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DEH40212 Installation Instructions
The dataline connects the relay panels, switches and optional
control modules. Within the 4-wire dataline are two twisted
pairs: the red and black wires, carrying data; and the blue and
white wires, providing power to the dataline switches and
control modules.
For simplicity, we refer to a 4-wire dataline running between
a relay panel and the dataline switches as a “Local Dataline”.
The relay panel provides the low-voltage power to all of the
intelligent devices on that section of the dataline.
The dataline running between relay panels is known as the
“Global Dataline,” and it uses only the red and black data
wires. The blue and white wires are not connected and should
be trimmed.
Panel Addressing
The two rotary switches on each relay panel set its address,
allowing the differentiation between relays in different panels.
NOTE:
The first panel address must be set at 01 and the others
numbered sequentially 02, 03, and so on, between 02 and 30 as
shown to the right. If the panel address is set higher than 30, the
channel LEDs in the panel will flash. Setting the panel address to 30
or below will return the panel to normal operation. If a panel is set to
the same address as another panel, then the two panels will not
operate properly. The ProSys LM panels can be setup in groups of 30
where the panels in a group can be numbered from 00 to 30.
Note: To ensure good communications between panels,
the installer must comply with the dataline specification.
GE will not warrant a system using a dataline that does
not meet our specification. To avoid questions, use GE
RLONWIRE-4P (plenum rated). Do not run the dataline
in conduit or wiring trays with power wires. Do not
connect the local datalines from two different panels.
DATALINE INSTALLATION
GE RLONWIREP-S4 Dataline Wire Specifications
• #18 AWG (7 strands x 26 AWG)
• 2 independent twisted pairs – black/red, blue/white
• Unshielded copper conductors
• 2 inch twist lay on pairs, 6 inch twist lay on cable
• Plenum-rated copolymer jacket, 0.230" O.D.
• FEP 0.010" insulation, 0.060" O.D.
• 30 pF/foot maximum capacitance
• -20°C to 150°C operating temperature range
• 17 lbs. per 500 foot reel
• UL rated
GLOBAL (PANEL-TO-PANEL) DATALINE
PANEL 01
PANEL 02
PANEL XX
