Enclosure Manual - Steren Electronics

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Fast Media
Home Network
Systems
Enclosure
Installation
Guide
550-100
Small Surface Mount Enclosure
7˝(W) x 11˝(H) x 3 5 /16˝(D)
550-105
Large Surface Mount Enclosure
14 9 /16˝(W) x 19˝(H) x 4 5 /16˝(D)
550-200
Small Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 19˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
550-205
Medium Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 32˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
550-210
Large Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 44˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
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Manufactured by:
Steren Electronics International, LLC
8675 Miralani Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
1-800-266-3333
www.steren.com

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FastHome
Network Enclosures Installation Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the FastHome Series
Thank you for purchasing this product, part of the FastHome Series of Fast Media
Home Network Systems by Steren. You have made an excellent choice for the homeowner.
The FastHome Series of enclosures and modules provide a quality control
center for the wiring of cable TV, phone/fax/modem, Ethernet, security, sound system
and other voice, video, data and audio devices. Installation is easy and requires only
basic tools. By following the instructions in this guide, you will ensure the proper installation
of the FastHome enclosure.
Product Description
From a centralized location, Fast Media Home Network Systems enclosures fully
integrate, manage and distribute broadband and multimedia services on a flexible, customizable
and upgradeable platform. Constructed of 18-gauge cold rolled steel for
strength and protection against interference, FastHome enclosures mount on a wall
(surface mount) or between 16˝ center wall studs (flush mount). Multiple knock outs and
pre-punched holes accommodate tie wraps, mounting screws, ground screws and wire
bundles. Raised rails create a clean wiring channel behind mounted modules. Other
features include a captured hinge cover design for easy access and a keyed latch for
positive closure and security.
About Steren Electronics
Based in San Diego California, Steren has been a leading component manufacturer
for nearly 50 years. With more than 2,000 items in our catalog, we supply interconnect
products and electronics accessories for home and commercial use. The FastHome
Series of Fast Media Home Network Systems are produced with superior design and
engineering, high-quality materials and exceptional manufacturing processes, attributes
that are synonymous with the Steren name.
Contents of Package
1. FastHome enclosure (with pre-installed front cover for models 550-100 and
550-105 only)
2. Door assembly (for models 550-200, 550-205 and 550-210 only)
3. Keys for lock
4. Mounting screws
5. Grommets for knock outs
6. Installation guide
Required for Assembly
1. Phillips-head screwdriver
2. Carpenter’s level
3. Pencil
4. Power drill
5. Personal protective equipment
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Safety Instructions
Read these safety instructions before installing this enclosure and
follow them carefully. Keep these instructions handy and refer to them
when working on the enclosure.
• Be careful when installing this enclosure near electrical wires or outlets.
Do not mount this enclosure in areas where wires, pipes or other
materials may be hidden in the wall and damage the enclosure.
• Always wear the necessary personal protective gear and follow all
basic precautions and safety procedures when working with wires
and electrical equipment, using power tools or working in unfinished
construction areas.
• To prevent electric shock: 1) do not touch uninsulated wires and terminals that
may still be connected to a live circuit; 2) do not install wires or electrical equipment
during a lightning storm; 3) do not install wires or electrical equipment or their
enclosures near water or locations where water is used (in the kitchen, bathroom,
laundry room, swimming pool, etc.); 4) do not install electrical components or
equipment in wet areas, unless specifically rated for moisture.
• Be careful when using tools that might touch exposed wires or live electrical contacts.
Pre-Installation
Planning
Pre-Installation Planning
This enclosure is designed to centralize the low voltage cabling in a
home. Before installing the enclosure, you must first plan where to place
it. Do not begin the installation until you have determined exactly where
the enclosure will go, taking into consideration the routing of cables and
existing wall outlets. In some newly constructed homes, an electrical
contractor has already chosen the location and indicated it on the blueprints.
In existing homes, planning the placement of the enclosure may
be your responsibility.
An important first step in planning is to ask questions that will help you
ascertain the existing or likely placement of the electronics devices now
and in the near future. Some of the answers to these questions will
come after your pre-installation walkthrough, while others will come from
the homeowner.
How many different rooms have devices that need to be
connected to modules in the enclosure
Where are the wall outlets in these rooms
What is the distance between each wall outlet and the enclosure
What is the distance between the enclosure and an exterior
telephony network interface device and/or cable TV network
interface unit
Which types of devices will go in each of the rooms
How many modules will need to be connected in the enclosure
Will video be transmitted as well as received
Make sure that all special outlets (such as cable TV and closed-circuit video) are
accommodated in your plan. Usually, the homeowner has major electronics devices
(such as personal computers, audio systems or TV sets with cable connections) in the
living room, bedrooms and family room. Some devices may be added in the future; for
example, the homeowner may add a second cable TV or Ethernet outlet in an office or
another phone outlet in the kitchen.
Sample configuration for telephone,
audio/video, security and Ethernet.
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Network Enclosures Installation Guide
Pre-Installation
Planning
(Cont.)
The next step to determine enclosure placement is to examine the floor plan. Mark the
likely or existing location of each of the electronics devices. Select a central location and
calculate the length of each cable run, preferably no more than a 100 feet/30m distance
for each connection (measured from the input device location to an output device
location once the enclosure has been mounted). In a pre-wired home, there is often a
central area accessible to all rooms, such as
a main hallway or a wiring closet; in other
cases, the best location may be in the basement.
What you want to avoid is moving the
enclosure to a new location once it has
already been mounted.
Once you have chosen the location of the
enclosure, the final step is to determine which
modules will be inserted in the enclosure.
