User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Important Safety Instructions
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Installation Overview
- 4 Locating System Components
- 5 Powering System Components
- 6 Wiring System Components
- 6.1 Using RJ-45 connectors
- 6.2 Connecting the matrix frame to a PC running EHX
- 6.3 Connecting the matrix frame to an Ethernet network
- 6.4 Connecting the matrix frame to a PC running Production Maestro Pro
- 6.5 Connecting the matrix frame to user panels
- 6.6 General Purpose Outputs (GPOs)
- 6.7 General Purpose Inputs (GPIs)
- 6.8 E & M signalling with an E-QUE E1 / T1 interface card
- 6.9 Connecting the matrix frame to an external alarm
- 6.10 Connecting to a four-wire audio device
- 6.11 Connecting to interface modules
- 6.11.1 Wiring schemes for the FOR-22 interface module
- 6.11.2 Wiring schemes for the CCI-22 interface module
- 6.11.3 Wiring for Clear-Com analog partyline systems (including Encore)
- 6.11.4 Wiring schemes for TEL-14 interface modules
- 6.11.5 Wiring scheme for the RLY-6 interface module
- 6.11.6 Wiring schemes for a GPI-6 Interface module
- 7 Connecting Matrix Frames
- 8 Glossary

Tip: Test all cables thoroughly before connecting them.
6.1.2 Recommended cables, connectors and wiring tools
Ensure that the type of RJ-45 connector matches the wire type. Connectors are available for
both stranded and solid wire. Clear-Com intercom panels do not require keyed connectors.
See the following table for connector vendor and port numbers.
The following products are recommended as possible sources for cables, connectors
and tools:
Product type
Recommended product(s)
Crimper
Siemon PT908 or AMP 2-231652-1 with 853400-1
dies
Stripper
Siemon CPT
Tester
Siemon STM-8
Connector RJ-45 Shielded 26-22
AWG Stranded or Solid RJ-45
Siemon PS-8-8
Cinch
CINCH FA-25PS/1-LF 25W D-type in-line 1000pF
filter (UK supplier: Farnell 111-4108)
Ferrite core
Würth Electronik part: 74271132
Table 8: Recommended cables, connectors and wiring tools
6.1.3 Installing RJ-45 Connectors
The following procedures are designed to help you install RJ-45 connectors correctly.
Clear-Com recommends that the work is tested with a cable checker. When you are
installing RJ-45 connectors, wires can slip out of the correct order as the prepared cable end
is inserted into the connector.
The shorter, general procedure for avoiding this issue is as follows:
1. Strip enough jacket off the cable to be able to grasp the wires and pull the jacket
back.
2. Untwist the wires and pull them into the correct order and let the jacket slip back to
hold them in place.
3. If this is done correctly, the wires will stay in the correct order. Trim exposed wires to
about 9/16 in. (14.28mm) and install into the connector.
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