STRUCTURED CABLING

Voice, Data, Image

of office workstations

DESIGN & SPECIFICATION GUIDE

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 CONTENTS

1 REFERENCES, CODES AND STANDARDS : .................................................................................... 4

1.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS .................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, INC.® (IEEE®) .......................................... 6
1.3 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISO/IEC, CENELEC AND ANSI/TIA/EIA STANDARDS. .................................. 6
2 COMPONENTS REQUIREMENT : ...................................................................................................... 8
2.1 CAT6A CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................................... 8
2.1.1 WORK AREA ......................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2 CONSOLIDATION POINT : ................................................................................................... 14
2.1.3 HORIZONTAL CABLING SYSTEM ....................................................................................... 18
2.1.4 FLOOR DISTRIBUTOR (FD) ................................................................................................. 25
2.1.5 19" FLOOR STANDING CABINETS : ................................................................................... 26
2.1.6 ENCLOSURE :....................................................................................................................... 26
2.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE ........................................................................................................ 27
2.1.8 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE and HANDLING ............................................................ 27
2.1.9 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................... 27
2.1.10 BACKBONES :....................................................................................................................... 30
2.1.11 CLASSIFICATIONS OF COPPER BY FUNCTIONS ............................................................. 31
2.1.12 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIBER BY FUNCTIONS ................................................................. 36
2.1.13 BACKBONE CABLING – MULTI MODE FIBER .................................................................... 37
3.1 CAT6 CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................................... 48
3.1.1 WORK AREA ......................................................................................................................... 52
3.1.2 CONSOLIDATION POINT ..................................................................................................... 54
3.1.3 OPEN OFFICE CABLING ...................................................................................................... 55
3.1.4 HORIZONTAL CABLING SYSTEM ....................................................................................... 58
3.1.5 FLOOR DISTRIBUTOR (FD) ................................................................................................. 65
3.1.6 19" FLOOR STANDING CABINETS : ................................................................................... 66
3.1.7 ENCLOSURE :....................................................................................................................... 66
3.1.8 THERMAL STUDY:................................................................................................................ 67
3.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE ........................................................................................................ 67
3.1.10 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE and HANDLING ............................................................ 67
3.1.11 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................... 68
3.1.12 EQUIPMENT ROOM (ER) SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 68
3.1.13 BACKBONES :....................................................................................................................... 70
3.1.14 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIBER BY FUNCTIONS ................................................................. 74
3.1.15 BACKBONE CABLING – MULTI MODE FIBER .................................................................... 75
4.1 CAT5E CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................................................................ 86
4.1.1 WORK AREA ......................................................................................................................... 90
4.1.2 CONSOLIDATION POINT : ................................................................................................... 92
4.1.3 OPEN OFFICE CABLING ...................................................................................................... 93
4.1.4 HORIZONTAL CABLING SYSTEM ....................................................................................... 96
4.1.5 FLOOR DISTRIBUTOR (FD) ............................................................................................... 103
4.1.6 19" FLOOR STANDING CABINETS : ................................................................................. 103
4.1.7 ENCLOSURE :..................................................................................................................... 104
4.1.8 THERMAL STUDY:.............................................................................................................. 105
4.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE ...................................................................................................... 105
4.1.10 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING ........................................................ 105
4.1.11 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................ 106

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 4.1.12 EQUIPMENT ROOM (ER) SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 106
4.1.13 BACKBONES :..................................................................................................................... 108
4.1.14 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIBER BY FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 113
4.1.15 BACKBONES CABLING – MULTIMODE FIBER ................................................................ 113
6 ENTRANCE FACILITY (EF) ............................................................................................................. 120
7 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS : .............................................................................................. 120
8 PATHWAYS AND SPACES ............................................................................................................. 130
8.1 HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS......................................................................................................... 131
8.1.1 RECOGNIZED HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS ....................................................................... 131
8.1.2 HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS NOT COVERED ..................................................................... 131
8.1.3 Cable Trays .......................................................................................................................... 132
8.1.4 Ceiling distribution systems ................................................................................................. 133
8.1.5 Perimeter Raceway Systems ............................................................................................... 133
8.2 BACKBONE PATHWAYS ........................................................................................................... 134
8.3 CONDUITS ...................................................................................................................................... 134
8.4 SLEEVES AND SLOTS ...................................................................................................................... 135
8.5 VERTICALLY ALIGNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM (TRS)............................................................. 136
8.6 VISUAL INSPECTION : ...................................................................................................................... 138
9 FIELD TESTING ............................................................................................................................... 139
9.1 AXT TESTING PREPARATION .......................................................................................................... 139
9.2 HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION TESTS :........................................................................................ 139
10 WARRANTIES : ............................................................................................................................... 140
10.1 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 140
10.2 SYSTEM WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ 140
10.3 APPLICATION WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ 140
ANNEXE 1 : ACRONYMS FOR BALANCED CABLES ..................................................................... 142
ANNEXE 2 : CÂBLE NAMING SCHEMA .......................................................................................... 143
ANNEXE 3 : PIN ASSIGNMENT ON RJ45 CONNECTORS ............................................................ 144
ANNEXE 4 : PROTECTION IP ........................................................................................................ 145
ANNEXE 5 : GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................. 147

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Scope :
This document prescribes the technical specifications applicable for the design and the
implementation of a video, data & telephone cabling system.
The specifications adheres to current date standards described in paragraph 1.
On very specific sites this general approach and basis for the design of the video, data &
telephone network will have to be completed with a detailed technical description related
to the installation conditions.

1 References, codes and standards :

The design, installation, and testing shall conform to the applicable requirements of the
latest edition and supplements of the standards, codes, and recommended practice of
the following organisations:

- ISO/IEC 11801 :2002/A1:2008, Information Technology—Generic Cabling for

Customer Premises
- ISO/IEC TR 14763-2:2000, Information Technology—Implementation and Operation
of Customer
- EIA/TIA 568 A, U.S. standard for Cat.5e
- EIA/TIA 568 B.2-1, U.S. standard for Cat.6
- ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, Addendum
1—Additional Transmission Performance Specifications for 50/125 μm Optical Fiber
Cables, 2002.
- ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunication Cabling and
Components Standard,August 2009.(Replaces 568-B.2-10)
- ANSI/TIA-568-C3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June 2008.
- ANSI J-STD-607-A, Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding
Requirements for Telecommunications, 2002.
- EN 50173, European standard Class D
- EN 50173-1, European standard Class E
- NF C 15 100, high current (low voltage 230 V)
- EN 50167, horizontal shielded cables for digital transmission
- EN 50168, horizontal shielded cables for wiring to terminals
- EN 50169, backbone shielded cables for digital transmission
- EN 55022, EMC
- F3i, Recommended practices and State of the art rules for VDIE cabling systems.
- CENELEC EN 50173-5, Information Technology—Generic Cabling Systems—Part 5:
Data Centres,2007.
- ANSI/TIA/EIA-942, Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers,
2005.
- ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA

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1.1 Applicable standards
Schneider Electric Network Connectivity products are manufactured according to ANSI
and ISO/IEC-approved telecommunications cabling standards and comply to regulatory
and safety standards pertaining to telecommunications networks. The applicable
standards for this chapter are listed below.
1. American National Standards Institute. ANSI J-STD-607-A. Commercial Building
Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications.
2. American National Standards Institute/Telecommunications Industry
Association/Electronic Industries Alliance. ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14-A-98. 0FSTP-14-A.
Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant.
3. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.l. Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard,
Part 1: General Requirements.
4. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2. Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard,
Part 1: General
Requirements, Addendum 2, Grounding and Bonding Specifications for Screened
Balanced Twisted-Pair Horizontal Cabling.
5. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1-3. Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard,
Part 1: General
Requirements, Addendum 3, Supportable Distances and Channel Attenuation for Optical
Fiber Applications by Fiber Type.
6. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1-4. Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard,
Part 1: General Requirements, Addendum 4, Recognition of Category 6 and 850 nm
Laser-Optimized 50/125 urn Multimode Optical Fiber Cabling.
7. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2. Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard,
Part 2: Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling Components.
8. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-2-1. Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard,
Part 2: Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling Components, Addendum 1, Transmission
Performance Specifications for 4-Pair 100 Ohm Category 6 Cabling.
9. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3. Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard. Arlington, Va.:
Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance, 2000.
10. ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B. Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications
Pathways and Spaces.
11. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A. Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications
Infrastructure.

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1.2 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.® (IEEE®)

Includes:
- IEEE 802.1™: LAN/MAN Bridging and Management (Active)
- IEEE 802.2: Logical Link Control (Hibernating)
- IEEE 802.3™: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
Access Method (Active)
- IEEE 802.11™: Wireless LANs (Active)
- IEEE 802.3af : Power Over Ethernet
- IEEE802.3at : Power Over Ethernet Plus

1.3 Differences between ISO/IEC, CENELEC and ANSI/TIA/EIA

standards.

STANDARDS CONFIGURATI CAT.6 250Mhz CAT.6A CAT.7 CAT.7A

ON 500 Mhz 600 Mhz 1000 Mhz
CHANNEL 11801 Ed 2.2 11801 2nd Ed Am.1 11801 Ed 2.2 11801 2nd Ed Am.1
ISO/IEC PERMANENT 11801 Ed 2.2 11801 2nd Ed Am.2 11801 Ed 2.2 11801 2nd Ed Am.2
COMPONENT 11801 Ed 2.2 11801 2nd Ed Am.2 11801 Ed 2.2 11801 2nd Ed Am.2

CHANNEL EN 50173-1:2002 EN 50173-1:2002 Am.1 EN 50173-1:2002 EN 50173-1:2002

Am.1
CENELEC PERMANENT EN 50173-1:2002 EN 50173-1:2002 Am.2 EN 50173-1:2002 EN 50173-1:2002
Am.2
COMPONENT EN 50173-1:2002 EN 50173-1:2002 Am.2 EN 50173-1:2002 EN 50173-1:2002
Am.2

CHANNEL TIA/EIA-568-C.2 TIA/EIA-568-C.2 N/A N/A

TIA/EIA PERMANENT TIA/EIA-568-C.2 TIA/EIA-568-C.2 N/A N/A
COMPONENT TIA/EIA-568-C.2 TIA/EIA-568-C.2 N/A N/A

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Requirements of each standard

Each standard organization has is own requirements. For instance, ISO/IES and
CENELEC have chosen to define a generic structured cabling able to support all type of
applications, and the ANSI/TIA/EIA has chosen to apply to the IEEE minimum
recommendations defined (for instance 10GBASE-T)

CABLE TYPE

How to choose?
The new baseline installation selects Category 6, and most new project specifies
Category 6A. Note that when you specify the cables, the corresponding connecting
hardware and patch cords be rated in the same category as, or higher than, the
horizontal cable. The cabling system bottleneck will be the weakest link of the
installation. i.e. if you mix Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6A components, the overall system
bandwidth will be limited to Cat 5e performances.
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC does not advise a mixing of categories and our warranties will
only cover single class product installations.

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2 Components requirement :

The cabling components have to be ACTASSI type from Schneider-Electric or

equivalent. Equivalent products have to reach same quality and performance levels as
ACTASSI ones as well as offer same features.

Standards rule following components and equipment :

1) A terminal outlet using RJ45 modular jack (access point at the workstation)
2) Consolidation point (used for indirect wiring through raised floor or false ceiling)
3) Horizontal cable, also called capillary cable, made of four twisted pairs
4) Floor Distributor (FD) also called sub distribution frame (SDF)
5) The Building Distributor also called Main distribution Frame (MDF)
6) Multi-pair copper backbone cables linking the FD to the Building Distributor (BD)
for telephone application
7) Cables (FO or copper) linking FD to BD for data network applications

2.1 CAT6A CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

Telecommunication Outlet
All the wiring devices should be taken in the same range as infrastructure cabling
system, no mather which installation method is chosen, the wiring devices will be
compliant to IEC 60364 / and HD384 series international standards.
The protection level following the IEC 60529 or l’EN 60529, should be minimum : IP 20
The shock resistance following the IEC 62262 or l’EN 62262 should be IK 02.
The wiring device should never exceed the local standard (ie : 45mm in France,
Belgium)
The wiring device will be compatible with every outlet without any adaptor or
dismantling.
The wiring device should be mounted next to each other without any space in between.
Every wiring device must have a clipsing mechanism without any tool. All
telecommunication outlet must be trivialized.
A minimum of 2 outlets per work area is recommend in case of use of IP-TELEPHONY.
Otherwise a complementary outlet should be considered.
The telecommunication outlets including or not 1 or 2 RJ45 will be ISO 8877 compliant,
defined by ISO IS11801, and TIA/EIA 568 TSB40, which description is done in (29.1.2
RJ45 Connector)

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RJ45 Connector

All the range of connectors have to be compliant with all the last international standards.
A valid certificate must be provided by third party laboratory (type :DELTA).

Each connector of the family is available in UTP or STP one piece device compact and
simple locking termination without any loose part, to avoid the installer to lose pieces ,
and to make it easier to handle.

The connector has to be tooless, U-Shaped cable entry, with a smart bridle with
elastomer insert for cable. Easy access for all cables. Automatic 360° earthing with
spring-loaded locking and earthing bridle.

The STP connector must have integrated earth-drain contact for the drain wire
connection, and double earthing for the STP version at the front.
The U shape entry is the same concept, S/FTP or F/FTP cables to enable them to keep
their structure intact (screens and foils are not damaged) transmission performance is
safe. No risk to tear and roll up the screen.

The connector must have at least a 750 connection/disconnection. It has to be

manufactured in EUROPE.

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Figure 1 : U-shaped cable entry SMART BRIDLE

The U-shaped cable entry should be considered for reducing risk of damaging
connections. For the S/FTP et F/FTP (easy access for all cable)

Figure 2 : Protected IDC contacts DONE

Insulated plastic IDC housing eliminates short-circuit between conductors and metal
body.
The crossing of pairs is implemented before the cable’s introduction into the connector
for easy, secured and efficient wiring. The pair foil can be as near as possible to the
IDC.

The earth drain wire is inserted in an horizontal groove with entire security and is
terminated vertically down on the side of the connector. Secured integrated guiding parts
to enable reproductive position.

The connector has to be labelled on each side the colour coding from the standard EIA
568 A & B.
The connector has to be smooth design with rounded edges, and touch –friendly
materials to avoid injuries.

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The connector has to be able to Re-open in two clicks, and audible in opening and
closing.

Performances :
The level of performance has been certified by an independent laboratory Delta with the
EIA/TIA and ISO 11801:2011 Ed2.2 Class E permanent link and channel. All the
parameters required have been surpassed by far during the test.

The test method « Direct Probing » will warranty the interoperability of the connector at
500Mhz, and met the requirement of the international IEC60512-99-001 ed 1 POEP
standard.

RJ45 WATERPROOF
The RJ Protek faceplate are specially design for industrial or laboraty environment,
surgery rooms where chemical, dust, humidity constraints are usual).

For Heavy steel industry vibration plants this RJ45 has improved resistance against
unplanned disconnexion due to high vibrations.

The Waterproof of the RJ45 is secured by the turn&lock, and this gives a IP55 in
surface mount and up to IP67 in flush mount.

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2.1.1 WORK AREA
In this chapter, we shall learn about cabling components located in work areas, with
references to the second edition of ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2:2002 (equivalent to AS/NZS
3080 for Australia and New Zealand) and the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series of standards.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Guidelines for planning the location of telecommunications outlet boxes in the Work
Area:
1. Each work area shall have a minimum of ONE telecommunications outlet box
location. TWO telecommunications outlet box locations should be provided and located
for future additional telecommunications outlets.
2. Work area telecommunications outlet box size.
ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B, specifies the following:
3. Telecommunications outlet boxes may require supports for attaching the box and a
suitable faceplate to support the telecommunications outlet/connectors that are housed
by the work area telecommunications outlet box.
• Outlet boxes shall be no smaller than

The work area telecommunications outlet box should be located near an electrical outlet
(e.g., within 1 m [3 ft]) and installed at the same height if appropriate.
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5. Floor-mounted telecommunications outlet boxes and monuments (pedestals), and the
cables extending from them, can present a tripping hazard. The location of these
telecommunications outlet boxes should be coordinated with furniture to minimize such
hazards.
6. Cabling system performance may be sensitive to the arrangement and organization of
cable slack located behind the telecommunications outlet/connector. Sufficient space
must be provided in the telecommunications outlet box or equivalent space so that
minimum cable bend radius requirements are not exceeded.
7. The location, mounting, or strain relief of the telecommunications outlet/connector
should allow pathway covers and trim to be removed without disturbing the cable
termination. Care should be exercised to ensure that telecommunications outlet/
connectors are mounted in such a way that they do not significantly reduce the required
pathway cabling capacity.
8. Open office furniture openings provide for mounting faceplates containing one or
more telecommunications outlet/connectors. Two standard sizes of openings are
specified:

WORK AREA SUBSYSTEM

The work area refers to spaces where occupants normally work and interact with their
telecommunications equipment. The work area subsystem refers to the components that
extend from the telecommunications outlet/connector at the end of the horizontal cabling
system to the work station equipment. This equipment requires a patch cord plugged
into the telecommunications outlet/connector.

All four pairs in the cable shall be terminated in an 8-position modular outlet/connector at
the work area. These connectors may be x/xTP, as described in the above section.

Two wiring schemes are specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.1 Clause 6.2.1. The
pin/pair assignments for T568A and T568B are shown in Figure 1.19b depicting the front
view of each telecommunications outlet/connector.
T568A is the preferred wiring scheme, and T568B optional if necessary to accommodate
certain pre-existing 8-pin cabling systems.

When selecting a connector, make sure it is specified and tested to meet ANSI/TIA/EIA-
568-B.2.
Connecting hardware should be marked to designate transmission performance at the
discretion of the manufacturer or approval agency. The markings, if any, shall be visible
during installation. It is suggested that such markings consist of:

Category 6A components: ―Cat6A‖

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WORK AREA CABLES
Work area cables (known also as ―Patch cords‖, ―equipment cords‖ or ―station cords‖)
extend from the TO or MUTOA to the work area equipment. To assure adequate flex-
life, cables used for UTP patch cords shall have stranded/solid conductors. Depending
on the application, a cord with identical connectors on both ends is commonly used.
Note that a maximum length of 5 m (16 ft) of work area cord is allowed for the horizontal
link.
Patch cords used in the work area shall meet or exceed the performance requirements
in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3.
When application specific adaptors (eg. Baluns) are needed at the work area, they shall
be external to the telecommunications outlet/connector (EIA/TIA 568-B.1 clause 4.2).
Due to insertion lost and impedance mismatch, work area cabling often becomes the
bottleneck or the ―weakest link‖ in the channel. The transmission performance of the
entire channel will be reduced to that of the work area cable. ANSI TIA/EIA 568-B
recommends the use of factory assembled work area cables.
Work area cables and other equipment cables connecting to the horizontal cabling shall
meet or exceed the performance requirements described in ANSI/TIA/EIA568-B and
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2:2002 cabling standards.

2.1.2 CONSOLIDATION POINT :

One consolidation point is permitted between a FD and any TO.
The installation of a consolidation point in the horizontal cabling between the floor
distributor and the telecommunication outlet may be useful in an open office
environment where the flexibility of relocating TOs in the work area is required.
The consolidation point shall only contain passive connecting hardware and shall not be
used for cross-connections. In addition, where a consolidation point is used :

a) the consolidation point shall be located so that each work area group is served by at
least one consolidation point;
b) the consolidation point should be limited to serving a maximum of twelve work
areas ;
c) a consolidation point should be located in accessible locations ;
d) the consolidation point should be located so that there is at least 15m from it to the
floor distributor ;
e) CP cables are to be of the same type than capillary cable and are to be equipped
with RJ45 plugs recommended by the manufacturer.
• Category 6A (see 3.3 Chapter)
• Optical fiber …………….. (see 3.3 Chapter)

When using adapters (e.g., installing a balun), the adaptors must be external to the
telecommunications outlet/connector or MUTOA. For further information, see Cabling
Adapters in CORE-2: Horizontal Distribution Systems. The cabling infrastructure
designer needs to be aware that these work area equipment-specific adaptors may or
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may not offer the same level of transmission performance as the cabling systems to
which they connect.

• Active adapters (e.g. Fiber Optic transceivers) that may be needed when connecting
devices that use different signalling schemes.

• A special cable or adapter is required when the equipment connector is different from
the telecommunications outlet/connector.

The maximum horizontal cable length of 90 m (295 ft) is based on a maximum length of
5 m (16 ft) of work area cable. The combined length of equipment cables, work area
cords, and patch cords in the telecommunications room (TR) or equipment room (ER)
shall not exceed 10 m (33 ft), with the exception of MUTOA where longer work area
cables are used. In the case of MUTOA’s, the horizontal cable length is reduced when
the work area cords exceed 5m.

OPEN OFFICE CABLING

Modern offices today adopt flexible layouts for supporting collaborative work by small teams.
From time to time, changes in individual work or group work results in re-arrangements to
office settings in which much of the available work area space is divided by modular
furniture and partitions rather than by fixed walls.
To accommodate such changes without disturbing horizontal cable runs, EIA/TIA 568-B
recommends that these partitions and furniture typically provide for the use of:
• Multi-user telecommunications outlet assembly (MUTOA).
• Consolidation point (CP).
• Cable pathways.
• Telecommunications outlet/connector.
Each of these open office distribution system components will be covered in some detail
throughout this chapter.

Bending Radius and Max. Pulling Force for various cables:

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TYPE Of CABLE BENDING RADIUS (mm) MAX PULLING FORCE (N)
2 core Fiber Zip Cord 35 100
8/12/24/36-core indoor Fiber 30 500
8/12 Loose Fiber 225 1250
8/12/24/36-core Armoured 225 2500
Loose Tube Fiber
4-pair UTP (Cat5e/Cat6) 4 X OD 100
4-pair FTP (Cat5e/Cat6) 8 X OD 200
4 pair UTP (Cat6A) 4 X OD 110

CABLE PULLING
The maximum pulling tension for a 4-pair balanced twisted pair cable must not exceed
25 lbf (110N). Exceeding this tension will result in transmission degradation and may
affect the system’s ability to pass certification testing.

Typical tray and conduit capacity (number of cables)

CONDUIT FILL
A maximum conduit fill ratio of 40% is recommended by TIA-569 standards to
accommodate cable bundle bend radius requirements and allow for future expansion.

CABLE TRAY FILL

TIA-569 recommends 25% fill at initial installation and up to 50% with unplanned
additions. If a single cable tray will also carry power cables, a physical barrier is required
to comply with the NEC. Finally, ensure tray support spacing is sufficient to prevent
excessive sagging. Consider solid bottom tray for higher density applications.

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CABLE TRAY SIZING

CONSOLIDATION POINTS & ZONE ENCLOSURES

TIA standards allow an optional consolidation point (CP) within a permanent link.
Consolidation points may be mounted into a zone enclosure, which are available in
several styles:
• Ceiling- or floor-mount
• Plenum-rated
• Active or passive equipment rated
Zone enclosures also accept patch panels and/or active equipment, and are then
considered telecom enclosures (TEs).

