Crestron Wire Product Guide

Cresnet Control Cable

The Cresnet bus is the communications backbone for Crestron touchpanels, keypads, expansion modules, tuners, and more. Cresnet is a simple, yet flexible 4-wire network that provides bidirectional communication and 24V power for Cresnet devices. With cable lengths up to 5000 feet, the Cresnet wiring topology allows almost limitless wiring configurations. Crestron offers Cresnet control cable in three variations. Within a single jacket, Cresnet and Cresnet-P furnish (1) pair 18 AWG for 24VDC and GND, and (1) twisted pair 22 AWG with shield for control data. Cresnet-DM is designed specifically for use with Crestron CLW-series wall box dimmers and switches, providing (1) twisted pair 22 AWG with shield for data only (no power).

AVAILABLE MODELS

Cresnet Control Cable

(1) Shielded twisted pair plus (1) unshielded pair For Cresnet control networks Provides power, ground, and control data for Cresnet devices

Cresnet-P Plenum-rated Control Cable

Plenum-rated version of Cresnet

Cresnet-DM Dimmer Control Cable

(1) Shielded twisted pair For Cresnet control networks Provides control data only; designed especially for CLW Series devices

Conductors

Insulation

Shield

Outer Jacket

Rating

Cresnet Control Cable Data Pair: 22 AWG x2 Stranded Bare Copper; Blue, White Foam Polyolefin Polyester (100% coverage); 24 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Drain n/a

Aluminum/ Power Pair: 18 AWG x2 Stranded Bare Copper; Red, Black PVC

PVC .032 Nom Thickness, .250" Nom OD, Teal w/Yellow Stripe

NEC Article 800; UL Subject 13, Type CM; CSA Type CMG

Cresnet-P Control Cable (Plenum) Data Pair: 22 AWG x2 Stranded Bare Copper; Blue, White Foam FEP Aluminum/ Polyester (100% coverage); 24 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Drain n/a

Power Pair:

18 AWG x2 Stranded Bare Copper; Red, Black

Plenum Polymer

Plenum Polymer .015 Nom Thickness, .216" Nom OD, Teal w/Yellow Stripe

NEC Article 800; UL Subject 444, Type CMP; CSA Type CMP

Cresnet-DM Dimmer Control Cable Data Pair: 22 AWG x2 Stranded Bare Copper; Blue, White Foam Polyolefin Polyester (100% coverage); 24 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Drain Plenum Polymer .030" Nom Thickness, .224" Nom OD, Teal w/Purple Stripe NEC Article 800; UL Subject 13 Type CM; CSA Type CMG

Aluminum/

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cresnet Data Pair Capacitance: 12.5 pF/ft, nominal Impedance: 100 ohms, nominal

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Cresnet Control Cable

CresCATTM QM QuickMediaTM Cable

The QuickMedia transport is Crestrons revolutionary technology designed to provide a costeffective, high-performance signal routing solution for distributing high-resolution computer, video, and audio signals utilizing a single CAT5 cable. CresCAT-QM cable provides an easy, low-cost single cable solution to simplify the wiring of QuickMedia-based systems. CresCAT-QM contains one low-skew CAT5e cable and one Cresnet control cable in a single siamese jacket. Wiring for QuickMedia receivers, wall plates, and FlipTop boxes requires installation of just one CresCAT-QM to each location.

AVAILABLE MODELS

CresCAT-QM Low-skew CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable

(1) Low-skew CAT5e cable and (1) Cresnet cable adjoined in a parallel extruded "siamese" jacket For Crestron MediaManager and Isys i/O systems utilizing the QuickMedia transport Provides power, control, and QM-based multimedia signal distribution

CresCAT-QM-P Low-skew CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable (Plenum)

Plenum-rated version of CresCAT-QM

Conductors

Insulation

Shield

Outer Jacket

Rating

CresCAT-QM Low-skew CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable Cresnet: (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification)

Low-skew CAT5e:

24 AWG x8 Solid Bare Copper

Polyethylene

n/a

PVC Overall, .236" Min OD, .480" Max OD, Teal w/Yellow Stripe

NEC Article 800; UL Subject 13, Type CM; CSA Type CMG

CresCAT-QM-P Low-skew CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable (Plenum) Cresnet: (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification)

Low-skew CAT5e:

24 AWG x8 Solid Bare Copper

Foam FEP

n/a

Plenum Polymer Overall, .216" Min OD, .431" Max OD, Teal w/Yellow Stripe

NEC Article 800; UL Subject 444, Type CMP; CSA Type CMP

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cresnet (Data Pair) Capacitance: 12.5 pF/ft, nominal Impedance: 100 ohms, nominal Low-skew CAT5e Mutual Capacitance: 14 pF/ft, nominal Capacitance Unbalance: 330 pF/ft maximum Velocity of Propagation: 70% (72% for plenum version) Conductor DC Resistance: 28.6 ohms/1000 ft maximum DC Resistance Unbalance: 3% maximum Delay skew: 15 nS/100m maximum Characteristic Impedance: 100 ohms 15% (0.772 to 100 MHz)

