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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE
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KEYPAD CABLE LENGTH
The maximum cable length for MRC88 connection to a single keypad is 500 feet
(152m) over CAT5 cable.
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Zone Keypad CAT5 cables should be pulled in home-runs from the keypad
locations to the MRC88 Controller.
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Label each end of the CAT5 with the Zone Number and Room Name to
assure proper connection and assist in troubleshooting.
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CAT5 cable must be properly terminated with RJ45 connectors for MRC88
Keypad connections. See Sections:
Preparation, (Page 10)
and
Zone
Connections/ Keypads, (Page 14)
in this Guide for additional information.
Figure 4 – MRC88 Keypad CAT5 Cable Length
NOTE:
To connect additional MRC88 Keypads, WaterPads and IR Sensors,
see:
MRC88/MRAUDIO8X8 Installation Instructions/Extended Runs and
Secondary Keypads in Zone, (Page 31)
. For connecting SPLCD Keypads
see:
SmartPad LCD Installation & Programming Manual/MRC Controller
and Expansion Port Wiring, (Page 17)
.