STRAIN RELIEF
Cables shall be free of physical stress over the entire length of the run. Use of cable
supports, Velcro ties are recommended for strain relieving. Do not over tighten straps or
tie-wraps to avoid damage to the cable.
Velcro ties shall always be used for bundling cables properly in channels and raceways.
Cables distributed to the same work area zone may be bundled together.
The maximum number of cables per bundle shall not exceed 50 cables.

DEFINITIONS
CP: Consolidation Point - a location for the interconnection between horizontal cables
that extend from building pathways and horizontal cables that extend into work areas.
MUTOA: Multi-user Telecommunications Outlet Assembly - a grouping in one
housing of several telecommunications outlets/connectors.
Open Office - a floor space division provided by furniture, movable partitions, or other
means, instead of building walls.

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2.1.3 HORIZONTAL CABLING SYSTEM
The specifications in this section make specific reference to the horizontal cabling
requirements stated in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.l, Commercial Building Telecommunications
Cabling Standard, Part 1: General Requirements.
The internationally recognized standard for premises cabling is ISO/IEC 11801
Ed.2:2002.
In this section, the Students will learn
1) The definition and Scope of the Horizontal Cabling System.
2) Primary design objective of the Horizontal Cabling Design.
3) Key Design Considerations of the Horizontal Cabling System.

Definition and Scope of the Horizontal Cabling System

The horizontal cabling is the portion of the telecommunications cabling system that
extends from the work area telecommunications outlet/connector to the horizontal cross-
connect in the telecommunication’s closet. It includes
a) Horizontal cables;
b) Telecommunications outlet/connector in the work area,
c) The mechanical terminations,
d) Patch cords or jumpers located in the telecommunications closet and
e) May include multi-user telecommunications outlet assemblies (MUTOA’s) and
consolidation points (CP’s).

Design goals
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A good cabling plant design always considers possible changes in user requirements in
the future. The horizontal cabling is often very inaccessible after the building is
completed and can incur high cost of changes and result in disruption to occupants and
their work.

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Sources of EMI should be considered when selecting types of horizontal cabling and
designing the layout of horizontal pathways.

Potential sources of EMI include:

• Electric motors and transformers that reside in close proximity to telecommunications
cabling.
• Copiers that share space with telecommunications cables and equipment.
• Electrical power cables that support such equipment.

Avoiding EMI
1. Maintain physical separation between possible sources and the telecommunications
cabling.

1. Optical fiber and shielded cable should be used for buildings with high levels of
ambient EMI.
2. Balanced twisted-pair cabling, such as Category 5e or better (Category 6
recommended), can offer a certain degree of noise immunity that ensures reliable
transmission in most environments (e.g., electrical field intensity less than 3 volts per
meter [V/m]).

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Grounding and Bonding Considerations
For FTP or STP cable used in the horizontal cabling system, Schneider-Electric
recommends that the telecommunications grounding/bonding installation shall conform
with ANSI J-STD-607-A and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2, Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part 1: General Requirements, Addendum 2,
Grounding and Bonding Specifications for Screened Horizontal Cabling.
Note: ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-A: Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements
for Telecommunications are
superseded by J-STD-607-A.

In General, the following guidelines shall be followed,

a) An approved ground shall be made available at the TC for
– Patch Panel frames.
– Equipment Racks and Cabinets.
– All Active Equipment.

b) The shield of FTP cables shall be bonded through a conducting path to the
telecommunications grounding bus-bar (TGB) in the telecommunications room.
c) Shielded connections at the work area are accomplished through a FTP patch cord.
d) Grounding at the work area is usually accomplished through the equipment power
connection.
e) At the work area end of the horizontal cabling, the voltage measured between the
shield and the ground wire of the electrical outlet used to supply power to the work
station shall not exceed Vrms.
f) All patch panel and RJ45 connector have to be direct earthing.

Administration
Schneider Electric Network Connectivity requires proper and systematic methods and
procedures for labelling and management of horizontal cabling. The guidelines and
requirements for the administration of horizontal cabling systems comply to and make
references to ANSI/TIE/EIA-606-A.
1) All cabling must be identified at both ends of the run.
2) Markings on the cable must be:
a) Clearly visible after installation.
b) Easily distinguishable from any manufacturers marking on the cable.
c) Can last the full duration of the warranty

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Standard Horizontal Cabling Configuration

Figure 1.8a: Permanent Link

(Extract from ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10)

Figure 1.8b: Channel

(Extract from ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10)
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Connection Schemes
For horizontal cabling, there are 2 recognized schemes for making connections:
1. Cross-connection — A connection scheme that uses patch cords or jumpers that
attach to connecting hardware on each end.
2. Interconnection — A connection scheme that facilitates the direct connection of
individual cables to another cable or to equipment without a patch cord. The two
connection schemes are as follows:

Recognised horizontal cable types

For the link and channel configuration, the recognized horizontal cable type varies
depending on standards. The following table summarizes the difference between the
various standards.

OM1 62,5µm is not anymore used on the market.

Copper performance categories

There are several performance categories for 100 ohm balanced twisted-pair cable and
connecting hardware categories specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series and
addenda or ISO/I EC 11801 Ed.2:2002.
The connecting hardware and patch cords used for a horizontal run must be rated in the
same category as the cable, or higher. The various category definitions are found in the
following table:
Category Definition
Category 3 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 16Mhz Cat3
performance correspond to application CLASS C as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002
Category 5e Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 100Mhz Cat5e
performance correspond to application CLASS D as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series
Category 6 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 250Mhz Cat6
performance correspond to application CLASS E as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1
Category 6A Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 500Mhz Cat6 A
performance correspond to application CLASS E A as specified in
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 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1:Ed2/A1
Category 7 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 600Mhz Cat7
performance correspond to application CLASS F as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1
Category Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 1000Mhz Cat7A
7A performance correspond to application CLASS FA as specified in
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1 Am2
NOTE: Categories 2, 4, and 5 cables are not recognized

Category Mixture
Multiple-category balanced twisted-pair system can be confusing and costly to maintain.
Schneider Electric endorses the use of single category of cabling components, selected
for use in a cabling system. Schneider Electric system warranty does not recognize the
use of mix and match categories in a installed cabling system.
Crossovers/Polarity
When there is a need to connect a transmitter on one end and a receiver on the other, a
cross over cable is required of the copper pair or fiber cores.
Copper
– If crossover cables are required for copper based cable application, they may be used
only outside of the horizontal cabling system. Active equipment will provide the right
polarity if need (MDI/MDI-X).
Optical Fiber
– The optical fiber cabling link shall be installed in a pair-wise crossover orientation in
which the optical fibers of a pair identified as Position A and Position B at one end are
reversed and identified as Position B and Position A (respectively) at the other end.
– This pair-wise crossover for optical fibers is achieved by using connector polarity and
labelling methodologies that apply to horizontal cables, patch cords, equipment cords,
and duplex optical fiber adapters.

Horizontal Connecting Hardware

General
Connecting hardware for horizontal cabling includes:
• Telecommunications outlet/connectors.
• Connectors used in the HCs (FDs).
• CP connectors (optional).
All connecting hardware used for horizontal cable connections must meet the
requirements for reliability, safety, and transmission performance specified in the:
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series or ISO/I EC 11801 Ed.2:2002.
• NEC in the United States.

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 Figure 1.19b: Eight-position jack pin/pair assignments (front view of connectors)

NOTE: The colours indicated are associated with horizontal balanced twisted-pair cable.
Colour coding for equipment cables, work area cords, patch cords, and jumpers may vary.

Centralized Fiber Cabling

Centralized optical fiber cabling is designed to support centralized communications
equipment.
Centralized cabling connects the work areas to the centralized cross-connect by
allowing the use of interconnect, pull-through cables, or a splice in the TR.

Length limitation
1) The installation length limit of 300m applies to the interconnection and splice
methods. It is based on the combined length of horizontal cable, backbone cable,
equipment cables, cross-connections, and patch cords.
Within the 300 m limit, multimode cabling system will support gigabit services using
centralized networking devices with appropriate optical fiber cable.

2) The cabling length limitation of 90m is associated with the pull-through method. It is
based on the length of horizontal cable from the MC (CD) to the TO/WA.
The total allowable length of additional equipment cables at the MC (CD) and equipment
cables in the work area is 10m with the pull-through method.

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Figure 1.6.1a: Example of centralized optical fiber cabling.

2.1.4 FLOOR DISTRIBUTOR (FD)

They are used to connect between the horizontal cable and other cabling subsystems or
equipment. A minimum of one floor distributor should be provided for every floor ; for
floor spaces exceeding 1 000 m², a minimum of one floor distributor should be provided
for every 1 000 m² of floor space reserved for offices. If a floor space is sparsely
populated (for example a lobby), it is permissible to serve this floor from the floor
distributor located on an adjacent floor.

A floor distributor combines :

• Identification and management of the horizontal links (through a clear labelling)
• The cross-connection for data networks by mean of copper patch cords and/or fiber
optic jumpers. Horizontal (19" panels) and vertical (rings) patch cords routing
accessories are compulsory to facilitate a clear organisation of the cross-connections
inside a single cabinet.
• The housing of active equipment intended for concentrating, switching or supervising,
Data, Video and access control networks.

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2.1.5 19" FLOOR STANDING CABINETS :

COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS

Standard Title Use

IEC 60297-3-100 Mechanical Structure for - Dimension of Mechanical structures of
Electronic Equipment the 19‖
EIA-310-E Cabinets Racks Panels and - US cabinets and racks standard
associated Equipments
IEC60529 Degrees of protection provided Degree of protection against liquids and
by enclosures (IP code) dust to enter the enclosure.
- IP 20
IEC62262 Degrees of protection provided Degree of protection from solid bodies to
by enclosures for electrical enter the enclosure.
equipment against external - IK10 For plain door
mechanical impacts (IK code) - IK08 for glass door

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
2.1.6 ENCLOSURE :
Floor-standing cabinet made of galvanized steel symmetric uprights and following
dimension Height:1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200, Width: 600/750, 800, Depth: 600/800,1000, 1060,1200.
Cabinet should be coated with epoxy-polyester powder hot polymerized in textured RAL
7035 for better corrosion resistance.

All the side panels must be flush with the framework to avoid surprises during the
installation process. For joined enclosures the total length of the set must be the sum of
the individual enclosures that form it to avoid surprises during the installation.

For easier installation and maintenance the cabinet must allow installation of doors on
front and back sides (without special accessories) and installation of 2 doors in the same
upright.

In case that two or more enclosures are installed together the doors should be able to
open without interfering with the adjacent enclosures.

Doors:
Sheet steel plain / transparent door , provided with foamed-in polyurethane gasket and front
door opening. Door shall be provided of adjustable reinforcement frame for increased
ruggedness and assembly of accessories.

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Door shall be supplied with an opening handle to allow easy door managing when
equipped, and shall be provided with a closing system locked by a key number 333.
The impact strength as per IEC 62262 shall be IK10. For enclosures with transparent door must not have any effect
on IP degree however, IK08 is acceptable.

Enclosure should allow door opening change. For safety reasons the door must not fall off when totally open and the
pins are off the axis of the hinge. Door opening of 180º for easy maintenance.

Accessories:
Enclosure shall be supplied with 19” uprights, 100mm / 200mm / no mm base/plinth, with/without document pocket,
earthing straps, with/without 19” profiles, eyebolts / lifting brackets / lifting bars, with/without door switch & lamp.

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

2.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
All materials and products shall be new, sound and uniform in quality, size, shape, color and texture.
The assembler shall be responsible for ensuring that the required standards of quality control as mentioned in relative
sections are maintained for the proposed enclosures.
If requested by the client, the supplier shall provide proof of application of a quality procedure complying with
standards. This means:
- Use of a quality manual approved and signed by a management representative.
- regular updating of this manual so that it reflects the most recent applicable quality control procedures,
- ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certification

2.1.8 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE and HANDLING

- Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site as per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Store enclosures in clean and dry space. Inspect for exterior damage. Maintain factory wrapping or provide
an additional heavy canvas or heavy plastic cover to protect units from dirt, water, construction debris and
traffic.
- Lift only with lugs provided for the purpose. Handle carefully to avoid damage to enclosure and finish.

2.1.9 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

- Production site organisation shall be non polluting and certified to comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
standards.
- Enclosures shall be designed according to Eco-design and the materials shall be of halogen free type.
- Enclosure painting process shall be complying with environmental directives RoHS and REACH.
- Packaging ecological and re-usable as a must.

EQUIPMENT ROOM (ER) SPECIFICATIONS

The Equipment Room houses electronic equipment (PBX, video, computing equipment,
etc.) serving building occupants. Many of the TR’s installed today can be classed as ER’s
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maintain a suitable operating environment for large telecommunications and/or computer
equipment.
ER’s are different and are generally considered to serve a building, a campus, a tenant, or a
service provider (SP), and are connected to backbone pathways that run both within and
between buildings.
ER’s typically contain active equipment, terminations, interconnections, and cross-
connections for telecommunications distribution cables.

LOCATION OF THE ER
Consider the following when choosing a location for the ER,
Distance from telecommunications cable pathways
Space required for the equipment.
Expandability
Cater for access for large equipment and cables.
Facilities that serve and are served by the ER.
Service Provider (SP) equipment requirements.
Distance from electrical service and mechanical equipment.
Sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

CEILING REQUIREMENTS
The recommended height of the ceiling in an ER is at least 3 m (10 ft). Ceiling protrusions
(e.g., sprinkler heads) must be placed to assure a minimum clear height of 2.4 m (8 ft) that
is clear of obstructions, to provide space over the equipment frames for cables and
suspended cable trays.
Some equipment may require additional ceiling clearance, depending upon the
manufacturer’s specifications.
The ceiling finish must:
• Minimize dust.
• Be light coloured to enhance the room lighting.

For fewer than 200 work areas, the minimum ER size shall be no less than 14 m 2.

ER shall have access to the main HVAC 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
• Temperature will be controlled to 18°-24°C (64°-7 5°F).
• Humidity shall be in the range of 30 to 50%. Both humidity and temperature will be
measured 1.5m off the floor.

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LIGHTING
• Provide a minimum equivalent of 500 lux (50 foot-candles) measured 1 m above finished
floors.
• Avoid dimmer switches.
• Coordinate closely with the rack placements.
• Light fixtures mounted min 2.6m above finished floor.
• Emergency lighting is recommended. Place emergency lighting to ensure that the loss of
power to normal lights will not hamper an emergency exit from the ER.
• Power for lighting should not come from the power panel inside the ER. At least one light
should be on normal power, and one light should be on emergency power, if available.

FIRE SAFETY
Appropriate portable fire extinguishers shall be kept in ER near the entry or exit.

Electrical Power Requirements

Active equipment and systems have strict electrical power requirements. To ensure
adequate electrical power closely follow the following:
• Dedicated, non-switched, 3-cable, 240 volt (V) alternating current (ac) duplex electrical
outlets for equipment power to prevent interference and accidental power-off for critical
equipment.
• Electrical outlets must be on non-switched circuits (electrical outlet power must not be
controlled by a wall switch or other device that may lead to inadvertent loss of service).
• Comply with equipment manufacturer’s requirements and guidelines.
• Comply with local electrical code requirements.
• Branch circuits for equipment power that are protected and cabled for 20 A (240V)
capacity.
• Separate duplex 240 Vac convenience electrical outlets (for tools, field test instruments,
located at least 150 mm (6 in) above finished floor and spaced at 1.8 m (6 ft) intervals
around perimeter walls.
• Light switch locations should be easily access upon entry.
• Consider providing emergency power to the ER with automatic switchover capability.
Consider UPS backup for essential active equipment.
• Distribution panels that serve telecommunications equipment should be separate from
those that serve lighting fixtures.
• At least one electrical outlet should be on normal power, and one electrical outlet should
be
on emergency power, if available.

Power Conditioning
The sensitivity of telecommunications equipment to electrical power fluctuations is a
significant issue in assuring system reliability and longevity. Assess the need for power
conditioner before telecommunications equipment is installed. Many UPS devices will
provide the required power conditioning.

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2.1.10 BACKBONES :
Telephone building distributor (TBD)
It is the link between the Private Block Exchange (PBX) and the telephone network, it
permit the allocation of telephone extensions to any floor distributor by the only mean of
cross connections.
Telephone lines within building distributor can be either terminated on 8 pairs modules
or dedicated RJ45 patch panel (ref. VDIG141501 Schneider-Electric). The TBD is to be
located next to the PBX in an area with no electromagnetic disturbances.

Telephone backbones :
As these cables are designed to carry only telephone signals at 64 Kbits cat.3
performance level is sufficient. They will consist of VDIC235212 (Schneider-Electric)
Multi-pair cable (128 pairs).
Note : To comply with the principle of standardisation of horizontal links, capillary cables
will address the general performance requirements of the cabling system (cat.5 e of
above).

Data backbones :

Data backbone cat.6A F/FTP :

The cat.6A backbones will compulsory be made of 4 pairs cat.6A cables (ref.
VDIC64X218 Schneider-Electric). Multi-pair cables are not to be used.

copper cable colour: should be either green or blue. A white colour is allowed for
LSFROH (IEC60332-3C) cable only.

Fiber optic backbone :

Several type of fiber may be used depending on the site specificity :

- For indoor use, the fiber cable will be non-armoured. An anti-rodent protection may be
included. It should have a tight buffered structure.
- For outdoor use, the fiber cable will be armoured and provide an anti-rodent protection.
It should either have a tight buffered or loose tube structure.

Further fiber optic specificity :

LAN fiber optic cables are multimode 50/125 µm type OM3 or OM 4 in a tight buffer
structure, connected to SC, ST or LC connectors. For greater sites, the use of dedicated
fiber cables (12 or 24 cores) is advisable (ref. VDIC52412T or VDIC52424T)

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2.1.11 CLASSIFICATIONS OF COPPER BY FUNCTIONS
Standard copper LAN cables for your day-to-day installations, based on U/UTP and
F/UTP cables, from category 5 to category 6 A. The CL-C cables are reliable and well-
known, with good performance.

High-end copper LAN cables for performances from category 6 to category 6A 500 Mhz.
While exceeding international standards by 3 dB minimum on NEXT & RL, the cable
should have better resistance to the mechanical constraints.

LAN copper cables for category 6A with a single-foil metallic cross-filler, providing high
performance and reliable shielded installations. While exceeding international standards
by 3 dB minimum on NEXT & RL, the cable must provide superior shielding, faster
installations and increased efficiency.

Also, in order to facilitate cable laying, the cables should be available in dual version.
This will allow only one operation to install two cables.

Classifications of fiber by Buffering mechanism.

The two types of buffering mechanisms for optical fiber cable are:
• Tight buffer (inside plant and underground OSP cables).
• Loose buffer (OSP and some inside plant cables).

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Certificates
All LAN cables from Category 6 have to be certified at a component level by the
independent third-party laboratory Delta. Certificates are regularly updated to be
compliant to the latest and highest international standards.

Category 6A F/UTP 550Mhz cabling :

Horizontal cables will be made of 4 or 2x4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.6 A UTP. The
screens will provide a perfect protection against electromagnetical disturbances. They
will consist of CL-MNC cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound and should offer a shielding made
of an Aluminium foil laid longitudinally throughout the cable. The foil (or the foils) should
respect the Snail technology features to improve EMC.
A central cross has to be included in the cable. Among other features, this cross has to
be asymmetric and should have an integrated pair blocking system (DCBS technology).
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
Cable sheath should be blue or green, and the NVP should be printed.
ELFEXT 10dB > 54,8 dB

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Category 6A U/FTP 550Mhz cabling :
Horizontal cables will be made of 4 or 2x4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.6 A FTP. The
screens will provide a perfect protection against electromagnetical disturbances. They
will consist of CL-MNC cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound and should offer a shielding made
of an Aluminium foil laid longitudinally throughout the cable. The foil (or the foils) should
respect the Snail technology features to improve EMC.
A central cross has to be included in the cable. Among other features, this cross has to
be asymmetric and should have an integrated pair blocking system (DCBS technology).
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
Cable sheath should be blue, and the NVP should be printed

Category 6A F/FTP 550Mhz cabling :

Horizontal cables will be made of 4 or 2x4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.6 A FTP. The
screens will provide a perfect protection against electromagnetical disturbances. They
will consist of CL-MNC cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.

These cables will be made of halogen free compound and should offer a shielding made
of an Aluminium foil laid longitudinally throughout the cable. The foil (or the foils) should
respect the Snail technology features to improve EMC.
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
Cable sheath should be blue, and the NVP should be printed

Category 6A X/FTP 550Mhz cabling :

Horizontal cables will be made of 4 or 2x4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.6A FTP. The
screens will provide a perfect protection against electro-magnetic disturbances. They will
consist of CL-MX cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound and should offer a shielding made
of an Aluminium foil laid longitudinally throughout the cable. The foil (or the foils) should
respect the Snail technology features to improve EMC.
A patented metallic cross-filler for superior EMC and reduced installation time has to be
in the structure of the cable
The cable should have superior headroom and bandwidth, exceeding international and
local standards.
Improved safety in case of fire
The outer-sheath of the CL-MX should be available in LSFRZH to comply with IEC
60332-1 and 60332-3c standards. This means reduction of the emissions of opaque
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smoke and acid gases. Thus helps reducing damages to equipment and allows people
to escape from the building more easily.
LSZH
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath according to test methods IEC 61034 (smoke
density), IEC 60754-1 (gas toxicity), IEC 60754-2 (gas corrosiveness) for Tight buffered
and Loose tube cables.
Flame retardant
Flame retardant (self extinguishing) according to IEC 60332-1 for Tight buffered and
Loose tube cables.
Fire retardant
Fire retardant (no fire propagation along the cable) according to IEC 60332-3C for Tight
buffered cables.

The CL-MX cable is wrapped in one single foil, this means less cutting and improved
quality of cable preparation.

The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.

High-speed transmission protocols beyond 10Gbit/s highlight ANEXT sensitivity and

noise immunity as key performance factors for efficient, secure and robust installations.
The single-foil structure of the metallic cross filler acts like a triple screen protection
around the copper twisted pairs. This specific design enhances EMC performances to
reach grade 1 on the transfer impedance parameter, which is better than a shielded
design with braid.

Cable sheath should be blue, and the NVP should be printed

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Category 7A F/FTP 1000Mhz cabling :
Horizontal cables will have an overall shield plus an individual shielding on each pair.
They will be made of 4 or 2x4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.7A FTP. Screens on each
pairs will provide a perfect protection against electromagnetic disturbances. They will
consist of CL-MNC cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound and should offer a shielding made
of an Aluminium foil laid longitudinally throughout the cable. The foil (or the foils) should
respect the Snail technology features to improve EMC.
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
Cable sheath should be blue, and the NVP should be printed.

