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.

24 AWG Cat5/6 shielded cable

System components

Distance

Matrix to transceiver (with local transceiver power)

800 m (2624 feet)

Matrix to splitter

Note: The splitter must always have local power

800 m (2624 feet)

Splitter to transceiver (no local transceiver power)

100 m (328 feet)

Splitter to transceiver (with local transceiver power)

800 m (2624 feet)

 

26 AWG Cat5/6 shielded cable

System components

Distance

Matrix to transceiver (with local transceiver power)

400 m (1312 feet)

Matrix to splitter

Note: The splitter must always have local power

400 m (1312 feet)

Splitter to transceiver (no local transceiver power)

50 m (164 feet)

Splitter to transceiver (with local transceiver power)

400 m (1312 feet)