User's Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
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4.5.4.1 Making a Collector Wire if CAT 5 Cable is Needed
If the silver satin cables included with the Collectors cannot be used due to the distance
between the Collectors or because of possible high electrical interference, connector cables
will need to be made with CAT 5 cable. Cables should be tested prior to applying power. It is
recommended that installers are equipped with appropriate cable testers to verify the wiring.
A key indication of connector problems with the collector cable is the red indicator light on
the collectors, which may indicate a short circuit. The red light will flash every time it sees a
badge fire. A constant pattern of four or five flashes may indicate there is a problem with the
connectors on the cable.
To wire collectors
Note: Do not make any connections to components unless indicated by a step in the
procedure. Ensure that all bridge clips have been removed from the selected punch-
down block/collector unit.
1. Refer to the contractual floor plan schematic diagram and identify the collector and
concentrator locations.
2. Attach an RJ connector to each end of the collector cable, as shown below.
Collector RJ-12 Plug Wire Colors:
Plu
g
Pin No. CAT 5 Wire Colo
r
Descri
p
tio
V
olta
g
e
1
NOT USED
2 N
O
T
US
ED
3
Whi
te/
Bl
ue
D
ata
(
+
)
0
-
5
VD
C
4 Bl
ue
D
ata
(
-
)
0
-
5
VD
C
5
Whi
te/O
r
a
n
ge
G
r
ou
n
d
0
VD
C
6
O
r
a
n
ge
G
r
ou
n
d
0
VD
C
Note:
With connector pins pointing toward you, cable away from you, pin 1 is to the left.
3. Using the Weidmeuller Patch Check Plus test set or an equivalent model, perform the
following steps to verify straight through continuity for each collector cable run:
a) Plug one end of the cable into the receiver unit of the test set.
b) Set the reset switch on the receiver unit to the “On” position.
c) Plug the other end of the cable into the Transmitter unit of the test set.