Category 7A S/FTP 1000Mhz cabling :

Horizontal cables will have an overall shield plus an individual shielding on each pair.
They will be made of 4 or 2x4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.7 A FTP. Screens on each
pairs will provide a perfect protection against electromagnetic disturbances. They will
consist of CL-MNC cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound and should offer a shielding made
of an Aluminium foil laid longitudinally throughout the cable. The foil (or the foils) should
respect the Snail technology features to improve EMC.
This design enhances EMC performances to reach grade 1 on the transfer impedance
parameter.
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
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Cable sheath should be blue or white, and the NVP should be printed.
The outer-sheath of the CL-MX should be available in LSFRZH to comply with IEC
60332-1 and 60332-3c standards. This means reduction of the emissions of opaque
smoke and acid gases. Thus helps reducing damages to equipment and allows people
to escape from the building more easily.
LSZH
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath according to test methods IEC 61034 (smoke
density), IEC 60754-1 (gas toxicity), IEC 60754-2 (gas corrosiveness) for Tight buffered
and Loose tube cables.
Flame retardant
Flame retardant (self extinguishing) according to IEC 60332-1 for Tight buffered and
Loose tube cables.
Fire retardant
Fire retardant (no fire propagation along the cable) according to IEC 60332-3C for Tight
buffered cables.

2.1.12 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIBER BY FUNCTIONS

Intra-building Backbone
The Actassi Indoor and Indoor//Outdoor LSZH Cable is a low smoke zero halogen (LSZH)
cable that provides excellent anti flame performance. The need for splicing between indoor
and outdoor cables can be eliminated. The buffered tubes are surrounded by Aramid yarns
and covered by a low smoke, flame-retardant jacket for protection. A direct outdoor to indoor
transition can be completed with this single cable.
The Actassi Indoor LSZH Tight buffered Cables pass most of the following tests:
1) IEC 60754 part 3, Acidity/Corrosively based on pH and Conductivity Measurements
2) IEC 60332-3C, Fire Retardant
3) NES 713, Toxicity Index
4) IEC 61034, Smoke Emissions

The Actassi Indoor/Outdoor Loose tube LSZH Cables pass most of the following tests:
1) IEC 60754 part 3, Acidity/Corrosively based on pH and Conductivity Measurements
2) IEC 60332-1, Flame Retardant
3) NES 713, Toxicity Index
4) IEC 61034, Smoke Emissions

I. Eight fiber-type performances:

a. Normal offer: Multimode OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4; Single-mode OS1,OS2 (G.652D).

The Fiber indoor/outdoor must have a green sheath colour.

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2.1.13 BACKBONE CABLING – MULTI MODE FIBER
Fiber
All fiber shall be complete with graded index optical fiber waveguide with mode field
diameter of 50um ± 0.5um and cladding diameter of 125um ± 2 um;
Optical fiber shall conform to the OM3 standard defined in ISO-11801 2nd Edition, to
support 10Gb Ethernet over increased distances;
Optical fiber shall be in compliance with IEC 60793 and TIA/EIA 492 specifications;
Each fiber shall be contained in a colour-coded nylon jacket for easy identification;
The jacket of each fiber shall ensure colour retention, minimize micro-bending losses,
improve handling and be mechanically strippable;
The non-circularity of the core and cladding of each fiber shall be less than 6% and 2%
respectively;
The core/cladding concentricity error of each fiber shall be less than 3 um;
All fibers shall operate in both 850nm and 1300nm optical windows with maximum
attenuation of 3.1dB/km and 1.3dB/km respectively;
All fibers shall have its minimum information transmission capacity for 850nm and
1300nm optical windows as 200 MHz-km and 500 MHz-km respectively;
Each overall cable diameter shall not exceed 16mm;
All fiber cables shall be of a dry and dielectric construction. No gel or metallic content
shall be allowed;
The cable shall have water swell able yarn located with the fibers to prevent the
migration of water should the sheath material become punctured;
The minimum allowable bending radius of the cable shall be 10D and 20D during and
after installation respectively where D stands for the overall cable diameter;
The cable marking shall include traceable part numbers from the manufacturer
packaging to assist in quality validation of the installed cable;

Copper
The cable should be a 4 pair or 2x4 pairs categorie 5e , U/UTP.
The screen will be made of aluminium in order to maintain the Electromagnetic Immunity
robustness and to meet the quality and performance criteria for high frequencies during
all the warranty time of the system.
In case of fire, the sheath of the cable shouldn’t produce toxic fumes (HALOGEN FREE)
and flame retardant.

All cables shall be 4-pair unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables meeting or exceeding
the quality and performance requirements for Category 6 UTP cables stipulated in
EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1 standard. Each Category 6 UTP cable shall be terminated on an 8-
conductor Category 6 jack in accordance with the EIA/TIA-568B wiring code;
The cable shall be solid or stranded copper conductors of 23 AWG insulated with high
density, PVC or LSZH sheath. Cross filler with optimized design and micro-blades,
is preferred
The cable shall be accompanied with traceable serial numbers from the manufacturer
indicated on the packaging to assist in quality validation of the installed cables;
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The cable shall provide the guaranteed channel performance specifications of the
Category 6 Channel complies to EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1 standard.
Each pair should have an impedance of 100 Ohms, with+/- 15 Ohms, tolerance.

A valid certificate should be delivered by the manufacturer in order to demonstrate the

ISO/IEC 11801: 2002 or au standard TIA/EIA 568 B2-10 standard compliance.

Cords (Copper – Fiber):

All patch cord should be RAL 7035 colour coded, pre-wired and tested in factory. These
patch cords have to be delivered with colour clip identifier. The connector of these patch
cords have to be snag-free to protect the plug-clip from breakage.
For performance purpose, all the patch cords must comply to :
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed 2.2
DELTA Certified
EN 50173 Ed.3.
EIA/TIA 568-C.2
IEC61935-2
For security purpose, all patch cord must be LSZH compliant

Patch cords or work area cords, category 6A U/UTP 550Mhz:

Cords are to be of the same manufacturer than cables and connectors used in horizontal
links to obtain optimal performances and prevent crosstalk incompatibilities in category
6. They will have an individual shield on each pair and have an impedance of 100 Ohms
(ref. VDIP181X46020 Schneider-Electric for a 2m length).
Cords must always be as short as possible to ease their management inside cabinets
and higher the global performances of the horizontal links.
Cords have to be compliant with : ISO / IEC 11801 Ed 2.2 and third part, updated Delta
certified - EN50173ed.3. , EIA/TIA 568 - C.2, IEC 61935-2
Specifications Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), 4 pairs, 100 ohms, pre-wired and
tested in factory, with light grey colour design (RAL7035)
Connectors with grey over-moulding, Snag-free connection to protect the plug-clip from
breakage. In order to identify, a pair of COLOR clips Covering either shielded or
unshielded will be provided. Each patch cord will be delivered in individual packaging.

Patch cords or work area cords, category 6A S/FTP 550Mhz :

Cords are to be of the same manufacturer than cables and connectors used in horizontal
links to obtain optimal performances and prevent crosstalk incompatibilities in category
6. They will have an individual shield on each pair and have an impedance of 100 Ohms
(ref. VDIP185X46020 Schneider-Electric for a 2m length).
Cords must always be as short as possible to ease their management inside cabinets
and higher the global performances of the horizontal links.

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Cords have to be compliant with : ISO / IEC 11801 Ed 2.2 and third part, updated Delta
certified - EN50173ed.3. , EIA/TIA 568 - C.2, IEC 61935-2
Specifications Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), 4 pairs, 100 ohms, pre-wired and
tested in factory, with light grey colour design (RAL7035)
Connectors with grey over-moulding, Snag-free connection to protect the plug-clip from
breakage. In order to identify, a pair of COLOR clips Covering either shielded or
unshielded will be provided. Each patch cord will be delivered in individual packaging.

Fiber optic jumpers :

The connection to opto-electronic equipment or the cross-connection of two fiber optic
links is to be done through fiber optic jumpers fitted to each fiber optic connector on both
ends.

Geometrical characteristics of fiber optic jumpers are to be the same than fiber optic
links cables.

A minimum length of 2m is to be respected in order to cancel the effect of disturbing

signal propagation inside the cladding.

They will be from Schneider-Electric brand or equivalent.

OPTICAL FIBER TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET CONNECTOR

For optical fiber cabling, optical fiber connectors and optical fiber adapters are available in
many different sizes and shapes.
Performance of Optical fiber type
STANDARD NOTES
• Horizontal optical fibers at the work area outlet shall be terminated to a duplex optical
fibers outlet/connector meeting the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.3.
• To facilitate inter-office moves, consider the use of one style of duplex connector for the
work area outlet.
• The 568SC connector/adapter has been recognized by industry standards for many years.
This connector/adapter type and any additional standards-compliant connector/adapter
styles, including the Small Form Factor (SFF) styles (e.g. LC), may also be considered.

OM3 and OM4 have an additional laser launch modal bandwidth as OM3 and OM4 are
designed to be laser optimized. The difference between ―Overfilled Launch" and ―Laser
Launch" is the test method. A new test method simulating a VCSEL laser launch (TIA-455-
220A and IEC 60793-1-49) was deemed appropriate for these fibers which are intended for
use with VCSELs at higher speeds.

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OM4 fiber is a laser-optimized, high bandwidth 50um multimode fiber. Formerly, it was
called OM3-550 fiber. TIA approved EIA/TIA 492AAAD (OM4) on August 5, 2009

OM4 fiber is designed to enhance the system cost benefits enabled by 850nm VCSELs for
existing 1 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s applications as well as future 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s systems.

OM4 fiber supports Ethernet, Fiber Channel, and OIF applications, allowing extended reach
upwards of 550 meters at 10 Gb/s for ultra long building backbones and medium length
campus backbones.

Star topology network with redundancy links

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The basis of a cabling system organisation is shown by the following diagram. It shows a
star organisation model of FD around the BD. It is to notice that the redundant backbone
links shown are not compulsory but offer a higher security margin against breaks.

Redundancy
Fiber
optique
Backbone telephone

Horizontal cable

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Category 6A UTP RJ45 connector :
- Terminal outlet :

All terminal outlets are to be universal.

A workstation will include a minimum of 2 (two) outlets (e.g. one for telephone
application, the other one assigned to the data network).

Terminal outlets are to be made of cat.6A RJ45 8-pin modular jacks, normalised by
ISO 8877 (reference VDIB1772XU12 Schneider-Electric or equivalent).

RJ45 modular jacks are to be mounted on faceplate from the local standards. The
faceplate have to be properly equipped to accept screw-on adapters and splitters (i.e.
have a build-in nut).
Note : The outer size of the faceplate may be different if the screwing feature described
above is respected (e.g. ref. 5034 Schneider-Electric Italian plate).

Bridged taps and splitters shall not be used as part of the backbone cabling. (TIA/EIA-
568-B.1)

Category 6A FTP RJ45 connector :

- Terminal outlet :

All terminal outlets are to be universal.

A workstation will include a minimum of 2 (two) outlets (e.g. one for telephone
application, the other one assigned to the data network).

Terminal outlets are to be made of cat.6A RJ45 9-pin modular jacks, normalised by
ISO 8877 (reference VDIB1772XB12 Schneider-Electric or equivalent).

RJ45 modular jacks are to be mounted on faceplate from the local standards. The
faceplate have to be properly equipped to accept screw-on adapters and splitters (i.e.
have a build-in nut).
Note : The outer size of the faceplate may be different if the screwing feature described
above is respected (e.g. ref. 5034 Schneider-Electric Italian plate).

Bridged taps and splitters shall not be used as part of the backbone cabling. (TIA/EIA-
568-B.1)
Entrance facility (EF)
The Entrance Facility consists of service entrance to the building including the building wall

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penetration and continuing to the ER. The EF may also contain backbone paths to link other
buildings as well as antenna entrances.
• All carriers and telecommunications providers involved in providing service shall be
contacted to establish their requirements.
• Easements, permits and rights of way may be required.
• A service entrance pathway shall be provided (underground, aerial, buried).
• See standard for specifications defining manholes, penetrations, etc.
• Grounding and bonding to NEC or local code guidelines.

Telecommunications rooms :
Dedicated telecommunications room :

A telecommunications room should provide all the facilities (space, power,

environmental control etc.) for passive components, active devices (HUB, Switches,
routers etc.), and external network interfaces housed within it. Each telecommunications
room should have direct access to the backbone cabling subsystem. It has to be of a
sufficient surface (6 m² minimum) and secured (intrusion, fire, water flood). The use of
raised floor is advisable. It is compulsory cool or ventilate the telecommunications room.
Among a direct access to the backbones, the telecommunications room are to be
installed as close as possible to the centre of the served area to shorten the horizontal
links lengths (better performances and lower costs).

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TR SPECIFICATIONS

a. The telecommunications room must be dedicated to telecommunications functions.

b. Equipment not related to telecommunications shall not be installed in
telecommunications
room.
c. Two walls 2.5 meters (8 ft) high covered with 20mm (3/4 inch) A-C void-free
plywood
d. Minimum Floor Loading Capacity
• 2.4 kPa (50 lbf/ft2)
d. False ceilings are not permitted

LIGHTING
• Provide a minimum equivalent of 500 lux (50 foot-candles) measured 1 m (3 ft) above
finished floors.
• Avoid dimmer switches.
• Coordinate closely with the rack placements.
• Light fixtures mounted min 2.6m (8.5 ft) above finished floor.
• Emergency lighting is recommended. Place emergency lighting to ensure that the loss of
power to normal lights will not hamper an emergency exit from the TR.
• Power for lighting should not come from the power panel inside the TR. At least one light
should be on normal power, and one light should be on emergency power, if available.
DOORS
• Fully open (180 degrees) lockable doors with minimum door size 0.9 m (36 in) wide by 2m
(80 in) high.
• Door sills are not allowed because they impede the movement of equipment.
• Doors that open outward provide additional usable space and reduce constraints on TR
layout.
• Door should have a lock.

POWER SUPPLY
• Branch circuits for equipment power that are protected and cabled for 20 Amp capacity
(240 volts depending on the local utilities regulation)
• Minimum of two dedicated, non-switched, 3-cable, 240 volts (V) alternating current (ac)
duplex electrical outlets for equipment power, each on separate branch circuits.
• Separate duplex 240 Vac convenience electrical outlets (for tools, field test instruments,
located at least 150 mm (6 in) above finished floor and spaced at 1.8 m (6 ft) intervals
around perimeter walls.
• Light switch locations should be easily access upon entry.
• Electrical outlets must be on non-switched circuits (electrical outlet power must not be
controlled by a wall switch or other device that may lead to inadvertent loss of service).
• Consider providing emergency power or UPS backup to the TR with automatic switchover
capability, to ensure continuous operation of any active equipment located in the TR.
• Distribution panels that serve telecommunications equipment should be separate from
those that serve lighting fixtures.

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• At least one electrical outlet should be on normal power, and one electrical outlet should
be
on emergency power, if available.
• Sleeves or slots should be located adjacent to door and fire stopped except during cable
installation.

Flood Prevention
Do not locate TRs in areas prone to flooding. Avoid locations that are below or adjacent to
areas of potential water hazard (e.g., areas below water table, restrooms and kitchens).

Cross-Connect Field Identification

Well-organized colour coding helps to identify backbone and horizontal cables quickly and
helps ensure that cable topology requirements are met. Accepted methods for colour coding
cross-connect fields include coloured backboards, connections, covers or labels. The
following is per ANSI/TIA/EIA 606A recommendations:

Clearances
• Minimum m (3 ft) of clear working space from equipment and cross-connect fields.
• 150 mm (6 in) depth off wall for wall-mounted equipment.
• Allocate a space of at least 1000 mm wide, 1000 mm deep, and 2.3 m high for each

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equipment rack or cabinet.
• Provide space for an aisle of at least 1000 mm wide in the front and in the rear of the
space allocated for each equipment rack or cabinet.

PATCH PANELS

Category 6A patch panels :

Empty or equipped sliding panel 1U 24 port RJ45

The patch panel will have 24 RJ45 port with a QUICKFIX function on both sides to allow
a simple, quick fixing position and sliding feature. Automatic earthing for STP version will
be done.
The patch panel will have individual cable management at the back and also rear
position numbers to keep track on the installation. Labelling has to be integrated on
each side of the QUICKFIX system.

Patch panels will be pre-equipped with RJ45 cat.6A shielded (ref. VDIG118241BX0
ACTASSI S-ONE with a 360° shielding), or RJ45 cat.6A unshielded (ref.
VDIG118241UX0 Schneider-Electric).

One patch cord guiding panel (ref. VDIG188141 Schneider-Electric) is to be forecasted

each 24 ports.

Alternatively vertical patch cord routing rings (ref. VDIM189111 FOR 600X600 or
VDIM189112 for 800X800 Schneider-Electric) will be placed on the 19" uprights at each
side of the cabinet (4 rings per uprights is to be forecasted).

The active equipment to be housed in cabinet will be subjected to independent technical

specifications proposal.

Shielded panels should include shutters removable from the panel for dust proof.
Optional coloured shutters should be supported to increase port identification.

The preferred colour of the patch panel is RAL 7016 (dark grey) in order to be
homogeneous with all the RACK and other patch panels.

telecom panels
The sliding function does permit the use of the punch down tool for LSA contacts with
the panel in a sliding-out position. The telecom panel must have a cable identification to
avoid the need trying to figure out which cable goes where. The cable identification is
very clear on the clever fixing guides. Out of this identification a clear marking with pre-
printed labels and openable label holders will be part of the patch panel.
Finally, the panel has to have two earthing connection points for both shielded cables
and for the rack, easily accessible at the rear.
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Sliding Fiber optic panel 1U:

They will have a capacity of 4 positions equipped with 3 blank plates. Each plates will
have 3 SC/ST/LC or 6 ST SIMPLEX/LC DUPLEX.
The fiber patch panel will have a 0U cable management at the front with integrated clear
marking number in order to identify the cables. At the rear of the sliding fiber panel, a
rear quick fixation to use with a cable gland provide with the panel.
The patch panel has to be equipped with a transparent cover protection at the front, and
on the top of the panel. Finally, the panel will have one or two coiling wheels to avoid
tension on the connectors, and to respect the fiber bend radius. Labelling has to be
integrated on each side of the QUICKFIX system.

The preferred colour of the patch panel is RAL 7016 (dark grey) in order to be
homogeneous with all the RACK and other patch panels.

Cable management:

Patchcord guiding panel :

In between each patch panel a patch cord guiding panel should be inserted. This patch
cord guiding panel should have 1 U height and be fixed with ONLY 2 screws. This
guiding panel must have 4 OPENABLE rings for ease of use, and as they have
OPENABLE, they also have to be able to be CLOSED.

Each of these 4 rings should be removable for maintenance purpose.

Vertical rings :

In order to organise in a proper way the cabling in a rack, we recommend to use

openable vertical rings. For rack 800x800mm a large capacity of up to 48 cords is
recommended.
In a rack of 600X600mm a VELCRO openable vertical ring is best suitable.

Cable ties to bundle the cable are forbidden. Velcro should be used instead.

Telephone backbone wiring

Multipair backbones cables coming from the Telephone Building Distributor will either be
terminated on 8-pairs modules or dedicated patch panels offering 50 RJ45 cat.3 ports on
1U (ref. VDIP141501 Schneider-Electric).
50 ports in 2 rows RJ45 patch panels will be given priority as it suits the universality
feature of a cabling system. Cable organizer and label holders is mandatory.
A cross connection from the telephone backbone to the horizontal cables will allocate an
extension number to the chosen telecommunication outlet.
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A quickfix function on both sides to allow simple fixing and sliding feature.

3.1 CAT6 CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

Telecommunication Outlet
All the wiring devices should be taken in the same range as infrastructure cabling
system, no Mather which installation method is chosen, the wiring devices will be
compliant to IEC 60364 / and HD384 series international standards.
The protection level following the IEC 60529 or l’EN 60529, should be minimum : IP 20
The shock resistance following the IEC 62262 or l’EN 62262 should be IK 02.
The wiring device should never exceed the local standard (ie : 45mm in France,
Belgium)
The wiring device will be compatible with every outlet without any adaptor or
dismantling.
The wiring device should be mounted next to each other without any space in between.
Every wiring device must have a clipsing mechanism without any tool. All
telecommunication outlet must be trivialized.
A minimum of 2 outlets per work area is recommend in case of use of IP-TELEPHONY.
Otherwise a complementary outlet should be considered.
The telecommunication outlets including or not 1 or 2 RJ45 will be ISO 8877 compliant,
defined by ISO IS11801, and TIA/EIA 568 TSB40, which description is done in (29.1.2
RJ45 Connector)

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RJ45 Connector

All the range of connectors have to be compliant with all the last international standards.
A valid certificate must be provided by third party laboratory (type :DELTA).

Each connector of the family is available in UTP or STP one piece device compact and
simple locking termination without any loose part, to avoid the installer to lose pieces ,
and to make it easier to handle.

The connector has to be tooless, U-Shaped cable entry, with a smart bridle with
elastomer insert for cable. Easy access for all cables. Automatic 360° earthing with
spring-loaded locking and earthing bridle.

The STP connector must have integrated earth-drain contact for the drain wire
connection, and double earthing for the STP version at the front.
The U shape entry is the same concept, S/FTP or F/FTP cables to enable them to keep
their structure intact (screens and foils are not damaged) transmission performance is
safe. No risk to tear and roll up the screen.

The connector must have at least a 750 connection/disconnection. It has to be

manufactured in EUROPE.

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Figure 3 : U-shaped cable entry SMART BRIDLE

The U-shaped cable entry should be considered for reducing risk of damaging
connections. For the S/FTP et F/FTP (easy access for all cable)

Figure 4 : Protected IDC contacts DONE

Insulated plastic IDC housing eliminates short-circuit between conductors and metal
body.
The crossing of pairs is implemented before the cable’s introduction into the connector
for easy, secured and efficient wiring. The pair foil can be as near as possible to the
IDC.

The earth drain wire is inserted in an horizontal groove with entire security and is
terminated vertically down on the side of the connector. Secured integrated guiding parts
to enable reproductive position.

The connector has to be labelled on each side the colour coding from the standard EIA
568 A & B.
The connector has to be smooth design with rounded edges, and touch –friendly
materials to avoid injuries.

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The connector has to be able to Re-open in two clicks, and audible in opening and
closing.

Performances :
The level of performance has been certified by an independent laboratory Delta with the
EIA/TIA and ISO 11801:2011 Ed2.2 Class E permanent link and channel. All the
parameters required have been surpassed by far during the test.

The test method « Direct Probing » will warranty the interoperability of the connector at
500Mhz, and met the requirement of the international IEC60512-99-001 ed 1 POEP
standard.

RJ45 WATERPROOF
The RJ Protek faceplate are specially design for industrial or laboraty environment,
surgery rooms where chemical, dust, humidity constraints are usual).

For Heavy steel industry vibration plants this RJ45 has improved resistance against
unplanned disconnexion due to high vibrations.

The Waterproof of the RJ45 is secured by the turn&lock, and this gives a IP55 in
surface mount and up to IP67 in flush mount.

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3.1.1 WORK AREA
In this chapter, we shall learn about cabling components located in work areas, with
references to the second edition of ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2:2002 (equivalent to AS/NZS
3080 for Australia and New Zealand) and the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series of standards.

