Im thinking of using the M1DBH in my setup...its not really required (I only have 3 items on the databus) but would prefer the neater/easier wiring.
A question - Ive always been taught that you dont want in-wall (solid conductor) Cat5E connected directly to something via a connector pressed on the end. You always want a patch panel in between, so the in-wall stuff stays in one place, no chance of moving around and breaking.
How does this apply to a DBH install? Does everyone just crimp an end onto the incoming Cat5? Or do you use a mini patch panel inside (or outside) the alarm can, and then short patch cables from the panel to the DBH?
Im not quite grasping the advantage of the DBH other than the neater wiring, and it makes me wonder if the DBH is really that advantageous all things considered.
A question - Ive always been taught that you dont want in-wall (solid conductor) Cat5E connected directly to something via a connector pressed on the end. You always want a patch panel in between, so the in-wall stuff stays in one place, no chance of moving around and breaking.
How does this apply to a DBH install? Does everyone just crimp an end onto the incoming Cat5? Or do you use a mini patch panel inside (or outside) the alarm can, and then short patch cables from the panel to the DBH?
Im not quite grasping the advantage of the DBH other than the neater wiring, and it makes me wonder if the DBH is really that advantageous all things considered.