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Communications Link Cabling
PM0180-0A
ADDENDUM - PM0180
Communications Link Cabling
When linking your games, it is extremely important that you use the correct type
of communications cable. You must use RJ11 RS-485 cable,
NOT
regular phone
cord.
The illustrations below show the difference between the two types of cable. Note,
that with regular phone cord the wiring is “twisted” from one end to the other and
with RS-485 cable the wiring runs “straight” from one end to the other.
If you use phone cable to link your games, the link will not work!
RS-485 cable is available at your local audio/video retailer or from Merit
Customer Service (1-800-445-9353) in 25’ and 100’ lengths. The Merit part
numbers are EC0073-02, for the 25’ cable and EC0073-04, for the 100’ cable .
Illustration 1 - Phone Line and RS485 Cable
Illustration 2 - Phone Line and RS485 Cable
NOTE THE DIFFERENT ORIENTATION OF THE CONNECTORS
PHONE LINE
RS-485 CABLE