Design considerations
Guidelines for planning the location of telecommunications outlet boxes in the Work
Area:
1. Each work area shall have a minimum of ONE telecommunications outlet box
location. TWO telecommunications outlet box locations should be provided and located
for future additional telecommunications outlets.
2. Work area telecommunications outlet box size.
ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B, specifies the following:
3. Telecommunications outlet boxes may require supports for attaching the box and a
suitable faceplate to support the telecommunications outlet/connectors that are housed
by the work area telecommunications outlet box.
• Outlet boxes shall be no smaller than

The work area telecommunications outlet box should be located near an electrical outlet
(e.g., within 1 m [3 ft]) and installed at the same height if appropriate.
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5. Floor-mounted telecommunications outlet boxes and monuments (pedestals), and the
cables extending from them, can present a tripping hazard. The location of these
telecommunications outlet boxes should be coordinated with furniture to minimize such
hazards.
6. Cabling system performance may be sensitive to the arrangement and organization of
cable slack located behind the telecommunications outlet/connector. Sufficient space
must be provided in the telecommunications outlet box or equivalent space so that
minimum cable bend radius requirements are not exceeded.
7. The location, mounting, or strain relief of the telecommunications outlet/connector
should allow pathway covers and trim to be removed without disturbing the cable
termination. Care should be exercised to ensure that telecommunications outlet/
connectors are mounted in such a way that they do not significantly reduce the required
pathway cabling capacity.
8. Open office furniture openings provide for mounting faceplates containing one or
more telecommunications outlet/connectors. Two standard sizes of openings are
specified:

Work area subsystem

The work area refers to spaces where occupants normally work and interact with their
telecommunications equipment. The work area subsystem refers to the components that
extend from the telecommunications outlet/connector at the end of the horizontal cabling
system to the work station equipment. This equipment requires a patch cord plugged
into the telecommunications outlet/connector.

All four pairs in the cable shall be terminated in an 8-position modular outlet/connector at
the work area. These connectors may be x/xTP, as described in the above section.

Two wiring schemes are specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.1 Clause 6.2.1. The
pin/pair assignments for T568A and T568B are shown in Figure 1.19b depicting the front
view of each telecommunications outlet/connector.
T568A is the preferred wiring scheme, and T568B optional if necessary to accommodate
certain pre-existing 8-pin cabling systems.

When selecting a connector, make sure it is specified and tested to meet ANSI/TIA/EIA-
568-B.2.
Connecting hardware should be marked to designate transmission performance at the
discretion of the manufacturer or approval agency. The markings, if any, shall be visible
during installation. It is suggested that such markings consist of:

Category 6 components: ―Cat 6‖

Work area cables

Work area cables (known also as ―Patch cords‖, ―equipment cords‖ or ―station cords‖)
extend from the TO or MUTOA to the work area equipment. To assure adequate flex-

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life, cables used for UTP patch cords shall have stranded/solid conductors. Depending
on the application, a cord with identical connectors on both ends is commonly used.
Note that a maximum length of 5 m (16 ft) of work area cord is allowed for the horizontal
link.
Patch cords used in the work area shall meet or exceed the performance requirements
in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3.
When application specific adaptors (eg. Baluns) are needed at the work area, they shall
be external to the telecommunications outlet/connector (EIA/TIA 568-B.1 clause 4.2).
Due to insertion lost and impedance mismatch, work area cabling often becomes the
bottleneck or the ―weakest link‖ in the channel. The transmission performance of the
entire channel will be reduced to that of the work area cable. ANSI TIA/EIA 568-B
recommends the use of factory assembled work area cables.
Work area cables and other equipment cables connecting to the horizontal cabling shall
meet or exceed the performance requirements described in ANSI/TIA/EIA568-B and
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2:2002 cabling standards.

3.1.2 CONSOLIDATION POINT

One consolidation point is permitted between a FD and any TO.
The installation of a consolidation point in the horizontal cabling between the floor
distributor and the telecommunication outlet may be useful in an open office
environment where the flexibility of relocating TOs in the work area is required.
The consolidation point shall only contain passive connecting hardware and shall not be
used for cross-connections. In addition, where a consolidation point is used :

f) the consolidation point shall be located so that each work area group is served by at
least one consolidation point;
g) the consolidation point should be limited to serving a maximum of twelve work
areas ;
h) a consolidation point should be located in accessible locations ;
i) the consolidation point should be located so that there is at least 15m from it to the
floor distributor ;
j) CP cables are to be of the same type than capillary cable and are to be equipped
with RJ45 plugs recommended by the manufacturer.
• Category 6 , (see 3.3 Chapter)
• Optical fiber ……………..(see 3.3 Chapter)

When using adapters (e.g., installing a balun), the adaptors must be external to the
telecommunications outlet/connector or MUTOA. For further information, see Cabling
Adapters in CORE-2: Horizontal Distribution Systems. The cabling infrastructure
designer needs to be aware that these work area equipment-specific adaptors may or
may not offer the same level of transmission performance as the cabling systems to
which they connect.

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• Active adapters (e.g. Fiber Optic transceivers) that may be needed when connecting
devices that use different signalling schemes.

• A special cable or adapter is required when the equipment connector is different from
the telecommunications outlet/connector.

The maximum horizontal cable length of 90 m (295 ft) is based on a maximum length of
5 m (16 ft) of work area cable. The combined length of equipment cables, work area
cords, and patch cords in the telecommunications room (TR) or equipment room (ER)
shall not exceed 10 m (33 ft), with the exception of MUTOA where longer work area
cables are used. In the case of MUTOA’s, the horizontal cable length is reduced when
the work area cords exceed 5m.

3.1.3 OPEN OFFICE CABLING

Modern offices today adopt flexible layouts for supporting collaborative work by small teams.
From time to time, changes in individual work or group work results in re-arrangements to
office settings in which much of the available work area space is divided by modular
furniture and partitions rather than by fixed walls.
To accommodate such changes without disturbing horizontal cable runs, EIA/TIA 568-B
recommends that these partitions and furniture typically provide for the use of:
• Multi-user telecommunications outlet assembly (MUTOA).
• Consolidation point (CP).
• Cable pathways.
• Telecommunications outlet/connector.
Each of these open office distribution system components will be covered in some detail
throughout this chapter.

Bending Radius and Max. Pulling Force for various cables:

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TYPE Of CABLE BENDING RADIUS (mm) MAX PULLING FORCE (N)
2 core Fiber Zip Cord 35 100
8/12/24/36-core indoor Fiber 30 500
8/12 Loose Fiber 225 1250
8/12/24/36-core Armoured 225 2500
Loose Tube Fiber
4-pair UTP (Cat5e/Cat6) 4 X OD 100
4-pair FTP (Cat5e/Cat6) 8 X OD 200
4 pair UTP (Cat6A) 4 X OD 110

Cable Pulling
The maximum pulling tension for a 4-pair balanced twisted pair cable must not exceed
25 lbf (110N). Exceeding this tension will result in transmission degradation and may
affect the system’s ability to pass certification testing.

Typical tray and conduit capacity (number of cables)

Conduit Fill
A maximum conduit fill ratio of 40% is recommended by TIA-569 standards to
accommodate cable bundle bend radius requirements and allow for future expansion.

Cable Tray Fill

TIA-569 recommends 25% fill at initial installation and up to 50% with unplanned
additions. If a single cable tray will also carry power cables, a physical barrier is required
to comply with the NEC. Finally, ensure tray support spacing is sufficient to prevent
excessive sagging. Consider solid bottom tray for higher density applications.

Cable Tray Sizing

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Consolidation Points & Zone Enclosures
TIA standards allow an optional consolidation point (CP) within a permanent link.
Consolidation points may be mounted into a zone enclosure, which are available in
several styles:
• Ceiling- or floor-mount
• Plenum-rated
• Active or passive equipment rated
Zone enclosures also accept patch panels and/or active equipment, and are then
considered telecom enclosures (TEs).

STRAIN RELIEF
Cables shall be free of physical stress over the entire length of the run. Use of cable
supports, Velcro ties are recommended for strain relieving. Do not over tighten straps or
tie-wraps to avoid damage to the cable.
Velcro ties shall always be used for bundling cables properly in channels and raceways.
Cables distributed to the same work area zone may be bundled together.
The maximum number of cables per bundle shall not exceed 50 cables.

DEFINITIONS
CP: Consolidation Point - a location for the interconnection between horizontal cables
that extend from building pathways and horizontal cables that extend into work areas.
MUTOA: Multi-user Telecommunications Outlet Assembly - a grouping in one
housing of several telecommunications outlets/connectors.
Open Office - a floor space division provided by furniture, movable partitions, or other
means, instead of building walls.

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3.1.4 HORIZONTAL CABLING SYSTEM
The specifications in this section make specific reference to the horizontal cabling
requirements stated in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.l, Commercial Building Telecommunications
Cabling Standard, Part 1: General Requirements.
The internationally recognized standard for premises cabling is ISO/IEC 11801
Ed.2:2002.
In this section, the Students will learn
1) The definition and Scope of the Horizontal Cabling System.
2) Primary design objective of the Horizontal Cabling Design.
3) Key Design Considerations of the Horizontal Cabling System.

Definition and Scope of the Horizontal Cabling System

The horizontal cabling is the portion of the telecommunications cabling system that
extends from the work area telecommunications outlet/connector to the horizontal cross-
connect in the telecommunication’s closet. It includes
a) Horizontal cables;
b) Telecommunications outlet/connector in the work area,
c) The mechanical terminations,
d) Patch cords or jumpers located in the telecommunications closet and
e) May include multi-user telecommunications outlet assemblies (MUTOA’s) and
consolidation points (CP’s).

Design goals
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A good cabling plant design always considers possible changes in user requirements in
the future. The horizontal cabling is often very inaccessible after the building is
completed and can incur high cost of changes and result in disruption to occupants and
their work.

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Sources of EMI should be considered when selecting types of horizontal cabling and
designing the layout of horizontal pathways.

Potential sources of EMI include:

• Electric motors and transformers that reside in close proximity to telecommunications
cabling.
• Copiers that share space with telecommunications cables and equipment.
• Electrical power cables that support such equipment.

Avoiding EMI
1. Maintain physical separation between possible sources and the telecommunications
cabling.

1. Optical fiber and shielded cable should be used for buildings with high levels of
ambient EMI.
2. Balanced twisted-pair cabling, such as Category 5e or better (Category 6
recommended), can offer a certain degree of noise immunity that ensures reliable
transmission in most environments (e.g., electrical field intensity less than 3 volts per
meter [V/m]).

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Grounding and Bonding Considerations
For FTP or STP cable used in the horizontal cabling system, Schneider-Electric
recommends that the telecommunications grounding/bonding installation shall conform
with ANSI J-STD-607-A and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2, Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part 1: General Requirements, Addendum 2,
Grounding and Bonding Specifications for Screened Horizontal Cabling.
Note: ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-A: Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements
for Telecommunications are
superseded by J-STD-607-A.

In General, the following guidelines shall be followed,

a) An approved ground shall be made available at the TC for
– Patch Panel frames.
– Equipment Racks and Cabinets.
– All Active Equipment.

b) The shield of FTP cables shall be bonded through a conducting path to the
telecommunications grounding bus-bar (TGB) in the telecommunications room.
c) Shielded connections at the work area are accomplished through a FTP patch cord.
d) Grounding at the work area is usually accomplished through the equipment power
connection.
e) At the work area end of the horizontal cabling, the voltage measured between the
shield and the ground wire of the electrical outlet used to supply power to the work
station shall not exceed Vrms.
f) All patch panel and RJ45 connector have to be direct earthing.

Administration
Schneider Electric Network Connectivity requires proper and systematic methods and
procedures for labelling and management of horizontal cabling. The guidelines and
requirements for the administration of horizontal cabling systems comply to and make
references to ANSI/TIE/EIA-606-A.
1) All cabling must be identified at both ends of the run.
2) Markings on the cable must be:
a) Clearly visible after installation.
b) Easily distinguishable from any manufacturers marking on the cable.
c) Can last the full duration of the warranty

Standard Horizontal Cabling Configuration

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 Figure 1.8a: Permanent Link
(Extract from ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10)

Figure 1.8b: Channel

(Extract from ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10)

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Connection Schemes
For horizontal cabling, there are 2 recognized schemes for making connections:
1. Cross-connection — A connection scheme that uses patch cords or jumpers that
attach to connecting hardware on each end.
2. Interconnection — A connection scheme that facilitates the direct connection of
individual cables to another cable or to equipment without a patch cord. The two
connection schemes are as follows:

Recognised horizontal cable types

For the link and channel configuration, the recognized horizontal cable type varies
depending on standards. The following table summarizes the difference between the
various standards.

OM1 62,5µm is not anymore used on the market.

Copper performance categories

There are several performance categories for 100 ohm balanced twisted-pair cable and
connecting hardware categories specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series and
addenda or ISO/I EC 11801 Ed.2:2002.
The connecting hardware and patch cords used for a horizontal run must be rated in the
same category as the cable, or higher. The various category definitions are found in the
following table:
Category Definition
Category 3 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 16Mhz Cat3
performance correspond to application CLASS C as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002
Category Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 100Mhz Cat5e
5e performance correspond to application CLASS D as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series
Category 6 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 250Mhz Cat6
performance correspond to application CLASS E as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1
Category Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 500Mhz Cat6 A
6A performance correspond to application CLASS E A as specified in
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 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1:Ed2/A1
Category 7 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 600Mhz Cat7
performance correspond to application CLASS F as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1
Category Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 1000Mhz Cat7A
7A performance correspond to application CLASS F A as specified in
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1 Am2
NOTE: Categories 2, 4, and 5 cables are not recognized

Category Mixture
Multiple-category balanced twisted-pair system can be confusing and costly to maintain.
Schneider Electric endorses the use of single category of cabling components, selected
for use in a cabling system. Schneider Electric system warranty does not recognize the
use of mix and match categories in a installed cabling system.
Crossovers/Polarity
When there is a need to connect a transmitter on one end and a receiver on the other, a
cross over cable is required of the copper pair or fiber cores.
Copper
– If crossover cables are required for copper based cable application, they may be used
only outside of the horizontal cabling system. Active equipment will provide the right
polarity if need (MDI/MDI-X).
Optical Fiber
– The optical fiber cabling link shall be installed in a pair-wise crossover orientation in
which the optical fibers of a pair identified as Position A and Position B at one end are
reversed and identified as Position B and Position A (respectively) at the other end.
– This pair-wise crossover for optical fibers is achieved by using connector polarity and
labelling methodologies that apply to horizontal cables, patch cords, equipment cords,
and duplex optical fiber adapters.

Horizontal Connecting Hardware

General
Connecting hardware for horizontal cabling includes:
• Telecommunications outlet/connectors.
• Connectors used in the HCs (FDs).
• CP connectors (optional).
All connecting hardware used for horizontal cable connections must meet the
requirements for reliability, safety, and transmission performance specified in the:
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series or ISO/I EC 11801 Ed.2:2002.
• NEC in the United States.

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 Figure 1.19b: Eight-position jack pin/pair assignments (front view of connectors)

NOTE: The colours indicated are associated with horizontal balanced twisted-pair cable.
Colour coding for equipment cables, work area cords, patch cords, and jumpers may vary.

Centralized Fiber Cabling

Centralized optical fiber cabling is designed to support centralized communications
equipment.
Centralized cabling connects the work areas to the centralized cross-connect by
allowing the use of interconnect, pull-through cables, or a splice in the TR.

Length limitation
1) The installation length limit of 300m applies to the interconnection and splice
methods. It is based on the combined length of horizontal cable, backbone cable,
equipment cables, cross-connections, and patch cords.
Within the 300 m limit, multimode cabling system will support gigabit services using
centralized networking devices with appropriate optical fiber cable.

2) The cabling length limitation of 90m is associated with the pull-through method. It is
based on the length of horizontal cable from the MC (CD) to the TO/WA.
The total allowable length of additional equipment cables at the MC (CD) and equipment
cables in the work area is 10m with the pull-through method.

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Figure 1.6.1a: Example of centralized optical fiber cabling.

3.1.5 FLOOR DISTRIBUTOR (FD)

They are used to connect between the horizontal cable and other cabling subsystems or
equipment. A minimum of one floor distributor should be provided for every floor ; for
floor spaces exceeding 1 000 m², a minimum of one floor distributor should be provided
for every 1 000 m² of floor space reserved for offices. If a floor space is sparsely
populated (for example a lobby), it is permissible to serve this floor from the floor
distributor located on an adjacent floor.

A floor distributor combines :

• Identification and management of the horizontal links (through a clear labelling)
• The cross-connection for data networks by mean of copper patch cords and/or fiber
optic jumpers. Horizontal (19" panels) and vertical (rings) patch cords routing
accessories are compulsory to facilitate a clear organisation of the cross-connections
inside a single cabinet.
• The housing of active equipment intended for concentrating, switching or supervising,
Data, Video and access control networks.

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3.1.6 19" FLOOR STANDING CABINETS :

COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS

Standard Title Use

IEC 60297-3-100 Mechanical Structure for - Dimension of Mechanical structures of
Electronic Equipment the 19‖
EIA-310-E Cabinets Racks Panels and - US cabinets and racks standard
associated Equipments
IEC60529 Degrees of protection provided Degree of protection against liquids and
by enclosures (IP code) dust to enter the enclosure.
- IP 20
IEC62262 Degrees of protection provided Degree of protection from solid bodies to
by enclosures for electrical enter the enclosure.
equipment against external - IK10 For plain door
mechanical impacts (IK code) - IK08 for glass door

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
3.1.7 ENCLOSURE :
Floor-standing cabinet made of galvanized steel symmetric uprights and following
dimension Height:1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200, Width: 600/750, 800, Depth:
600/800,1000, 1060,1200. Cabinet should be coated with epoxy-polyester powder hot
polymerized in textured RAL 7035 for better corrosion resistance.

All the side panels must be flush with the framework to avoid surprises during the
installation process. For joined enclosures the total length of the set must be the sum of
the individual enclosures that form it to avoid surprises during the installation.

For easier installation and maintenance the cabinet must allow installation of doors on
front and back sides (without special accessories) and installation of 2 doors in the same
upright.

In case that two or more enclosures are installed together the doors should be able to
open without interfering with the adjacent enclosures.

Doors:
Sheet steel plain / transparent door , provided with foamed-in polyurethane gasket and
front door opening. Door shall be provided of adjustable reinforcement frame for
increased ruggedness and assembly of accessories.

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Door shall be supplied with an opening handle to allow easy door managing when
equipped,
and shall be provided with a closing system locked by a key number 333.

The impact strength as per IEC 62262 shall be IK10. For enclosures with transparent
door must not have any effect on IP degree however, IK08 is acceptable.

Enclosure should allow door opening change. For safety reasons the door must not fall
off when totally open and the pins are off the axis of the hinge. Door opening of 180º for
easy maintenance.

Accessories:
Enclosure shall be supplied with 19‖ uprights, 100mm / 200mm / no mm base/plinth,
with/without document pocket, earthing straps, with/without 19‖ profiles, eyebolts / lifting
brackets / lifting bars, with/without door switch & lamp.

3.1.8 THERMAL STUDY:

For ED switchboards and Industrial Control boards the supplier must present a thermal
study clearly indicating if thermal management measures are needed, and:
> Highest temperature of the board without temperature management
> Necessary cooling power
> Cooling power offered by the solution
> & the calculations made

Operation & Maintenance

3.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE
All materials and products shall be new, sound and uniform in quality, size, shape, color
and texture.
The assembler shall be responsible for ensuring that the required standards of quality
control as mentioned in relative sections are maintained for the proposed enclosures.
If requested by the client, the supplier shall provide proof of application of a quality
procedure complying with standards. This means:
- Use of a quality manual approved and signed by a management representative.
- regular updating of this manual so that it reflects the most recent applicable quality
control procedures,
- ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certification

3.1.10 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE and HANDLING

- Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site as per manufacturer’s
instructions.

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 - Store enclosures in clean and dry space. Inspect for exterior damage. Maintain
factory wrapping or provide an additional heavy canvas or heavy plastic cover to
protect units from dirt, water, construction debris and traffic.
- Lift only with lugs provided for the purpose. Handle carefully to avoid damage to
enclosure and finish.

3.1.11 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

- Production site organisation shall be non polluting and certified to comply with ISO
9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Enclosures shall be designed according to Eco-design and the materials shall be
of halogen free type.
- Enclosure painting process shall be complying with environmental directives
RoHS and REACH.
- Packaging ecological and re-usable as a must.

3.1.12 EQUIPMENT ROOM (ER) SPECIFICATIONS

The Equipment Room houses electronic equipment (PBX, video, computing equipment,
etc.) serving building occupants. Many of the TR’s installed today can be classed as ER’s
because they may contain active electronic equipment and need to provide space and
maintain a suitable operating environment for large telecommunications and/or computer
equipment.
ER’s are different and are generally considered to serve a building, a campus, a tenant, or a
service provider (SP), and are connected to backbone pathways that run both within and
between buildings.
ER’s typically contain active equipment, terminations, interconnections, and cross-
connections for telecommunications distribution cables.

LOCATION OF THE ER
Consider the following when choosing a location for the ER,
Distance from telecommunications cable pathways
Space required for the equipment.
Expandability
Cater for access for large equipment and cables.
Facilities that serve and are served by the ER.
Service Provider (SP) equipment requirements.
Distance from electrical service and mechanical equipment.
Sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Ceiling Requirements
The recommended height of the ceiling in an ER is at least 3 m (10 ft). Ceiling protrusions
(e.g., sprinkler heads) must be placed to assure a minimum clear height of 2.4 m (8 ft) that

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is clear of obstructions, to provide space over the equipment frames for cables and
suspended cable trays.
Some equipment may require additional ceiling clearance, depending upon the
manufacturer’s specifications.
The ceiling finish must:
• Minimize dust.
• Be light coloured to enhance the room lighting.

For fewer than 200 work areas, the minimum ER size shall be no less than 14 m 2.

ER shall have access to the main HVAC 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
• Temperature will be controlled to 18°-24°C (64°-7 5°F).
• Humidity shall be in the range of 30 to 50%. Both humidity and temperature will be
measured 1.5m off the floor.

LIGHTING
• Provide a minimum equivalent of 500 lux (50 foot-candles) measured 1 m above finished
floors.
• Avoid dimmer switches.
• Coordinate closely with the rack placements.
• Light fixtures mounted min 2.6m above finished floor.
• Emergency lighting is recommended. Place emergency lighting to ensure that the loss of
power to normal lights will not hamper an emergency exit from the ER.
• Power for lighting should not come from the power panel inside the ER. At least one light
should be on normal power, and one light should be on emergency power, if available.

FIRE SAFETY
Appropriate portable fire extinguishers shall be kept in ER near the entry or exit.

Electrical Power Requirements

Active equipment and systems have strict electrical power requirements. To ensure
adequate electrical power closely follow the following:
• Dedicated, non-switched, 3-cable, 240 volt (V) alternating current (ac) duplex electrical
outlets for equipment power to prevent interference and accidental power-off for critical
equipment.
• Electrical outlets must be on non-switched circuits (electrical outlet power must not be
controlled by a wall switch or other device that may lead to inadvertent loss of service).
• Comply with equipment manufacturer’s requirements and guidelines.
• Comply with local electrical code requirements.
• Branch circuits for equipment power that are protected and cabled for 20 A (240V)
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capacity.
• Separate duplex 240 Vac convenience electrical outlets (for tools, field test instruments,
located at least 150 mm (6 in) above finished floor and spaced at 1.8 m (6 ft) intervals
around perimeter walls.
• Light switch locations should be easily access upon entry.
• Consider providing emergency power to the ER with automatic switchover capability.
Consider UPS backup for essential active equipment.
• Distribution panels that serve telecommunications equipment should be separate from
those that serve lighting fixtures.
• At least one electrical outlet should be on normal power, and one electrical outlet should
be on emergency power, if available.

