Connected Home Catalog 2014
Connected Home Catalog 2014
This document is the 2014 catalog for Leviton Connected Home, detailing advanced networking technology solutions for residential settings. It covers structured wiring, networking, audio, video, and telephone solutions, providing support for modern technologies like HDTV, media servers, Gigabit networking, VoIP, IPTV, and broadband Internet.
Structured wiring is essential for secure, reliable, and fast connectivity between electronic devices in homes. It supports a variety of services including Internet, HDTV, IPTV, VoIP, and FTTH. The catalog emphasizes the importance of structured wiring for managing in-home technologies and highlights the benefits of using CAT 6, CAT 5e, and RG6 Quad Shield cables.
The catalog provides application solutions for different residential projects, including single-family homes and multiple dwelling units (MDUs). It includes installation diagrams and planning support, with popular configurations for homes of various sizes.
Leviton offers a wide range of products including structured media enclosures, interconnect panels, voice, data, and TV panels, power supplies, data networking, video distribution, connectors, patch cables, wallplates, and residential tools and accessories.
Leviton provides extensive support through its inside sales team, global support network, web-based resources, technical support, and applications engineering. The company is committed to quality and environmental stewardship, adhering to ISO 9001-2000 certification and RoHS compliance.
Leviton is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and ensuring product quality. The company follows Six Sigma practices and submits products for UL and ETL testing. It is also involved in shaping industry standards through active participation in organizations like CEA, CEDIA, BICSI, TIA, and IEEE.
The catalog positions Leviton as a leader in providing comprehensive home networking solutions, emphasizing the importance of structured wiring and offering a wide array of products and support services to meet the needs of modern homeowners.
- Job-Pack Options: Simplify installation stages and allow each enclosure to serve as a distribution point for multiple floors, reducing the need for network closets on each floor.
- Component Features: Includes routers and switches for fast data networking, compliant video splitters for HDTV, surge-protected power supplies, and exclusive QuickPort® and QuickPlate™ connectors for reliable connectivity.
- Structured Media Enclosures: Available in various sizes (14, 21, 28, and 42 inches) to suit different home sizes, with features like end-cap knockouts, dust covers, and expansion boards.
- Single-Family Dwellings: Supports technologies like Triple-Play systems, HDTV, WiFi, IPTV, and more, ensuring high-quality connectivity and entertainment options.
- High-Speed Networking: Offers Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) solutions for fast and reliable data transmission.
- Home Entertainment: Provides components for HDTV, home theater, whole-house audio, and gaming, ensuring high-quality audio and video experiences.
- Two- & Three-Bedroom Homes: Includes structured media enclosures, telephone and video panels, routers, and surge-protected power modules.
- Four-Bedroom Homes: Features a 28-inch media enclosure, voice and data distribution panels, video distribution modules, and Ethernet switches.
- Five-Bedroom Homes: Offers a 42-inch media enclosure, advanced distribution panels, premium audio components, and a comprehensive home theater setup.
A five-step worksheet helps organize and build the ideal configuration for specific needs, covering enclosures, data networking, video networking, and telephone setups.
Leviton offers structured media enclosures in four sizes: 14", 21", 28", and 42". These enclosures serve as central distribution points for low-voltage cables, accommodating multiple structured cabling panels and modules. They are made from white powder-coated steel and can be surface-mounted or recessed. The enclosures feature multiple knock-outs for cable entry, self-healing foam grommets for cable protection, and are compliant with ACA, CULus, and UL standards.
The enclosures are designed to support various configurations, including multi-dwelling units. They offer options for flush-mount covers, hinged doors, and vented designs to enhance durability and security. Extender brackets are available to provide additional depth for better cable management.
Leviton's structured media solutions are suitable for new installations and retrofits in homes that require integrated voice, data, and video systems. They support setups ranging from simple cable TV and telephone connections to complex local area networks (LANs) for larger homes or small offices.
