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CABLE PREPARATION
You will need a variety of cables for this installation, the specifics of which vary depending
on your installation choices. None of the cables or connectors mentioned in this section are
included with the system.
Important Safety Note! If you plan on running any of these cables through the walls,
through a connecting floor, or inside an air duct in commercial applications, they should be
rated for In-Wall, Riser (between floors), or Plenum (air duct) use, respectively. For
residential installations, an In-Wall rating is sufficient for all situations. Using unrated or
improperly rated cables could accelerate the spread of any fire and could nullify insurance
claims.
Ethernet Cables
The Wallplate Keypad Controllers connect to the Master Controller/Amplifier using Cat5e
or Cat6 Ethernet cables. The cables carry the low-voltage power needed for the keypad
operation and illumination, as well as the specific signals used to control the system.
Depending on the distance of each keypad from the Master Controller, you may be able to
use pre-made Ethernet cables. However, it is most likely that you will need to make custom
cables of the appropriate length for each zone. Additionally, Ethernet cable is used to
connect Inputs 5 and 6 on the Master Controller/Amplifier to digital audio source devices,
such as the model 13358 Multizone Source Keypad.
Each Ethernet cable should be wired to the TIA/EIA-568B standard, which is the standard
by which almost all currently available, pre-made Ethernet cables are constructed. The
following diagram shows the proper wiring for 568B connections:
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