Power Conditioning
The sensitivity of telecommunications equipment to electrical power fluctuations is a
significant issue in assuring system reliability and longevity. Assess the need for power
conditioner before telecommunications equipment is installed. Many UPS devices will
provide the required power conditioning.

3.1.13 BACKBONES :
Telephone building distributor (TBD)
It is the link between the Private Block Exchange (PBX) and the telephone network, it
permit the allocation of telephone extensions to any floor distributor by the only mean of
cross connections.
Telephone lines within building distributor can be either terminated on 8 pairs modules
or dedicated RJ45 patch panel (ref. VDIG141501 Schneider-Electric). The TBD is to be
located next to the PBX in an area with no electromagnetic disturbances.

Telephone backbones :
As these cables are designed to carry only telephone signals at 64 Kbits cat.3
performance level is sufficient. They will consist of VDIC235212 (Schneider-Electric)
Multi-pair cable (128 pairs).
Note : To comply with the principle of standardisation of horizontal links, capillary cables
will address the general performance requirements of the cabling system (cat.5 e of
above).

Data backbones :

Data backbone cat.6 U/UTP :

These cable will reach category 6 performance level minimum. It is compulsory to build
cat.6 backbones using 4 pairs shielded cables (VDIC116118 or VDIC136218). Multi-pair
cables are to be proscribed.
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copper cable colour: should be either green or blue. A white colour is allowed for
LSFROH (IEC60332-3C) cable only.

Fiber optic backbone :

Several type of fiber may be used depending on the site specificity :

- For indoor use, the fiber cable will be non-armoured. An anti-rodent protection may be
included. It should have a tight buffered structure.
- For outdoor use, the fiber cable will be armoured and provide an anti-rodent protection.
It should either have a tight buffered or loose tube structure.

Further fiber optic specificity :

LAN fiber optic cables are multimode 50/125 µm type OM3 or OM 4 in a tight buffer
structure, connected to SC, ST or LC connectors. For greater sites, the use of dedicated
fiber cables (12 or 24 cores) is advisable (ref. VDIC52412T or VDIC52424T)

Cable types

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Classifications of copper by functions
Standard copper LAN cables for your day-to-day installations, based on U/UTP and
F/UTP cables, from category 5 to category 6 A. The CL-C cables are reliable and well-
known, with good performance.

High-end copper LAN cables for performances from category 6 to category 6A 500 Mhz.
While exceeding international standards by 3 dB minimum on NEXT & RL, the cable
should have better resistance to the mechanical constraints.

LAN copper cables for category 6A with a single-foil metallic cross-filler, providing high
performance and reliable shielded installations. While exceeding international standards
by 3 dB minimum on NEXT & RL, the cable must provide superior shielding, faster
installations and increased efficiency.

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Also, in order to facilitate cable laying, the cables should be available in dual version.
This will allow only one operation to install two cables.

Classifications of fiber by Buffering mechanism.

The two types of buffering mechanisms for optical fiber cable are:
• Tight buffer (inside plant and underground OSP cables).
• Loose buffer (OSP and some inside plant cables).

Certificates
All LAN cables from Category 6 have to be certified at a component level by the
independent third-party laboratory Delta. Certificates are regularly updated to be
compliant to the latest and highest international standards.

Category 6 U/UTP 300Mhz cabling :

Horizontal cables will be made of 4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.6 UTP. They will
consist of CL-MNC cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound. A central cross has to be
included in the cable. Among other features, this cross has to be asymmetric and should
have an integrated pair blocking system (DCBS technology).
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
Cable sheath should be blue or green, and the NVP should be printed.

Category 6 U/FTP 300Mhz cabling :

Horizontal cables will be made of 4 or 2x4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.6 FTP. The
screens will provide a perfect protection against electromagnetical disturbances. They
will consist of CL-MNC cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound and should offer a shielding made
of an Aluminium foil laid longitudinally throughout the cable. The foil (or the foils) should
respect the Snail technology features to improve EMC.
A central cross has to be included in the cable. Among other features, this cross has to
be asymmetric and should have an integrated pair blocking system (DCBS technology).
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
Cable sheath should be blue or green, and the NVP should be printed.

LSZH
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath according to test methods IEC 61034 (smoke
density), IEC 60754-1 (gas toxicity), IEC 60754-2 (gas corrosiveness) for Tight buffered
and Loose tube cables.
Flame retardant
Flame retardant (self extinguishing) according to IEC 60332-1 for Tight buffered and
Loose tube cables.
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Fire retardant
Fire retardant (no fire propagation along the cable) according to IEC 60332-3C for Tight
buffered cables.

The CL-MX cable is wrapped in one single foil, this means less cutting and improved
quality of cable preparation.

The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.

High-speed transmission protocols beyond 10Gbit/s highlight ANEXT sensitivity and

noise immunity as key performance factors for efficient, secure and robust installations.
The single-foil structure of the metallic cross filler acts like a triple screen protection
around the copper twisted pairs. This specific design enhances EMC performances to
reach grade 1 on the transfer impedance parameter, which is better than a shielded
design with braid.

Cable sheath should be blue, and the NVP should be printed

The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.

Cable sheath should be blue or white, and the NVP should be printed.
The outer-sheath of the CL-MX should be available in LSFRZH to comply with IEC
60332-1 and 60332-3c standards. This means reduction of the emissions of opaque
smoke and acid gases. Thus helps reducing damages to equipment and allows people
to escape from the building more easily.
LSZH
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath according to test methods IEC 61034 (smoke
density), IEC 60754-1 (gas toxicity), IEC 60754-2 (gas corrosiveness) for Tight buffered
and Loose tube cables.
Flame retardant
Flame retardant (self extinguishing) according to IEC 60332-1 for Tight buffered and
Loose tube cables.
Fire retardant
Fire retardant (no fire propagation along the cable) according to IEC 60332-3C for Tight
buffered cables.

3.1.14 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIBER BY FUNCTIONS

Intra-building Backbone
The Actassi Indoor and Indoor//Outdoor LSZH Cable is a low smoke zero halogen (LSZH)
cable that provides excellent anti flame performance. The need for splicing between indoor
and outdoor cables can be eliminated. The buffered tubes are surrounded by Aramid yarns
and covered by a low smoke, flame-retardant jacket for protection. A direct outdoor to indoor
transition can be completed with this single cable.

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The Actassi Indoor LSZH Tight buffered Cables pass most of the following tests:
1) IEC 60754 part 3, Acidity/Corrosively based on pH and Conductivity Measurements
2) IEC 60332-3C, Fire Retardant
3) NES 713, Toxicity Index
4) IEC 61034, Smoke Emissions

The Actassi Indoor/Outdoor Loose tube LSZH Cables pass most of the following tests:
1) IEC 60754 part 3, Acidity/Corrosively based on pH and Conductivity Measurements
2) IEC 60332-1, Flame Retardant
3) NES 713, Toxicity Index
4) IEC 61034, Smoke Emissions

I. Eight fiber-type performances:

a. Normal offer: Multimode OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4; Single-mode OS1,OS2 (G.652D).

The Fiber indoor/outdoor must have a green sheath colour.

3.1.15 BACKBONE CABLING – MULTI MODE FIBER

Fiber
All fiber shall be complete with graded index optical fiber waveguide with mode field
diameter of 50um ± 0.5um and cladding diameter of 125um ± 2 um;
Optical fiber shall conform to the OM3 standard defined in ISO-11801 2nd Edition, to
support 10Gb Ethernet over increased distances;
Optical fiber shall be in compliance with IEC 60793 and TIA/EIA 492 specifications;
Each fiber shall be contained in a colour-coded nylon jacket for easy identification;
The jacket of each fiber shall ensure colour retention, minimize micro-bending losses,
improve handling and be mechanically strippable;
The non-circularity of the core and cladding of each fiber shall be less than 6% and 2%
respectively;
The core/cladding concentricity error of each fiber shall be less than 3 um;
All fibers shall operate in both 850nm and 1300nm optical windows with maximum
attenuation of 3.1dB/km and 1.3dB/km respectively;
All fibers shall have its minimum information transmission capacity for 850nm and
1300nm optical windows as 200 MHz-km and 500 MHz-km respectively;
Each overall cable diameter shall not exceed 16mm;
All fiber cables shall be of a dry and dielectric construction. No gel or metallic content
shall be allowed;
The cable shall have water swell able yarn located with the fibers to prevent the
migration of water should the sheath material become punctured;
The minimum allowable bending radius of the cable shall be 10D and 20D during and
after installation respectively where D stands for the overall cable diameter;
The cable marking shall include traceable part numbers from the manufacturer
packaging to assist in quality validation of the installed cable;

The cable should be a 4 pair or 2x4 pairs categorie 5e , U/UTP.

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The screen will be made of aluminium in order to maintain the Electromagnetic Immunity
robustness and to meet the quality and performance criteria for high frequencies during
all the warranty time of the system.
In case of fire, the sheath of the cable shouldn’t produce toxic fumes (HALOGEN FREE)
and flame retardant.

All cables shall be 4-pair unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables meeting or exceeding
the quality and performance requirements for Category 6 UTP cables stipulated in
EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1 standard. Each Category 6 UTP cable shall be terminated on an 8-
conductor Category 6 jack in accordance with the EIA/TIA-568B wiring code;
The cable shall be solid or stranded copper conductors of 23 AWG insulated with high
density, PVC or LSZH sheath. Cross filler with optimized design and micro-blades,
is preferred
The cable shall be accompanied with traceable serial numbers from the manufacturer
indicated on the packaging to assist in quality validation of the installed cables;
The cable shall provide the guaranteed channel performance specifications of the
Category 6 Channel complies to EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1 standard.
Each pair should have an impedance of 100 Ohms, with+/- 15 Ohms, tolerance.

A valid certificate should be delivered by the manufacturer in order to demonstrate the

ISO/IEC 11801: 2002 or au standard TIA/EIA 568 B2-10 standard compliance.

Cords (Copper – Fiber):

All patch cord should be RAL 7035 colour coded, pre-wired and tested in factory. These
patch cords have to be delivered with colour clip identifier. The connector of these patch
cords have to be snag-free to protect the plug-clip from breakage.
For performance purpose, all the patch cords must comply to :
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed 2.2
DELTA Certified
EN 50173 Ed.3.
EIA/TIA 568-C.2
IEC61935-2
For security purpose, all patch cord must be LSZH compliant

Copper :

Patch cords or work area cords, category 6U/ UTP 250Mhz :

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Cords are to be of the same manufacturer than cables and connectors used in horizontal
links to obtain optimal performances and prevent crosstalk incompatibilities in category
6. They will be unshielded and have an impedance of 100 Ohms (ref. VDIP181646020
Schneider-Electric for a 2m length).
Cords must always be as short as possible to ease their management inside cabinets
and higher the global performances of the horizontal links.
Cords have to be compliant with : ISO / IEC 11801 Ed 2.2 and third part, updated Delta
certified - EN50173ed.3. , EIA/TIA 568 - C.2, IEC 61935-2
Specifications Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), 4 pairs, 100 ohms, pre-wired and
tested in factory, with light grey colour design (RAL7035)
Connectors with grey over-moulding, Snag-free connection to protect the plug-clip from
breakage. In order to identify, a pair of COLOR clips Covering either shielded or
unshielded will be provided. Each patch cord will be delivered in individual packaging.

Patch cords or work area cords, category 6 F/UTP 250 Mhz :

Cords are to be of the same manufacturer than cables and connectors used in horizontal
links to obtain optimal performances and prevent crosstalk incompatibilities in category
6. They will have an individual shield on each pair and have an impedance of 100 Ohms
(ref. VDIP184646020 Schneider-Electric for a 2m length).
Cords must always be as short as possible to ease their management inside cabinets
and higher the global performances of the horizontal links.
Cords have to be compliant with : ISO / IEC 11801 Ed 2.2 and third part, updated Delta
certified - EN50173ed.3. , EIA/TIA 568 - C.2, IEC 61935-2
Specifications Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), 4 pairs, 100 ohms, pre-wired and
tested in factory, with light grey colour design (RAL7035)
Connectors with grey over-moulding, Snag-free connection to protect the plug-clip from
breakage. In order to identify, a pair of COLOR clips Covering either shielded or
unshielded will be provided. Each patch cord will be delivered in individual packaging.

Fiber optic jumpers :

The connection to opto-electronic equipment or the cross-connection of two fiber optic
links is to be done through fiber optic jumpers fitted to each fiber optic connector on both
ends.

Geometrical characteristics of fiber optic jumpers are to be the same than fiber optic
links cables.

A minimum length of 2m is to be respected in order to cancel the effect of disturbing

signal propagation inside the cladding.

They will be from Schneider-Electric brand or equivalent.

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OPTICAL FIBER TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET CONNECTOR
For optical fiber cabling, optical fiber connectors and optical fiber adapters are available in
many different sizes and shapes.
Performance of Optical fiber type
STANDARD NOTES
• Horizontal optical fibers at the work area outlet shall be terminated to a duplex optical
fibers outlet/connector meeting the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.3.
• To facilitate inter-office moves, consider the use of one style of duplex connector for the
work area outlet.
• The 568SC connector/adapter has been recognized by industry standards for many years.
This connector/adapter type and any additional standards-compliant connector/adapter
styles, including the Small Form Factor (SFF) styles (e.g. LC), may also be considered.

OM3 and OM4 have an additional laser launch modal bandwidth as OM3 and OM4 are
designed to be laser optimized. The difference between ―Overfilled Launch" and ―Laser
Launch" is the test method. A new test method simulating a VCSEL laser launch (TIA-455-
220A and IEC 60793-1-49) was deemed appropriate for these fibers which are intended for
use with VCSELs at higher speeds.

OM4 fiber is a laser-optimized, high bandwidth 50um multimode fiber. Formerly, it was
called OM3-550 fiber. TIA approved EIA/TIA 492AAAD (OM4) on August 5, 2009

OM4 fiber is designed to enhance the system cost benefits enabled by 850nm VCSELs for
existing 1 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s applications as well as future 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s systems.

OM4 fiber supports Ethernet, Fiber Channel, and OIF applications, allowing extended reach
upwards of 550 meters at 10 Gb/s for ultra long building backbones and medium length
campus backbones.

Star topology network with redundancy links

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The basis of a cabling system organisation is shown by the following diagram. It shows a
star organisation model of FD around the BD. It is to notice that the redundant backbone
links shown are not compulsory but offer a higher security margin against breaks.

Redundancy
Fiber
optique
Backbone telephone

Horizontal cable

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Universal components used for telephone and data networks :

Category 6 UTP RJ45 connector :

- Terminal outlet :

All terminal outlets are to be universal.

A workstation will include a minimum of 2 (two) outlets (e.g. one for telephone
application, the other one assigned to the data network).

Terminal outlets are to be made of cat.6 RJ45 8-pin modular jacks, normalised by ISO
8877 (reference VDIB17726U12 Schneider-Electric or equivalent).

RJ45 modular jacks are to be mounted on faceplate from the local standards. The
faceplate have to be properly equipped to accept screw-on adapters and splitters (i.e.
have a build-in nut).
Note : The outer size of the faceplate may be different if the screwing feature described
above is respected (e.g. ref. 5034 Schneider-Electric Italian plate).

Bridged taps and splitters shall not be used as part of the backbone cabling. (TIA/EIA-
568-B.1)

Category 6 FTP RJ45 connector :

- Terminal outlet :

All terminal outlets are to be universal.

A workstation will include a minimum of 2 (two) outlets (e.g. one for telephone
application, the other one assigned to the data network).

Terminal outlets are to be made of cat.6 RJ45 9-pin modular jacks, normalised by ISO
8877 (reference VDIB17726U12 Schneider-Electric or equivalent).

RJ45 modular jacks are to be mounted on faceplate from the local standards. The
faceplate have to be properly equipped to accept screw-on adapters and splitters (i.e.
have a build-in nut).
Note : The outer size of the faceplate may be different if the screwing feature described
above is respected (e.g. ref. 5034 Schneider-Electric Italian plate).

Bridged taps and splitters shall not be used as part of the backbone cabling. (TIA/EIA-
568-B.1)
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Entrance facility (EF)
The Entrance Facility consists of service entrance to the building including the building wall
penetration and continuing to the ER. The EF may also contain backbone paths to link other
buildings as well as antenna entrances.
• All carriers and telecommunications providers involved in providing service shall be
contacted to establish their requirements.
• Easements, permits and rights of way may be required.
• A service entrance pathway shall be provided (underground, aerial, buried).
• See standard for specifications defining manholes, penetrations, etc.
• Grounding and bonding to NEC or local code guidelines.

Telecommunications rooms :
Dedicated telecommunications room :

A telecommunications room should provide all the facilities (space, power,

environmental control etc.) for passive components, active devices (HUB, Switches,
routers etc.), and external network interfaces housed within it. Each telecommunications
room should have direct access to the backbone cabling subsystem. It has to be of a
sufficient surface (6 m² minimum) and secured (intrusion, fire, water flood). The use of
raised floor is advisable. It is compulsory cool or ventilate the telecommunications room.
Among a direct access to the backbones, the telecommunications room are to be
installed as close as possible to the centre of the served area to shorten the horizontal
links lengths (better performances and lower costs).

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TR SPECIFICATIONS

a. The telecommunications room must be dedicated to telecommunications functions.

b. Equipment not related to telecommunications shall not be installed in
telecommunications
room.
c. Two walls 2.5 meters (8 ft) high covered with 20mm (3/4 inch) A-C void-free
plywood
d. Minimum Floor Loading Capacity
• 2.4 kPa (50 lbf/ft2)
d. False ceilings are not permitted

LIGHTING
• Provide a minimum equivalent of 500 lux (50 foot-candles) measured 1 m (3 ft) above
finished floors.
• Avoid dimmer switches.
• Coordinate closely with the rack placements.
• Light fixtures mounted min 2.6m (8.5 ft) above finished floor.
• Emergency lighting is recommended. Place emergency lighting to ensure that the loss of
power to normal lights will not hamper an emergency exit from the TR.
• Power for lighting should not come from the power panel inside the TR. At least one light
should be on normal power, and one light should be on emergency power, if available.
DOORS
• Fully open (180 degrees) lockable doors with minimum door size 0.9 m (36 in) wide by 2m
(80 in) high.
• Door sills are not allowed because they impede the movement of equipment.
• Doors that open outward provide additional usable space and reduce constraints on TR
layout.
• Door should have a lock.

POWER SUPPLY
• Branch circuits for equipment power that are protected and cabled for 20 Amp capacity
(240 volts depending on the local utilities regulation)
• Minimum of two dedicated, non-switched, 3-cable, 240 volts (V) alternating current (ac)
duplex electrical outlets for equipment power, each on separate branch circuits.
• Separate duplex 240 Vac convenience electrical outlets (for tools, field test instruments,
located at least 150 mm (6 in) above finished floor and spaced at 1.8 m (6 ft) intervals
around perimeter walls.
• Light switch locations should be easily access upon entry.
• Electrical outlets must be on non-switched circuits (electrical outlet power must not be
controlled by a wall switch or other device that may lead to inadvertent loss of service).
• Consider providing emergency power or UPS backup to the TR with automatic switchover
capability, to ensure continuous operation of any active equipment located in the TR.
• Distribution panels that serve telecommunications equipment should be separate from
those that serve lighting fixtures.

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• At least one electrical outlet should be on normal power, and one electrical outlet should
be
on emergency power, if available.
• Sleeves or slots should be located adjacent to door and fire stopped except during cable
installation.

Flood Prevention
Do not locate TRs in areas prone to flooding. Avoid locations that are below or adjacent to
areas of potential water hazard (e.g., areas below water table, restrooms and kitchens).

Cross-Connect Field Identification

Well-organized colour coding helps to identify backbone and horizontal cables quickly and
helps ensure that cable topology requirements are met. Accepted methods for colour coding
cross-connect fields include coloured backboards, connections, covers or labels. The
following is per ANSI/TIA/EIA 606A recommendations:

Clearances
• Minimum m (3 ft) of clear working space from equipment and cross-connect fields.
• 150 mm (6 in) depth off wall for wall-mounted equipment.
• Allocate a space of at least 1000 mm wide, 1000 mm deep, and 2.3 m high for each

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equipment rack or cabinet.
• Provide space for an aisle of at least 1000 mm wide in the front and in the rear of the
space allocated for each equipment rack or cabinet.

PATCH PANELS

Category 6 patch panels :

Empty or equipped sliding panel 1U 24 port RJ45

The patch panel will have 24 rj45 port with a QUICKFIX function on both sides to allow a
simple, quick fixing position and sliding feature. Automatic earthing for STP version will
be done.
The patch panel will have individual cable management at the back and also rear
position numbers to keep track on the installation. Labelling has to be integrated on
each side of the QUICKFIX system.

Patch panels will be pre-equipped with RJ45 cat.6 shielded (ref. VDIG118241B60
ACTASSI S-ONE with a 360° shielding), or RJ45 cat.6 unshielded (ref.
VDIG118241U60 Schneider-Electric).

One patch cord guiding panel (ref. VDIG188141 Schneider-Electric) is to be forecasted

each 24 ports.

Alternatively vertical patch cord routing rings (ref. VDIM189111 for 600X600 or
VDIM189112 for 800X800 Schneider-Electric) will be placed on the 19" uprights at each
side of the cabinet (4 rings per uprights is to be forecasted).

The active equipment to be housed in cabinet will be subjected to independent technical

specifications proposal.

Shielded panels should include shutters removable from the panel for dust proof.
Optional coloured shutters should be supported to increase port identification.

The preferred colour of the patch panel is RAL 7016 (dark grey) in order to be
homogeneous with all the RACK and other patch panels.

telecom panels
The sliding function does permit the use of the punch down tool for LSA contacts with
the panel in a sliding-out position. The telecom panel must have a cable identification to
avoid the need trying to figure out which cable goes where. The cable identification is
very clear on the clever fixing guides. Out of this identification a clear marking with pre-
printed labels and openable label holders will be part of the patch panel.

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Finally, the panel has to have two earthing connection points for both shielded cables
and for the rack, easily accessible at the rear.
Sliding Fiber optic panel 1U:

They will have a capacity of 4 positions equipped with 3 blank plates. Each plates will
have 3 SC/ST/LC or 6 ST SIMPLEX/LC DUPLEX.
The fiber patch panel will have a 0U cable management at the front with integrated clear
marking number in order to identify the cables. At the rear of the sliding fiber panel, a
rear quick fixation to use with a cable gland provide with the panel.
The patch panel has to be equipped with a transparent cover protection at the front, and
on the top of the panel. Finally, the panel will have one or two coiling wheels to avoid
tension on the connectors, and to respect the fiber bend radius. Labelling has to be
integrated on each side of the QUICKFIX system.

