User Manual Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Infrastructure 3-11
Power and Data Cables
The power and data cables must be purchased in bulk from a third
party. NCR recommends using the Belden cables described in the
following table. Comparable cables from other manufacturers are
acceptable.
The wire colors referenced in the text and illustrations that follow are
consistent with the recommended Belden cables. If you are using a
comparable cable from another manufacturer, your wire colors may be
different.
Cable Use Manufacturer Manufacturer
Part Number
Description
Power Belden 6100UE 2 conductor, 14 AWG stranded,
unshielded, plenum rated
Power Belden 5100UE 2 conductor, 14 AWG stranded,
unshielded, non-plenum rated
Data Belden 1585A 4 pair, CAT5, 24 AWG solid,
unshielded, plenum rated
Data Belden 1583A 4 pair, CAT5, 24 AWG solid,
unshielded, non-plenum rated
Note: When installing into a plenum type ceiling, plenum rated wire
may be required by local or national electrical codes. Most suspended
ceilings are considered plenums; open ceilings are not. Plenum rated
wire typically costs twice as much as non-plenum. Choose the correct
wire type based on your applicable local and national electrical codes.
For general reference, CBS wiring falls under NEC (National Electrical
Code) Class 2 type.