User guide

4A-16D A-Ne t Di s t r i b u t o r us e r Gu i D e
Use Cat-5e Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables or better for all A-Net
applications.
The RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a telephone
system, only larger. The twisting of the wire pairs helps to shield the cable
from unwanted interference from electrical fields or radio interference
(sometimes referred to as “RF”). Cat‑5 cabling supports frequencies up to 100
MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
RJ45 Jack Cat-5 Cable
Cat-5 Cables
The cables used with your Aviom system are interchangeable with any
standard Category 5e (Cat‑5e) cables. If you need a longer cable for a
particular application, any computer store should be able to supply you with
an appropriate cable. A qualified technician should be able to build custom
cables to any length (up to the maximum of 500 feet (150 meters) between
components).
For fixed or permanent installations, you have the option of running Cat‑5
cables inside walls and terminating them with readily available wall panel
connectors that include the RJ45 jack. (Solid wire is recommended for
permanent installations.)
In addition to standard Category 5e cables, Category 6 (Cat‑6) cables can also
be used.
P No t e : When purchasing Category 5e cables, be sure to buy only standard
Cat‑5e UTP cables, not those sold as crossover cables. A crossover
cable is used for file transfer between two computers. A crossover
cable is not compatible with your Aviom equipment.
Cable Lengths
Cat‑5e cables used with your Aviom products can be up to 500 feet
(approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. The maximum cable
length specification applies to the cable connected between the AN‑16/i
Input Module and the first Pro16 output module (or Personal Mixer) in
your system as well as for cable runs between each additional Pro16 A‑Net