THE BLUE BOX
SYSTEM START-UP & CABLING GUIdE
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1:
Install all equipment and note down their serial numbers on
the "System Device Schedule" in The Blue Box LT Master
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Refer to Installation Guides)
STEP 2:
Pull Cat . 5 cable in a daisy-chain between all digital devices .
Add "EZ" brand RJ45 connectors to cable ends and crimp
using the proper color code . Note: Do not connect contact
switches or photocells until Step 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pgs . 9 6-97
STEP 3:
Test each cable with a LAN tester and once passed plug
each in . Do not power-up devices until Step 6! . . . . .Pgs . 9 7
Digital Network:
Locate multiple Blue Box LTs and
control stations where you need
them and then link them all with
Cat . 5 cable . One master panel
(with a Digital Time Clock) for 16
digital devices . Control stations
provide combined manual control
and after-hours override .
Note: The photocell is not on the
digital bus and should not be con-
nected until Step 5 .
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STEP 4:
Verify proper connections and cabling using the Hardware
Activation Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P g . 9 8
STEP 5:
Make up low voltage cabling and connections for contact
closure devices or photocells . . . . . (See Installation Guides)
STEP 6:
Start-up and auto-address the digital bus . . . . . . . . . . Pg . 9 9
Once the 6 steps are completed you can program sched-
ules, switches, and photocells . Need help? Call Tech Support:
(800) 345-4448 .
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