Nitek EL1500CW - Manual (Page 3)

Parts of the EL1500C
Installation Considerations
Wire and Cable Recommendations: The EL1500CW is designed for use with RG59U 75 Ohm copper
based 18AWG (American Wire Gauge) coaxial cable. The quality of which must be consistent with any
reasonably serviceable cable condition. That is free from damage as in cuts, breaks, or cracks to the
outer covering and insulated shielding which may compromise the signal conductivity of the cable.
For more specific information regarding wire types, gauges, and proper installation techniques please
call Tech Support at 1-(800)528 - 4343.
Ethernet & PoE: The EL1500CW is designed to transmit and receive up to 100Mbps of Ethernet data
and PoE from 15.4W (802.3af) to 25.5W (802.3at) at a maximum distance of 1,600ft./500m. Before con-
sidering this solution be sure that the cable involved do not exceed the recommended maximum
lengths. If the cable value is indeterminate at the time of installation, we recommend the use of a Time
Domain Reflectometer (TDR) which through the use of short rise time pulses can measure impedance
characteristics, splices, and unknown cable distance estimates.
NEMA4 Enclosure Case: The NEMA4 enclosure is included in order to provided the system (the
ET1500CW transmitter) with a robust degree of weather and atmospheric condition protection in ac-
cordance with the appropriately rated NEMA level. The weatherproof enclosure allows for flexibility in
installation and can be mounted to a variety of surfaces (mounting hardware dependant & not included),
either flat or pole apparatuses. Two (2) water-proof grommets are located at the bottom of the unit in
order to secure cable terminations and case entry points.