Crestron
DMPS-100/200/300-C/300-C-AEC
DigitalMedia Presentation System
Operations Guide – DOC. 7219D
DigitalMedia Presentation Systems: DMPS-100/200/300-C/300-C-AEC
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Setup
Network Wiring
When wiring the network, consider the following:
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Use Crestron Certified Wire.
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Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
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Provide sufficient power to the system.
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For DigitalMedia CAT wiring, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia cable. Up to two
DM Repeaters (model DM-DR, sold separately) may be required. Refer to
the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4546)
for complete wiring guidelines. It is available from the Crestron Web site
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For DigitalMedia 8G™ STP wiring, use DM-CBL-8G or DM-CBL-D
cable. Using DM-CBL-8G, the maximum cable length is 330 feet (100
meters). Using DM-CBL-D cable, the maximum cable length is 200 feet (61
meters).
CAUTION:
Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage
to the equipment. Use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how
much power is needed for the system (
NOTE:
For optimum performance and ESD (electrostatic discharge)
protection, Crestron strongly recommends using DM-CBL-8G cable.
For Cresnet
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networks with 20 or more devices, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater
(CNXHUB) to maintain signal quality.
For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” which starts on page 66.
For general information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to
the latest version of the Crestron e-Control
Reference Guide (Doc. 6052).
For information specifically related to Ethernet connectivity using DigitalMedia
devices, refer to the latest version of the Crestron IP Considerations Guide for the IT
Professional (Doc. 4579).
CAT5 Wiring
Category 5 (CAT5) wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet networks.
These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 megabibts per second (Mbps) using
the 100BASE-T standard. Crestron takes advantage of this specification for a variety
of audio and video applications.
When using a Crestron wiring solution,
CAT5e or DM 8G cable
can carry audio and
video signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) (observe distance limitations based upon
power consumption for the device in use).
For more information, refer to the latest version of the Crestron CAT5 Wiring
Reference Guide (Doc. 6137).