Design Guide — Doc. 9292A
Cresnet® Network • 19
NOTE: If Crestron certified wire and cable is not used and technical onsite support is
required to troubleshoot an issue caused by improper wiring, a support charge may be
incurred.
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To maintain data integrity, Cresnet cable lengths should not exceed 1,500 ft (457 m) per
run.
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While not mandatory, Crestron recommends placing service loops within Cresnet wiring
runs for future accessibility.
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When daisy chaining network units, always twist the ends of the incoming wire and
outgoing wire that share a pin on the network connector.
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Do not twist the white and blue wires together. Only twist the copper strands on the
end of each individual wire.
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The compression connector requires the strands of each wire to compress down to
hold the wire correctly during temperature changes.
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Observe the following when grounding the data twisted pair drain wire:
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Stranded drain wire is connected at the power supply end only.
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Foil shield can be removed at both ends.
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When terminating multiple wires into a green (3.5 mm) terminal block:
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Never use more than one 18 AWG (0.82 mm
2
) or one 12 AWG (3.31 mm
2
) wires in the
same pin connection.
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Never use more than two 22 AWG (0.33 mm
2
) wires in the same pin connection.
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When terminating multiple wires into a black (5 mm) terminal block:
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Never use more than two 18 AWG (0.82 mm
2
) or one 12 AWG (3.31 mm
2
) wires in
the same pin connection.
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Never use more than two 22 AWG (0.33 mm
2
) wires in the same pin connection.
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Following termination:
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Ensure that each cable and its corresponding wire strands are not frayed or
touching any other connection on the connector.
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Copper wire should be barely visible.
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Wires should not be able to be removed from the connector when applying 5 N (or
less) of force.
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Heat shrink can be used to cover the PVC jacket transition to the four wires to allow
for additional strain relief.
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Labels should be applied to match any applicable drawings or labeling practices
used within the Cresnet installation.
