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b. Plug an additional CAT-5e control cable into the
2-way RJ45 splitter located at the top of the
downtube on the first fan. Connect the other
end of this CAT-5e cable into the 2-way splitter
on the next fan.
c. Repeat step 4b. for subsequent fans until all
fans in the chain are connected in series.
d. Follow the “Fan Networking” instructions on
pages 36-39 to complete network setup for the
fans.
With Optional 1,000 ft. Bulk Spool of CAT-5e Cable
Required Loose Components (Included):
• 1,000 ft. Bulk Spool of CAT-5e Control Cable (1)
• Shielded, Pass-Through RJ45 Connectors (25)
Hardware/Tools Needed (Not Included):
• Fan Control (1, optional)
• CAT-5e Termination Tool
1. Determine required length of CAT-5e cable run.
Unspool appropriate amount of cable and cut to
length.
IMPORTANT:
Individual CAT-5e cable lengths must
not exceed 200 ft. in order to prevent network
communication issues.
2. Strip and remove 2 in. of CAT-5e cable jacket
leaving the foil shield intact.
3. Fold foil shield back over cable jacket and trim foil
so that 1/4 in. remains.
4. Untwist conductor pairs, straighten and align wires
according to EIA/TIA T568B wiring pinout.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. White/Orange
2. Orange
3. White/Green
4. Blue
5. White/Blue
6. Green
7. White/Brown
8. Brown
Foil Shield
NOTE:
RJ45 connector in this image is shown with clip
pointed away from installer.
5. Trim conductor ends flush leaving 1 in. exposed.
6. Fully insert cable into shielded, pass-through RJ45
connectors until foil enters back end of connector.
Use only the provided RJ45 connectors.
7. Verify that conductors are in the correct wiring
scheme order.
8. Crimp RJ45 connector with CAT-5e termination tool
(not included).
9. Repeat on opposite end of CAT-5e cable to
complete cable construction.
10. Follow the “With Pre-Built CAT-5e Cable”
instructions to complete communication wiring.
