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1. SQUARE D Structured Wiring System Structured Wiring System User Guide adorna installing Confidence Since 19479 Electrical Air Conditioning To avoid any unnecessary service call charges please read this document carefully To speak with a Residential System Consultant or to schedule Service call 1 800 762 3056 Q Home Systers AiGadianing Installing Confidence Since 1947 Saucnued Cabling MW WhatisStructured Wiring PS Congratulations on the purchase of your new home featuring a Structured Wiring System What is Structured Wiring A Structured Wiring System provides the wiring foundation necessary to ensure that your fam ily can be connected to today s services and prepared for tomorrow s technologies This system provides connectivity throughout your home allowing you to share electronic equipment and exchange data through a series of connected networks A Structured Wiring System is designed to distribute conventional telephone and television ser vices It can also support all the new and future services you ve heard about like e Digital Satellite and Cable e Multi Room Video Distribution e High Speed Internet e Multi Room Stereo Distribution e Home Computer Networking e Video Security Monitoring e HDTV High Definition Television e Home System Controls e New Services Being Developed Daily proach to low voltage communication wiring distribu tion The system consis2. SES Electrical Air Conditioning Semctured Cabling Home Systems Installing Confidence Since 194719 Glossary FT 10BaseT An implementation of the IEEE 802 3 Ethernet standard on unshielded twisted pair wiring It uses a star wired configuration runs at 10 million bits per second Mbps and has a maximum segment length of 100 meters 100BaseT A 100 Mbps version of 10BaseT ADSL Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line A high speed telephone line for Internet access Called asymmetric because the transmit and receive speeds are different Amplifier A device used to increase the power and voltage level of a signal Analog A continuous signal that varies in voltage and frequency Sound e g voice music is analog because it continually varies in pitch and volume Analog technology is traditionally used for audio and video recording to capture the complex nature of analog waveforms Modern electronic equipment converts analog into digital signals see definition of Digital that are easier to preserve and transmit at higher speeds Attenuation The decrease in magnitude of a signal as it travels through a transmission medium such as a coaxial cable Bandwidth Bandwidth is the total frequency spectrum in Hertz or cycles per second that is allocated or available to a channel It is related to the amount of data that can be carried in bits per second BPS by a channel The greater the bandwidth the mo
3. DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite A satellite network used to transmit TV signals received by satellite dishes Decibel Abbreviation dB A logarithmic function used to simplify MATV calculations Decibels may be added or subtracted 0 dB is the standard reference level for all MATV calculations Demarc Demarcation Point The point of interconnection between telephone company facilities and a building s wiring Digital A signal that only varies between two states represented as a binary code of one and zero When information audio and video are turned intro binary digital signals they can be electronically manipulated pre served and regenerated at higher speeds Digital Data Any coded information that can be processed or output by a computer or other machine Digital Satellite A satellite network used to transmit TV signals received by satellite dishes Also called DBS Diplexer A device that combines RF frequencies OFF air or CATV and satellite frequencies onto a single coaxial cable Another diplexer would also be required to separate the signals at the point of use DSL Digital Subscriber Line A service that offers a faster Internet connection than a standard dial up connection DSL technology uses existing two wire copper telephone wiring to deliver high speed data services to homes and businesses Ethernet The Local Area Network LAN technology protocol that transmits information betwee
4. High quality quad shielded coaxial cable used to transmit video Cable Satellite and CCTV signals throughout the home Also capable of delivering Cable Modem Internet service to the home This higher grade cabling reduces the possibility of cross talk on phone lines maximizes speed of data transfer for your computer network and enhances the picture quality of your distributed video signals Uniform high quality cable connectors and installation result in a very reliable system useful for a variety of purposes both present and future By using a star wiring configuration from the service center the system allows for easy expansion and changes of the standard home cabling through flexible modular installation which can accommodate future changes and addi tions Q What does each cable in the Structured Wiring Panel do A The application of each cable is determined by which Service Distribution Hub it is connected to The main advantage of a Structured Wiring System is the ability to change the application of each cable by connecting it to a different service Hub inside the Structured Wiring Enclosure System Enclosure Having high speed high quality cables is only part of the Structured Wir s ing System The key to the system is home running all the cables back to a common location and connecting the cables to a series of distribution hubs The Structured Wiring System in your home includes a Square D Multi Link