The preferred colour of the patch panel is RAL 7016 (dark grey) in order to be
homogeneous with all the RACK and other patch panels.

Cable management:

Patchcord guiding panel :

In between each patch panel a patch cord guiding panel should be inserted. This patch
cord guiding panel should have 1 U height and be fixed with ONLY 2 screws. This
guiding panel must have 4 OPENABLE rings for ease of use, and as they have
OPENABLE, they also have to be able to be CLOSED.

Each of these 4 rings should be removable for maintenance purpose.

Vertical rings :

In order to organise in a proper way the cabling in a rack, we recommend to use

openable vertical rings. For rack 800x800mm a large capacity of up to 48 cords is
recommended.
In a rack of 600X600mm a VELCRO openable vertical ring is best suitable.

Cable ties to bundle the cable are forbidden. Velcro should be used instead.

Telephone backbone wiring

Multipair backbones cables coming from the Telephone Building Distributor will either be
terminated on 8-pairs modules or dedicated patch panels offering 50 RJ45 cat.3 ports on
1U (ref. VDIP141501 Schneider-Electric).
50 ports in 2 rows RJ45 patch panels will be given priority as it suits the universality
feature of a cabling system. Cable organizer and label holders is mandatory.
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A cross connection from the telephone backbone to the horizontal cables will allocate an
extension number to the chosen telecommunication outlet.
A quickfix function on both sides to allow simple fixing and sliding feature.

4.1 CAT5e CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

Telecommunication Outlet
All the wiring devices should be taken in the same range as infrastructure cabling
system, no Mather which installation method is chosen, the wiring devices will be
compliant to IEC 60364 / and HD384 series international standards.
The protection level following the IEC 60529 or l’EN 60529, should be minimum : IP 20
The shock resistance following the IEC 62262 or l’EN 62262 should be IK 02.
The wiring device should never exceed the local standard (ie : 45mm in France,
Belgium)
The wiring device will be compatible with every outlet without any adaptor or
dismantling.
The wiring device should be mounted next to each other without any space in between.
Every wiring device must have a clipsing mechanism without any tool. All
telecommunication outlet must be trivialized.
A minimum of 2 outlets per work area is recommend in case of use of IP-TELEPHONY.
Otherwise a complementary outlet should be considered.
The telecommunication outlets including or not 1 or 2 RJ45 will be ISO 8877 compliant,
defined by ISO IS11801, and TIA/EIA 568 TSB40, which description is done in (29.1.2
RJ45 Connector)

RJ45 Connector

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All the range of connectors have to be compliant with all the last international standards.
A valid certificate must be provided by third party laboratory (type :DELTA).

Each connector of the family is available in UTP or STP one piece device compact and
simple locking termination without any loose part, to avoid the installer to lose pieces ,
and to make it easier to handle.

The connector has to be tooless, U-Shaped cable entry, with a smart bridle with
elastomer insert for cable. Easy access for all cables. Automatic 360° earthing with
spring-loaded locking and earthing bridle.

The STP connector must have integrated earth-drain contact for the drain wire
connection, and double earthing for the STP version at the front.
The U shape entry is the same concept, S/FTP or F/FTP cables to enable them to keep
their structure intact (screens and foils are not damaged) transmission performance is
safe. No risk to tear and roll up the screen.

The connector must have at least a 750 connection/disconnection. It has to be

manufactured in EUROPE.

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Figure 5 : U-shaped cable entry SMART BRIDLE

The U-shaped cable entry should be considered for reducing risk of damaging
connections. For the S/FTP et F/FTP (easy access for all cable)

Figure 6 : Protected IDC contacts DONE

Insulated plastic IDC housing eliminates short-circuit between conductors and metal
body.
The crossing of pairs is implemented before the cable’s introduction into the connector
for easy, secured and efficient wiring. The pair foil can be as near as possible to the
IDC.

The earth drain wire is inserted in an horizontal groove with entire security and is
terminated vertically down on the side of the connector. Secured integrated guiding parts
to enable reproductive position.

The connector has to be labelled on each side the colour coding from the standard EIA
568 A & B.
The connector has to be smooth design with rounded edges, and touch –friendly
materials to avoid injuries.

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The connector has to be able to Re-open in two clicks, and audible in opening and
closing.

Performances :
The level of performance has been certified by an independent laboratory Delta with the
EIA/TIA and ISO 11801:2011 Ed2.2 Class E permanent link and channel. All the
parameters required have been surpassed by far during the test.

The test method « Direct Probing » will warranty the interoperability of the connector at
500Mhz, and met the requirement of the international IEC60512-99-001 ed 1 POEP
standard.

RJ45 WATERPROOF
The RJ Protek faceplate are specially design for industrial or laboraty environment,
surgery rooms where chemical, dust, humidity constraints are usual).

For Heavy steel industry vibration plants this RJ45 has improved resistance against
unplanned disconnexion due to high vibrations.

The Waterproof of the RJ45 is secured by the turn&lock, and this gives a IP55 in
surface mount and up to IP67 in flush mount.

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4.1.1 WORK AREA
In this chapter, we shall learn about cabling components located in work areas, with
references to the second edition of ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2:2002 (equivalent to AS/NZS
3080 for Australia and New Zealand) and the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series of standards.

Design considerations
Guidelines for planning the location of telecommunications outlet boxes in the Work
Area:
1. Each work area shall have a minimum of ONE telecommunications outlet box
location. TWO telecommunications outlet box locations should be provided and located
for future additional telecommunications outlets.
2. Work area telecommunications outlet box size.
ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B, specifies the following:
3. Telecommunications outlet boxes may require supports for attaching the box and a
suitable faceplate to support the telecommunications outlet/connectors that are housed
by the work area telecommunications outlet box.
• Outlet boxes shall be no smaller than

The work area telecommunications outlet box should be located near an electrical outlet
(e.g., within 1 m [3 ft]) and installed at the same height if appropriate.
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5. Floor-mounted telecommunications outlet boxes and monuments (pedestals), and the
cables extending from them, can present a tripping hazard. The location of these
telecommunications outlet boxes should be coordinated with furniture to minimize such
hazards.
6. Cabling system performance may be sensitive to the arrangement and organization of
cable slack located behind the telecommunications outlet/connector. Sufficient space
must be provided in the telecommunications outlet box or equivalent space so that
minimum cable bend radius requirements are not exceeded.
7. The location, mounting, or strain relief of the telecommunications outlet/connector
should allow pathway covers and trim to be removed without disturbing the cable
termination. Care should be exercised to ensure that telecommunications outlet/
connectors are mounted in such a way that they do not significantly reduce the required
pathway cabling capacity.
8. Open office furniture openings provide for mounting faceplates containing one or
more telecommunications outlet/connectors. Two standard sizes of openings are
specified:

Work area subsystem

The work area refers to spaces where occupants normally work and interact with their
telecommunications equipment. The work area subsystem refers to the components that
extend from the telecommunications outlet/connector at the end of the horizontal cabling
system to the work station equipment. This equipment requires a patch cord plugged
into the telecommunications outlet/connector.

All four pairs in the cable shall be terminated in an 8-position modular outlet/connector at
the work area. These connectors may be x/xTP, as described in the above section.

Two wiring schemes are specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.1 Clause 6.2.1. The
pin/pair assignments for T568A and T568B are shown in Figure 1.19b depicting the front
view of each telecommunications outlet/connector.
T568A is the preferred wiring scheme, and T568B optional if necessary to accommodate
certain pre-existing 8-pin cabling systems.

When selecting a connector, make sure it is specified and tested to meet ANSI/TIA/EIA-
568-B.2.
Connecting hardware should be marked to designate transmission performance at the
discretion of the manufacturer or approval agency. The markings, if any, shall be visible
during installation. It is suggested that such markings consist of:

Category 5e components: ―Cat 5e‖

Work area cables

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Work area cables (known also as ―Patch cords‖, ―equipment cords‖ or ―station cords‖)
extend from the TO or MUTOA to the work area equipment. To assure adequate flex-
life, cables used for UTP patch cords shall have stranded/solid conductors. Depending
on the application, a cord with identical connectors on both ends is commonly used.
Note that a maximum length of 5 m (16 ft) of work area cord is allowed for the horizontal
link.
Patch cords used in the work area shall meet or exceed the performance requirements
in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3.
When application specific adaptors (eg. Baluns) are needed at the work area, they shall
be external to the telecommunications outlet/connector (EIA/TIA 568-B.1 clause 4.2).
Due to insertion lost and impedance mismatch, work area cabling often becomes the
bottleneck or the ―weakest link‖ in the channel. The transmission performance of the
entire channel will be reduced to that of the work area cable. ANSI TIA/EIA 568-B
recommends the use of factory assembled work area cables.
Work area cables and other equipment cables connecting to the horizontal cabling shall
meet or exceed the performance requirements described in ANSI/TIA/EIA568-B and
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2:2002 cabling standards.

4.1.2 CONSOLIDATION POINT :

One consolidation point is permitted between a FD and any TO.
The installation of a consolidation point in the horizontal cabling between the floor
distributor and the telecommunication outlet may be useful in an open office
environment where the flexibility of relocating TOs in the work area is required.
The consolidation point shall only contain passive connecting hardware and shall not be
used for cross-connections. In addition, where a consolidation point is used :

k) the consolidation point shall be located so that each work area group is served by at
least one consolidation point;
l) the consolidation point should be limited to serving a maximum of twelve work
areas ;
m) a consolidation point should be located in accessible locations ;
n) the consolidation point should be located so that there is at least 15m from it to the
floor distributor ;
o) CP cables are to be of the same type than capillary cable and are to be equipped
with RJ45 plugs recommended by the manufacturer.
• Category 5e ……………...(see 3.3 Chapter)
• Optical fiber ……………..(see 3.3 Chapter)

When using adapters (e.g., installing a balun), the adaptors must be external to the
telecommunications outlet/connector or MUTOA. For further information, see Cabling
Adapters in CORE-2: Horizontal Distribution Systems. The cabling infrastructure
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may not offer the same level of transmission performance as the cabling systems to
which they connect.

• Active adapters (e.g. Fiber Optic transceivers) that may be needed when connecting
devices that use different signalling schemes.

• A special cable or adapter is required when the equipment connector is different from
the telecommunications outlet/connector.

The maximum horizontal cable length of 90 m (295 ft) is based on a maximum length of
5 m (16 ft) of work area cable. The combined length of equipment cables, work area
cords, and patch cords in the telecommunications room (TR) or equipment room (ER)
shall not exceed 10 m (33 ft), with the exception of MUTOA where longer work area
cables are used. In the case of MUTOA’s, the horizontal cable length is reduced when
the work area cords exceed 5m.

4.1.3 OPEN OFFICE CABLING

Modern offices today adopt flexible layouts for supporting collaborative work by small teams.
From time to time, changes in individual work or group work results in re-arrangements to
office settings in which much of the available work area space is divided by modular
furniture and partitions rather than by fixed walls.
To accommodate such changes without disturbing horizontal cable runs, EIA/TIA 568-B
recommends that these partitions and furniture typically provide for the use of:
• Multi-user telecommunications outlet assembly (MUTOA).
• Consolidation point (CP).
• Cable pathways.
• Telecommunications outlet/connector.
Each of these open office distribution system components will be covered in some detail
throughout this chapter.

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Bending Radius and Max. Pulling Force for various cables:

TYPE Of CABLE BENDING RADIUS (mm) MAX PULLING FORCE (N)

2 core Fiber Zip Cord 35 100
8/12/24/36-core indoor Fiber 30 500
8/12 Loose Fiber 225 1250
8/12/24/36-core Armoured 225 2500
Loose Tube Fiber
4-pair UTP (Cat5e/Cat6) 4 X OD 100
4-pair FTP (Cat5e/Cat6) 8 X OD 200
4 pair UTP (Cat6A) 4 X OD 110

Cable Pulling
The maximum pulling tension for a 4-pair balanced twisted pair cable must not exceed
25 lbf (110N). Exceeding this tension will result in transmission degradation and may
affect the system’s ability to pass certification testing.

Typical tray and conduit capacity (number of cables)

Conduit Fill
A maximum conduit fill ratio of 40% is recommended by TIA-569 standards to
accommodate cable bundle bend radius requirements and allow for future expansion.

Cable Tray Fill

TIA-569 recommends 25% fill at initial installation and up to 50% with unplanned
additions. If a single cable tray will also carry power cables, a physical barrier is required
to comply with the NEC. Finally, ensure tray support spacing is sufficient to prevent
excessive sagging. Consider solid bottom tray for higher density applications.

Cable Tray Sizing

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Consolidation Points & Zone Enclosures
TIA standards allow an optional consolidation point (CP) within a permanent link.
Consolidation points may be mounted into a zone enclosure, which are available in
several styles:
• Ceiling- or floor-mount
• Plenum-rated
• Active or passive equipment rated
Zone enclosures also accept patch panels and/or active equipment, and are then
considered telecom enclosures (TEs).

STRAIN RELIEF
Cables shall be free of physical stress over the entire length of the run. Use of cable
supports, Velcro ties are recommended for strain relieving. Do not over tighten straps or
tie-wraps to avoid damage to the cable.
Velcro ties shall always be used for bundling cables properly in channels and raceways.
Cables distributed to the same work area zone may be bundled together.
The maximum number of cables per bundle shall not exceed 50 cables.

DEFINITIONS
CP: Consolidation Point - a location for the interconnection between horizontal cables
that extend from building pathways and horizontal cables that extend into work areas.
MUTOA: Multi-user Telecommunications Outlet Assembly - a grouping in one
housing of several telecommunications outlets/connectors.
Open Office - a floor space division provided by furniture, movable partitions, or other
means, instead of building walls.

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4.1.4 HORIZONTAL CABLING SYSTEM
The specifications in this section make specific reference to the horizontal cabling
requirements stated in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.l, Commercial Building Telecommunications
Cabling Standard, Part 1: General Requirements.
The internationally recognized standard for premises cabling is ISO/IEC 11801
Ed.2:2002.
In this section, the Students will learn
1) The definition and Scope of the Horizontal Cabling System.
2) Primary design objective of the Horizontal Cabling Design.
3) Key Design Considerations of the Horizontal Cabling System.

Definition and Scope of the Horizontal Cabling System

The horizontal cabling is the portion of the telecommunications cabling system that
extends from the work area telecommunications outlet/connector to the horizontal cross-
connect in the telecommunication’s closet. It includes
a) Horizontal cables;
b) Telecommunications outlet/connector in the work area,
c) The mechanical terminations,
d) Patch cords or jumpers located in the telecommunications closet and
e) May include multi-user telecommunications outlet assemblies (MUTOA’s) and
consolidation points (CP’s).

Design goals
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A good cabling plant design always considers possible changes in user requirements in
the future. The horizontal cabling is often very inaccessible after the building is
completed and can incur high cost of changes and result in disruption to occupants and
their work.

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Sources of EMI should be considered when selecting types of horizontal cabling and
designing the layout of horizontal pathways.

Potential sources of EMI include:

• Electric motors and transformers that reside in close proximity to telecommunications
cabling.
• Copiers that share space with telecommunications cables and equipment.
• Electrical power cables that support such equipment.

Avoiding EMI
1. Maintain physical separation between possible sources and the telecommunications
cabling.

1. Optical fiber and shielded cable should be used for buildings with high levels of
ambient EMI.
2. Balanced twisted-pair cabling, such as Category 5e or better (Category 6
recommended), can offer a certain degree of noise immunity that ensures reliable
transmission in most environments (e.g., electrical field intensity less than 3 volts per
meter [V/m]).

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Grounding and Bonding Considerations
For FTP or STP cable used in the horizontal cabling system, Schneider-Electric
recommends that the telecommunications grounding/bonding installation shall conform
with ANSI J-STD-607-A and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2, Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part 1: General Requirements, Addendum 2,
Grounding and Bonding Specifications for Screened Horizontal Cabling.
Note: ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-A: Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements
for Telecommunications are
superseded by J-STD-607-A.

In General, the following guidelines shall be followed,

a) An approved ground shall be made available at the TC for
– Patch Panel frames.
– Equipment Racks and Cabinets.
– All Active Equipment.

b) The shield of FTP cables shall be bonded through a conducting path to the
telecommunications grounding bus-bar (TGB) in the telecommunications room.
c) Shielded connections at the work area are accomplished through a FTP patch cord.
d) Grounding at the work area is usually accomplished through the equipment power
connection.
e) At the work area end of the horizontal cabling, the voltage measured between the
shield and the ground wire of the electrical outlet used to supply power to the work
station shall not exceed Vrms.
f) All patch panel and RJ45 connector have to be direct earthing.

Administration
Schneider Electric Network Connectivity requires proper and systematic methods and
procedures for labelling and management of horizontal cabling. The guidelines and
requirements for the administration of horizontal cabling systems comply to and make
references to ANSI/TIE/EIA-606-A.
1) All cabling must be identified at both ends of the run.
2) Markings on the cable must be:
a) Clearly visible after installation.
b) Easily distinguishable from any manufacturers marking on the cable.
c) Can last the full duration of the warranty

Standard Horizontal Cabling Configuration

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 Figure 1.8a: Permanent Link
(Extract from ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10)

Figure 1.8b: Channel

(Extract from ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10)
Connection Schemes
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For horizontal cabling, there are 2 recognized schemes for making connections:
1. Cross-connection — A connection scheme that uses patch cords or jumpers that
attach to connecting hardware on each end.
2. Interconnection — A connection scheme that facilitates the direct connection of
individual cables to another cable or to equipment without a patch cord. The two
connection schemes are as follows:

Recognised horizontal cable types

For the link and channel configuration, the recognized horizontal cable type varies
depending on standards. The following table summarizes the difference between the
various standards.

OM1 62,5µm is not anymore used on the market.

Copper performance categories

There are several performance categories for 100 ohm balanced twisted-pair cable and
connecting hardware categories specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series and
addenda or ISO/I EC 11801 Ed.2:2002.
The connecting hardware and patch cords used for a horizontal run must be rated in the
same category as the cable, or higher. The various category definitions are found in the
following table:
Category Definition
Category 3 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 16Mhz Cat3
performance correspond to application CLASS C as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002
Category Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 100Mhz Cat5e
5e performance correspond to application CLASS D as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series
Category 6 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 250Mhz Cat6
performance correspond to application CLASS E as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1
Category Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 500Mhz Cat6 A
6A performance correspond to application CLASS E A as specified in
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1:Ed2/A1
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Category 7 Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 600Mhz Cat7
performance correspond to application CLASS F as specified in ISO/IEC
11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1
Category Cables and connecting hardware are specified up to 1000Mhz Cat7A
7A performance correspond to application CLASS FA as specified in
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed2:2002 and CENELEC EN50173-1 Am2
NOTE: Categories 2, 4, and 5 cables are not recognized

Category Mixture
Multiple-category balanced twisted-pair system can be confusing and costly to maintain.
Schneider Electric endorses the use of single category of cabling components, selected
for use in a cabling system. Schneider Electric system warranty does not recognize the
use of mix and match categories in a installed cabling system.
Crossovers/Polarity
When there is a need to connect a transmitter on one end and a receiver on the other, a
cross over cable is required of the copper pair or fiber cores.
Copper
– If crossover cables are required for copper based cable application, they may be used
only outside of the horizontal cabling system. Active equipment will provide the right
polarity if need (MDI/MDI-X).
Optical Fiber
– The optical fiber cabling link shall be installed in a pair-wise crossover orientation in
which the optical fibers of a pair identified as Position A and Position B at one end are
reversed and identified as Position B and Position A (respectively) at the other end.
– This pair-wise crossover for optical fibers is achieved by using connector polarity and
labelling methodologies that apply to horizontal cables, patch cords, equipment cords,
and duplex optical fiber adapters.

Horizontal Connecting Hardware

General
Connecting hardware for horizontal cabling includes:
• Telecommunications outlet/connectors.
• Connectors used in the HCs (FDs).
• CP connectors (optional).
All connecting hardware used for horizontal cable connections must meet the
requirements for reliability, safety, and transmission performance specified in the:
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series or ISO/I EC 11801 Ed.2:2002.
• NEC in the United States.

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 Figure 1.19b: Eight-position jack pin/pair assignments (front view of connectors)

NOTE: The colours indicated are associated with horizontal balanced twisted-pair cable.
Colour coding for equipment cables, work area cords, patch cords, and jumpers may vary.

Centralized Fiber Cabling

Centralized optical fiber cabling is designed to support centralized communications
equipment.
Centralized cabling connects the work areas to the centralized cross-connect by
allowing the use of interconnect, pull-through cables, or a splice in the TR.

Length limitation
1) The installation length limit of 300m applies to the interconnection and splice
methods. It is based on the combined length of horizontal cable, backbone cable,
equipment cables, cross-connections, and patch cords.
Within the 300 m limit, multimode cabling system will support gigabit services using
centralized networking devices with appropriate optical fiber cable.

2) The cabling length limitation of 90m is associated with the pull-through method. It is
based on the length of horizontal cable from the MC (CD) to the TO/WA.
The total allowable length of additional equipment cables at the MC (CD) and equipment
cables in the work area is 10m with the pull-through method.

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Figure 1.6.1a: Example of centralized optical fiber cabling.

4.1.5 FLOOR DISTRIBUTOR (FD)

They are used to connect between the horizontal cable and other cabling subsystems or
equipment. A minimum of one floor distributor should be provided for every floor ; for
floor spaces exceeding 1 000 m², a minimum of one floor distributor should be provided
for every 1 000 m² of floor space reserved for offices. If a floor space is sparsely
populated (for example a lobby), it is permissible to serve this floor from the floor
distributor located on an adjacent floor.

A floor distributor combines :

• Identification and management of the horizontal links (through a clear labelling)
• The cross-connection for data networks by mean of copper patch cords and/or fiber
optic jumpers. Horizontal (19" panels) and vertical (rings) patch cords routing
accessories are compulsory to facilitate a clear organisation of the cross-connections
inside a single cabinet.
• The housing of active equipment intended for concentrating, switching or supervising,
Data, Video and access control networks.

4.1.6 19" FLOOR STANDING CABINETS :

GENERAL TERMS

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COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS
Standard Title Use
IEC 60297-3-100 Mechanical Structure for Electronic - Dimension of Mechanical structures of the 19”
Equipment
EIA-310-E Cabinets Racks Panels and associated - US cabinets and racks standard
Equipments
IEC60529 Degrees of protection provided by Degree of protection against liquids and dust to enter
enclosures (IP code) the enclosure.
- IP 20
IEC62262 Degrees of protection provided by Degree of protection from solid bodies to enter the
enclosures for electrical equipment enclosure.
against external mechanical impacts (IK - IK10 For plain door
code)
- IK08 for glass door

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
4.1.7 ENCLOSURE :
Floor-standing cabinet made of galvanized steel symmetric uprights and following
dimension Height:1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200, Width: 600/750, 800, Depth:
600/800,1000, 1060,1200. Cabinet should be coated with epoxy-polyester powder hot
polymerized in textured RAL 7035 for better corrosion resistance.

All the side panels must be flush with the framework to avoid surprises during the
installation process. For joined enclosures the total length of the set must be the sum of
the individual enclosures that form it to avoid surprises during the installation.

