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Russound MCA-C3 User and Installation Manual
INSTALLATION GUIdE
Rack Mount Installation
To attach the rack ears, locate the five rack mount holes on each side of the
controller’s chassis. Align the holes in the rack ears with the holes in the chassis.
Insert and tighten the screws.
Wiring
Route CAT-5e cable between the keypad locations and the controller.
Terminate all CAT-5e cables with an RJ45 connector using the T568A wiring
standard configuration. Utilize a UL/CSA approved electrical box at the keypad
(double-gang at least 32 cu. in.) and controller locations. Using connector
specific wall plates at the controller location will better organize all of the
incoming cables. Route CAT-5e wire from the electrical box to each keypad
location, with runs not to exceed 250 feet. Label the wires at both ends with the
zone and location.
Route standard 4 conductor speaker wire to each speaker location. Each
speaker connection requires an 8-ohm load and will provide 20 watts per
channel. Standard 16-gauge 4-conductor stranded speaker wire can be run up
to 125 feet; 14-gauge wire can be run up to 250 feet.
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Side View
Rack Ear
Front View
Rack Ear
Side View
Rack Ear
Screw Holes
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RJ45 CAT-5 Wiring Scheme
RJ45
RJ45