GSi Agri-Alert 128 Touch, Installation And Configuration Manual

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Low Voltage Cable Specifications
Using the correct cables when installing your system ensures maximum performance.
The following requirements apply to the following low voltage devices unless otherwise stated:
• Sensor cables
• Potentiometer cables
• Communication cables
• All other low voltage devices
Table C-1 Low voltage cable specifications
Item Description
Cable type Twisted and shielded
Minimum gauge 1 mm 2 (18 AWG)
Maximum sensor cable length (including any
cable extension) 150 m (500 feet)
When extending a cable (see figure below):
• solder all joints (2)
• use heat shrink tubing
• do not connect ground wire, cut it (1)
Figure C-1 Soldering the joints when extending a cable
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