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11 11  = Zūm Net and Zūm Link Cabling =
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13 -Communication between Zūm Wired devices is achieved using two different communications protocols, Zūm Net and Zūm Link. Both protocols use Cat5e or Cat6 cable with RJ-45 terminations, but the purpose and specifications for each protocol are different and it is important not to mix them up in the field in order to avoid damaging the control hardware or processor.
13 +Communication between Zūm Wired devices is achieved using two different communications protocols, Zūm Net and Zūm Link. Both protocols use Cat5e or Cat6 cable with RJ-45 terminations, but the purpose and specifications for each protocol are different and it is important not to mix them up in the field in order to avoid damaging the control hardware or processor. When terminating cables, **never use "EZ" passthrough RJ-45 connectors**, always use standard (non-passthrough) connectors. Passthrough connectors are known to be unreliable and cause communications issues when used.
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15 15  //Zūm Net //is based on the Ethernet standard and is used to provide networked communication between individual ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices and the processor. Zūm Net uses purple ports on ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices and connects back to the network switch at the processor panel.
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19 19  **Plugging a powered Zūm Link cable into a Zūm Net or Ethernet port will damage the device being plugged in to and may result in the device needing to be replaced.** Always follow these best practices when installing Zūm Wired cabling:
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21 +* Always use standard (non-passthrough) RJ-45 connectors
21 21  * Use different color cable for Zūm Net and Zūm Link. Pre-made cables can be purchased from Crestron, who recommends purple for Zūm Net and orange for Zūm Link
22 22  * Always label cables so that it is easy to determine whether it is a Zūm Net or a Zūm Link cable and what device it connects to
23 23  * Do not allow runs of Zūm Net cable to exceed 100m or 328' between ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices
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30 30  **To make start-up, troubleshooting, and future maintenance easier**, always follow these best practices when installing Zūm Wired devices:
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33 +* Always use standard (non-passthrough) RJ-45 connectors
32 32  * Record the serial numbers of all ZUMNET-JBOX-* and ZUMLINK-* devices. Zūm Wired hardware must be addressed during start-up, and it is much easier to accomplish this if there is a record of which serial number corresponds to each device
33 33  * Install all devices in accessible locations. There are many reasons that it may be necessary to go back to an installed device (current or future device failure, damaged or improperly terminated cable, fixture compatibility issue, etc.), so devices should always be installed in locations where they will remain accessible during start-up as well as after the job is turned over to the customer
34 34  * Label all JBOX devices and cables. ZUMNET-JBOX-* and ZUMLINK-JBOX-* devices are typically given labels on the submittals, and it is best practice to label installed devices with these labels and/or the controlled zone. Doing this helps to simplify any troubleshooting that is required during startup or after the job has been turned over