5. and receiving Modulation Placing information audio video onto a higher frequency carrier by means of amplitude frequency or phase adjustment Modulator A device that converts a composite video signal to a frequency that can be viewed on a dedicated TV channel and then distrib uted to multiple TV s throughout the home Modulated signals are not transmitted outside the house Multi switch A specialized device that combines cable TV antenna signals and digital satellite signals for delivery to greater than two room locations Off air Any channel which can be received by a conventional antenna system including VHF and UHF broadcasts Outlet A wall mounted device for connection to various services such as telephone data video or audio Passive A device which passes the incoming signal without amplification Patch Cord A cable which connects circuits together Port The access point to a computer or network where signals may be supplied extracted or observed Quad Wiring An obsolete type of phone cabling found in older homes consisting of four wires usually with red green yellow and black insulation This wiring will not support high speed computer networking or many other forms of high speed digital signals RF Radio Frequency Generally refers to data modulated over a high frequency carrier for wireless transmission RG 6 Cable A coaxial cable used for broadband video applications RG 6 has an 18 gauge
6. cable connectors SS lecttic Co Mec ST Home Systems kca Air Conditioning Installing Confidence Since 1947 i Structured Cabling E Audio Options Multi Room Audio O Audio Distribution Hub This hub used in conjunction with the Audio Distribution Wallplate supplies six pairs of speakers with stereo audio from one receiver or amplifier Audio Distribution Wallplate This Audio Distribution Wallplate allows you to distribute music from a single audio source to several rooms through out your home Recommended for use with a 4 Ohm or 8 Ohm amplifier A V Equipment Connections Using two pieces of two wire Speaker Cable connect the terminals on the wallplate to the Audio Video Receiver Amplifier Remove approximately 1 4 of insulation from each end of each Speaker Cable Twist the individual strands into a tight spiral so that no loose wires exist Partially unscrew the Binding Post terminals on the wallplate turning the terminals counterclock wise and insert the speaker cable into the hole on the Posts be sure to fol low the Red amp Black color codes Tighten the wallplate Binging Posts by turning clockwise until snug Be careful not to over tighten or to allow bare wire to come in contact with one of the other terminals Follow the color codes and connect the Red amp Black terminals to the corresponding speaker location Left amp Right between the wall plate and the A V Equipment Binding Post on w
7. center conductor allowing a higher bandwidth than the RG 59 cable which has a smaller 20 gauge center conductor RG 6 uses standard F connectors for video equipment connec tions RG 6Q cable Quad Shield cable doubles the shielding of a standard RG 6 cable using a second layer of foil and aluminum braid RJ 11 A Voice grade modular connector used for four or six wire analog devices Commonly used for single line telephones answering machines and modems RJ 31X Modular interface jacks and plugs used with security systems only RJ 45 A Category 5 compliant modular jack that can hold up to four pairs of wires It looks similar to an RJ 11 but is slightly larger RJ 45 is the interface of choice for all structured wiring installations Signal strength The intensity of an RF signal measured in volts V millivolts mV microvolts uV or dBmV Splitter An analog device that divides one input signal into two or more output signals Star Wiring A network topology in which nodes are connected in a hub and spoke configuration to a central device or location Also called home running the wires Structured Cabling An engineered cable system including Category 5 twisted pair cabling and RG6 quad shield coaxial cabling that is terminated with standardized terminations in wallplates and which home runs directly back to a common distribution location such as the Structured Wiring Panel Surge
8. to multiple phone lines for business fax and privacy lines This Hub is for very basic systems only with a limited number of outlets within the home Additions and changes of service are limited This Hub does not provide a Category 5 compliant installation Category 5 compli ancy requires Enhanced Telephone Distribution Hub Telephone Distribution Hubs Basic Telephone Distribution Hub This hub distributes four telephone lines numbers to six telephone out lets providing access to multiple telephone numbers for business fax and privacy lines If your home has more than six telephone outlets or addi tional outlets are desired in the future multiple Telephone Distribution Hubs may be installed Does not provide a Category 5 compliant installa tion Category 5 compliancy requires Enhanced Telephone Distribution Hub Enhanced Telephone Distribution Hub This hub used in conjunction with a Category 5 Termination Hub distributes four telephone lines numbers to up to eight telephone outlets providing access to multiple telephone numbers for business fax and privacy lines This hub also provides the flexibility to easily reassign any telephone outlet to a data outlet For more details about this feature contact your Home System Consultant Category 5 Termination Hub This hub is a Patch Panel that provides the infrastructure needed to provide a Category 5 compliant cabling system With this hub installed in you
