Installation Requirements; Wire/Cable - IDTECK Star Finger007 User Manual

4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Installing the FINGER007 is a relatively easy task. It can be installed with common hand tools and readily available
communications wire. This section provides information about wiring, wire runs and other information to make the
installation quick and easy.

4.1 WIRE/CABLE

Good electrical connections will minimize the line losses and avoid damages to the FINGER007 control electronics.
Use good quality and proper thickness of wire with durable insulation such as vinyl or PVC. It may be faster and
much economical to run multiple, twisted pair cable rather than individual pairs. The following cable and wire
thickness from the Belden Master Catalog 885 are adequate for the most FINGER007 applications. These are
offered as a reference only.
Belden No. 9745
14.7 ohms/1000 feet (about 300meter).
Belden No. 9750
10.3 ohms/1000 feet (about 300meter).
Belden No. 8303
jacket, 14.7 ohms/1000 feet (about 300meter).
CONDUIT
The FINGER007 does not normally require conduit. However, some location may require conduit for wire
protection. Check installation requirements and specifications for your site.
COMMUNICATIONS WIRING
FINGER007 communication is required for using twisted pair wires.
RS232C : 15 meters
POWER WIRING
Wires supplying power to FINGER007 may be either twisted or non-twisted pairs. Select the proper wire size to
minimize line losses.
OTHER WIRING
Other wiring not mentioned above may be twisted or non-twisted pair wires. This would include wires to door
contact sensors, door lock devices and other auxiliary devices. Wire runs should dictate the wire size used.
CAUTION : Install a surge absorber or reverse surge protector(diode) at any relay contact that switches DC
voltages to an inductive load.
EARTH GROUND
The FINGER007 must be properly grounded to the earth for safety reasons and to prevent damage to
the micro-electronics due to electrostatic discharges. The FINGER007 must be connected to earth
ground either through conduit, if used, or through a separate ground wire.
On-site connection to earth ground can be accomplished through:
A earth ground rod, A metal water pipe, The building's structural steel, A ground grid
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3 twisted pairs, 22 AWG, 7/30 stranded, unshielded, PVC insulation and jacket,
3 twisted pairs, 20 AWG, 10/30 stranded, unshielded, PVC insulation and jacket,
3 twisted pairs, 22 AWG, 7/30 stranded, shielded, overall foil/braid shield, PVC insulation and
RS422 : 1200 meters
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