Hi Frank,

you may want to check out this doc from Busch-Jäger for in-wall master link and power link sockets:

 http://busch-jaeger-support.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/busch_jaeger_support.cfg/php/enduser/fattach_get.php?p_sid=4AP1eLEi&p_accessibility=0&p_tbl=9&p_id=688&p_created=1152876420&p_olh=0

Frank,

You may also want to look at Bosscom by clicking HERE

Thanks a lot, very good information. These solutions are definitely worth a look.

I am still wondering who produces the Masterlink and Ethernet in one socket mentioned in the old forum.

Cheers,
Frank
 

Frank,

I don't think I have seen a Masterlink and an Ethernet socket on the one plate, I have seen them side-by-side in a double wall box, but not in the same plate. I think the main reason for this is because of the room needed in the box to connect all the Masterlink wires.

If you look at the back of a B&O/Bosscom Masterlink wall plate it uses almost all the space available for the small board for connecting the wires, so little room for anything else.

In Denmark we have something called IHC-Net (Intelligent Home Concept-Net). It can distribute Beolink (Power/masterlink), data, telephone, antenna through the network plug >CAT6 STP. It just consists of a patch panel and some modules for different purposes. This could be a solution for you, then you don't need to have cables for both network, beo, antenna, phone, speakers and so on..

This is the power link patch module:
link

and the module for Masterlink:
link

Thanks for the info. Interesting concept just laying one cabletype throughout the house. I wonder, though if transmission over CATx cable is sounding the same as original Masterlink cable? Anyone got experience?

Cheers,
Frank
 

Hi Ander,

 So are you saying, We can use CAT5 or CAT5E and make our POWERLINK and MASTERLINK runs with that????

That would make things much simpler..... Please explain if you will..

Thanks, Keith

Hi Frank,

the sound is the same! I have about 120m of cat7 cable in the house for ML use (in addition to the 200m used for ethernet). I used std. RJ45 cat6 wall sockets with 2 connectors, one for ethernet (the right one) and one for ML (left one).

So I use ML cables, cut them in two halfs and fit an RJ45 connector at the open end. Only problem is that the wires of the B&O ML cable are too thick for the RJ45 connectors. So you have to use RJ45 connectors where the 8 wires are arranged in two rows. Then use a small drill to widen the holes - this job is a real pain in the a**. Order some spare connectors, you'll need them until get the hang of it!

But if all is finished, it is a reliable and easy to use system. Another advantage is that for the std ethernet sockets covers fitting the rest of the switches are available (I have Gira for example). Ah, and by the way all componets are pretty cheap!

Marcus 

Hi Marcus,

Sounds good. So if you were making a long run, take say a 3 meter Masterlink, cut it in two. Then make splices into the CAT cable. But, how many connections does an RJ45 have...I thought Masterlink had like 16 internal cables??

Thanks, K