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INSTALLING YOUR E SERIES
SYSTEM
I. Installing and Terminating Cables
The basic installation requires two different types of
cables. The keypads communicate with the E6M
amplifier through Cat-5 data cable (4 twisted-pair). This
cable is terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors.
The wiring scheme is standard EIA/TIA 568A, which is
a standard for computer networking (see Fig. 1). These
cables are routed in walls, crawl spaces, or attics, and
go from the location of each keypad to the location of
the E-Z Port hub.
It is important to use a high-quality crimptool to
assure the best possible connections. Testing each
termination with a Cat-5 cable tester is crucial before
installing the keypads. Improperly wired cable can
damage the E6M amplifier or the keypads.
The second type of cable used is AWG 16-2 or 16-4
speaker cable (AWG 14-gage can be used as well).
These are routed in the walls, crawl spaces, or attics,
and go from the location of a speaker to the location of
the E6M amplifier. These cables are terminated at the
E6M using the supplied 4-pin terminal block connectors.
Using more than one pair of 8-ohm speakers is not
recommended. Doing so could overheat and damage
the amplifier and will void the warranty.
When routing the Cat-5 and speaker cables, be
careful to avoid running them in parallel with any
other cables, such as AC, low voltage lighting, or
home automation.
Important Note: This unit generates large amounts
of heat so please remember to allow for adequate
ventilation. The top clearance must be at least 1
inch (25mm).
After stripping the insulation off a portion of
the Cat-5, untwist the wires and fan them
out in the correct color order from left to
right. Each of the RJ-45 connectors is
terminated in the following pin order again
from left to right.
Pin #
1. Green Stripe
2. Green
3. Orange Stripe
4. Blue
5. Blue Stripe
6. Orange
7. Brown Stripe
8. Brown
Note: Colors listed as Stripe are a white
wire with a colored stripe. In other words,
Orange Stripe is a white wire with orange
stripes.
Fig. 1: 568A Cat-5 wiring scheme