The document also lists various patch panels, connectors, and wallplates, including CAT 5e and CAT 6 options, QuickPort wallplates, and data connectors. These components are available in multiple colors to match different home aesthetics.
Leviton recommends using their structured cabling solutions to meet the increasing demands of modern homes, which function as business, educational, and entertainment hubs. Their products are designed to provide the necessary bandwidth and speed for efficient multimedia integration.
- Enclosures are made of sturdy white ABS plastic and come with push-lock pins for easy installation.
- Mounting brackets allow for cable management and are available in various configurations for different expansion boards and devices.
- Compact Structured Media Enclosures offer flexibility for telephone/video distribution and come with snap-on covers.
- Multimedia Adapter Brackets support custom configurations with QuickPort adapters and connectors.
- Universal Security & Shelf Brackets are available for mounting security systems and other products within enclosures.
- Dual and Triple Enclosures: Various sizes are available, such as 28" + 14" Dual Enclosure and 42" + 14" Dual Enclosure, each with specific dimensions.
- Mounting Brackets: Include Single Plastic Bracket, Expansion Plastic Bracket, Shelf Plastic Bracket, and Data Plastic Bracket, each designed for specific expansion needs.
- Compact Structured Media Enclosure: Available empty or in kits with telephone expansion boards and splitters.
- Multimedia Adapter Brackets: Include BNC and F-Connector Mounting Plates, and QuickPort Mounting Plates for custom configurations.
- Universal Security & Shelf Brackets: Include Universal Brackets, Shelf Brackets, and Security Plates for various mounting needs.
- Leviton offers pre-configured structured cabling panels for voice, data, and TV distribution, available in full-size and compact series.
- Full-size panels include Basic Telephone & Video Panel, Basic Home Networking Plus Panel, and Advanced Home Office Panel, each with specific configurations.
- Compact panels are designed for space-saving and budget-friendly installations, providing telephone and TV distribution.
- These panels allow for high-density patching for voice and Gigabit Ethernet connections, with options for CAT 5e and CAT 6 connectors.
- They feature a low-profile design for extra room and come with universal wiring labels for compatibility.
The document outlines various pre-configured structured cabling panels and expansion boards for voice, data, and TV applications. Key features include bridging multiple telephone lines to various locations, using IDC connectors for CAT 5 or CAT 5e wire, and providing modular RJ45 connectors for data connections.
Leviton offers AC and DC power modules for structured media enclosures. These include surge-protected and non-surge-protected versions, with features like cost-effective surge protection, compatibility with Decora® Home Control devices, and compliance with ANSI/IEEE standards.
The document details the 51110 Series Surge Protection, which provides protection for up to 48,000 amps of surge current per mode. It includes specifications for single-phase protection with optional low-voltage protection for phone and satellite connections.
Leviton provides routers and Ethernet switches to support in-home LAN connections. The equipment includes 10/100 broadband routers and 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet switches, designed for high-speed data transfer and easy installation.
Leviton's Premium CATV Modules distribute RF signals to multiple locations, supporting advanced interactive applications like cable modems and digital cable communications. The modules meet DOCSIS and SCTE transmission requirements and are pre-tested by major CATV MSOs.
- Premium CATV Modules: Available in 1x1, 1x8, 1x16 configurations, these modules support digital CATV and provide bi-directional signal paths. They are designed for easy installation in Leviton Structured Media enclosures.
- 3x1 Passive Combiner Module: Combines modulated signals from various sources and supports cable modem or digital cable communications. Features robust, gold-plated brass ports and weather-sealed F-ports.
- 1x8 Premium CATV Module (47693-08P): Bandwidth of 52-1000 MHz forward path and 5-42 MHz return path, with a gain of 4 dB and return loss of 22.0 dB.
- 1x1 Premium CATV Module (47693-01P): Offers a gain of 15 dB with similar bandwidth and return loss specifications as the 1x8 module.
- 1x16 Premium CATV Module (47693-16P): Features 0 dB gain and additional CM port specifications.
