Guide
This table lists the maximum wire distances for 14, 16, and 18 AWG wires connected to a
24 VAC illuminator.
Watts 14 AWG (2.5 mm) 16 AWG (1.5 mm) 18 AWG (1.0 mm)
LED-658 Series 37 133 m
(438 ft) 84 m
(276 ft) 53 m
(173 ft)
Telemetry Cable Requirements
The terminal block contains two terminals for telemetry cables from a remote illuminator
control device.
Max. wire diameter AWG 22-28 for both stranded and solid; cut back 5 mm (0.2 in)
of insulation
Telemetry in Normally Open connection, remove jumper to use external
control device
Making the Connections
All required connections are accessible by removing the rear end cap.
Notice!
Take care not to drop the end caps to prevent damage to the cap threads.
Notice!
Ensure that all wiring/cabling has enough slack inside the housing so that you can slide the
assembly out of the housing without damaging the wiring/cabling or any internal components
of the device.
Refer to the following figure when making connections:
5
5.1
5.1.1
5.2
5.3
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Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual 2016.03 | 1.0 | F.01U.321.732