9. 5 Patch Cord connect the two Ports on the Category 5 Termination Hub Patch Panel that correspond to the two rooms where the computers are located Cat5 Patch Cord GOT Connecting Three or More Computers Using your Structured Wiring System you have the ability to connect multiple computers and printers together using multiple Multi Function Outlets or Data Outlets within the home and a Computer Network Hub within the Structured Cabling Panel purchased separately To create the network computers must have a Network Interface Card Adapter with an RJ45 jack not included and the printers must have a Network Interface Adapter or Print Server with an RJ45 jack not included 1 Using a Category 5 Patch Cord not included connect the computer or printer to the Outlet by connecting the Patch Cord between the Network Interface Card in the computer to the wall jack 2 Using multiple Category 5 Patch Cords not included connect the Computer Network Hub to the Category 5 Termination Hub Patch Panel in the Structured Wiring Service Center i Si RT PO ee UL LAKAY SQUARE D Muiti Link Structured Wiring System OU Service Distribution Hubs Video Modulation Hubs RCA Input Modulator Hub This Hub will connect to an RCA output and allow you to create and dis ae tribute a locally generated channel by programming a video source such Pi 2 a ON asa DVD player onto an unused channel This device allo
10. An unusual increase in the current transmitted along an electrical line which may happen during thunderstorms or other abnormal electrical events Terminator A resistive device which matches a cable or the unused output of an active or passive system component to its characteristic impedance Proper termination is required to prevent unused outputs from causing reflections back down the line Twisted Pair A type of copper wiring in which two wires are twisted around each other which reduces the amount of noise the cable is exposed to UHF Ultra High Frequency Off air television channel 14 through 69 UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair Twisted pair cable without either individual or overall shielding VHF Very High Frequency Off air television channels 2 through 13 Ge Electrice Co Mec Q Home Systems aren Air Conditioning Installing Confidence Since 194779 Siruotured Cabling CE Glossary DD I SQUARE D j Multi Link Structured Wiring System Structured Wiring System User Guide bi SQUARE D Lo kk Home Systems secon
11. Enclosure Multi Link has two distinct advantages over all other Structured Wiring Systems e UL Listed Multi Link is one of the only UL listed Structured Wiring Systems available on the market e Universal Mounting Grid The Grid system allows any Multi Link Distribution Hubs to easily mount into the enclosure Additional equipment from other manufactures may be installed as part of the Multi Link Structured Wiring System Contact your S amp S Home Sys tem Consultant for information about other manufacturers equip ment SQUARE D Multi Link Structured Wiring System Service Distribution Hubs Your Multi Link Structured Wiring System provides basic telephone and video distribution throughout your home The distribution of the incoming services is provided through hubs These hubs used in the Structured Wiring System allow a custom installation to be built to meet your individual needs and also can be replaced and or added to provide expanded functionality To expand the functionality of your system many upgrade products are available This guide will provide details of the basic functionality provided by your system and give details of the functionality provided by upgrade products Basic System Distribution Hub Combination Telephone Video Hub This hub distributes a cable TV or antenna signal to four television outlets and four telephone lines numbers to up to six telephone outlets provid ing access
12. allplates also accept Banana Plugs cables connections Outputs on A V Equipment may vary requiring different cable connectors ee Speakers require impedance matching volume controls Caution Use with speakers and volume controls not installed by S amp S Electric Co Inc may overload and damage your A V Amplifier Receiver Contact a Residential System Consultant at S amp S Electric to purchase volume controls and speakers or to have your equipment installed Call us 1 800 762 3056 SQUARE D Muiti Link Structured Wiring System Frequently Asked Questions Q A ZO Zo ZO ZO an ZO ZO PA O 7O PO What is the Multi Link Structured Wiring System The Multi Link Structured Wiring System provides the critical wiring infrastructure for whole house distribu tion of multiple telephone lines high speed data audio cable and satellite TV and VCR or DVD movies all in a flexible modular installation which can accommodate future changes and additions How does this benefit me The Information Superhighway is no dream of the future In many homes today you will find a variety of in formation services including telephone cable and satellite TV home offices with a computer fax modem and Internet access Up until a few years ago most new homes were being wired according to 1950 s stan dards This meant that homeowners were unable to access the kinds of information services that they were
13. are retransmitted to all the televisions throughout the home Coaxial Cable A transmission medium that consists of one or more central wire conductors Coax carries a much higher bandwidth than a traditional wire pair however it is not as easy to work with as the newer category rated twisted pair Coaxial cable is usually used for CATV CCTV and broadband video and has a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms Collision The condition where two packets are transmitted sufficiently close in time that some portion of each intersects and interferes with the other The signals bump into each other disrupting both signals If a collision occurs the signals are automatically transmitted again Composite Video Signal The complete video signal including the brightness luminance the blanking and sync pulses and the color chrominance Computer Network A number of computers printers scanners and other computer devices that communicate with one another through Category 5 cabling and a shared protocol such as Ethernet Cross Connect The physical connection between patch panels or punch down blocks that facilitates connections from systems and feeds to drops Crosstalk The unwanted introduction of signals from one channel to another Daisy Chain Wiring A wiring concept where multiple terminations of a branch wiring run are looped in parallel interconnecting one loca tion to the next dB See Decibel
