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Re: Newbie confusion - wiring guide and product selection


  • Subject: Re: Newbie confusion - wiring guide and product selection
  • From: "Karam Karam" <kzkaram@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:51:12 -0000

Since it was intended for extensive automation this was an important
reason why the IDRATEK system was designed to use a bus topology
(including intercom/annunciation type audio functions). But you can of
course still have a mix of star and bus wiring as best suits your
requirements.

Karam




> Hi All,
>
> ...so I thought I'd got the cat5 part worked out, but it's almost an
> endless list! The list from Andrew throws a few more complications in;
> for example, I haven't even looked at where things like smoke alarms
> or outside lights will be located.
>
> I think it's a case of leaving as much cable lying around as possible
> and trying to work out what's practical to have just now. I realise I
> need more than 2 cat5 per room though!
>
> Thanks - Dave
>




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