Part 5 Pulling Cables; Single Entrance - Sentex Ovation S Installation Instructions Manual

Unshielded cable is acceptable for use in indoor, weather-proof installations. Shielded cable
is required if wires will be run outdoors. Recommendations for both types of cable are
provided where needed.

1. SINGLE ENTRANCE

A. Ovation Controller Cabling
The following cabling must be run for a single entrance installation:
a. A 4 twisted pair cable from the Ovation Controller to the connector board in the first LIB
housing, as shown Figure 5. This cable can be up to 2500 feet in length.
NOTE: Belden 8757 for unshielded installations and Belden 9504 for shielded installations (or
equivalent) is recommended.
b. A 2 conductor shielded cable from the Ovation Controller to the 120 VAC outlet for the 12
VAC, 50 VA transformer supplied by Sentex (or a 13.5 VDC power supply that you provide).
See Table 1 for the required wire size.
c. A 2 conductor cable to the Ovation Controller from the door strike, magnetic lock, or gate
operator for each of the 2 control relays.
d. A 2 conductor cable to the Ovation Controller from the strike power supply, if required.
e. Wiring for additional features as required. See Part 9 for details of the cabling required.
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PART 5
PULLING CABLES
Figure 5. Single Entrance Ovation Controller Cabling.
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