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CresCATTM QM QuickMediaTM Cable

CresCATTM CAT5 AV Distribution Cable

Crestrons CAT5 AV distribution technology takes advantage of inexpensive CAT5 structured wiring to deliver a flexible and cost-effective solution for the distribution of audio, video, and intercom signals in homes and small businesses. CresCAT cable bundles high-quality CAT5e and Cresnet within a single jacket to facilitate fast and easy wiring of systems utilizing Crestrons AV distribution switchers, room solution boxes, and touchpanels. Several versions of CresCAT are available to support a variety of applications.*

AVAILABLE MODELS

CresCAT CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable

(1) CAT5e plus Cresnet, each individually jacketed within an overall outer jacket For Crestron CAT5 A/V distribution systems - Provides power, control, and one (1) balanced audio or video signal for a room solution box, touchpanel, or door station

CresCAT-D 2 CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable

(2) CAT5e plus Cresnet, each individually jacketed within an overall outer jacket For Crestron CAT5 A/V distribution systems - Provides power, control, and two (2) balanced audio or video signals for a room solution box, touchpanel, or door station

CresCAT-Q 4 CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable

(4) CAT5e plus Cresnet, each individually jacketed within an overall outer jacket For Crestron CAT5 A/V distribution systems - Provides power, control, and up to four (4) balanced audio and video signals for a room solution box, touchpanel, or door station

CresCAT-DC 2 CAT5E and 2 RG6 Quad Shield plus Cresnet Control Cable
(2) CAT5e and (2) RG6 plus Cresnet, each individually jacketed within an overall outer jacket For Crestron CAT5 A/V distribution systems - Provides power, control, and two (2) balanced audio or video signals; also supports two (2) baseband, broadband, or satellite TV signals via RG6 coax

Conductors

Insulation

Shield

Inner Jackets

Outer Jacket

Rating

CresCAT CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable

Cresnet: (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) PVC, .250" Nom OD PVC Overall, .510" Nom OD, Teal w/Red Stripe NEC Article 800; UL Subject 13, Type CM; CSA Type CMG

CAT5e:

24 AWG x8 Solid Bare Copper

Polyethylene

n/a

PVC, .185" Nom OD

CresCAT-D 2 CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable

Cresnet: (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) PVC, .250" Nom OD PVC Overall, .526" Nom OD, Teal w/Black Stripe NEC Article 800; UL Subject 13, Type CM; CSA Type CMG

CAT5e (x2):

24 AWG x8 Solid Bare Copper

Polyethylene

n/a

PVC, .185" Nom OD

CresCAT-Q 4 CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable

Cresnet: (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) PVC, .250" Nom OD PVC Overall, .648" Nom OD, Teal w/White Stripe NEC Article 800; UL Subject 13, Type CM; CSA Type CMG

CAT5e(x4):

24 AWG x8 Solid Bare Copper

Polyethylene

n/a

PVC, .185" Nom OD

CresCAT-DC 2 CAT5E and 2 RG6 Quad Shield plus Cresnet Control Cable
Cresnet: (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) (see Cresnet specification) PVC, .250" Nom OD

CAT5e(x2):

24 AWG x8 Solid Bare Copper Polyethylene n/a (Dialectric) Cellular Polyethylene, .180" Nom OD PVC,
1st - Bonded coaxial shielding tape (100% coverage); 2nd - Aluminum braid (60% coverage); 3rd - Coaxial shielding tape (100% coverage); 4th - Aluminum braid (40% coverage)

.185" Nom OD PVC Overall, .750" Nom OD, Teal w/Orange Stripe PVC, .282" Nom OD NEC Article 800; UL Subject 13, Type CM; CSA Type CMG

RG 6/U (x2):

18 AWG Center Solid Bare Copper

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cresnet (Data Pair) Capacitance: 12.5 pF/ft, nominal Impedance: 100 ohms, nominal CAT5e Mutual Capacitance: 14 pF/ft, nominal Capacitance Unbalance: 330 pF/ft maximum Velocity of Propagation: 70% Conductor DC Resistance: 28.6 ohms/1000 ft maximum DC Resistance Unbalance: 3% maximum Delay skew: 18 nS/100m maximum Characteristic Impedance: 100 ohms 15% (0.772 to 100 MHz) RG 6/U Quad-shield Capacitance: 16.2 pF/ft, nominal Impedance: 75 ohms, nominal Velocity of Propagation: 84%, nominal Nominal Attenuation (per 100 feet): 1.46 dB @ 50 MHz 2.05 dB @ 100 MHz 2.83 dB @ 200 MHz 6.88 dB @ 1000 MHz 7.50 dB @ 1200 MHz 8.50 dB @ 1800 MHz 9.50 dB @ 2200 MHz 12.0 dB @ 3000 MHz

*For QuickMedia applications use only CresCAT-QM QuickMedia cable.

CresCATTM CAT5 AV Distribution Cable

Wire Selection Guide

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