Crestron Wire
Product Guide
Cresnet® Control Cable
The Cresnet bus is the communications backbone for Crestron touchpanels, keypads, expansion
modules, tuners, and more. Cresnet is a simple, yet flexible 4-wire network that provides bidirectional communication and 24V power for Cresnet devices. With cable lengths up to 5000
feet, the Cresnet wiring topology allows almost limitless wiring configurations.
Crestron offers Cresnet control cable in three variations. Within a single jacket, Cresnet and
Cresnet-P furnish (1) pair 18 AWG for 24VDC and GND, and (1) twisted pair 22 AWG with shield
for control data. Cresnet-DM is designed specifically for use with Crestron CLW-series wall box
dimmers and switches, providing (1) twisted pair 22 AWG with shield for data only (no power).
AVAILABLE MODELS
Cresnet
Control Cable
(1) Shielded twisted pair plus (1) unshielded pair
For Cresnet control networks – Provides power, ground, and control data for Cresnet devices
Cresnet-P
Plenum-rated Control Cable
Plenum-rated version of Cresnet
Cresnet-DM
Dimmer Control Cable
(1) Shielded twisted pair
For Cresnet control networks – Provides control data only; designed especially for CLW
Series devices
Insulation
Shield
Outer Jacket
Rating
PVC
.032” Nom
Thickness,
.250" Nom OD,
Teal w/Yellow
Stripe
NEC Article
800;
UL Subject 13,
Type CM;
CSA Type CMG
Plenum
Polymer
.015” Nom
Thickness,
.216" Nom OD,
Teal w/Yellow
Stripe
NEC Article
800;
UL Subject 444,
Type CMP;
CSA Type CMP
Cresnet Control Cable
Data Pair:
22 AWG x2
Stranded Bare
Copper; Blue,
White
Foam Polyolefin
Polyester
(100%
coverage);
24 AWG
Stranded
Tinned Copper
Drain
Aluminum/
Power Pair:
18 AWG x2
Stranded Bare
Copper;
Red, Black
PVC
n/a
Cresnet-P Control Cable (Plenum)
Data Pair:
Power Pair:
22 AWG x2
Stranded Bare
Copper;
Blue, White
18 AWG x2
Stranded Bare
Copper;
Red, Black
Foam FEP
Plenum
Polymer
Aluminum/
Polyester
(100%
coverage);
24 AWG
Stranded
Tinned Copper
Drain
n/a
Cresnet-DM Dimmer Control Cable
Data Pair:
22 AWG x2
Stranded Bare
Copper;
Blue, White
Foam Polyolefin
Aluminum/
Polyester
(100%
coverage);
24 AWG
Stranded
Tinned Copper
Drain
Plenum
Polymer
.030" Nom
Thickness,
.224" Nom OD,
Teal w/Purple
Stripe
NEC Article
800;
UL Subject 13
Type CM;
CSA Type CMG
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cresnet Data Pair
Capacitance: 12.5 pF/ft, nominal
Impedance: 100 ohms, nominal
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Cresnet® Control Cable
Conductors
CresCATTM QM QuickMediaTM Cable
The QuickMedia transport is Crestron’s revolutionary technology designed to provide a costeffective, high-performance signal routing solution for distributing high-resolution computer, video,
and audio signals utilizing a single CAT5 cable.
CresCAT-QM cable provides an easy, low-cost single cable solution to simplify the wiring of
QuickMedia-based systems. CresCAT-QM contains one low-skew CAT5e cable and one Cresnet
control cable in a single siamese jacket. Wiring for QuickMedia receivers, wall plates, and FlipTop
boxes requires installation of just one CresCAT-QM to each location.
AVAILABLE MODELS
CresCAT-QM
Low-skew CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable
(1) Low-skew CAT5e cable and (1) Cresnet cable adjoined in a parallel extruded "siamese" jacket
For Crestron MediaManager and Isys i/O™ systems utilizing the QuickMedia transport –
Provides power, control, and QM-based multimedia signal distribution
CresCAT-QM-P
Low-skew CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable (Plenum)
Plenum-rated version of CresCAT-QM
Insulation
Shield
Outer Jacket
Rating
CresCAT-QM Low-skew CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable
Cresnet:
Low-skew
CAT5e:
(see Cresnet
specification)
24 AWG x8
Solid Bare
Copper
(see Cresnet
specification)
(see Cresnet
specification)
Polyethylene
n/a
PVC Overall,
.236" Min OD,
.480" Max OD,
Teal w/Yellow
Stripe
NEC Article 800;
UL Subject 13,
Type CM;
CSA Type CMG
CresCAT-QM-P Low-skew CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable (Plenum)
Cresnet:
Low-skew
CAT5e:
(see Cresnet
specification)
(see Cresnet
specification)
24 AWG x8
Solid Bare
Copper
(see Cresnet
specification)
Foam FEP
n/a
Plenum Polymer
Overall,
.216" Min OD,
.431" Max OD,
Teal w/Yellow
Stripe
NEC Article 800;
UL Subject 444,
Type CMP;
CSA Type CMP
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cresnet (Data Pair)
Capacitance: 12.5 pF/ft, nominal
Impedance: 100 ohms, nominal
Low-skew CAT5e
Mutual Capacitance: 14 pF/ft, nominal
Capacitance Unbalance: 330 pF/ft maximum
Velocity of Propagation: 70% (72% for plenum version)
Conductor DC Resistance: 28.6 ohms/1000 ft maximum
DC Resistance Unbalance: 3% maximum
Delay skew: 15 nS/100m maximum
Characteristic Impedance: 100 ohms ±15% (0.772 to 100 MHz)
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CresCATTM QM QuickMediaTM Cable
Conductors
CresCATTM CAT5 AV Distribution Cable
Crestron’s CAT5 AV distribution technology takes advantage of inexpensive CAT5 structured wiring to
deliver a flexible and cost-effective solution for the distribution of audio, video, and intercom signals in
homes and small businesses.
