Specifications

Connecting to an AutoPatch Router
Communication Cable Specifications
A communication cable is required to connect a CP-20A Remote Panel to an
AutoPatch Matrix Switcher and to link CP-20A Remote Panels. The maximum
length for the cable is 1,000 ft. (304.8 m) total, including linked panels. Use
either of the following cables:
q
X
N
Net Link Cable (recommended)
q
A two-conductor, 20 AWG, 7/28 strand cable with a drain wire or shield,
such as Alpha 2412C
To connect the CP-20A Remote to an AutoPatch Router:
1. On the CP-20A Remote, unplug one of the Comm Link connectors.
2. Loosen the two outer screws on the connector.
3. Insert the two wires of the X
N
Net cable into the two outer slots of the
connector, leaving the center slot empty (see Figure 4).
Note that either wire can be inserted into either of the outer slots.
4. Tighten both screws and plug the connector back into the Comm Link.
5. On the router’s CPU, unplug the X
N
Net connector (for X
N
Net connector
location, see the router documentation).
6. Loosen the two outer screws on the connector.
7. Insert the two wires from the CP-20A Remote into the two outer slots of the
connector from the CPU, leaving the center slot empty (see Figure 5).
Note that either wire can be inserted into either of the outer slots.
10-2 CP-20A Control Panel Operation
Installing a CP-20A Remote
Installing Remote
Figure 4: Insert the wires into a Comm Link
X
N
Net Link Cable to Router