Hardware Installation; Rackmounting The Ccu; Cabling Requirements For Connecting The Dcs-Lan Equipment - Shure DDS 5900 User Manual

Hardware Installation

Microphone units operate by connecting in series from the
central unit. Power, audio, and data are transported over
a shielded Cat 5e cable from one unit to the next. This
topology enables flexible and inexpensive installation for
large groups of people.

Rackmounting the CCU

Install the central control unit in a standard 19" rack using
the supplied 19" brackets. Remove the screws holding the
top and bottom covers, then attach the brackets to the front
of the unit using the same screws.
Cabling Requirements for Connecting the DCS-LAN
Equipment
Shure offers cables designed specifically for the DIS line
of conferencing and discussion equipment. The Shure EC
6001 are high-quality Ethernet cables available various
lengths from 0.5 m to 100 m. Each cable has been
tested to ensure reliable system performance. See the
accessories section for ordering information on the EC
6001-xx.
Important: Cables and connectors must be shielded
for stable system performance. If an installation does
not use Shure EC 6001 cables, they must follow the
Cat5e cable requirements.
DDS 5900 Cable Requirements
Cat5e Cable Requirements
Type Cat5e (or higher) twisted pair
Shielding F/UTP or U/FTP
Connector Shielded RJ45
Weight AWG 24
• DIS-CCU only: 120 m
Maximum Cable
• DIS-CCU with repeater units: 480 m
Length
Important: Use the two 10 mm length self-threading
screws closest to the front and the 8 mm length
threaded screw furthest from the front.
The built-in fan draws air in on the left side and exhausts air
on the right, and so does not require extra space above or
below for cooling.
Important: Cables and connectors must be shielded
for stable system performance. If an installation does
not use Shure EC 6001 cables, they must follow the
Cat5e cable requirements.
Using Patch Panels
When designing a system with a patch panel, crimp the
cable to the female shielded connector on the panel.
Then simply use short jumper cables to connect to
the microphone units. Make sure the chain is always
terminated by a microphone unit or a termination plug
included in the SPS CU spare parts package.
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Hardware Installation