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PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
Depending on your installation you may require specialty tools to run wire or otherwise pre-
pare a location for installation. The list below details the tools required to install the actual
Navigator Network system.
• Multimeter
• Wire Strippers
• Scribe or Awl
• 1/8" Flat Tip Screwdriver
• 3/16" Flat Tip Screwdriver
• 5/16" Flat Tip Screwdriver
• # 1 Phillips Screwdriver
• Power drill
• Drill Bits (various sizes 1/8" to 5/16")
PRE-WIRING THE BUILDING
The proper installation of any control system starts way before the equipment is delivered.
Understanding the control system and its wiring requirements before the walls go up and the
house is complete is essential to a successful installation. This system has been designed to oper-
ate on a variety of cable types and wiring topologies. Typically buildings will be wired with
Category 5 telecommunications wire. Category 5 cable is widely accepted and is preferred for
new construction.
Older buildings may or may not be cabled for audio systems. Existing wiring may be accept-
able for use depending on both type and quality. The minimum requirements are 24 AWG,
twisted pair cable. This can range from an inexpensive Category 1 communications cable to
stranded security type wire. Shielded cabling is not recommended for use with this system.
In addition, speaker wire needs to be run so that the audio signal can be distributed to each
individual zone. We suggest using 16 AWG cable with a CL2 rating for this task.
SELECTING A WIRE TYPE
The Navigator Network requires twisted pair conductors and unshielded wire. The system has
been designed to work with a wide variety of wire types provided they contain at least two
twisted pairs. Use 24 AWG to 20 AWG conductors; 20 AWG wire allows longer cable runs.
Typical telephone/data wire, such as cat5, cat3, cat1, or even unrated 22 AWG twisted pair is
often used.
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