14. determines the type of equipment that can be installed at the particular jack location Jumpers Cable that has connectors installed on both ends Kbps Kilobits per second The unit of measurement in thousands of bits per second for data transmission KiloHertz KHz A unit of measurement of frequency or bandwidth of one thousand cycles per second LAN See Local Area Network LNB Low Noise Block A bandpass amplifier is located in the feed horn of a satellite dish and receives satellite signals that are reflected from the dish Local Area Network LAN A group of computers each equipped with the appropriate network interface card and software connected by cable that share applications data and peripherals A LAN enables users to share files printers and other devices under a form of stan dard control Mbps Millions of bits per second A term used to describe data transmission speeds between two points on a computer network Megabits Mbps Megabits one billion bits per second a measurement of transmission speed MegaHertz MHz A unit of measurement of frequency or bandwidth of one million cycles per second Modem A device used to send data over analog telephone lines It converts digital signals to analog signals at the sending end and converts analog signals to digital signals at the receiving end Modem stands for Modulate Demodulate which is conversion process that takes place for transmission
15. e decided where you plan to set up your equipment you can begin to connect that equipment to the wiring system Your Multi Link Structured Wiring system is designed for easy use and will allow you convenient access to your telephones computers and video equipment The following photographs are examples of the types of jacks and connectors that may be configured with in your home Phone Data Outlet This outlet has an RJ45 Jack and connects to the Structured Wiring Enclosure with Category 5 Ca ble The purpose of the outlet is determined by which Hub it is connected to inside the Enclosure Typically this outlet is connected to the Telephone Distribution Hub and 1s used as a phone jack For greater flexibility upgrade to the Advanced Telephone Distribution Hub and this outlet can easily be redirected and changed to provide any service capable of using Category 5 cable 1 e telephone computer network internet video distribution audio distribution automation controls and most any other function that uses low voltage cable Additional services require additional Hubs TV Video Outlet This outlet has an F Jack and connects to the Structured Wiring Enclosure with RG6 Quad Shield Cable The purpose of the outlet is determined by which Hub it is connected to inside the Enclo sure Typically this outlet is connected to the Video Distribution Hub and is used as a TV jack This i outlet can easily be redirec
16. ed to WebTV and TiVo etc l Data the Telephone Distribution Hub gt i Computer e Top Right Jack Data Outlet Uses an RJ45 Jack and Cat5 Cable to connect to the Structured Wiring Enclosure Connected to the ii oe Category 5 Termination Hub Patch Panel e Middle Left Jack TV Outlet Uses an F Jack and RG6Q Cable to ke ie DA connect to the Structured Wiring Enclosure Connected to the ie TV in the home Video Distribution Hub K ss service Middle Right Jack Uses an F Jack and RG6Q Cable to connect to DSS LNB B the Structured Wiring Enclosure Typically used for return path Required for DSS IBIS video distribution and TiVo Service e Bottom Left Jack Uses an F Jack and RG6Q Cable to connect to the Structured Wiring Enclosure Typically used for Satellite Con nection e Bottom Right Jack Uses an F Jack and RG6Q Cable to connect to the Structured Wiring Enclosure Typical used for satellite connec tion Typically used for Dual Tuner Satellite Connection TiVo UltimateTV etc Audio Distribution Outlet This outlet has Binding Post Jacks and connects to the Structured Wiring Enclosure with 16 4 Speaker Cable The outlet is connected to the Audio Distribution Hub and is used to connect stereo equipment in one room up to six pairs of speakers in other rooms throughout the home SQUARE D Multi Link Structured Wiring System i Audio Options _ _ ____ Surround Sound The Home T
17. f Cat5 cable No coaxial cables or addi tional power wires are needed SFS Electrice Co Tac Q Home Systems ACn Air Conditioning Installina Conficience Since 194779 CEE Service Distribution Hubs PS Miscellaneous System Hubs Audio Distribution Hub This hub distributes stereo sound from your stereo receiver or amplifier to speakers in six rooms Volume controls not supplied in each of the six rooms allow you to control the level of sound remotely Video Sequencer Hub This Hub is used in conjunction with up to four Video Cameras and allows you to see the picture from each in stalled camera at regular intervals on the same television channel on all TV s within the home The Video Se quencer Hub has an adjustable control that allows regulating the duration of time that each picture appears on the screen before sequencing to the next camera AnyLine Telephone Outlet Adapter Connects phones faxes and modems to any line at a four line telephone jack Sup ports two line phones with one jack Eliminates the need for rewiring Allows the homeowner to run multiple devices through a single jack Offers flexible plug on a cord that hangs discreetly below the jack RAS 8 Position Cenmeets bo an position TL ELA SBA four line wall ack D Connects phones hareg prepari machinas and maena to apacilic pome nee ata four lina jack Supporla lwo line phones Satellite Television Complete your ho
