Device Connectivity
Water irrigation and management systems depend on the proper cabling to connect components such as the timer/controller, valves, and keypads. Although local codes are the final authority for water system connectivity for both cabling and plumbing, some national published standards include both communications and low-voltage wiring guidelines discussed in the following paragraphs.
Water System Communications Cable
Communications cable for all new construction home wiring has been defined in recent published cabling standards. On December 13, 1999, the Category 5E Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) specification (ANSI/TIA/EIA-568A-addendum 5) was officially ratified as a standard for residential communications wiring. This specification ...
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