For easier installation and maintenance the cabinet must allow installation of doors on
front and back sides (without special accessories) and installation of 2 doors in the same
upright.

In case that two or more enclosures are installed together the doors should be able to
open without interfering with the adjacent enclosures.

Doors:
Sheet steel plain / transparent door , provided with foamed-in polyurethane gasket and
front door opening. Door shall be provided of adjustable reinforcement frame for
increased ruggedness and assembly of accessories.

Door shall be supplied with an opening handle to allow easy door managing when
equipped,
and shall be provided with a closing system locked by a key number 333.

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The impact strength as per IEC 62262 shall be IK10. For enclosures with transparent
door must not have any effect on IP degree however, IK08 is acceptable.

Enclosure should allow door opening change. For safety reasons the door must not fall
off when totally open and the pins are off the axis of the hinge. Door opening of 180º for
easy maintenance.

Accessories:
Enclosure shall be supplied with 19‖ uprights, 100mm / 200mm / no mm base/plinth,
with/without document pocket, earthing straps, with/without 19‖ profiles, eyebolts / lifting
brackets / lifting bars, with/without door switch & lamp.

4.1.8 THERMAL STUDY:

For ED switchboards and Industrial Control boards the supplier must present a thermal
study clearly indicating if thermal management measures are needed, and:
> Highest temperature of the board without temperature management
> Necessary cooling power
> Cooling power offered by the solution
> & the calculations made

Operation & Maintenance

4.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE
All materials and products shall be new, sound and uniform in quality, size, shape, color
and texture.
The assembler shall be responsible for ensuring that the required standards of quality
control as mentioned in relative sections are maintained for the proposed enclosures.
If requested by the client, the supplier shall provide proof of application of a quality
procedure complying with standards. This means:
- Use of a quality manual approved and signed by a management representative.
- regular updating of this manual so that it reflects the most recent applicable quality
control procedures,
- ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certification

4.1.10 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

- Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site as per manufacturer’s
instructions.
- Store enclosures in clean and dry space. Inspect for exterior damage. Maintain
factory wrapping or provide an additional heavy canvas or heavy plastic cover to
protect units from dirt, water, construction debris and traffic.

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 - Lift only with lugs provided for the purpose. Handle carefully to avoid damage to
enclosure and finish.

4.1.11 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

- Production site organisation shall be non polluting and certified to comply with ISO
9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Enclosures shall be designed according to Eco-design and the materials shall be
of halogen free type.
- Enclosure painting process shall be complying with environmental directives
RoHS and REACH.
- Packaging ecological and re-usable as a must.

4.1.12 EQUIPMENT ROOM (ER) SPECIFICATIONS

The Equipment Room houses electronic equipment (PBX, video, computing equipment,
etc.) serving building occupants. Many of the TR’s installed today can be classed as ER’s
because they may contain active electronic equipment and need to provide space and
maintain a suitable operating environment for large telecommunications and/or computer
equipment.
ER’s are different and are generally considered to serve a building, a campus, a tenant, or a
service provider (SP), and are connected to backbone pathways that run both within and
between buildings.
ER’s typically contain active equipment, terminations, interconnections, and cross-
connections for telecommunications distribution cables.

LOCATION OF THE ER
Consider the following when choosing a location for the ER,
Distance from telecommunications cable pathways
Space required for the equipment.
Expandability
Cater for access for large equipment and cables.
Facilities that serve and are served by the ER.
Service Provider (SP) equipment requirements.
Distance from electrical service and mechanical equipment.
Sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Ceiling Requirements
The recommended height of the ceiling in an ER is at least 3 m (10 ft). Ceiling protrusions
(e.g., sprinkler heads) must be placed to assure a minimum clear height of 2.4 m (8 ft) that
is clear of obstructions, to provide space over the equipment frames for cables and
suspended cable trays.
Some equipment may require additional ceiling clearance, depending upon the
manufacturer’s specifications.

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The ceiling finish must:
• Minimize dust.
• Be light coloured to enhance the room lighting.

For fewer than 200 work areas, the minimum ER size shall be no less than 14 m 2.

ER shall have access to the main HVAC 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
• Temperature will be controlled to 18°-24°C (64°-7 5°F).
• Humidity shall be in the range of 30 to 50%. Both humidity and temperature will be
measured 1.5m off the floor.

LIGHTING
• Provide a minimum equivalent of 500 lux (50 foot-candles) measured 1 m above finished
floors.
• Avoid dimmer switches.
• Coordinate closely with the rack placements.
• Light fixtures mounted min 2.6m above finished floor.
• Emergency lighting is recommended. Place emergency lighting to ensure that the loss of
power to normal lights will not hamper an emergency exit from the ER.
• Power for lighting should not come from the power panel inside the ER. At least one light
should be on normal power, and one light should be on emergency power, if available.

FIRE SAFETY
Appropriate portable fire extinguishers shall be kept in ER near the entry or exit.

Electrical Power Requirements

Active equipment and systems have strict electrical power requirements. To ensure
adequate electrical power closely follow the following:
• Dedicated, non-switched, 3-cable, 240 volt (V) alternating current (ac) duplex electrical
outlets for equipment power to prevent interference and accidental power-off for critical
equipment.
• Electrical outlets must be on non-switched circuits (electrical outlet power must not be
controlled by a wall switch or other device that may lead to inadvertent loss of service).
• Comply with equipment manufacturer’s requirements and guidelines.
• Comply with local electrical code requirements.
• Branch circuits for equipment power that are protected and cabled for 20 A (240V)
capacity.
• Separate duplex 240 Vac convenience electrical outlets (for tools, field test instruments,
located at least 150 mm (6 in) above finished floor and spaced at 1.8 m (6 ft) intervals
around perimeter walls.
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• Light switch locations should be easily access upon entry.
• Consider providing emergency power to the ER with automatic switchover capability.
Consider UPS backup for essential active equipment.
• Distribution panels that serve telecommunications equipment should be separate from
those that serve lighting fixtures.
• At least one electrical outlet should be on normal power, and one electrical outlet should
be
on emergency power, if available.

Power Conditioning
The sensitivity of telecommunications equipment to electrical power fluctuations is a
significant issue in assuring system reliability and longevity. Assess the need for power
conditioner before telecommunications equipment is installed. Many UPS devices will
provide the required power conditioning.

4.1.13 BACKBONES :
Telephone building distributor (TBD)
It is the link between the Private Block Exchange (PBX) and the telephone network, it
permit the allocation of telephone extensions to any floor distributor by the only mean of
cross connections.
Telephone lines within building distributor can be either terminated on 8 pairs modules
or dedicated RJ45 patch panel (ref. VDIG141501 Schneider-Electric). The TBD is to be
located next to the PBX in an area with no electromagnetic disturbances.

Telephone backbones :
As these cables are designed to carry only telephone signals at 64 Kbits cat.3
performance level is sufficient. They will consist of VDIC235212 (Schneider-Electric)
Multi-pair cable (128 pairs).
Note : To comply with the principle of standardisation of horizontal links, capillary cables
will address the general performance requirements of the cabling system (cat.5 e of
above).

Data backbones :

Data backbone cat.5e F/UTP :

These cable will reach category 5 performance level with a maximum capacity of 25
pairs (ref. VDIC235225 Schneider-Electric, 100 ohms). Intermediary screens have to be
included to avoid power sum NEXT effects.

copper cable colour: should be either green or blue. A white colour is allowed for
LSFROH (IEC60332-3C) cable only.

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Fiber optic backbone :
Several type of fiber may be used depending on the site specificity :

- For indoor use, the fiber cable will be non-armoured. An anti-rodent protection may be
included. It should have a tight buffered structure.
- For outdoor use, the fiber cable will be armoured and provide an anti-rodent protection.
It should either have a tight buffered or loose tube structure.

Further fiber optic specificity :

LAN fiber optic cables are multimode 50/125 µm type OM3 or OM 4 in a tight buffer
structure, connected to SC, ST or LC connectors. For greater sites, the use of dedicated
fiber cables (12 or 24 cores) is advisable (ref. VDIC52412T or VDIC52424T)

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Classifications of copper by functions
Standard copper LAN cables for your day-to-day installations, based on U/UTP and
F/UTP cables, from category 5 to category 6A. The CL-C cables are reliable and well-
known, with good performance.

High-end copper LAN cables for performances from category 6 to category 6A 500 Mhz.
While exceeding international standards by 3 dB minimum on NEXT & RL, the cable
should have better resistance to the mechanical constraints.

LAN copper cables for category 6A with a single-foil metallic cross-filler, providing high
performance and reliable shielded installations. While exceeding international standards
by 3 dB minimum on NEXT & RL, the cable must provide superior shielding, faster
installations and increased efficiency.

Also, in order to facilitate cable laying, the cables should be available in dual version.
This will allow only one operation to install two cables.

Classifications of fiber by Buffering mechanism.

The two types of buffering mechanisms for optical fiber cable are:
• Tight buffer (inside plant and underground OSP cables).
• Loose buffer (OSP and some inside plant cables).

Certificates
All LAN cables from Category 6 have to be certified at a component level by the
independent third-party laboratory Delta. Certificates are regularly updated to be
compliant to the latest and highest international standards.

Category 5E U/UTP 155Mhz cabling :

Specifications

Horizontal cables will be made of 4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.5E UTP. They will
consist of CL-C UTP cable (100 ohms) AWG24, 4 pairs or 2x4 twisted pairs without
screen from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound.
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters (it is admitted that an
average length of 40m per link is a maximum).
The cable should support the compatibility of PoE standards (Power over Ethernet) and
PoEP (Power over Ethernet Plus) which allow to supply equipments (IP phone, camera,
WIFI hotspot…) until 13W or 25W (IEEE 802.3AF and IEEE802.3AT)
Performances
Compliant to EN50173-1, ISO/IEC 11801:2011 Ed2.2, IEC61156-5 Ed2 and
TIA/EIA-568-C.2 standards
Cable sheath should be green and the NVP should be printed
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Category 5E F/UTP 155Mhz cabling :
Horizontal cables will be made of 4 or 2x4 twisted copper pairs cable cat.5E UTP. They
will consist of CL-C cable (100 ohms) from Schneider-Electric or equivalent.
These cables will be made of halogen free compound and should offer a shielding made
of an Aluminium foil laid longitudinally throughout the cable. The foil (or the foils) should
respect the Snail technology features to improve EMC.
The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
Cable sheath should be green and the NVP should be printed.

The cable should have superior headroom and bandwidth, exceeding international and
local standards.
Improved safety in case of fire
The outer-sheath of the CL-MX should be available in LSFRZH to comply with IEC
60332-1 and 60332-3c standards. This means reduction of the emissions of opaque
smoke and acid gases. Thus helps reducing damages to equipment and allows people
to escape from the building more easily.
LSZH
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath according to test methods IEC 61034 (smoke
density), IEC 60754-1 (gas toxicity), IEC 60754-2 (gas corrosiveness) for Tight buffered
and Loose tube cables.
Flame retardant
Flame retardant (self extinguishing) according to IEC 60332-1 for Tight buffered and
Loose tube cables.
Fire retardant
Fire retardant (no fire propagation along the cable) according to IEC 60332-3C for Tight
buffered cables.

The CL-MX cable is wrapped in one single foil, this means less cutting and improved
quality of cable preparation.

The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.

High-speed transmission protocols beyond 10Gbit/s highlight ANEXT sensitivity and

noise immunity as key performance factors for efficient, secure and robust installations.
The single-foil structure of the metallic cross filler acts like a triple screen protection
around the copper twisted pairs. This specific design enhances EMC performances to
reach grade 1 on the transfer impedance parameter, which is better than a shielded
design with braid.

Cable sheath should be blue, and the NVP should be printed

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The total length of a single link should not exceed 90 meters.
Cable sheath should be blue or white, and the NVP should be printed.
The outer-sheath of the CL-MX should be available in LSFRZH to comply with IEC
60332-1 and 60332-3c standards. This means reduction of the emissions of opaque
smoke and acid gases. Thus helps reducing damages to equipment and allows people
to escape from the building more easily.
LSZH
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath according to test methods IEC 61034 (smoke
density), IEC 60754-1 (gas toxicity), IEC 60754-2 (gas corrosiveness) for Tight buffered
and Loose tube cables.
Flame retardant
Flame retardant (self extinguishing) according to IEC 60332-1 for Tight buffered and
Loose tube cables.
Fire retardant
Fire retardant (no fire propagation along the cable) according to IEC 60332-3C for Tight
buffered cables.

4.1.14 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIBER BY FUNCTIONS

Intra-building Backbone
The Actassi Indoor and Indoor//Outdoor LSZH Cable is a low smoke zero halogen (LSZH)
cable that provides excellent anti flame performance. The need for splicing between indoor
and outdoor cables can be eliminated. The buffered tubes are surrounded by Aramid yarns
and covered by a low smoke, flame-retardant jacket for protection. A direct outdoor to indoor
transition can be completed with this single cable.
The Actassi Indoor LSZH Tight buffered Cables pass most of the following tests:
1) IEC 60754 part 3, Acidity/Corrosively based on pH and Conductivity Measurements
2) IEC 60332-3C, Fire Retardant
3) NES 713, Toxicity Index
4) IEC 61034, Smoke Emissions

The Actassi Indoor/Outdoor Loose tube LSZH Cables pass most of the following tests:
1) IEC 60754 part 3, Acidity/Corrosively based on pH and Conductivity Measurements
2) IEC 60332-1, Flame Retardant
3) NES 713, Toxicity Index
4) IEC 61034, Smoke Emissions

I. Eight fiber-type performances:

a. Normal offer: Multimode OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4; Single-mode OS1,OS2 (G.652D).

The Fiber indoor/outdoor must have a green sheath colour.

4.1.15 BACKBONES CABLING – MULTIMODE FIBER

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Fiber
All fiber shall be complete with graded index optical fiber waveguide with mode field
diameter of 50um ± 0.5um and cladding diameter of 125um ± 2 um;
Optical fiber shall conform to the OM3 standard defined in ISO-11801 2nd Edition, to
support 10Gb Ethernet over increased distances;
Optical fiber shall be in compliance with IEC 60793 and TIA/EIA 492 specifications;
Each fiber shall be contained in a colour-coded nylon jacket for easy identification;
The jacket of each fiber shall ensure colour retention, minimize micro-bending losses,
improve handling and be mechanically strippable;
The non-circularity of the core and cladding of each fiber shall be less than 6% and 2%
respectively;
The core/cladding concentricity error of each fiber shall be less than 3 um;
All fibers shall operate in both 850nm and 1300nm optical windows with maximum
attenuation of 3.1dB/km and 1.3dB/km respectively;
All fibers shall have its minimum information transmission capacity for 850nm and
1300nm optical windows as 200 MHz-km and 500 MHz-km respectively;
Each overall cable diameter shall not exceed 16mm;
All fiber cables shall be of a dry and dielectric construction. No gel or metallic content
shall be allowed;
The cable shall have water swell able yarn located with the fibers to prevent the
migration of water should the sheath material become punctured;
The minimum allowable bending radius of the cable shall be 10D and 20D during and
after installation respectively where D stands for the overall cable diameter;
The cable marking shall include traceable part numbers from the manufacturer
packaging to assist in quality validation of the installed cable;

The cable should be a 4 pair or 2x4 pairs categorie 5e , U/UTP.

The screen will be made of aluminium in order to maintain the Electromagnetic Immunity
robustness and to meet the quality and performance criteria for high frequencies during
all the warranty time of the system.
In case of fire, the sheath of the cable shouldn’t produce toxic fumes (HALOGEN FREE)
and flame retardant.

All cables shall be 4-pair unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables meeting or exceeding
the quality and performance requirements for Category 6 UTP cables stipulated in
EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1 standard. Each Category 6 UTP cable shall be terminated on an 8-
conductor Category 6 jack in accordance with the EIA/TIA-568B wiring code;
The cable shall be solid or stranded copper conductors of 23 AWG insulated with high
density, PVC or LSZH sheath. Cross filler with optimized design and micro-blades,
is preferred
The cable shall be accompanied with traceable serial numbers from the manufacturer
indicated on the packaging to assist in quality validation of the installed cables;
The cable shall provide the guaranteed channel performance specifications of the
Category 6 Channel complies to EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1 standard.

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Each pair should have an impedance of 100 Ohms, with+/- 15 Ohms, tolerance.

A valid certificate should be delivered by the manufacturer in order to demonstrate the

ISO/IEC 11801: 2002 or au standard TIA/EIA 568 B2-10 standard compliance.

Cords (Copper – Fiber):

All patch cord should be RAL 7035 colour coded, pre-wired and tested in factory. These
patch cords have to be delivered with colour clip identifier. The connector of these patch
cords have to be snag-free to protect the plug-clip from breakage.
For performance purpose, all the patch cords must comply to :
ISO/IEC 11801 Ed 2.2
DELTA Certified
EN 50173 Ed.3.
EIA/TIA 568-C.2
IEC61935-2
For security purpose, all patch cord must be LSZH compliant

Copper :
Patch cords or work area cords, category 5E U/UTP 155Mhz:

Cords are to be of the same manufacturer than cables and connectors used in horizontal
links to obtain optimised performances. They will be unshielded and have an impedance
of 100 Ohms (ref. VDIP181546020 Schneider-Electric for a 2m length).
Cords must always be as short as possible to ease their management inside cabinets
and higher the global performances of the horizontal links.
Cords have to be compliant with : ISO / IEC 11801 Ed 2.2 and third part, updated Delta
certified - EN50173ed.3. , EIA/TIA 568 - C.2, IEC 61935-2
Specifications Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), 4 pairs, 100 ohms, pre-wired and
tested in factory, with light grey colour design (RAL7035)
Connectors with grey over-moulding, Snag-free connection to protect the plug-clip from
breakage. In order to identify, a pair of COLOR clips Covering either shielded or
unshielded will be provided. Each patch cord will be delivered in individual packaging.

Patch cords or work area cords, category 5E F/UTP 155Mhz:

Cords are to be of the same manufacturer than cables and connectors used in horizontal
links to obtain optimal performances. They will be shielded and have an impedance of
100 Ohms (ref. VDIP184546020 Schneider-Electric for a 2m length).
Cords must always be as short as possible to ease their management inside cabinets
and higher the global performances of the horizontal links.
Cords have to be compliant with : ISO / IEC 11801 Ed 2.2 and third part, updated Delta
certified - EN50173ed.3. , EIA/TIA 568 - C.2, IEC 61935-2
Specifications Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), 4 pairs, 100 ohms, pre-wired and
tested in factory, with light grey colour design (RAL7035)
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Connectors with grey over-moulding, Snag-free connection to protect the plug-clip from
breakage. In order to identify, a pair of COLOR clips Covering either shielded or
unshielded will be provided. Each patch cord will be delivered in individual packaging.

Fiber optic jumpers :

The connection to opto-electronic equipment or the cross-connection of two fiber optic
links is to be done through fiber optic jumpers fitted to each fiber optic connector on both
ends.

Geometrical characteristics of fiber optic jumpers are to be the same than fiber optic
links cables.

A minimum length of 2m is to be respected in order to cancel the effect of disturbing

signal propagation inside the cladding.

They will be from Schneider-Electric brand or equivalent.

OPTICAL FIBER TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET CONNECTOR

For optical fiber cabling, optical fiber connectors and optical fiber adapters are available in
many different sizes and shapes.
Performance of Optical fiber type
STANDARD NOTES
• Horizontal optical fibers at the work area outlet shall be terminated to a duplex optical
fibers outlet/connector meeting the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.3.
• To facilitate inter-office moves, consider the use of one style of duplex connector for the
work area outlet.
• The 568SC connector/adapter has been recognized by industry standards for many years.
This connector/adapter type and any additional standards-compliant connector/adapter
styles, including the Small Form Factor (SFF) styles (e.g. LC), may also be considered.

OM3 and OM4 have an additional laser launch modal bandwidth as OM3 and OM4 are
designed to be laser optimized. The difference between ―Overfilled Launch" and ―Laser
Launch" is the test method. A new test method simulating a VCSEL laser launch (TIA-455-
220A and IEC 60793-1-49) was deemed appropriate for these fibers which are intended for
use with VCSELs at higher speeds.

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OM4 fiber is a laser-optimized, high bandwidth 50um multimode fiber. Formerly, it was
called OM3-550 fiber. TIA approved EIA/TIA 492AAAD (OM4) on August 5, 2009

OM4 fiber is designed to enhance the system cost benefits enabled by 850nm VCSELs for
existing 1 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s applications as well as future 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s systems.

OM4 fiber supports Ethernet, Fiber Channel, and OIF applications, allowing extended reach
upwards of 550 meters at 10 Gb/s for ultra long building backbones and medium length
campus backbones.

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Star topology network with redundancy links

The basis of a cabling system organisation is shown by the following diagram. It shows a
star organisation model of FD around the BD. It is to notice that the redundant backbone
links shown are not compulsory but offer a higher security margin against breaks.

Redundancy
Fiber
optique
Backbone telephone

Horizontal cable

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Universal components used for telephone and data networks :
Category 5E UTP RJ45 connector :

- Terminal outlet :

All terminal outlets are to be universal.

A workstation will include a minimum of 2 (two) outlets (e.g. one for telephone
application, the other one assigned to the data network).

Terminal outlets are to be made of cat.5E RJ45 8-pin modular jacks, normalised by
ISO 8877 (reference VDIB17725U12 Schneider-Electric or equivalent).

RJ45 modular jacks are to be mounted on faceplate from the local standards. The
faceplate have to be properly equipped to accept screw-on adapters and splitters (i.e.
have a build-in nut).
Note : The outer size of the faceplate may be different if the screwing feature described
above is respected (e.g. ref. 5034 Schneider-Electric Italian plate).

Bridged taps and splitters shall not be used as part of the backbone cabling. (TIA/EIA-
568-B.1)

Category 5E FTP RJ45 connector :

- Terminal outlet :

All terminal outlets are to be universal.

A workstation will include a minimum of 2 (two) outlets (e.g. one for telephone
application, the other one assigned to the data network).

Terminal outlets are to be made of cat.5E RJ45 8-pin modular jacks, normalised by
ISO 8877 (reference VDIB17725B12 Schneider-Electric or equivalent).

RJ45 modular jacks are to be mounted on faceplate from the local standards. The
faceplate have to be properly equipped to accept screw-on adapters and splitters (i.e.
have a build-in nut).
Note : The outer size of the faceplate may be different if the screwing feature described
above is respected (e.g. ref. 5034 Schneider-Electric Italian plate).

Bridged taps and splitters shall not be used as part of the backbone cabling. (TIA/EIA-
568-B.1)

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6 ENTRANCE FACILITY (EF)

The Entrance Facility consists of service entrance to the building including the building wall
penetration and continuing to the ER. The EF may also contain backbone paths to link other
buildings as well as antenna entrances.
• All carriers and telecommunications providers involved in providing service shall be
contacted to establish their requirements.
• Easements, permits and rights of way may be required.
• A service entrance pathway shall be provided (underground, aerial, buried).
• See standard for specifications defining manholes, penetrations, etc.
• Grounding and bonding to NEC or local code guidelines.

