26  Installation and Programming Guide 
Aritech Reliance XR Installation 
Power Requirements 
The Aritech Reliance XR range of products are to be only powered from an approved 
Australian power unit source.  
 
The Aritech Reliance XR is designed to be used with a 16 VAC 1.5 Amp 24 VA transformer 
which is included with Aritech Reliance XR panel kits. If more current is required, upgrade 
to a 16 VAC 3 Amp 48 VA transformer and/or add NXG-320 Smart Bus Power Supplies. 
Cable Requirements 
The  system  RS-485  communication  bus  is  used  to  connect  keypads,  input,  and  output 
expanders to the Aritech Reliance XR. 
•  Only VW-1 rated cable is to be used for installation of these products. 
•  800 m total cable run on system. 
•  Max. 800 m from remote device to Aritech Reliance XR control panel. 
•  Max. 32 devices plus panel. 
Shielding 
The shielding of all shielded cables used in the system should only be connected at one side 
to one common earthing point in a building. If a shielded LAN cable is routed via more than 
one plastic device, the shielding from incoming and outgoing cable must be connected. 
Termination Links 
Put a jumper across TERM on the panel and the furthest device to ensure correct RS-485 
termination and avoid communication issues with signal reflection, etc.