- 3x1 Passive Combiner Module (47693-31P): Provides insertion loss details across various frequency bands and dimensions of 3.5" x 3.5" x 3.33".
- Available in 1x4, 1x6, and 1x8 configurations, these splitters distribute TV signals to multiple outputs. They feature die-cast housing and gold-flashed contacts for low resistance.
- QuickPort Connectors: Designed for voice, data, and video applications, available in various configurations and colors.
- HOME 5e and HOME 6 Connectors: Provide high-quality network connections with tool-free installation options.
- QuickPlate Wallplates: Offer a preassembled design for easy installation of data, phone, and TV connections.
- Cheetah Speed System: Features a screwless installation system for wallplates, enhancing installation speed and aesthetics.
- All products are designed for easy installation and meet applicable industry standards, including SCTE and FCC Part 68 requirements.
This document provides detailed specifications and features of Leviton's Spec-Grade and Architectural Edition audio products, including in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor, and home theater speakers, as well as pre-construction kits and volume controls.
- Frequency Response: Ranges from 32 Hz to 20 kHz depending on the model, with variations in sensitivity and power handling capabilities.
- Sensitivity: Typically around 87-90 dB SPL @ 1 Watt/1 Meter.
- Power Handling: Varies from 60W RMS to 300W peak, depending on the speaker type.
- Impedance: Nominal 8 Ohms, with some models having a minimum of 6 Ohms.
- Dimensions: Vary by model, with specific measurements provided for each speaker type.
- Advanced Technology: Includes AeroNylon tweeter diaphragms, AutoSurge™ circuit protection, and phase/time alignment guides for enhanced audio performance.
- Construction: Speakers are designed with inert mounting frames and precision dividing networks to maintain audio integrity.
- Installation: Pre-construction kits and rough-in brackets are available for easy installation, ensuring precise speaker placement and wiring protection.
- Design: Features such as paintable baffles and grills, and Decora designer styling for volume controls, allow for aesthetic integration into various environments.
- Spec-Grade Sound Speakers: Includes in-ceiling and in-wall models with Kevlar composite cones and AeroNylon dome tweeters.
- Architectural Edition Powered by JBL: Offers home theater systems with titanium-laminate drivers and advanced crossover networks for minimal signal distortion.
- Outdoor/Utility Speakers: Designed with silicate-fiber cones and element-resistant enclosures for durability.
- Volume Controls: Transformer-Free™ technology ensures linear frequency response and high-power handling.
- Pre-Construction Kits: Available for both in-ceiling and in-wall speakers, ensuring proper installation during construction phases.
- Replacement Grills: Offered for various speaker models to maintain aesthetic consistency.
- Subwoofers: Include features like FreeFlow™ flared ports and adjustable crossover frequencies for enhanced bass response.
These modules centralize audio distribution, enhancing connection reliability and speed. Key features include compatibility with non-impedance-matching Decora Volume Controls for controlling up to six speaker pairs, mounting in Structured Media enclosures, and AutoSurge circuit technology for speaker protection. The Transformer-Free impedance-matching design ensures high signal integrity and power handling, while aerospace-grade resistors maintain audio purity. Detachable cable connectors support standard speaker wire sizes.
This module is designed for impedance-matching passive two-channel multi-room audio systems, identified by part number SGAMP-000.
These wallplates combine high build quality with connectivity convenience. They are designed for easy cable installation and support low-voltage junction boxes. Features include integrated connections for audio speakers and additional QuickPort connectors for expanding system capabilities.
Recessed devices offer solutions for managing home theater electronics, with options for new construction and retrofit applications. They provide centralized connection points for AC power, audio, video, data, and phone, and are compatible with Leviton QuickPort Modules.
This section includes a variety of connection accessories for telecommunications and entertainment technologies, such as wallplates, jacks, adapters, and extension cords. These accessories support a wide range of applications from home office to home theater setups.
