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SQUARE D Multi-Link Structured Wiring System SQUARE D Multi-Link Structured Wiring System Class 1400 Schneider Electric Brands Table of Contents Introduction . 5 Product Description . 5 Application Data . 5 Wiring Guide . 7 Recommended Pre-wire Schemes . 7 Installing and Terminating the Cable . 8 Recommended Product Configurations . 11 Enclosures and Brackets . 19 Product Description . 19 General Information and Application Data . 22 Television/Telephone Combination Hubs . 25 Product Description . 25 General Information and Application Data . 25 Specifications . 26 Voice and Data Network Hubs . 27 Product Description . 27 Specifications . 30 Expanding the Network . 30 Audio Distribution Hub . 31 Product Description . 31 Video Distribution Hubs . 33 Product Description . 33 General Information and Application Data . 38 Specifications . 38 Satellite Multi-Switch . 41 Product Description . 41 General Information and Application Data . 41 Modulators . 45 Product Description . 45 General Information and Application Data . 49 Technical Information . 50 Specifications . 52 Video Cameras . 55 Product Description . 55 General Information and Application Data . 56 Technical Information . 59 Specifications . 59 3 04/03 © 2001–2003 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Video Wall Plate . 61 Product Description . 61 General Information and Application Data . 61 IR Target and Emitter . 63 Product Description . 63 General Information and Application Data . 63 Accessories . 65 Product Description . 65 Troubleshooting . 69 General Troubleshooting Techniques . 69 Radio Frequency Troubleshooting Techniques . 69 Modulator Troubleshooting for Cameras . 70 Glossary . 71 Structured Wiring Terms . 71 Index . 75 Model Number Index . 79 4 © 2001–2003 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved 04/03 www.squared.com/multilink Introduction Product Description INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Square D Multi-Link Structured Wiring System represents the next generation of products for home networks. The Square D Multi-Link Structured Wiring System offers a complete range of products that integrate voice, data, and video applications for a complete system solution. Square D warrants the product to be free from defects in materials and 1–Introduction Section workmanship for eighteen months from the date of invoice from Square D or its authorized sales channel. The devices are UL® Listed for use in US markets and CUL® Listed for use in Canada. APPLICATION DATA The structured wiring modules are wired using Category 5 (CAT-5) or Category 5E (CAT-5E) cable and RG-6 coaxial cables. All structured wiring modules are easily installed into enclosures, also supplied by Square D. Category 5 and 5E Cable Category 5 and 5E cables are made up of four unshielded twisted pairs. Each pair is color coded for application identification. CAT-5 or CAT-5E cables are recommended for telecommunications, camera, and data applications. CAT-5 and CAT-5E cables will support standard analog telephone, digital telephone, and data. Category 5 and Category 5E cables meet TIA/EIA–586A and 570 standards for data applications such as high-speed Internet access. The cables have a bandwidth of 100 MHz and data transmission speeds up to 100 Mbps. CAT-5 and CAT-5E cable installations provide connections for immediate and future computer, video, and telephone upgrades, thus protecting the long-term resale value of the home. NOTE: Category 5/5E cables should not be routed parallel to the AC power wiring unless 14 in. (356 mm) of separation or greater is provided. Cross Category 5/5E cables over AC power wires at 90°. Foam Polyethylene Aluminum Foil Shielding Dielectric Core RG-6 Coaxial Cable F-Connector RG-6 coaxial cable has an 18 gauge copper coated steel center conductor, polyethylene dielectric core, aluminum braid, and PVC jacket. Standard “F” connectors are used for video, audio, and television equipment connections. Copper Clad Center Conductor Under extreme noise conditions, such as near a radio or television transmitter, PVC Jacket 60% Aluminum Braid use quad-shielded RG-6 cable. NOTES: RG-6 coaxial cable should not be routed parallel to AC power wiring RG-6 Quad unless 14 in. (356 mm) of separation or greater is provided. Cross RG-6 coaxial cable over AC power wires at 90°. When bending coaxial cable, a radius of no less than four times the outside diameter of the cable should be maintained. For RG-6 coaxial cable, the bending radius should be 1 - 1 1/2 inches or greater. 5 04/03 © 2001–2003 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved Introduction www.squared.com/multilink Application Data Installing Modules into Enclosure All structured wiring modules are easily installed into enclosures, also supplied by Square D. Using the hook on the back of the module, hang the module on the enclosure grid, swing the module into place, and push the button on the right side of the module to lock the module into the enclosure grid. Section 1–Introduction Section Hook Enclosure grid Telephone Service Hub Push button to Square D model SDM412PJ Telephones RJ-31X R 4 T R 3 lock module T R 2 T R 1 T into place Expansion 6 © 2001–2003 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved 04/03 www.squared.com/multilink Wiring Guide Recommended Pre-wire Schemes RECOMMENDED PRE-WIRE SCHEMES WIRING GUIDE Structured wiring cables run from the wall boxes in the various rooms of the house directly to the structured wiring enclosure (called home run wiring). Two types of wire are used for communication and entertainment: CAT-5 or CAT-5E, made up of 4-UTP (unshielded twisted pairs), and RG-6 coaxial. CAT-5 or CAT-5E 4-UTP wires handle voice and data for up to four telephone lines. CAT-5 or CAT-5E wires can have two to four unshielded twisted pairs. Square D recommends four pairs. RG-6 coaxial wires handle television (antenna or cable), satellite dish, cable modem, or AV modulator signals. Refer to the following table for the recommended wiring schemes. These wires run from the enclosure to the locations indicated in the table. Section 2–Wiring Guide 2–Wiring Section Recommended Pre-wire Schemes Typical Room Media Center Home Office Wire Type Quantity Wire Type Quantity Wire Type Quantity Phone/Satellite Phone/TV/Cable Good Phone/TV CAT–5 1Receiver/AV CAT–5 1 CAT–5 1 Modem Modulators RG–6 1 RG–6 3 RG–6 2 Wire Type Quantity Wire Type Quantity Wire Type Quantity Phone/TV/Ethernet/ Phone/TV/ Phone/TV/ Better CAT–5 2Satellite Receiver/AC CAT–5 2Ethernet/Cable CAT–5 2 Ethernet Modulators Modem RG–6 1 RG–6 3 RG–6 2 Wire Type Quantity Wire Type Quantity Phone/TV/ Wire Type Quantity Phone/TV/ Phone/TV/Ethernet/ Ethernet/Satellite Ethernet/ Satellite Receiver/AC Best CAT–5 2 CAT–5 3Receiver/Cable CAT–5 3 Satellite Modulators/Hi–speed Modem/Hi–speed Receiver Data RG–6 2 RG–6 3Data RG–6 3 Telephone and Video Camera Pre-wire Scheme Recommended Color Coding for Category 5/5E Wire Category 5/5E Wire Color Usage Gray Telephone Red Security Blue Data Yellow Demarc and Gateway For pre-wiring telephone modules, use one gray CAT-5/5E cable from each telephone and modem location, web television and/or satellite box location, and telephone demarcation point (the interface from the telephone service provider). For pre-wiring video camera modules, use one red CAT-5/5E cable from each video camera location (for example, front door) and security panel location. Audio/Video and Television Pre-wire Scheme Recommended Color Coding for Coaxial Wire RG-6 Coaxial Wire Color Usage White Use as send, upstream, or internal cable from modulators to distribution panel Black Use as receive, downstream, or external cable from distribution panel to televisions For pre-wiring audio/video and television modules, use RG-6 coaxial cable. Use black coaxial cable for each television and computer location. Use.
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