CresCAT cable bundles high-quality CAT5e and Cresnet within a single jacket to facilitate fast and easy
wiring of systems utilizing Crestron’s AV distribution switchers, room solution boxes, and touchpanels.
Several versions of CresCAT are available to support a variety of applications.*
AVAILABLE MODELS
CresCAT
CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable
(1) CAT5e plus Cresnet, each individually jacketed within an overall outer jacket
For Crestron CAT5 A/V distribution systems - Provides power, control, and one (1) balanced audio
or video signal for a room solution box, touchpanel, or door station
CresCAT-D
2 CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable
(2) CAT5e plus Cresnet, each individually jacketed within an overall outer jacket
For Crestron CAT5 A/V distribution systems - Provides power, control, and two (2) balanced audio
or video signals for a room solution box, touchpanel, or door station
CresCAT-Q
4 CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable
(4) CAT5e plus Cresnet, each individually jacketed within an overall outer jacket
For Crestron CAT5 A/V distribution systems - Provides power, control, and up to four (4) balanced
audio and video signals for a room solution box, touchpanel, or door station
CresCAT-DC
2 CAT5E and 2 RG6 Quad Shield plus Cresnet Control Cable
(2) CAT5e and (2) RG6 plus Cresnet, each individually jacketed within an overall outer jacket
For Crestron CAT5 A/V distribution systems - Provides power, control, and two (2) balanced audio
or video signals; also supports two (2) baseband, broadband, or satellite TV signals via RG6 coax
Insulation
(see Cresnet
specification)
(see Cresnet
specification)
Shield
Inner Jackets
Outer Jacket
Rating
PVC Overall,
.510" Nom OD,
Teal w/Red Stripe
NEC Article 800;
UL Subject 13,
Type CM;
CSA Type CMG
PVC Overall,
.526" Nom OD,
Teal w/Black Stripe
NEC Article 800;
UL Subject 13,
Type CM;
CSA Type CMG
CresCAT CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable
Cresnet:
CAT5e:
24 AWG x8
Solid Bare
Copper
Polyethylene
Cresnet:
(see Cresnet
specification)
(see Cresnet
specification)
(see Cresnet
specification)
n/a
PVC,
.250" Nom OD
PVC,
.185" Nom OD
CresCAT-D 2 CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable
CAT5e (x2):
24 AWG x8
Solid Bare
Copper
Polyethylene
Cresnet:
(see Cresnet
specification)
(see Cresnet
specification)
(see Cresnet
specification)
n/a
PVC,
.250" Nom OD
PVC,
.185" Nom OD
CresCAT-Q 4 CAT5E plus Cresnet Control Cable
CAT5e(x4):
24 AWG x8
Solid Bare
Copper
Cresnet:
(see Cresnet
specification)
CAT5e(x2):
24 AWG x8 Solid
Bare Copper
(see Cresnet
specification)
Polyethylene
n/a
PVC,
.250" Nom OD
PVC,
.185" Nom OD
PVC Overall,
.648" Nom OD,
Teal w/White Stripe
NEC Article 800;
UL Subject 13,
Type CM;
CSA Type CMG
CresCAT-DC 2 CAT5E and 2 RG6 Quad Shield plus Cresnet Control Cable
Polyethylene
RG 6/U (x2):
18 AWG Center
Solid Bare
Copper
(see Cresnet
specification)
(see Cresnet
specification)
PVC,
.250" Nom OD
.185" Nom OD
n/a
PVC,
(Dialectric)
Cellular
Polyethylene,
.180" Nom OD
1st - Bonded coaxial
shielding tape
(100% coverage);
2nd - Aluminum braid (60%
coverage);
3rd - Coaxial shielding tape
(100% coverage);
4th - Aluminum braid (40%
coverage)
PVC Overall,
.750" Nom OD,
Teal w/Orange
Stripe
PVC,
.282" Nom OD
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cresnet (Data Pair)
Capacitance: 12.5 pF/ft, nominal
Impedance: 100 ohms, nominal
CAT5e
Mutual Capacitance: 14 pF/ft, nominal
Capacitance Unbalance: 330 pF/ft maximum
Velocity of Propagation: 70%
Conductor DC Resistance: 28.6 ohms/1000 ft maximum
DC Resistance Unbalance: 3% maximum
Delay skew: 18 nS/100m maximum
Characteristic Impedance: 100 ohms ±15% (0.772 to 100 MHz)
RG 6/U Quad-shield
Capacitance: 16.2 pF/ft, nominal
Impedance: 75 ohms, nominal
Velocity of Propagation: 84%, nominal
Nominal Attenuation (per 100 feet):
1.46 dB @ 50 MHz
2.83 dB @ 200 MHz
7.50 dB @ 1200 MHz
9.50 dB @ 2200 MHz
2.05 dB @ 100 MHz
6.88 dB @ 1000 MHz
8.50 dB @ 1800 MHz
12.0 dB @ 3000 MHz
*For QuickMedia applications use only CresCAT-QM QuickMedia cable.
NEC Article 800;
UL Subject 13,
Type CM;
CSA Type CMG
CresCATTM CAT5 AV Distribution Cable
Conductors
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