Clear-Com HelixNet Partyline - Clear-Com Ethernetcable Recommendations; Clear-Com Microphone Cable Recommendations (Capacitance Versus Distance)

HelixNet | User Guide
23.2 Clear-Com EthernetCable Recommendations
Cable recommendations
Category (Cat) Higher Cat numbers will support a higher
bandwidth. Therefore, by using a higher Cat
number you are future proofing you system to
some extent.
Example:
l Cat 5 : up to 1 GB
l Cat 6: up to 10 GB
l
Use Cat 5e or higher.
American Wire Gauge (AWG) The lower the AWG number, the less
temperature rise there wil be in the cable when
using PoE. This is particularly important for
bundles. Local building regulations may rule
out the use of 26 AWG or higher, depending on
the installation. Check with your local building
regulations.
Use AWG 24 or lower.
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or
Foiled Twisted Pair (FTP)
Using shielded cable means less problems with
interference from other sources. This means
that your network will be more robust if you use
shielded cables.
Note: Overall recommendation: Use Cat 6a, 23 AWG STP cable.
23.3 Clear-Com Microphone Cable Recommendations (Capacitance
Versus Distance)
Standard microphone cables impose distance limitations at their upper limits due to cable
capacitance.
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