This document provides a comprehensive list of Leviton accessories, including outlet adapters, cord couplers, telephone accessories, video accessories, and audio accessories. Each section details the product descriptions, available colors, and part numbers.
The document lists various outlet adapters and cord couplers, including 5-outlet adapters, in-line cord couplers, and duplex cord couplers. These products are available in different colors such as ivory and white, with specific part numbers for each variant.
This section includes line cords, extension cords, replacement line plugs, handset cords, and untanglers. The products are designed to enhance telephone connectivity and are available in various lengths and colors.
The document describes wallplate mounting brackets, nail-in phone wire clips, and metal extension brackets. These accessories facilitate the installation of telephone and electrical wiring.
This section covers RG6 coax cables, splitters, termination caps, and various connectors and adapters. The products are designed for video connectivity, including indoor and outdoor matching transformers and video amplifiers.
The document lists audio cables and adapters, including RCA Y adapters and in-line RCA couplers. These accessories are intended to enhance audio system installations.
Each product is detailed with its specific use, available colors, and part numbers, ensuring easy identification and selection for installation or upgrade purposes.
This document provides detailed information on various audio accessories and tools offered by Leviton, including specifications for cables, speaker wires, and tools for crimping and stripping. It also includes a glossary of terms related to telecommunications and networking.
- RCA Cables: Connects two RCA plug audio cables in line. Available in various lengths and configurations, including shielded speaker cables and stereo cables with color-coded plugs.
- Speaker Wires: Available in different gauges (18/2, 14/2, 12/2 AWG) and lengths, suitable for various audio setups.
- Crimping & Stripping Tools: Includes professional tools for crimping coaxial connectors onto RG6 or RG59 cables, with adjustable strippers and protective handle grips.
- Punch-Down Tool: Non-impact tool for 110 punch-down connections.
- Online Training: Free comprehensive training available on Leviton’s ez-Learn™ platform, covering structured wiring solutions, power supplies, and more.
- Glossary: Detailed definitions of terms such as ADSL, Ethernet, HDMI, and more, providing clarity on technical jargon used in telecommunications and networking.
- ADSL: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, offering faster download than upload speeds.
- Bandwidth: Range of frequencies a transmission channel can handle, measured in Hz.
- Ethernet: Network protocol for connecting devices within a building.
- Fiber Optics: High-bandwidth medium using light beams over glass cables.
Catalog excerpts
Connected Home Advanced Networking Technology for Today’s Home 2014 Catalog Networking | Telephone | Audio | Video
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Leviton Connected Home Leading Products Twist & Mount Patch Panels | Pg. 29 4 The Smart Choice for your Home Network 6 What is Structured Wiring? Why is Structured Wiring Essential? 15 Configuration Planner > Worksheet 16 Configuration Planner > Popular Products HOME 5e™ & HOME 6™ Connectors | Pg. 45 High-Flex HOME 5e Patch Cables | Pg. 45 20 Structured Media Enclosures Interconnect Panels 30 Voice, Data, & TV Panels 34 Structured Media Power Supplies 44 Connectors, Patch Cables, & Wallplates 52 Residential Tools & Accessories 66 Audio & Control Signal Distribution Telephone, Video, & Audio Accessories...
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Welcome Home Today’s homeowners expect the latest in residential technology. Their needs now include HDTV, media servers, Gigabit networking, VoIP, IPTV, and broadband Internet. Leviton Connected Home solutions provide the ideal support network for these sophisticated technologies. For every residential project — new or retrofit, single-family home, or high-rise MDU — Leviton Connected Home offers an unparalleled selection of structured wiring, networking, audio, video, and telephone solutions. You’ll find it all here in our latest catalog. This catalog also includes installation diagrams, application...