18. heater Wallplate allows you to conveniently con nect the speakers of your Surround Sound System to your Au dio Video A V Amplifier Receiver A V Equipment Connections Using five pieces of two wire Speaker Cable connect the termi nals on the wallplate to the Audio Video Receiver Amplifier Remove approximately 1 4 of insulation from each end of each Speaker Cable Twist the individual strands into a tight spiral so that no loose wires exist Partially unscrew the Binding Post terminals on the wallplate turning the terminals counterclock wise and insert the speaker cable into the hole on the Post be sure to follow the Red amp Black color codes Tighten the wallplate Binding Post by turning clockwise until snug Be careful not to over tighten or to allow bare wire to come in contact with one of the other terminals Fol low the color codes and connect the Red amp Black terminals to the corresponding speaker loca tion Front Left amp Right Rear Left amp Right and Center between the wallplate and the A V Equipment Using an RCA coaxial cable connect the sub woofer output on your A V Amplifier Receiver to the RCA Jack on the wallplate Sub Woofer Wallplate There is an additional wallplate at the location of your sub woofer Using a RCA coaxial cable connect the sub woofer to the wallplate Binding Post on wallplates also accept Banana Plugs cables connections Outputs on A V Equipment may vary requiring different
19. ibution Hub This hub amplifies a cable television or antenna signal and distributes the signal to eight television outlets This hub also provides two inputs for locally gener ated channels such as cameras DVD or VCR players and satellite receivers so that these video source signals can be distributed along with the incoming cable or antenna signals to all television outlets in your home Bi directional capabil ity is available to support interactive television services such as Pay Per View This Hub is required for in house Video distribution of Video Cameras and other modulated signals Satellite Distribution Hub This hub connects and combines one cable or off air antenna signal with four LNB Satellite dish signals HDTV and Multi Satellite and distributes the sig nals to eight television outlets Hub requires a Diplex Filter and Satellite Re ceiver not included at television location Your home may have an unlimited number of TV outlets however due to Cable Industry recommendations a maximum of 8 TV outlets will be connected to a cable system at any one time Additional TV outlets may be connected to the system at the request of the homeowner but may not be supported by cable TV providers Video amplifiers not included may be required to increase the TV signal depending on the number of outlets in the home and the strength of the incoming cable signal from the Cable Company SQUARE D Multi Link Structured Wiring Sy
20. ly room to a TV in the bedroom the System makes it easy to distribute video throughout the house Want to use a video camera to monitor the baby s room You can tune into the camera from any TV in the house You can also add a camera to the front door to see who s there Home Office Capabilities With a Structured Cabling System you re wired for work too Plug in your computer fax machine modem and telephone and you re connected to the world Need video con ferencing Our System can handle it Multiple phone lines Simple with the system The System even makes it simple to create an in home local area network linking computers and their peripher als together so their capabilities can be shared High Speed Internet A Structured Cabling System has the power to supercharge your access to the information superhighway From a regular modem to high speed technologies like ISDN xDSL or Cable Modem Service Road Runner the Structured Cabling System is designed to handle them with ease Get all the benefits of the Internet with fewer hassles So your kids can do their home work better You can shop more efficiently Make travel arrangements online Follow up on per sonal interests and hobbies Anti Obsolesces Because technology changes rapidly you need a wiring system designed to handle whatever you throw at it a system that won t become obsolete because it can t handle the new tech nologies like digital television high speed Internet access
21. mes entertainment system by adding a DIRECTV Satellite system installed by S amp S Electric Co Inc DIRECTV has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment i dollar DIRECTV combines America s favorite network channels other popu D R E C T Vi lar networks not available from many cable services and a pay per view movie service with up to 55 choices of movies and special events a day plus local channels more than 30 premium movie channels and an unprecedented sports subscription lineup All com bined that s more than 225 channels in digital quality picture and sound No other system offers as many quality program options And no other system brings you as many chances to see the stories stars heroes and special features that are entertainment See for yourself SQUARE D Multi Link Structured Wiring System CM Wallplates amp Jacks The first step to enjoying your system is placing your TVs computers and various other media equipment inside the different rooms of your home Each room must have access to your Structured Wiring System via a wallplate with a jack for plugging in your equipment Different jack and wallplate configurations have different functions A home office for instance should be located in a room whose jacks can accommodate a telephone a fax machine a computer and modem etc Once you have determined the jack locations and hav