Diagram the location inside the enclosure
where each module will be placed. (Installation
instructions of each FastHome module will
be found in its packaging.) Make sure the
cabling serving each module is safely within
the 100ft/30m distance. If a repeater is used
for transmitting security video to other rooms,
its distance to the module can be somewhat
longer.
Use the chart below to determine which modules
will be needed and where.
Planning Chart
Location Device Distance to FastHome Module Cable Connector
in Home Used Enclosure Module Port Type Type Completed Notes
Living Room
Office/Den
or Family
Room
Master Bed
Second Bed
Kitchen/
Other
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Installation Instructions for 550-100 and 550-105
(Surface Mount Enclosures)
Surface mount units must be placed on the finished wall surface and are not designed
to be placed between the studs of an unfinished wall (flush mount). Models 550-200,
550-205 and 550-210 are flush mount enclosures.
1. Remove the knock outs from the enclosure and attach the
grommets.
2. Confirm that the enclosure will be placed straight on the wall (or
on a backboard attached to the wall) by placing a carpenter’s
level on top of the enclosure when positioning.
3. With a pencil, draw circles onto the wall through the
pre-punched holes on the rear of the enclosure.
Then remove the enclosure.
4. Drill holes at the pencil marks.
5. Position the enclosure again, then insert and tighten the mounting
screws into the drilled holes. Do not overtighten.
Installation
Instructions
for
Surface and
Flush Mount
Enclosures
Installation Instructions for 550-200, 550-205 and
550-210 (Flush Mount Enclosures)
Flush mount units may be placed between the studs or on the finished wall surface.
1. Remove the knock outs from the enclosure and
attach the grommets.
2. Confirm that the enclosure will be placed straight
between the wall studs and flush against the back
of the wall by placing a carpenter’s level on top of
the enclosure when positioning. Make sure that
the knock-out holes for the electrical outlets
appear at the bottom of the enclosure.
3. With a pencil, draw circles onto the studs
through the pre-punched holes on
both sides of the enclosure, then
remove the enclosure.
4. Drill holes at the pencil marks.
5. Position the enclosure again,
then insert and tighten the wood
screws into the drilled holes. Do
not overtighten.
6. Install the door by aligning it to fit along the left edge of the
enclosure. With the door open, insert and tighten the screws.
Do not overtighten.
Important: Read all safety instructions before installing FastHome modules.
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FastHome
Network Enclosures Installation Guide
For your future
construction
needs, consider
the entire
series of
FastHome
Enclosures and
Modules.
FastHome Enclosures
From a centralized location, Fast Media Home Network Systems enclosures fully
integrate, manage and distribute broadband and multimedia services on a flexible,
customizable and upgradeable platform. Constructed of 18-gauge cold rolled steel for
strength and protection against interference, FastHome enclosures mount on a wall
(surface mount) or between 16˝ center wall studs (flush mount). Multiple knock outs
and pre-punched holes accommodate tie wraps, mounting screws, ground screws
and wire bundles. Raised rails create a clean wiring channel behind mounted modules.
Other features include a captured hinge cover design for easy access and a keyed
latch for positive closure and security.
550-100
Small Surface Mount Enclosure
7˝(W) x 11˝(H) x 3 5 /16˝(D)
550-105
Large Surface Mount Enclosure
14 9 /16˝(W) x 19˝(H) x 4 5 /16˝(D)
550-200
Small Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 19˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
550-205
Medium Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 32˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
550-210
Large Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 44˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
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FastHome
Network Enclosures Installation Guide
FastHome Modules
When installing FastHome enclosures, use only high-quality FastHome modules by
Steren. FastHome modules provide secure, reliable connections for voice, video, data
and audio applications. Each module is housed in a sturdy 18-gauge cold rolled steel
construction for excellent RFI shielding. Nylon pins snap modules into place for easy
installation. The system is expandable by adding multiple modules.
For More
Information
about
FastHome
and
Fast Media
Home Network
Systems,
contact:
550-010
Fast Media Telephone/TV Hub Module
6 1 /2˝(W) x 4 3 /4˝(H) x 1˝(D)
550-020
Fast Media Telephone Hub Module
6 1 /2˝(W) x 2 7 /8˝(H) x 1˝(D)
550-030
Fast Media Data Hub Module
6 1 /2˝(W) x 2 7 /8˝(H) x 1˝(D)
550-040
Fast Media TV Combiner/Splitter Module
6 1 /2˝(W) x 2 7 /8˝(H) x 1˝(D)
Steren Electronics
International, LLC
8675 Miralani Drive
San Diego, CA 92126
1-800-266-3333
www.steren.com
550-050
Fast Media Audio Splitter Module
6 1 /2˝(W) x 2 7 /8˝(H) x 1˝(D)
550-060
Fast Media Ethernet Switch Module
6 1 /2˝(W) x 2 3 /4˝(H) x 1˝(D)
550-070
Fast Media Power Module
6 1 /2˝(W) x 2 5 /8˝(H) x 1˝(D)
550-080
Fast Media RF Modulator Module
6 1 /2˝(W) x 3˝(H) x 2 3 /8˝(D)
Copyright © 2004
Steren Electronics International, LLC
Printed in China
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Enclosure
Installation
Guide
Fast Media
Home Network
Systems
550-100
Small Surface Mount Enclosure
7˝(W) x 11˝(H) x 3 5 /16˝(D)
550-105
Large Surface Mount Enclosure
14 9 /16˝(W) x 19˝(H) x 4 5 /16˝(D)
550-200
Small Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 19˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
550-205
Medium Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 32˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
550-210
Large Flush Mount Enclosure
14 3 /8˝(W) x 44˝(H) x 3 1 /2˝(D)
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Manufactured by:
Steren Electronics International, LLC
8675 Miralani Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
1-800-266-3333
www.steren.com
Made in China