Data Line Cable; Cable Installation; Cable Distances - Intelligent Lighting Controls LightLEEDer Operation Manual

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Keep cables 2'‐3' away from any potential sources of EMI as possible. (Line voltage runs,
transformers, light fixtures, etc.)
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Install proper cable supports, spaced no more than 5 feet apart.
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Always label every termination point. Use a unique number for each cable segment. This will make
moves, adds, changes and troubleshooting as simple as possible. Document these onto the riser
provided.
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Always test every installed segment with a CAT‐5 cable tester.
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Always leave extra slack in the cable run, neatly coiled up in the ceiling or nearest concealed place.
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Always use grommets to protect the cable when passing through metal studs or anything that can
possibly cause damage.
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Always follow all local and national building and fire codes. Be sure to "fire stop" all cables that
penetrate a firewall. Use plenum rated cable where it is mandated.
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Always contact ILC on installations between buildings or cable pulled underground. Special
considerations may be needed.
2.3.2 Data Line Cable
The data line cables required for communications between panels and devices uses standard Category 5.
RJ45 connectors must be rated for the type of cable being terminated to. Be sure that cable run in a
plenum is rated for that use. Any cable run underground must have underground rated cable, have a
12AWG solid Cu wire pulled along with it grounded at one end, and have surge suppressors installed.
Contact ILC for job specific questions.
2.3.3 Cable Installation
Data line cables need to interconnect all the lighting control panels and all LightSync data line devices.
Each controller has a local port that connects LightSync devices only. The controller also includes "in"
and "out" ports for connecting panels together, which can also connect LightSync devices, but it is
suggested that they are connected to the local port. Note: A network controller is required if using Data
IN/OUT ports. Data cable to either panels or LightSync devices are run in a daisy chain pattern to form a
network. "T" connections are permitted with the use of a Power Supply Repeater (PSR) and home‐run
LightSync devices may be done with a LightSync Hub.
2.3.4 Cable Distances
Data and power is carried across the network cable. There are limitations how far data can be run, how
many devices are on the line, and how much power is on the line. See Figure 2.3 for details. With the
addition of a Power Supply Repeater or Power Supply Repeater 6 data and power can be renewed.
Be sure to record all cable distances on the riser provided.
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