05-18-2011, 09:59 AM
Weatherproof Connection For Network Devices.
Connection Option A: Weatherproof Connection Patch Cable To Installation Cable (e.g. Cat. 5)
Assembly Instructions
- Prepare the installation cable
Separate the individual wires of the installation cable as shown in the illustration. When trimming the cable, remember that the cable shielding rests on the contact surface.
- Mount the box and insert the cable tie
Attach the PatchBox on the wall with the cable ports pointing down. Remove the box cover (three screws) and feed the supplied cable tie through the two slots on the back.
- Feed the cable into the box
Replace the sealing plug in the middle with the supplied port plug and feed the installation cable through it. The rubber sleeve needs to be tight against the cable to prevent humidity from entering the box. The diameter of the installation cable must be in the range of 5-10 mm.
- Connect the cable wires
The PatchBox contains an LSA terminal to connect the individual wires of the installation cable. Use a wire insertion tool for this. Make sure you follow the designated TIA-568B color coding scheme. If you are using a cable that complies with TIA-568A, connect the green wires to the orange terminal points, and the orange wires to the green terminal points.
- Fasten cable and shielding
Tighten the cable tie, which also serves as a strain relief, so tight that the installation cable’s shielding rests permanently against the contact surface. Screw the cover back onto the box.
- Attach the patch cable
Insert a MOBOTIX patch cable into either the left or right port and secure it using the bayonet catch (remove sealing plug first). A MOBOTIX sealing system for standard patch cables will be available soon.
The patch cables with integrated washers (available from MOBOTIX in different lengths) are simply inserted into the RJ45 connectors and fastened using the bayonet catch (1x patch cable to end device, 1x patch cable to PoE switch/injector). It is not necessary to open the box.
Notes
Use the drilling template shown below to determine the exact position of the drill holes for the PatchBox when also using an M24 Wall Mount. The maximum torque for all box cover screws is 1 to 1.2 Nm.
Only one end device (e.g. MOBOTIX camera) can be connected to the network using the box. Make sure to close up all unused ports using the supplied rubber seals.
If the technical guidelines and information stated herein are not followed exactly, the manufacturer cannot be held liable under the German Product Liability Act.
Using Standard Patch Cables
Currently you can only use original MOBOTIX patch cables to connect to the RJ45 connectors. Standard cables purchased from other suppliers do not meet the necessary specifications for proper fastening and sealing (no longer weatherproof according to IP65).
MOBOTIX will be offering a sealing system for standard RJ45 patch cables in the near future.
