Installation Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
DT10000-A0001 7 Revision 8 December 1998
3. PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
3.1 General
This section contains a description of the system, which will aid in the understanding of the methods required
for proper installation. When planning an installation, certain rules and limitations must be observed. The
equipment has been designed to provide trouble free operation in various environments, and adherence to the
guidelines is critical for a reliable installation. The following sections will detail the things that must be
included in a system plan to ensure a successful installation.
Figure 3-1. General Guidelines for Installations
Collector
Collector
Collector
Up to 6 total collectors. Last collector in the
AC Power
AC Power
AC Power
Punchblocks
Wire Types -
A - Ethernet
B - Collector Cable
C - Sensor Cable
D - Intercom Cable
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Host Computer System
Maximum Wire Lengths
Total Length from V to Z
must be <= 4000 feet.
V
W
X
Y
Z
EtherNet
Network
A
A
A
Audio Switching Matrix
Intercom Modules
Optional Paging Computer System
RS-232 Audio Cable
DDDD
To sensors -
Up to 24 total
on each
collector.
chain has the TERMINATED/
UNTERMINATED switch set to the
TERMINATED position. All others have
switch set to UNTERMINATED.
See Section 8.3
Concentrator