Cabling reference

This chapter describes the cables that you should use to connect HelixNet devices. It contains the following sections:

Introduction

You can connect beltpacks using:

• A wide range of standard microphone (intercom) cable types (16 AWG – 26 AWG).
• CAT5, CAT5e and CAT6 cable types.

XLR cable	CAT5/6 cable
Pin 1	Pin 1 and Pin 2 and shield/drain wire
Pin 2	Pin 4, Pin 6 and Pin 8
Pin 3	Pin 3, Pin 5 and Pin 7

Clear-Com recommends the following cable types:

Belden 9207 for fixed installation

Belden 9463F for portable installations

Note:

Cat 5 screen should be connected to chassis at one end of cable only.

You can also mix CAT cables and microphone cables when connecting to the HMS-4X Main Station. For example, you might use CAT cables to trunk long distances, and flexible microphone cables to connect beltpacks to bulkheads.

Note:

The cabling information provided in this guide is for guidance only. For in-depth, tailored advice on cabling, Clear-Com recommends that you contact your Clear-Com representative.