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Welcome Home LEVITON CONNECTED HOME LEVITON.COM | P 800.722.2082 LEVITON.COM 800.722.2082 Technical Questions? Call our Techline at| 800.824.3005
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The following introductory pages provide an overview of Leviton’s residential products and services. In addition, we’ve provided examples of our most popular home configurations, making it easier than ever to specify and integrate complete Leviton solutions. What is Structured Wiring? Why is Structured Wiring Essential? Application Solutions Popular Configurations Configuration Planner > Worksheet Technical Questions? Call Tech Support at 800.824.3005 The Smart Choice for your Home Network Configuration Planner > Popular Products LEVITON CONNECTED HOME
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Welcome Home Welcome Home | The Smart Choice For Your Home Network Why do our customers choose Leviton? It's the smart choice for a better network. With Network Solutions’ Connected Home division, you get award-winning customer service and an unparalleled selection of residential structured wiring, residential networking, fiber-to-the-home, video distribution, and audio solutions. We support these solutions with a culture of continuous innovation, a wealth of specialized customer programs, and much more. Read on to learn how our resources and programs can help you. Inside Sales Technical Support...
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Welcome Home | The Smart Choice For Your Home Network Environmental Stewardship Whatever Leviton product you need, you can be sure it will be of the highest quality. We achieve ISO 9001-2000 certification in our Bothell Washington manufacturing facility, conforming to a comprehensive At Leviton, we’re fully committed to reducing our environmental impact, both with our products and our processes. At our Bothell, Washington facility, we’ve retrofitted all our lighting fixtures with lower consumption tubes, saving 200,000 KWh annually — the equivalent of removing 27 cars from the road or powering...
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Welcome Home Welcome Home | What Is Structured Wiring? Structured wiring provides secure, reliable, and fast connectivity between consumer electronic devices in the home. Only a few years ago, residential structured wiring was used mainly to distribute telephone service throughout the home. Today, it has expanded to deliver a host of services. Homeowners need reliable distribution of Internet for surfing, online gaming, and streaming music and movies, as well as other services such as HDTV, IPTV, VoIP, and FTTH (fiber to the home). Supporting the in-home network with a structured wiring infrastructure...
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Welcome Home | Why is Structured Wiring Essential? Residential structured wiring is often seen as a luxury, not a necessity. But the technologies that rely on that connectivity are part of everything we do. Those working in the industry, from equipment manufacturers and wiring contractors to service providers and standards bodies, know that it’s structured cabling that makes home technology function. The converse is true as well. Not only does a sufficiently wired home benefit homeowners, inadequate wiring can lead directly to poor hardware and service performance. For the companies that deliver...
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Welcome Home Welcome Home | Application Solutions > Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) require a connectivity infrastructure that delivers the high bandwidth tenants demand, and to suit a wide range of applications. Leviton leads the industry in consumer technology connectivity infrastructure solutions for multiple-dwelling-unit properties. We provide the structured wiring enclosures and components needed for HDTV distribution, high-speed data networks, telephone distribution, single- and multi-zone audio, and advanced home theater products. Structured Media® Enclosures...
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Welcome Home | Application Solutions > Single-Family Dwellings Leviton has been innovating since 1906, at the dawn of the electrical age. More than a century later, and in a new era of digital technology, we continue to be both a pioneer and market leader. Choose Leviton and you’ll deliver the unmatched quality, performance, and reliability that today’s homeowners expect. Structured Media® Enclosures for Single-Family Homes • End-cap knockouts allow separation of coaxial and structured wiring • Temporary dust cover protects the enclosure during construction • Expansion boards allow a customized...
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Welcome Home Welcome Home | Application Solutions > High-Speed Networking Fasten your seat belt. Home networks are headed for warp speed. Gigabit Ethernet Home Networking More and more consumer electronics and applications are being designed for Gigabit data networks. Deliver fast music and movie downloads, clear VoIP telephone service, latency-free online video gameplay, and smooth multi-user web surfing experiences with Leviton HOME 6™ connectors and Gigabit Routers. With speeds and performance that exceed wireless network capabilities, Leviton’s solutions provide the ideal backbone for today’s...
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