Re: IR cable: can I use CAT-5?

[Dan Wilga <dwilga-MUNGE@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In article <xQ_sf.14549$tO4.2713@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
 "itsme213" <itsme213@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have a Niles in-wall IR sensor. Their docs say to use a 2-conductor
> shielded cable, consisting of two 22-guage insulated wires and a bare drain
> surrounded by a foil shield.
>
> Is there any chance that I can use CAT-5 cable instead? I already have it
> run.

It will probably work, but maybe not reliably. If they go so far as to
suggest a shielded cable, it's very likely the signal is susceptible to
RF interference.

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