Preparation For Installation - Network Technologies XTENDEX Series Installation Manual

Preparation for Installation
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Locations should be chosen for the monitors, mice, and keyboards that also have space to connect the Remote and
Local Units within the distance provided by the cables.
required.
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The CATX cables must be run to the locations where the Remote and Local Units will be connected. Be careful to route
the cables away from any sources of magnetic fields or electrical interference that might reduce the quality of the video
signal (i.e. AC motors, welding equipment, etc.).
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All cables should be installed in such a way that they do not cause stress on their connections to the equipment.
Extended lengths of cable hanging from a connection may interfere with the quality of that connection.
as needed to minimize this.
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Properly shut down and disconnect the power from the CPU and monitors to be separated.
involved whose connections are being interrupted, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals for that equipment for
proper disconnection and re-connection procedures before proceeding.
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Local and Remote Units should be grounded through either a display or source that uses a 3-prong power cord. If only
one unit is grounded, shielded CAT5 cable should be used.
Note: CATX connection cable used between NTI XTENDEX Series Local and Remote or any XTENDEX Series
products should not be run underground, outdoors or between buildings.
WARNING: Outdoor or underground runs of CATX cable could be dangerous and will void the warranty.
If extension cables are needed, contact NTI for the cables
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Secure cables
If other equipment is