M&S Systems XDM4600 - Manual (Page 16)

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Figure 5—Sample House Plans for XDM4600KIT Installation: 8 Zones
Layout Considerations
Plan where you will install the various components:
• Determine where the speakers in each zone will be located.
− Consider sound distribution
− If the speakers are to be installed in a wall, make sure they don’t share a stud cavity with
speakers in other rooms.
• Determine the location in each room/zone for the keypad.
− Consider convenient access, both manually and with the remote.
− Avoid installing the keypad where direct sunlight will reach it. The infrared eye may not
recognize the remote’s command if sunlight interferes.
• Determine where the Central Controller will be located.
− Make sure there is an electrical outlet nearby.
− Make sure there are no heating elements or other heat sources located near the Controller.
− Make sure there are no obstructions to wiring in the wall cavity.
• Determine where the zone line-level input/output wall plate will be located.
• Determine how wiring will be routed to each location.
− Make sure you avoid wiring for 120/240V, security, dimmers, etc.
− Plan so the length of wiring can be kept to a minimum.
System Wiring Considerations
• Use both CAT-5 and 16-gauge, 2-conductor wires for all runs from the Central Controller to the
Zone Keypads.
• Use CAT-5 wires for the run from the Central Controller to the Door Station.
• Use 18-gauge, 2-conductor wire for all runs from the Zone Keypads to the speakers.
• When wiring the keypad, DO NOT confuse the 16-gauge, 2-conductor power wire that
goes to the Central Controller with the 18-gauge, 2-conductor wires that go to the
speakers. Crossing these wires will result in damage to the speakers and zone keypads.
• Keep all XDM4600 wiring away from 120/240V wires, security, dimmers, or other control wiring.
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