22. n computers and peripherals at speeds of 10 and 100 Mbps fast ethernet F Connector A barrel type connector used to terminate coaxial cable such as RG 6 or RG 6Q for video applications F Jack see F Connector GigaHertz GHz A unit of measurement of frequency or bandwidth of one billion cycles per second HAN Home Area Network See Local Area Network HDTV High Definition Television A high resolution wide screen common picture format and transmission standard for bringing digital broadcast television to the home Hertz Hz The unit of measurement of frequency or bandwidth of one billion cycles per second Homerun Wiring A wiring concept in which all branch wiring 1s run back to a central hub or service entrance location Hub A central point to connect and distribute common information to multiple locations Multi Link Structured Wiring System Glossary e i e ex Internet A huge global network of networks based on a common suite of protocols IR signal Infrared signal used to transmit functional commands to a remotely located device such as a television DVD or VCR ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network A high speed telephone line for transferring large amounts of data up to 128 000 bits per sec ond Jacks The low voltage receptacles mounted within a wallplate into which your telephone audio and video equipment is plugged The shape of the opening
23. or video on demand Our Structured Ca bling System uses wiring that surpasses the needs of today so you re ready for the technology of to morrow Future Value Imagine buying a home without cable without a dishwasher or without central air Someday it will be as unimaginable to buy a home without a home structured cabling system To make full use of the electronic capabilities that are increasingly part of our lives you need a wiring system that can handle it with ease Installing a Structured Cabling System today means your house is more sellable in the future Ge Ebzckrie Co Hec QL Home Systems Aco Air Conditioning installing Confidence Since 1947 Semctumed Cabling Cl System Cables amp Enclosure S System Cables The type of wiring used to distribute telephone data and video signals in your home is high speed high quality cable These cables deliver all the performance you need today while providing the capacity to handle tomorrow s technology e Category 5 Cable Also called Cat5 It is a category of performance for unshielded twisted pair UTP cop per cabling Cat5 is the most versatile cable for use in residential applications It is most often used for the distribution of data i e computer network and telephone service i e voice fax modem and internet How ever it can also be used for the distribution of video audio automation controls and any other digital service e RG6 Cable
24. r system any Category 5 outlet in your home can easily be redirected and changed to pro vide any service capable of using Category 5 cable i e Telephone Computer Network Video Distribution Audio Distribution Automation Controls and most any other function that uses low voltage cable Additional services require addi tional Hubs se Electric Co Te Q Home Systems Installing Confidence Since 1947 Electrical Air Conditioning Semuctured Cabling _ _ y__ m mm Service Distribution Hubs Video Distribution Hubs Passive Video Distribution Hub This hub distributes one cable TV or off air antenna signal to up to eight televi sion outlets in your home If your home has more than eight television outlets or additional outlets are desired in the future multiple Video Distribution Hubs may be installed Video Amplifier Hub This hub is used in conjunction with the Passive Video Distribution Hub above and provides video signal ampli fication for one incoming cable TV off air antenna or auxiliary video signal prior to being distributed to all the TV outlet locations in the home Active Video Distribution Hub This hub amplifies and distributes one cable TV or off air antenna signal to up to six television outlets in your home If your home has more than six television outlets or additional outlets are desired in the future multiple Video Distribution Hubs may be installed Enhanced Video Distr
25. re Q Home Systems Ekarical Air Conditioning Strucnured Cabline Installing Confidence Since 194719 Wallplates amp Jacks JT Multi Media Outlet The Multi Media Outlet provides the upgraded functions and capabilities over the single D combo jack outlets on the previous page however that they connect the wallplate to the Structured Wiring Enclosure with four cables and four jacks e Top Left Jack Phone Outlet Uses an RJ45 Jack and Cat5 Cable to connect to the Structured Wiring Enclosure Typically connected to the Telephone Distribution Hub e Top Right Jack Data Outlet Uses an RJ45 Jack and Cat5 Cable to connect to the Structured Wiring Enclosure Connected to the Category 5 Termination Hub Patch Panel e Bottom Left Jack TV Outlet Uses an F Jack and RG6Q Cable to connect to the Struc tured Wiring Enclosure Connected to the Video Distribution Hub e Bottom Right Jack Uses an F Jack and RG6Q Cable to connect to the Structured Wir ing Enclosure Typical used for satellite connection or return path video distribution Deluxe Multi Media Outlet The Deluxe Multi Media Outlet provides the upgraded functions and capabilities over the Multi Media Outlet above This Outlet connects the wallplate to the Structured Wiring Enclosure with six cables and six jacks Phone e Top Left Jack Phone Outlet Uses an RJ45 Jack and Cat5 Cable to Required for DSS Service connect to the Structured Wiring Enclosure Typically connect
