Are the HDL200 system cables plenum rated?

The cables supplied with Nureva^® HDL200 systems are not plenum rated. For installations that require plenum-rated cables, it’s recommended material/cabling is used in accordance with the applicable national, regional and local electrical codes or ordinances.

What is a plenum?

A plenum is an air-filled space within a structure. The most common type of plenum that Nureva conferencing systems are used with is the open space above the ceiling.

What does plenum rated mean?

Air travels throughout a building via plenum spaces, constantly circulating. With this circulation, there is the potential for smoke or toxic fumes to move through the plenums of a building. Plenum rated means that the cables are designed to meet a specific standard to restrict the spread of fire and limit the amount of smoke or fumes emitted during a fire.

Plenum-rated USB cable or plenum-rated Ethernet cable?

The HDL200 system has a USB cable that connects it to the computer. Plenum-rated USB cables can be hard to find and are often quite expensive. An alternative is to use a single-cable USB over Ethernet extender solution. The Ethernet cable between the transmitter and receiver would be a plenum-rated Ethernet cable. Plenum-rated Ethernet cables are generally easier to find.

Can I use a USB extender with the HDL200 system?