Recommended Powering and Cable Lengths for a System
The tables in this section list the maximum cable distances and power requirements for a FreeSpeak II matrix system. Separate table are provided for 24 AWG and 26 AWG cabling.
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24 AWG Cat5/6 shielded cable |
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System components |
Distance |
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Matrix to transceiver (with local transceiver power) |
800 m (2624 feet) |
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Matrix to splitter Note: The splitter must always have local power |
800 m (2624 feet) |
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Splitter to transceiver (no local transceiver power) |
100 m (328 feet) |
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Splitter to transceiver (with local transceiver power) |
800 m (2624 feet) |
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26 AWG Cat5/6 shielded cable |
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System components |
Distance |
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Matrix to transceiver (with local transceiver power) |
400 m (1312 feet) |
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Matrix to splitter Note: The splitter must always have local power |
400 m (1312 feet) |
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Splitter to transceiver (no local transceiver power) |
50 m (164 feet) |
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Splitter to transceiver (with local transceiver power) |
400 m (1312 feet) |