On 03/14/05 12:09 ET, Shoe said...
Layout #3 gives you the most flexibility but I
would substitute 18awg/4 for all wiring runs.
Eliminate the 12v connection between the 791-44
connecting blocks. Use a 782 power supply for
the top 791-44 block. Eliminate all of the CB-12
connecting blocks and wire the IR receivers directly
to the connecting blocks. Run Cat5e with all wiring
runs. It is cheap and will allow you future upgrade
options.
Thanks for taking the time to review my plans. However, I am puzzled by a couple of your recommendations. Why do you suggest 18 awg for all wiring runs when Xantech specs say that 24 awg is good for 200 feet of IR Receiver leads? Why do you suggest a 1 Amp power supply when the current requirements are a fraction of that, using the calculations described in the 791-44 Inst Instrns?
I would also appreciate clarification of another two items. What upgrade options would be facilitated by running Cat 5e in parallel with the 18 awg cable? Also, is there a technical reason for eliminating the CB-12 Connecting Blocks? There is no cost saving as these blocks are bundled with the 291-10 Receivers.
