Aviom A-16CS - Manual (Page 22)

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Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide
To clean the label area on the A-16R Mixer or A-16CS, use a soft
clean cloth to remove most types of temporary marking materials. For
difficult-to-remove types of marking devices, a cotton swab moistened
with a drop of rubbing alcohol can be used. Use the minimum amount
possible to remove the writing.
What is Category 5?
Category 5 (sometimes referred to as Cat-5) describes a commonly
used type of high performance network cabling. It is used mainly for
data transmission purposes to connect computers, modems and other
devices. A standard Category 5 patch cable consists of four twisted
pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors. The cable
assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Category 5
female outlet jacks. A variation, called Category 5e (or Cat-5e), uses
additional twists in the cable to reduce interference in high-speed
network applications.
The RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a
telephone system, only larger. The twisting of the wire pairs helps
to shield the cable from unwanted interference from electrical fields
or radio interference (sometimes referred to as “RF”). Cat-5 cabling
supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
Cables Used in the Aviom System
The Category 5 cables used with your Aviom system are
interchangeable with any standard Category 5 (or Cat-5e) cables. If
you need a longer cable for a particular application, any computer store
should be able to supply you with an appropriate cable. A qualified
technician should be able to build custom cables to any length (up to
the maximum of 500 feet (about 150 meters) between components).
For fixed or permanent installations, you have the option of running
Category 5 cables inside walls and terminating them with readily
available wall panel connectors that include the RJ45 jack. (Solid wire
is recommended for permanent installations.) Aviom recommends
the use of unshielded Cat-5 cable.
Category 6 Cables
Cat-6 cable is the most recent variation in networking cable
technology. Cat-6 uses a tighter wire pair twist to help reduce
interference in network installations. The outer jacket of a Cat-6 cable
is also different, allowing the cable to lay flatter. Cat-6 cables can be