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3. Connections
System Control
System control connections are comprised of IR
Inputs, IR Emitter Outputs, IR/RS485 Expansion ports,
RS232 ports, and Triggers. These various control
methods can be combined and integrated to create
hundreds of possible control schemes for customized
functionality.
PS12 Precision Panel
The PS12 Precision Panel is more than a convenient
trim-out solution for the System12. With more
sources, more zones and more built-in features than
any other ELAN multi-room controller to date, the
number of wire runs and systems connections needed
to get everything up and running smoothly makes the
PS12 a necessity!
The rear panel of the PS12 features a neatly laid out
array of all the 110 punch-downs necessary to ensure
quick, reliable connection of keypads, touch panels
and local sources in every zone. There are also
dedicated punch-down connectors for six
ELAN™Sense sensors and VSE Electronic Volume
Control IR signals. A clearly labeled overlay shows
both the color-code and function of every connection.
There are RJ-45 jacks and a switch on the rear of the
panel for an easy link to an additional S12, VIA!SC4
System Controller or VIA!2-SS1 System Station.
The PS12's front panel provides RJ-45 jacks for
the instant connection of keypads, touch panels
and local sources in every zone to the back of the
System12 controller. Use ELAN C4545 one or two
meter RJ-45-to-RJ-45 interconnect cables for reli-
able connections every time. Six Sense Input
jacks use stereo 3.5mm 'mini-to-mini' interconnect
cables to go directly to the Sense Inputs on the
S12. The front panel also features DC power jacks
for 4A and 10A VIA! power supplies and two
antenna connectors for the easy connection of
rooftop antennas to the ELAN DTNR Digital Dual
Tuner or any other tuner that may be part of the
system.
The front panel of the PS12 is removable, making
all rear-panel punch-downs easy. New-construc-
tion brackets are available, or the PS12 can easily
be retro-fitted using the four clamping legs
attached to the frame, which clamp the panel
securely to drywall. Additional panels would be
required for systems with two, three or four S12s.
All connections shown in this section are made
using the PS12 Precision Panel. Each punch-
down location can contain two wires; one on top
of the other. Use the included 110 punch-down
tool to make connections to the rear panel of the
PS12. Make sure to use the included punch-down
caps so that connections do not inadvertantly
become loose!
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R
IR
OUT
IN
SOURCE
VIDEO
S12
D1650
Z•600
CD
Tuner
PS12
(side view)
Local Sources
Sensors
External IR
Receiver
VIA!2 S/S1
Keypads
Antenna(s) FM/XM
VIA! SC4
or
AUDIO SENSOR
SPK
SPK
SPK
SPK
PS12 Overview
SYSTEM12
INSTALLATION MANUAL