Terminate The Network Connection - ETC Echo Relay Panel Mains Feed Installation Manual

Terminate the Network Connection

The Power Control Processor Mk2 in the Echo Relay Panel Mains Feed has an integrated
network interface and ships with a network termination kit containing a two-part surface-
mount connector.
Wire the Connector
The Category 5 surface-mount connector consists of two pieces: a base unit and a cap. The
cap has colored markings on one end to indicate where to insert each of the cable's color-
coded wires. Follow the T568B wiring scheme, as illustrated on the cap sticker, for
compatibility with ETC network wiring conventions.
1. Pull Cat5 (or equivalent) cable to the panel.
2. Leave a length of about 25 cm (10 in) in the panel for connecting and for slack for future
service needs.
3. Follow standard Cat5 installation procedures to remove the end of the cable jacket and
expose the conductors:
Remove about 13 mm (1/2 in) of the end of the outer cable jacket using a sheathing tool
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or cutter, making sure not to damage the insulation of the inner conductors. If one or
more of the conductors are damaged during this process, cut the cable off squarely and
start again.
4. Untwist the conductors and line them up according to the T568B color-coded markings.
Insert the conductors into the connector cap. The cable jacket should come close to the
edge of the connector with as little of the conductors visible as possible. Otherwise, cut off
the cable squarely and start again.
5. If any conductors extend beyond the edge of the connector cap,
trim the excess so that the ends of the conductors are flush with
the edge of the connector cap.
6. Press the cap firmly on the connector base until the two pieces
snap together. Use slip joint pliers to apply pressure evenly across
the cap and to secure the connection, but make sure not to break
the plastic while applying pressure.
Attach the Connector to the Box and Assemble
1. Insert the front edge of the connector into the mounting box so
that the slot in the front edge of the connector aligns with the tab
in the bottom section of the box.
2. Push down on the back of the connector to snap it into the box.
3. The rear of the cover has a small U-shaped cutout. Remove this
cutout to allow the cable to pass through without getting pinched.
Route the cable through the box's guide as shown.
4. Align the cover with the bottom section and snap the two pieces
together.
Install the Connector in the Panel
Use the double-sided tape provided in the network termination kit to
attach the bottom of the surface-mount box to your panel. See the following illustration.
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