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Russound MDK-C6 User and Installation Manual
Controller / Keypad Connection
The MDK-C6 keypad is designed for use with the C-Series
controllers, and connects to a keypad port near the top
left on the rear of the controller. These RJ-45 ports support
MDK-C6 keypads (and up to eight TS3 touchscreens per
controller).
The eight keypad ports correspond to the eight zones
supported by the MCA-C5. When a connected keypad is
powered on, the zone becomes active and the corresponding
zone LED lights up on the front of the MCA-C5 controller.
Connections are made using CAT-5e with RJ-45 connectors
using T568A wire confi guration. For a clean installation
when wiring from a keypad port use a CAT-5e patch cable
to connect from the keypad port to a RJ-45 wall plate
(optional). Using the same T568A RJ-45 wiring confi guration,
use CAT-5e from the wall plate to the keypad. Maximum
CAT-5e cable length is 250 feet between the controller and
the keypad. The OS Update jumper should be in the RUN
position on the lower two pins.
Keypad connection to the MCA-C5
CONTROLLER / KEYPAD CONNECTION
If more keypads are desired for a zone, use an optional
SA-ZX3 keypad splitter with a Russound 1201A (12VDC1A)
power supply at the controller end. All keypads on an
SA-ZX3 control the same zone. More detailed information
regarding SA-ZX3 installation and operation can be found in
its installation manual.