26. re data that can travel at one time Baseband A transmission method in which the entire bandwidth is used to transmit a single digital signal The signal has not been modulated onto a carrier i e Hi Fi Audio NTSC video or RS 232 data Bit One binary digit BPS Bits per second The unit of measurement for data transmission speed over a data communications line Broadband A transmission method having a bandwidth sufficient to carry multiple voice video or data signals simultaneously Each chan nel is modulated to a different frequency bandwidth on the transmission medium and is demodulated to its original frequency at the re ceiving end This technique is used to provide many CATV channels on one coaxial cable Cable Modem A special type of modem used for high speed Internet access service which is delivered by the cable company Category 5 A category of performance for unshielded twisted pair copper cabling Used in support of voice and data applications requiring a carrier frequency of up to 100 MHz for a distance of up to 100 meters Also called Cat 5 CATV Community Antenna Television A radio frequency distribution system which distributes television broadcast programs original programs premium programming and other services using a network of coaxial cable Usually transmitted to your house over coaxial cable from a local Cable TV company CCTV Closed Circuit Television Video sources from within the home
27. stem OU Service Distribution Hubs Computer Network Hubs Category 5 Termination Hub This hub is a Patch Panel that provides the infrastructure needed to provide a Category 5 compliant cabling system With this hub installed in your system any Category 5 outlet in your home can easily be redirected and changed to pro vide any service capable of using Category 5 cable i e Telephone Computer Network Video Distribution Audio Distribution Automation Controls and most any other function that uses low voltage cable Additional services require addi tional Hubs Basic Computer Ethernet Hub This hub is a 5 Port 10 Base T Ethernet Hub When used in conjunction with a Category 5 Termination Hub it allows you to network up to five computers printers or other related equipment in your home For larger applications multiple Ethernet Hubs can be installed to provide computer networking for up to thirteen computer lo cations This Hub does not support High Speed Internet Cable DSL Modem sharing High Speed Internet net working requires the Advanced Computer Network Hub Advanced Computer Network Hub This hub is a 8 Port 10 100 Base T Ethernet Switch with a built in Router When used in conjunction with a Category 5 Termination Hub provides computer networking for up to eight computer locations The Advanced Computer Network Hub Cable DSL Router with 8 Port Switch is the perfect solution for connec
28. stem Yes Certain pieces of equipment in your home for example your stereo amplifier may need to be of a certain grade to be fully compatible with this system Talk to your Home System Consultant for more information If you purchase new equipment be sure to discuss your system with a qualified sales representative What if any protection does my system have from outside interference such as electrical surges S amp S Electric Co Inc offers whole house surge protection to protect your electrical equipment Ask your builder or System Consultant about this option Can I subscribe to any Internet service provider Yes Will the Multi Link System allow me to access the Internet at faster speeds The Category 5 cable used in the Multi Link System allows for transmission up to 100 million bits per second There are many factors which determine the computer s actual performance on the Internet including your modem s speed capability your telephone cable company service and the availability of the information that you are accessing on the Internet What is whole house video distribution Whole house video distribution allows you to send video signal from a variety of sources such as VCRs DVD players baby s room cameras or front door security cameras to all the televisions in the home Is there any periodic maintenance required with the system No the Multi Link System is designed to be maintenance free 2 Elsctltic Co Tue
29. ted inside the enclosure and changed to provide any service capable of using RG6 cable i e television cable satellite cable modem internet video cameras video distri bution etc Additional services require additional Hubs Combination Outlets Combination Outlets provide the same functions and capabilities as the single jack outlets above except that they connect the wallplate to the Structured Wiring Enclosure with two cables and two jacks Dual Phone Data Outlet Typically the top jack of this outlet is connected to the Telephone Distri bution Hub and provides dial tone The bottom jack is connected to the Category 5 Termination Hub Patch Panel and can be patched to any Cat5 service typically connected to a Computer Network Hub 4 ________ Dual Phone Video Outlet or Dual Data Video Outlet The top jack is connected to ei ji ther the Telephone Distribution Hub or the Category 5 Termination Hub Patch Panel as determined by the homeowner in the pre construction meeting The bottom jack is typi cally connected to the Video Distribution Hub tion Hub and is used as a TV jack The bottom jack can be used for any ser vice capable of using RG6 cable i e television cable satellite cable modem internet video cameras video distribution etc Additional services require additional Hubs D Dual Video Outlet The top jack is typically connected to the Video Distribu Ge Electrice Co T
