Re: Adding a third keypad to a Caddx NX-8, wiring help requested!

[Robert L Bass <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 20 Aug 2005 23:05:32 -0700, cctvbahamas@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> why is everyone talking about using twisted pair for alarm hardware ...
> ??

Some idiot got confused thinking stranded cable is the same thing
as twisted pair.  After that the thread morphed.

> Telco wire is all yah need .. :-)

More specifically, ordinary 22-gauge, 4-conductor, parallel cable
is all you need for almost everything.  Very few alarm system
keypads require anything else.

> Never had an issue with keypads using Telco wire...

That's because you know what you're doing.

> Its not like you are sending video ... just keep away
> from high voltage...

Exactly.  Speaking of which, a good rule of thumb is to stay one
foot from parallel 110VAC runs and 2 feet from 220VAC.  Short
lengths (not more than a few feet) of low voltage can be run in
close proximity to parallel  110/220VAC cable without causing
problems.

Regards,
Robert L Bass
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com/categtype_30.htm



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Regards,
Robert L Bass
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com