CommScope Redwood version 2.1 User Manual
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SSYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Redwood System Installation Guide v2.1
Redwood System Installation Guide
Table of Contents
1
Redwood System Installation Guide ........................................................................................... 3
1.1
Installation Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2
High-Level Architecture .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3
Components ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4
Redwood Communication Point Options ................................................................................................ 6
2
Power Requirements and Recommendations ............................................................................ 7
2.1
Low-Voltage Cabling Requirements ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2
Redwood Engine Power Requirements .................................................................................................. 7
2.2.1
Redwood Director Power Requirements ..................................................................................... 9
3
Redwood Platform Installation .................................................................................................. 10
3.1
Redwood Director & Engine Location ................................................................................................... 10
3.2
Route Network and Power Cables ........................................................................................................ 10
3.3
Lay Out Low-Voltage Cabling ............................................................................................................... 10
4
Install Components ..................................................................................................................... 12
4.1
Installing Gateways, Sensors & Adaptors in Air-handling Spaces ........................................................ 12
4.2
Install Redwood Engine(s) .................................................................................................................... 12
4.3
Install Redwood Director ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.4
Connect Redwood Low-Voltage Cabling (Category Cabling Option) ................................................... 13
4.4.1
Using the Redwood Patch Cord without RJ-45 for punch down ............................................... 14
4.5
Connect Redwood Low-Voltage Cabling (Low-Voltage Wiring Option) ................................................ 15
4.5.1
Using the Phoenix Connectors ................................................................................................. 15
4.6
Install Redwood Compatible Fixtures ................................................................................................... 15
4.7
Install Redwood Universal Gateways ................................................................................................... 16
4.8
Install Redwood Sensors ...................................................................................................................... 17
4.9
Install Redwood Adapters ..................................................................................................................... 17
4.10
The Redwood Sensor & Adapter Enclosure Box .................................................................................. 17
4.10.1
Installing the Redwood Adapter in the Enclosure Box ............................................................. 18
4.10.2
Installing the Redwood Sensor in the Enclosure Box ............................................................... 18
4.11
Install Redwood Wall Switches ............................................................................................................. 19
4.12
Install Redwood Universal Gateway – Outage Relay ........................................................................... 19
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Emergency Lighting System ...................................................................................................... 20
6
Power Up & Connect Engines .................................................................................................... 21
6.1
Default Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 21