CommScope Redwood version 2.1 - Manual (Page 6)

SSYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE
6 Redwood System Installation Guide v2.1
Redwood System Installation Guide
Component Location Function
Redwood Patch
Cord without RJ45
for connecting engines
to punch down panels Located on rack
units where
Engines are
installed Connects Engine outputs to standard
punch down panels for category
cabling installs.
Category cable
(not provided) Connects Engines
to adapters,
gateways, and wall
switches Transmits data and low-voltage
power to Redwood compatible
fixtures, Redwood Gateways and
Redwood wall switches.
AWG 18,Class II low-
voltage, or 2/4/6
conductor pairs
wiring
(not provided) Connects
Redwood Engines
to adapters,
gateways, and wall
switches Transmits data and low-voltage
power to Redwood-compatible
fixtures and Redwood wall switches.
Redwood LED
Fixture extension
cables Connects fixture
whip to Redwood
gateway Extends a standard fixture whip
when the gateway is further than 24”
(60cm) from the fixture.
Redwood compatible
fixture
(not provided) Installed inside the
building Light source
1.4 Redwood Communication Point Options
The Redwood Engines can communicate to loads, fixtures and Sensors via the following mechanisms.
1. The Redwood LED and Universal Gateway is a two component, structured cabling-friendly
option that works with the Redwood Sensor. This option was designed for greater flexibility
during installation: there are connector options for category or 18AWG cabling, which connect to
a separate sensor for installation in different spaces.
2. The Redwood Universal Gateway – Outage Relay is used in conjunction with a dry contact
relay to communicate the system health of a Redwood Engine. Designed for applications that
require a load to be switched on during a loss of normal power or an engine failure, the relay can
activate a system in the specific area(s) served by the Engine.
3. The Redwood Adapter, which integrates the sensor and gateway into one component. Ideal
when a separate gateway and sensor are not required.
These are described in this document.