30. ting your PCs to a high speed Broadband Internet connection or to a Fast Ethernet or Ethernet backbone Note This unit requires an external Cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet RJ 45 interface Computers and printers require network interface cards not included to connect to computer outlets within the home Cable Modem service DSL Model service Internet service and Phone service may require additional equipment supplied by service pro vider or homeowner and are not included Additional outlets modules and equipment not supplied may be required for some network ser vices KIS Ebzclric Co Tre Q Home Systems Installing Confidence Since 19877 Air Conditioning Computer Network Configuration S Connection Two Computers Using your Structured Wiring System you have the ability to connect two computers together using two Multi Function Outlets or Data Outlets within the home To create the network each computer must have a Network Interface Card Adapter with an RJ45 jack not in cluded 1 Using a Category 5 Patch Cord not included connect the first computer to the Outlet by connecting the Patch Cord between the Network Interface Card in the computer to the wall jack 2 Using a Cross Over Category 5 Patch Cord not included connect the second computer to the Outlet by connecting the Cross Over Patch Cord between the Network Interface Card in the computer to the wall jack 3 Using a Category
31. ts of three main components e Central Service Center e Digital Quality Cables e Communication Outlets SQUARE D Structured Wiring System C System Benefits nn HH lt e E Benefits of a Structured Cabling System Central Service Center The heart of the Structured Wiring System is the Service Center This is where services from outside the house cable TV phone DSS Satellite Internet etc enter the home This central hub distributes these services to locations throughout the house similar to the electrical breaker panel By using a star wiring configuration from the service center the system allows for easy expansion and changes of the standard home cabling through flexible modular in stallation which can accommodate future changes and additions High Performance Cables Certain services like digital satellite high speed Internet digital phone and digital TV requires high performance cables Our Structured Cabling systems includes RG 6 quad shield coax for TV video and Internet TWC Road Runner and GTE Americast and Cate gory 5 cable for telephone and data These cables deliver all the performance you need today while providing the capacity to handle tomorrow s technology Video Distribution Enjoy television and music your way anywhere in your home Whether you have cable or direct broadcast satellite our structured cabling system allows a video outlet in every room you want From the home theater in your fami
32. using in their daily lives That s why today s homes need an improved wiring method to handle all of the new electronic equipment and services now and into the future What is star wiring and why is it important Star wiring means a dedicated cable is run from the Service Center to each outlet jack throughout the home Star wiring is commonly called home running the wire Prior to the advent of today s structured wiring sys tems cables were daisy chained or connected together in a series from outlet to outlet If there was a con nection problem at any outlet the entire system was corrupted In a star wired system each connection is made or terminated independently which greatly increases the system reliability Can I add additional telephone lines to the system The Multi Link Structured Wiring System can accommodate up to four telephone lines at each telephone Jack without any costly rewiring How do I know where I can put specific pieces of equipment Refer to the appropriate insert in this user guide for information We have provided you with a page showing the specific jacks outlets that your particular system contains Look around your home to determine what types of jacks are placed in each room Once you have made this determination you are ready to consider the types of equipment that you can place in a particular location Are their minimum standards that my equipment must meet to be compatible with this sy
33. ws a video source to be shared throughout the home For example a video playing on a DVD player located in the family room can be seen on the bedroom tele vision This is accomplished by connecting the composite outputs of the DVD player to this Modulator and programming the Modulator to an un used channel The output of this Modulator is connected to the Enhanced Video Amplifier Hub which combines the locally generated channels with the incoming cable or antenna signals Note The Modulator Hubs must be used with the Enhanced Video Amplifier Hub Category 5 Input Modulator Hub This Hub will connect to a Category 5 cable and allow you to create and distribute a locally generated channel by programming a video source such as a DVD player onto an unused channel This device allows a video source to be shared throughout the home For example a video playing on a DVD player located in the family room can be seen on the bedroom television This Hub can be used in conjunction with several devices which are de signed to send video signals over Category 5 cable i e Cat Video Wallplate and some Video Cameras Note The Modulator Hubs must be used with the Enhanced Video Amplifier Hub The Cat5 Video Wallplate shown to the right is a companion piece to the Category 5 Input Modula tor Hub Using the Video Wallplate any audio video device with RCA connections can be connected to the Category 5 Input Modulator Hub using a single run o
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