Intelix AVO-A2-WP110 User Manual

Intelix AVO-A2-WP110

Installation Manual

Introduction

The Intelix AVO-A2-WP110 wallplate balun transmits two mono or
one stereo analog audio signal over standard unshielded twisted pair
cabling, such as Cat 5 or Cat 6. Used in pairs or with a compatible
Intelix balun, the AVO-A2-WP110 transmits analog audio in either
direction up to 2,500 feet and is ideal for corporate A/V, churches,
schools, auditoriums, and almost any other situation involving audio
distribution.

The AVO-A2-WP110 features two female RCA connectors on the
front and a 110 punch-down termination on the rear. The unit includes
a 110 termination tool.

The Intelix AvoCat Series of baluns is the ideal solution for sending

audio and video over structured cabling. When signal quality

matters, choose Intelix.

Installation

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Caution: Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the balun housing. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside the unit. Doing so will void your warranty.

To install the Intelix AVO-A2-WP110 balun, perform the following steps:

1. Turn off power and disconnect the audio equipment by following the manufacturer’s
instructions.

2. Make certain that outlets and cross connects to which you will connect the AVO­A2-WP110 are configured properly and labeled correctly to identify the point-to­point circuit.

Caution: Do not connect the balun to a telecommunication outlet wired to
unrelated equipment. Doin
Ensure all connected twisted pair cabling is straight-through (point-to-point).

so may damage the unit or any connected equipment.

3. Verify the desired twisted pairs are not being used for other LAN or telephony
equipment.

4. Connect the AVO-A2-WP110 to a twisted pair cable, such as Cat 5 or Cat 6. Verify
the pinout on the balun conforms to EIA/TIA 568B standards, as labeled on the
balun.

Caution: Do not strip the jacket from the individual wires in the twisted pair
cable. The 110 punch-down connector will strip the wire
termination. Stripping the jacket may result in shorts.

Caution: When connecting twisted pair cables to the 110 punch-down connector
on the balun, care should be taken to keep the wires twisted as close to connector
as possible. This will help eliminate stray EMF interference.

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5. Mount the AVO-A2-WP110 in a standard wallbox.

6. Connect a second compatible Intelix balun to the opposite end of the twisted pair
cable. Verify the pinout on the balun conforms to EIA/TIA 568B standards.

7. Connect the RCA outputs from the source equipment to the first AVO-A2-WP110.

8. Connect the RCA inputs from the receive input to the second compatible Intelix
balun.

9. Power on the source and destination equipment and test for correct operation.

Exposing Individual Twisted Pairs

There is no single method when exposing the four individual pairs in twisted pair
cabling; however, it does help to have a cable stripping tool designed to strip the cable
jacket/insulation.

Begin by stripping back the cable’s outer jacket/insulation about an inch (or more
depending on whether multiple baluns will be connected to the pairs of a single cable)
so that the internal wires are exposed. Be careful not to cut the internal wires when
stripping the insulation/jacket. Eight twisted wires and a string should now be visible;
the string is unnecessary and may be removed. These eight wires, which when
combined form four pairs, connect directly to the 110 punch-down connector on the rear
of the balun.

Troubleshooting

If your equipment malfunctions with AVO-A2-WP110 baluns in place, follow the
troubleshooting procedures below:

1. Perform diagnostics on source and destination equipment following the
manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Check all connections and the twisted pair cabling system.

3. Verify the 110 punch pattern conforms to EIA 568B standards.

4. Verify the maximum recommended cable distances have not been exceeded.

5. Verify that the twisted pair cable does not run parallel to any power cables.

6. Verify no sources of high EMF interference, such as fluorescent lights or
motors are in the vicinity.

7. Verify both the source and destination equipment are grounded on the same
ground plain. Verify both have three-prong power connectors.

8. Replace the balun with another balun that is known to be operational.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Distance
Bandwidth
Impedance
Isolation
Nominal Level
Insertion Loss
Common Mode Rejection
Connectors
Temperature

Enclosure

Faceplate Color
Dimensions

Shipping Weight

2,500 feet
20 Hz to 20 kHz
600 ohms, unbalanced
500 V

1.0 volts
1 dB
Greater than 40 dB
Two (2) female RCA to one (1) 110 punch
Operating: 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C)
Storage: -4° to 185° F (-20° to 85° C)
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Front: standard decora-style wallplate
Rear: metal
White
Front: 4.00” x 1.50” x 0.25”
Rear: 2.00” x 1.50” x 1.25”

1.0 lbs

Ordering Information

Included Accessories
Warranty

Distances and picture quality may

AVO-A2-WP110 – bulk packaged unit
AVO-A2-WP110-PAC – retail packaged unit

110 termination tool
2 years

be affected by cable grade, cable
quality, source and destination
equipment, RF and electrical
interference, and cable patches.
Intelix specifications are based on
straight-through cabling with
standard-grade Cat 5.

AVO-A2-WP110

Stereo Audio Balun

Intelix
Middleton, WI 53562
www.intelix.com