Cable Distance Limits; Recommended Wireless Router And Protocol Adapter Location - Pentair Intellitouch ScreenLogic User Manual

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Location Requirements (continued)

Cable Distance Limits

Depending upon your location requirements, you may choose to have a long Ethernet cable run and a short four-
wire cable run or vice-versa. The recommended cable limits are:
• Ethernet cable distance limit = 300 feet
• Four-wire cable distance limit = 1500 feet

Recommended Wireless Router and Protocol adapter Location

Note: A first floor installation location is recommended to maximize the wireless signal strength. However, if
an upstairs installation is the only option, for the best reception it is recommended that the ScreenLogic
wireless router be located on the floor directly above where the Tablet or PDA will be primarily used.
Advantages:
•
Good wireless coverage to back of home and pool/spa area
•
Minimal Protocol adapter cable wiring
Disadvantage:
•
Requires Ethernet cable connection to existing wired or wireless router connected to DSL or Cable modem.
Note: Only required if you plan to access the Internet. Use of the ScreenLogic interface does not require an
Internet connection.
•
Requires Serial cable run from Protocol adapter to Load Center
Note: For wireless Tablet and
PDA interfaces: If the Ethernet
cable pull as shown is not
possible or practical, you can
use the Range Extender Kit
(P/N 520561) which will
transfer the wireless signal to
the room in your home where
the wireless Tablet and/or PDA
are primarily used. For more
information, refer to page 20
and 86.
FAMILY ROOM
IntelliTouch ScreenLogic User's Guide
Spa
Pool
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
STUDY
Port 1-4
Existing wired or
wireless router
WAN
ScreenLogic Protocol
Adapter and Wireless
Router (wireless router
requires an AC wall
outlet)
Equipment Pad/
Load Center
Ethernet (CAT5) cable
connects ScreenLogic
wireless router WAN
port to existing wired or
wireless router port 1-4
Existing
DSL/Cable
Modem