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KEYPAD CABLE LENGTH
The maximum cable length for MRC88 connection to a single keypad is 500 feet
(152m) over CAT5 cable.
• Zone Keypad CAT5 cables should be pulled in home-runs from the keypad
locations to the MRC88 Controller.
• Label each end of the CAT5 with the Zone Number and Room Name to
assure proper connection and assist in troubleshooting.
• CAT5 cable must be properly terminated with RJ45 connectors for MRC88
Keypad connections. See Sections: Preparation, (Page 10) and Zone
Connections/ Keypads, (Page 14) in this Guide for additional information.
Figure 4 – MRC88 Keypad CAT5 Cable Length
NOTE: To connect additional MRC88 Keypads, WaterPads and IR Sensors,
see: MRC88/MRAUDIO8X8 Installation Instructions/Extended Runs and
Secondary Keypads in Zone, (Page 31). For connecting SPLCD Keypads
see: SmartPad LCD Installation & Programming Manual/MRC Controller
and Expansion Port Wiring, (Page 17).