Russound MCA-C5 installation manual COntroller / Keypad connection, Controller / Keypad Connection

COntroller / Keypad connection

Controller / Keypad Connection

The MDK-C5 keypad is designed for use with the C-Series controllers, and connects to a keypad port near the top left on the rear of the controller. These RJ-45 ports support MDK-C5 keypads (and up to two UNO-TS2 touchscreens per controller).

The eight keypad ports correspond to the eight zones supported by the MCA-C5. When a connected keypad is powered on, the zone becomes active and the corresponding zone LED lights up on the front of the MCA-C5 controller.

Connections are made using CAT-5e with RJ-45 connectors using T568A wire configuration. For a clean installation when wiring from a keypad port use a CAT-5e patch cable to connect from the keypad port to a RJ-45 wall plate (optional). Using the same T568A RJ-45 wiring configuration, use CAT-5e cable from the wall plate to the keypad. Maximum CAT-5e cable length is 250 feet between the controller and the keypad. The OS Update jumper should be in the RUN position on the lower two pins.

If more keypads are desired for a zone, use an optional SA-ZX3 keypad splitter with a Russound 1201A (12VDC 1A) power supply at the controller end. All keypads on an SA-ZX3 control the same zone. More detailed information regarding SA-ZX3 installation and operation can be found in its installation manual.

MDK-C5

MDK-C5

CAT-5e Cables

MCA-C5 Controller

Keypad connection to the MCA-C5

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