PVIQ™ CONNECTIVITY SYSTEM USER MANUAL V 1.0
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Patch Cords and Cables
Enabling the full potential of the PViQ™ Connectivity System requires specific patch
cords and cables.
Standard Shielded Patch Cord
A standard shielded patch cord connects one PM to another PM. Thirty PMs may be
connected together and connected back to one Ethernet LAN port. A 0.5M patch cord is
provided with every PM. Any standard-length patch cord could be used to connect one
PM to another, however, it is recommended to not connect more than 30 PMs to one
LAN port.
Expansion Port Cable (EPC)
The EPC is used to connect the PM to the EM and each successive EM. When
connecting the EPC make sure to connect the “Data Out” on the PM to the “Data In” on
the EM. Then connect the “Data Out” on the EM to the “Data In” on the next EM and so
on. The EPC is available in multiple lengths between 0.18M and 1.1M. A 0.18M EPC is
provided with every EM.
Figure 10: PViQ™ Connectivity EPC
Cross-Connect Patch Cords
The copper cross-connect patch cord connects two PViQ™ Connectivity copper panels.
This cross-connect patch cord is available as shielded or unshielded. These cords
consist of a standard PViQ™ 9-wire patch cord plug on both ends. These cords are
available in various lengths and colors.
Figure 11: Copper Cross-connect Patch Cord