Solid core wire is typical, but if the mounting location requires flexing, such as the door of the
enclosure or accessory tray, stranded wire is preferred. Thicker wire may be required for longer
distances.
All Sonance Navigator Network devices/nodes wire directly to a Network Hub. Sonance
Navigator Network devices are wired in a star configuration and are not daisy chained. Do
not chain, do not loop, and do not connect multiple nodes to a single wire.
Please consult with dealer support if existing wiring or retrofit issues require a deviation from
the recommended wire type or topology.
WIRE LENGTH AND HUB LOADING
The chart below indicates the maximum wire length from the hub to the device. Hubs can be
located up to 10,000 feet from the Control 2. Devices can be located further from the Control
2 by connecting the devices to hubs installed within the recommended wire length of the device.
Use the following Category 5 color code throughout your installation:
GND = Whitew/Orange stripe
+12 = Orangew/White stripe
B = White w/Blue stripe
A = Blue w/White stripe
THINGS TO REMEMBER
• Network Hubs need to be located near 120VAC power outlets.
• Network Hubs can supply power for up to 15 load points maximum. (Refer to page 18 for
further clarification.)
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Node Type
Hub Load
Points
24AWG
22AWG
20AWG
Keypad
1
500' 800' 1280'
MagicPad
5 150'
235'
380'
Relay
Controller
3
240'
380'
610'
Audio
Matrix
3
500'
800'
1280'
