Installation manual

1-1
1 Introduction to Leviton
Integrated Networks and
Structured Media
™
systems
Leviton Integrated Networks purpose.
More than ever, today’s technologies are confronting
homeowners with an expanded range of choices—and
some hard decisions as a result. The three standard
television channels of the 1950’s and 60’s, for example,
have exploded into some hundreds of digital cable and
satellite options, while the quality of the incoming
audio/video signal has evolved to the point where the
luxury of a home theater is increasingly considered a
standard feature. Home telephone lines are now tied
up far longer on the internet than with actual phone
conversations, to the point where the phrase on-line
refers more to a way of life than a connection status.
People are considering high-speed access alterna-
tives for their homes which, just a short time ago, were
only available to a handful of large corporations.
On top of all these new incoming home technologies,
age-old needs such as security, convenience and com-
fort are raising homeowner expectations in every area.
Smarter lighting, better power quality and more com-
prehensive home control are just some of the applica-
tions making the leap from luxury to everyday use.
Since 1906, the name Leviton has been synonymous
with quality in connectivity. Perfecting the concept of
residential wiring devices at the beginning of one cen-
tury gave Leviton the head start needed to bring
today’s homes and businesses into the next one. From
multimedia panels to surge-protected AC outlets, from
three-way lighting to Category 5 or 5e cabling,
Leviton’s highest level of products, skills and
resources are combined in Leviton Integrated
Networks, an ongoing residential system program that
uses the layer
ed subsystem approach to make
upgrading simpler and mor
e sensible.
Subsytems for Today’s Wired Home
Leviton Integrated Networks start with Structured
Media™ subsystems designed for those with high
expectations for their high technology homes,
designed with the flexibility to handle everything from
high-speed internet to high-definition TV. From there,
Lighting Control subsystems set the ambience need-
ed to fully complement today’s wired homes. Home
Control subsystems add comfort, convenience and
security by making the home more accessible and liv-
able, as well as making it look more lived-in—the first
line of defense according to the security experts.
Power Quality subsystems help to protect the home’s
technology investment by shielding home offices and
entertainment centers from potentially damaging
power line problems. Finally, Special Needs upgrades
give everyone, young and old, easier access in a
friendlier living environment.
The different Leviton Integrated Networks subsystems
have a common baseline that places them a cut above
the rest: each component is derived from the more
demanding realm of commercial and professional appli-
cations. Leviton’s data communications products used
in Structured Media, for example, are considered “high
end” in high-speed commercial networks, while the
surge-protection components comprising Leviton Power
Quality are rated for “mission-critical” use in hospitals
and laboratories. As standard equipment in high-profile,
high-style applications ranging from restaurants to art
galleries, Leviton’s Lighting Controls share an equally
impressive set of credentials. The Lighting Control,
Home Control, Power Quality, and Special Needs sub-
sytems are covered in other Leviton Documentation.
This Installation Manual focuses on the Structured Media
subsystems involving voice, data, video, audio, and
video monitoring for the home.
1
INTRODUCTION
to Leviton
Integrated
Networks and
Structured
Media Systems
For more information call your Leviton representative or the Leviton Technical Hotline at 800-722-2082
© Copyright 2001 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
INTRODUCTION