User's Manual

February 2003
Rev. A
Page 23 of 47
2.6.2. Cables
Straight CAT5- Gauge 24-shielded outdoor rated cable, must be installed between Outdoor Unit
and Indoor Outlet. It should be UV resistant and flame retardant. The cable should be UL listed
and contain at least 4 twisted pairs.
The outdoor cables scheme is given in Appendix F Outdoor Cables Scheme.
The Indoor Outlet side and Outdoor Unit side will crimped with RJ45 tool.
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CAT5 cable must not exceed 300 feet (91 meters).
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Use a suitable primary protector in accordance with article 800 in the NEC, if the exposed part of
the CAT5 cable exceeds 140 feet (42 meters).
Requirements of NEC articles 725 and 800 for the appropriate wiring methods during cable
installation, shall be satisfied.
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The Outdoor Unit side will be assembled by the following list (See Figure 2-6):
Insert seal bracket (grommet clamping plate) on the cable.
Insert rubber seal (grommet) on the cable.
Crimp the RJ45 Plug.
Figure 2-6: Cable preparation for Outdoor Unit
Insert the RJ45 to the Outdoor Unit. See Figure 2-7 and Figure 2-8.
Insert NC -6 screws with spring washer to the seal bracket.