Controller / Keypad Connections - Russound MCA-88 Installation Manual

CONTROLLER / KEYPAD CONNECTION
Controller / Keypad Connection
Each Russound dedicated keypad connects to a keypad port near the top
left on the rear of the controller. These RJ-45 ports support MDK-C5, MDK-C6,
SLK-1 keypads and TS3 touchscreens.
The eight keypad ports correspond to the eight zones supported by the MCA-
88. When a connected keypad is powered on, the zone becomes active and
the corresponding zone LED lights up on the front of the MCA-88 controller.
Connections are made using CAT-5e with RJ-45 connectors using T568A wire
configuration. For a clean installation when wiring from a keypad port use
a CAT-5e patch cable to connect from the keypad port to a RJ-45 wall plate
(optional). Using the same T568A RJ-45 wiring configuration, use CAT-5e cable
from the wall plate to the keypad. Maximum CAT-5e cable length is 250 feet
between the controller and the keypad.
If more keypads are desired for a zone, use an optional SA-ZX3 keypad splitter
with a Russound 1201A (12VDC, 1A) power supply at the controller end. All
keypads on an SA-ZX3 control the same zone. More detailed information
regarding SA-ZX3 installation and operation can be found in its installation
manual.
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Note: The keypad ports are only to be used with Russound keypads and are
NOT to be used for any ethernet or computer networking connections. The
Russound keypad ports output 12VDC that will damage networking products.
CAT-5e Cables
Keypad connection to the MCA-88
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Zone 1 Zone 2
SLK-1