Russound SA-ZX3 User Manual

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Limited Warranty

The Russound SA-ZX3 is fully guaranteed for two (2) years from
the date of purchase against all defects in materials and work­manship. During this period Russound will replace any defective
parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for
either parts or labor. For this warranty to apply, the unit must be
installed and used according to its written instructions.

If service is necessary, it must be performed by Russound. The
unit must be returned to Russound at the owner’s expense and
with prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping
damage are not considered defects under the terms of the war­ranty. Russound assumes no responsibility for defects resulting
from abuse or servicing performed by an agency or person not
specifically authorized in writing by Russound.

Damage to or destruction of components due to improper use
voids the warranty. In these cases the repair will be made at the
owner’s expense.

To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the
owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of the
service required. Be sure to pack in a corrugated container with
at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from dam­age in transit.

Russound products are sold only through authorized Dealers and
Distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and
service. Any Russound product purchased from an unauthorized
dealer or other source, including retailers, mail order sellers and
online sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing
Russound warranty policy. Any sale of products by an unautho­rized source or other manner not authorized by Russound shall
void the warranty on the applicable product.

SA-ZX3

Keypad Splitter

for Russound Controllers

Instruction Manual

SA-ZX3 Overview

The SA-ZX3 Keypad Splitter is an RNET®or CA controller
system accessory that converts one Keypad Port on a
controller into connections for up to three keypads.

The SA-ZX3 can also be used to provide additional power
when two or more UNO-TS2 Touchscreens are connected to
a CAV6.6 or CAM6.6 controller.

The SA-ZX3 requires a 1A 12VDC power supply
(P/N 1201A). The SA-ZX3 connects to the controller’s key­pad port with an RJ45 CAT-5 patch cable. The keypad con­nects to the SA-ZX3 with a CAT-5 110 punchdown on the
keypad end and an RJ45 connection on the SA-ZX3 end.

All keypads sharing an SA-ZX3 control the same zone. If an
UNO-TS2 Touchscreen shares an SA-ZX3 with an UNO-S1 or
UNO-S2, the touchscreen must be configured for the same
zone.

SA-ZX3 Features

• Three RJ45 keypad ports

• RNET controller keypad port

• Power receptacle with LED indicator

• Compact size for mounting near audio equipment

SA-ZX3 Specifications

Power Supply: 1201A 12VDC/1A
Keypad Connection: RJ45 T568A Standard
Controller Connection: RJ45 T568A Standard
Dimensions: 3.25” W x 1.875” H x 1.0” D

(83 x 47 x 25mm)

Weight: 6 oz. (0.2 kg)

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typographical errors or omissions.

28-1248 Rev. 1 05/19/06

Caution: Disconnect power to the
controller until all connections
have been made and verified.

Installation

Position the SA-ZX3 near the controller and source equip­ment. For clean installations, use an RJ45 wall plate (option­al) near the SA-ZX3, and then wire from the wall plate to the
keypad.

Connections

The SA-ZX3 connects to the controller’s keypad port with an
RJ45 CAT-5 patch cable. The Keypad Ports are located on
the back of the controller.

Attach one end of an RJ45 CAT-5 patch cable to the con­troller’s Keypad Port, and the other end to the SA-ZX3
Controller Keypad Port.

Use an RJ45 CAT-5 patch cable between each SA-ZX3
Keypad Port and an RJ45 wall plate. Determine the length of
CAT-5 needed to run between the wall plate and the room
where the keypad is located. Terminate the CAT-5 as
instructed at the wall plate using T568A standard. At the
keypad end, terminate the CAT-5 using the 110 punchdown
connection on the back of the keypad.

Configuration

All keypads sharing an SA-ZX3 control the same zone. If an
UNO-TS2 Touchscreen shares an SA-ZX3 with an UNO-S1 or
UNO-S2, the touchscreen must be configured for the same
zone. See the UNO-TS2 Instruction Manual for details.

Power Supply

Each SA-ZX3 requires its own power supply. The 1201A
power supply provides 12VDC 1A to power the SA-ZX3 and
attached keypads. The 1201A must be plugged into an AC
outlet after installation. When the SA-ZX3 is powered, the
red Power LED will be illuminated.

Operation

The SA-ZX3 passes all controller Keypad Port communica­tions to the attached keypads at the SA-ZX3 Keypad Ports.
This expands the one controller Keypad Port to allow same
room control from up to three keypads. The keypads are
operated manually or by using the optional system remote
control.

Sample connection diagram for SA-ZX3 using CAV6.6 controller and UNO keypads.

Not drawn to scale.

Do not connect the controller's main power feed until all other connections have been made and verified. Live connection or removal of the keypad

wiring or other wiring when the system is powered can cause communication problems in the network. Double-check terminations during each phase of

the installation to prevent accidental damage. Incorrect wiring is the number one cause for non-warranty product damage.