7 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS :

Dedicated telecommunications room :

A telecommunications room should provide all the facilities (space, power,

environmental control etc.) for passive components, active devices (HUB, Switches,
routers etc.), and external network interfaces housed within it. Each telecommunications
room should have direct access to the backbone cabling subsystem. It has to be of a
sufficient surface (6 m² minimum) and secured (intrusion, fire, water flood). The use of
raised floor is advisable. It is compulsory cool or ventilate the telecommunications room.

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Among a direct access to the backbones, the telecommunications room are to be
installed as close as possible to the centre of the served area to shorten the horizontal
links lengths (better performances and lower costs).

TR SPECIFICATIONS

a. The telecommunications room must be dedicated to telecommunications functions.

b. Equipment not related to telecommunications shall not be installed in
telecommunications
room.
c. Two walls 2.5 meters (8 ft) high covered with 20mm (3/4 inch) A-C void-free
plywood
d. Minimum Floor Loading Capacity
• 2.4 kPa (50 lbf/ft2)
d. False ceilings are not permitted

LIGHTING
• Provide a minimum equivalent of 500 lux (50 foot-candles) measured 1 m (3 ft) above
finished floors.
• Avoid dimmer switches.
• Coordinate closely with the rack placements.
• Light fixtures mounted min 2.6m (8.5 ft) above finished floor.
• Emergency lighting is recommended. Place emergency lighting to ensure that the loss of
power to normal lights will not hamper an emergency exit from the TR.
• Power for lighting should not come from the power panel inside the TR. At least one light
should be on normal power, and one light should be on emergency power, if available.
DOORS
• Fully open (180 degrees) lockable doors with minimum door size 0.9 m (36 in) wide by 2m
(80 in) high.
• Door sills are not allowed because they impede the movement of equipment.
• Doors that open outward provide additional usable space and reduce constraints on TR
layout.
• Door should have a lock.

POWER SUPPLY
• Branch circuits for equipment power that are protected and cabled for 20 Amp capacity
(240 volts depending on the local utilities regulation)
• Minimum of two dedicated, non-switched, 3-cable, 240 volts (V) alternating current (ac)
duplex electrical outlets for equipment power, each on separate branch circuits.
• Separate duplex 240 Vac convenience electrical outlets (for tools, field test instruments,
located at least 150 mm (6 in) above finished floor and spaced at 1.8 m (6 ft) intervals
around perimeter walls.
• Light switch locations should be easily access upon entry.
• Electrical outlets must be on non-switched circuits (electrical outlet power must not be
controlled by a wall switch or other device that may lead to inadvertent loss of service).

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• Consider providing emergency power or UPS backup to the TR with automatic switchover
capability, to ensure continuous operation of any active equipment located in the TR.
• Distribution panels that serve telecommunications equipment should be separate from
those that serve lighting fixtures.
• At least one electrical outlet should be on normal power, and one electrical outlet should
be
on emergency power, if available.
• Sleeves or slots should be located adjacent to door and fire stopped except during cable
installation.

Flood Prevention
Do not locate TRs in areas prone to flooding. Avoid locations that are below or adjacent to
areas of potential water hazard (e.g., areas below water table, restrooms and kitchens).

Cross-Connect Field Identification

Well-organized colour coding helps to identify backbone and horizontal cables quickly and
helps ensure that cable topology requirements are met. Accepted methods for colour coding
cross-connect fields include coloured backboards, connections, covers or labels. The
following is per ANSI/TIA/EIA 606A recommendations:

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Clearances
• Minimum m (3 ft) of clear working space from equipment and cross-connect fields.
• 150 mm (6 in) depth off wall for wall-mounted equipment.
• Allocate a space of at least 1000 mm wide, 1000 mm deep, and 2.3 m high for each
equipment rack or cabinet.
• Provide space for an aisle of at least 1000 mm wide in the front and in the rear of the
space allocated for each equipment rack or cabinet.

PATCH PANELS

Category 5e patch panels :

Empty or equipped sliding panel 1U 24 port RJ45.

The patch panel will have 24 RJ45 port with a QUICKFIX function on both sides to allow
a simple, quick fixing position and sliding feature. Automatic earthing for STP version will
be done.
The patch panel will have individual cable management at the back and also rear
position numbers to keep track on the installation. Labelling has to be integrated on
each side of the QUICKFIX system.

Patch panels will be equipped with RJ45 cat.5e shielded (ref. VDIB118241F50 ACTASSI
S-ONE with a 360° shielding), or RJ45 cat.5e unshielded (ref. VDIB118241U50
Schneider-Electric).

One patch cord guiding panel (ref. VDIG188141 Schneider-Electric) is to be forecasted

each 24 ports.

Alternatively vertical patch cord routing rings (ref. VDIM189111 FOR 600X600 OR
VDIM189112 FOR 800X800 Schneider-Electric) will be placed on the 19" uprights at
each side of the cabinet (4 rings per uprights is to be forecasted).

The active equipment to be housed in cabinet will be subjected to independent technical

specifications proposal.

Shielded panels should include shutters removable from the panel for dust proof.
Optional colouredearthing shutters should be supported to increase port identification.

The preferred colour of the patch panel is RAL 7016 (dark grey) in order to be
homogeneous with all the RACK and other patch panels.

Category 6 patch panels :

Empty or equipped sliding panel 1U 24 port RJ45

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The patch panel will have 24 rj45 port with a QUICKFIX function on both sides to allow a
simple, quick fixing position and sliding feature. Automatic earthing for STP version will
be done.
The patch panel will have individual cable management at the back and also rear
position numbers to keep track on the installation. Labelling has to be integrated on
each side of the QUICKFIX system.

Patch panels will be pre-equipped with RJ45 cat.5e shielded (ref. VDIG17725B12
ACTASSI S-ONE with a 360° shielding), or RJ45 cat.5e unshielded (ref.
VDIG17725U12 Schneider-Electric).

One patch cord guiding panel (ref. VDIG188141 Schneider-Electric) is to be forecasted

each 24 ports.

Alternatively vertical patch cord routing rings (ref. VDIM189111 for 600X600 or
VDIM189112 for 800X800 Schneider-Electric) will be placed on the 19" uprights at each
side of the cabinet (4 rings per uprights is to be forecasted).

The active equipment to be housed in cabinet will be subjected to independent technical

specifications proposal.

Shielded panels should include shutters removable from the panel for dust proof.
Optional coloured shutters should be supported to increase port identification.

The preferred colour of the patch panel is RAL 7016 (dark grey) in order to be
homogeneous with all the RACK and other patch panels.

Category 6A patch panels :

Empty or equipped sliding panel 1U 24 port RJ45

The patch panel will have 24 RJ45 port with a QUICKFIX function on both sides to allow
a simple, quick fixing position and sliding feature. Automatic earthing for STP version will
be done.
The patch panel will have individual cable management at the back and also rear
position numbers to keep track on the installation. Labelling has to be integrated on
each side of the QUICKFIX system.

Patch panels will be pre-equipped with RJ45 cat.6A shielded (ref. VDIG118241BX0
ACTASSI S-ONE with a 360° shielding), or RJ45 cat.6A unshielded (ref.
VDIG118241UX0 Schneider-Electric).

One patch cord guiding panel (ref. VDIG188141 Schneider-Electric) is to be forecasted

each 24 ports.
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Alternatively vertical patch cord routing rings (ref. VDIM189111 FOR 600X600 or
VDIM189112 for 800X800 Schneider-Electric) will be placed on the 19" uprights at each
side of the cabinet (4 rings per uprights is to be forecasted).

The active equipment to be housed in cabinet will be subjected to independent technical

specifications proposal.

Shielded panels should include shutters removable from the panel for dust proof.
Optional coloured shutters should be supported to increase port identification.

The preferred colour of the patch panel is RAL 7016 (dark grey) in order to be
homogeneous with all the RACK and other patch panels.

telecom panels
The sliding function does permit the use of the punch down tool for LSA contacts with
the panel in a sliding-out position. The telecom panel must have a cable identification to
avoid the need trying to figure out which cable goes where. The cable identification is
very clear on the clever fixing guides. Out of this identification a clear marking with pre-
printed labels and openable label holders will be part of the patch panel.
Finally, the panel has to have two earthing connection points for both shielded cables
and for the rack, easily accessible at the rear.
Sliding Fiber optic panel 1U:

They will have a capacity of 4 positions equipped with 3 blank plates. Each plates will
have 3 SC/ST/LC or 6 ST SIMPLEX/LC DUPLEX.
The fiber patch panel will have a 0U cable management at the front with integrated clear
marking number in order to identify the cables. At the rear of the sliding fiber panel, a
rear quick fixation to use with a cable gland provide with the panel.
The patch panel has to be equipped with a transparent cover protection at the front, and
on the top of the panel. Finally, the panel will have one or two coiling wheels to avoid
tension on the connectors, and to respect the fiber bend radius. Labelling has to be
integrated on each side of the QUICKFIX system.

The preferred colour of the patch panel is RAL 7016 (dark grey) in order to be
homogeneous with all the RACK and other patch panels.

Cable management:

Patchcord guiding panel :

In between each patch panel a patch cord guiding panel should be inserted. This patch
cord guiding panel should have 1 U height and be fixed with ONLY 2 screws. This

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guiding panel must have 4 OPENABLE rings for ease of use, and as they have
OPENABLE, they also have to be able to be CLOSED.

Each of these 4 rings should be removable for maintenance purpose.

Vertical rings :

In order to organise in a proper way the cabling in a rack, we recommend to use

openable vertical rings. For rack 800x800mm a large capacity of up to 48 cords is
recommended.
In a rack of 600X600mm a VELCRO openable vertical ring is best suitable.

Cable ties to bundle the cable are forbidden. Velcro should be used instead.

Telephone backbone wiring

Multipair backbones cables coming from the Telephone Building Distributor will either be
terminated on 8-pairs modules or dedicated patch panels offering 50 RJ45 cat.3 ports on
1U (ref. VDIP141501 Schneider-Electric).
50 ports in 2 rows RJ45 patch panels will be given priority as it suits the universality
feature of a cabling system. Cable organizer and label holders is mandatory.
A cross connection from the telephone backbone to the horizontal cables will allocate an
extension number to the chosen telecommunication outlet.
A quickfix function on both sides to allow simple fixing and sliding feature.

Transmission performances :
The performance of a horizontal cabling is specified for channels and permanent links.

The channel is the end-to-end transmission path connecting any two pieces of
application specific equipment. It includes both work area and equipment cords which
are inserted into the tester and remote equipment.

The permanent link is the transmission path between the telecommunication outlet and
the floor distributor. The permanent link does not include work area cords, equipment
cords and jumpers, but includes the connection at each end. It can include a CP link. In
this case, the test cords to be used are the one of the testing equipment.

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Permanent link and channel

Interpreting test results should always take into account that the ultimate goal is "to be
sure that any application will run on the cabling".

Values according to ISO 11801 – Ed:2.2 - ISO/IEC 2010(E)

Class D @ 100 MHz

Class D, permanent link (90m with consolidation point)

Frequency Insertion loss NEXT ACR p/p PS PS ACR PP EL PS EL Return Propagation
p/p* NEXT* FEXT* FEXT* Loss** delay
MHz dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB ns
1 4,0* 64,2 60,0 57,0 53,0 58,6 55,6 19,0 521
16 7,7 45,2 37,5 42,2 34,5 34,5 31,5 19,0 496
100 20,4 32,3 11,9 29,3 8,9 18,6 15,6 12,0 491

Class E @ 250 MHz

Class E, permanent link (90m with consolidation point)

Frequency Insertion loss NEXT ACR p/p PS PS ACR PP EL PS EL Return Propagation
p/p* NEXT* FEXT* FEXT* Loss** delay
MHz dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB ns
1 4,0 65,0 61,0 62,0 58,0 64,2 61,2 21,0 521
16 7,1 54,6 47,5 52,2 45,1 40,1 37,1 20,0 496
100 18,5 41,8 23,3 39,3 20,8 24,2 21,2 14,0 491
250 30,7 35,3 4,7 32,7 2,0 16,2 13,2 10,0 490

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Class EA @ 500 MHz

Class EA, permanent link (90m with consolidation point)

Frequency Insertion loss NEXT ACR PS PS ACR PS ANEXT PP EL PS EL Return Propagation
p/p* p/p NEXT* FEXT* FEXT* Loss** delay
MHz dB dB DB dB dB dB dB dB dB ns
1 4,0 65,0 61,0 62,0 58,0 67,0 64,2 61,2 21,0 521
16 7,0 54,6 47,6 52,2 45,2 - 40,1 37,1 20,0 496
100 17,8 41,8 24 39,3 21,5 60,0 24,2 21,2 14,0 491
250 28,9 35,3 6,4 32,7 3,8 54,0 16,2 13,2 10,0 490
500 42,10 29,2 -12,9 26,4 -15,7 49,5 10,2 7,2 8,0 490

Class F @ 600 MHz

Class F, permanent link (90m with consolidation point)

Frequency Insertion loss NEXT p/p* ACR p/p PS NEXT* PS ACR PP EL PS EL Return Propagation
FEXT* FEXT* Loss** delay
MHz dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB ns
1 4,0 65,0 61,0 62,0 58,0 65,0 62,0 21,0 521
16 6,9 65,0 58,1 62,0 55,1 59,3 56,3 20,0 496
100 17,7 65,0 47,3 62,0 44,3 46,0 43,0 14,0 491
250 28,8 60,4 31,6 57,4 28,6 39,2 36,2 10,0 490
500 42,1 55,9 13,8 52,9 10,8 34,0 31,0 10,0 490
600 46,6 54,7 8,1 51,7 5,1 32,6 29,6 10,0 489

Class FA @ 1000 MHz

Class FA, permanent link (90m with consolidation point)

Frequency Insertion loss NEXT p/p* ACR p/p PS NEXT* PS ACR PP EL PS EL Return Propagation
FEXT* FEXT* Loss** delay
MHz dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB ns
1 4,0 65,0 61,0 62,0 58,0 65,0 62,0 21,0 521
16 6,8 65,0 58,2 62,0 55,2 64,7 61,7 20,0 496
100 17,3 65,0 47,7 62,0 44,7 48,8 45,8 14,0 491
250 27,7 61,7 34,0 58,7 31,0 40,8 37,8 10,0 490
500 39,8 56,1 16,4 53,1 13,4 34,8 31,8 10,0 490
600 43,9 54,7 10,8 51,7 7,8 33,2 30,2 10,0 489
1000 57,6 49,1 -8,5 46,1 -11,5 28,8 25,8 8,0 489

If NEXT and PS NEXT values are above standards and insertion loss is below 4 dB,
ACR and PS ACR values are to be used as reference.

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Cable routings inside buildings :

Horizontal routings through cable trays :

Cable trays will be grounded. They should be sized to allow cable strands to be not
thicker than 50mm (an average section of 200mm² is to be forecasted for each 4 pairs
cable).

Vertical routings through dry risers :

Dry risers should offer 50% available space to enable the re-cabling of a complete area.
Between two floors, cable-through have to be sealed off (fire protection).

Workstations supply :

In theory, a workstation is designed for the connection of all the equipment of a user in a
space measuring approximately 10m². The faculty of doubling applications to allow two
users to be connected instead of one is particularly interesting but should remain an
exceptional measure.

The choice of workstation supports is particularly important because it governs the

flexibility of the working areas. Wall boxes and cable routings on or in removable
partitions are to be eliminated.

Distribution modes will be designed to directly receive high power and data connectors
to the 45x45mm standard shape. The chosen distribution modes according to the
building layout are described here after :

- Open spaces : PVC trunking system with 3 compartments ref. 64560 Schneider-
Electric, which allow to easily move outlets within the central compartment and also
insures an optimal distance between power supply cables and data cables.

- Offices with trays in false ceiling : distribution poles ref. Schneider-Electric 64543
(basic), 64541 (1 box) or 64542 (2 boxes).

- Offices with trays in raised floor : under carpet latch (ref. 6510 Schneider-Electric)
and low profile boxes or multifunctional boxes (Schneider-Electric or equivalent).

- Refurbishment : individual wall mounted boxes housing both high voltage and data
cables.

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8 PATHWAYS AND SPACES

ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-B – COMMERCIAL BUILDING STANDARD FOR

TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS AND SPACES

The purpose of this standard is to standardize design and construction practices intra-and
interbuildings (commercial premises) related to pathways and spaces for supporting
telecommunications media and equipment.
Standards are given for different types of rooms found in a commercial premise and the
cabling pathways leading into the rooms. The following are the different type of spaces and
pathways found in a typical commercial building shown in diagram 4.2.
Horizontal pathways and related spaces: Those facilities that serve as pathways for the
installation of telecommunications media from the telecommunications room (TR) to the
work area (WA).
Intrabuilding backbone pathways and related spaces: Those facilities that may exist in a
building that are usually formed by vertically stacking TRs with floor openings between
them. Tie pathways may also exist to permit installation of backbone media between
multiple TRs on the same floor.

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Work area (WA): A building space where the occupant normally interacts with
telecommunications equipment. That part of the building known as your office or cubicle.
That part of a building where your telephone and PC are located.
Telecommunications Room (TR): A floor serving space that houses telecommunications
equipment, cable terminations, and related cross-connections. It may also be referred to as
the connection point between backbone and horizontal pathways.
Equipment room (ER): A building or campus serving space that satisfies the space and
environmental needs of larger telecommunications equipment. Equipment rooms are
connected to backbone facilities (pathways). Note: in our modern telecommunication
systems, the room we usually refer to as a TR in the 568 Standard is actually an ER in this
standard because it contains active equipment.
Entrance facilities (EF): Include Inter-building backbone pathways, service entrance
pathway, entrance point, entrance room or space, alternate entrance, and antenna
entrance.

8.1 HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS

8.1.1 RECOGNIZED HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS
a. Conduit, Cable trays and Raceways
b. Access (raised) floor
c. Ceiling (Utility columns [power poles], Zones, Wall, and Partition cabling)
d. Perimeter pathways (Surface, Recessed, Moulding, and Multi-channel raceways)
e. Miscellaneous
• Consolidation points
• MUTOAs
• Interstud
• Under-carpet

8.1.2 HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS NOT COVERED

• Over floor raceway
• Exposed cabling
• Poke-thru
• Curtain wall
• Under floor (steel and concrete cells)

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8.1.3 Cable Trays
As an alternative to conduit, cable trays can be installed to route your cable. Cable trays are
typically wire racks specially designed to support the weight of a cable infrastructure. They
provide an ideal way to manage a large number of horizontal runs. Cables simply lie within
the tray and are very accessible when it comes to maintenance. The ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B
Standard provides for cable trays to be used for both horizontal and backbone cables.
Figure 4.4 below shows a cable runway system inside the TR. This type of runway looks like
a ladder that is mounted horizontally inside the ceiling space or over the top of equipment
racks. This type of runway keeps cables from being installed near the top of fluorescent
lights, HVAC equipment, or ceiling tiles.
This method is useful in preventing cable from crossing electrical conduit. Separating the
cable is especially useful near telecommunication and equipment rooms where there may
be much horizontal cable coming together.
When used in a telecommunications or equipment room, this runway can keep cables off
the floor or run from a rack of patch panels to an equipment rack.

As per ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B Standard, conduit can be used to route horizontal and

backbone cables.
Fire-stopped conduit should be used to connect wiring Rooms in multitenant buildings.
Although there are some local building codes that require the use of conduit for all cable,
both telecommunication and electrical, communication cables shall NOT be installed in the
same conduit as electrical cables without any physical barrier between them.
Conduit installation is cost effective. However, conduit installation has limited flexibility in
terms of expansion and making cable changes.

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8.1.4 Ceiling distribution systems
Utilizes the space between:
The structural ceiling and
An accessible ceiling grid suspended below the structural ceiling.
General Guide for using ceiling distribution:
Lock tile, drywall, and plaster ceilings shall not be used as pathways.
Removable tiles placed at maximum 3.5 m (11 feet) above floor; minimum 2.5 m (eight
feet) above floor.
Cable will NOT be laid directly on top of ceiling tiles.
Cable will NOT be supported by, or attached to, ceiling hanger-wire or rod.
Minimum clearance of 75 mm (three inch) vertical space above tiles.
Utility poles will be attached to, and supported by, main ceiling structure.
Entrances into hollow (capped) walls shall be reamed and bushed.
Cables shall be supported every 1.2 – 1.5 meters (48 to 60 inches).

8.1.5 Perimeter Raceway Systems

Raceways are considered to be special types of conduits used for surface mounting
horizontal cables and are usually pieced together in a modular fashion with vendors
providing connectors that do not exceed the minimum bend radius.
Raceways are useful where cable cannot be installed inside the wall and are commonly
installed on walls made of brick or concrete where no telecommunications conduit can be
installed. Raceways are usually manufactured in modular parts.
Raceway systems usually provide a flexible joint for opening the raceway to access cables;
after which the raceway can be snapped shut. To meet information-outlet needs, raceway
vendors sometimes produce modular connectors to integrate with their raceway systems, or
enter into partnerships with recognized outlet vendors

Raceways are available in:

1. Plastic, metal, or wood.
2. Recessed or surface-mounted designs.

In most designs:
• The front panel is removable.
• Telecommunications outlet/connectors may be placed at any point along the run and may
be moved or added after initial installation
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• In a perimeter raceway, electrical power and telecommunications services must be run in
SEPERATE compartments and must comply with applicable electrical codes.
• When a metallic barrier is provided, it must be bonded to ground.

8.2 BACKBONE PATHWAYS

Intra-building (in same building) pathways may consist of:
• Conduit
• Sleeves and slots
• Trays
between the ERs, TRs, and EFs.

8.3 Conduits
Enclosed metallic raceways or conduits can be used as backbone pathways. Due to its
limited capacity, it is not effective for backbone distribution. Conduits can only be used to
run cables point-to-point when intermediate splices or terminations are not required.
However due to its high degree of shielding effectiveness and the security and physical
protection, many military installations prefer enclosed metallic raceways or conduits to be
used as backbone pathways.
Conduit Fill for Backbone Cable

NOTES:
1) Column A is used when one cable is to be placed in conduit.
2) Column B is used when two cables are to be placed together. The percentage fill of
conduit is applied to straight runs with nominal offset equivalent to no more than two 90º
bends.
3) Column C is used when three or more cables are to be placed in a conduit.

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4) Column D indicates a bend of 10X the conduit diameter for cable sheaths consisting
partly of steel tape.
5) Column E indicates a bend of 6X the conduit diameter up to 53 (2) trade size, and 10X
the diameter above 53 (2) trade size conduit.
6) See annex clause B.1.3 for conduit dimensions.
7) The number of cables that can be installed in a conduit can be limited by the allowed
maximum pulling tension of the cables.

8.4 Sleeves and slots

Vertical backbone consists of:
• TRs vertically stacked and tied together by sleeves or slots.
• A single 100mm conduit sleeve shall be used for every 5000 square meters of usable floor
space PLUS two spares (for a total of three 100mm sleeves minimum).
• Conduit sleeves will protrude through floor or ceiling 25mm to 75mm.

Sleeve Quantity and Configuration

Cable sleeves should be allocated adjacent to a wall on which the backbone cables can be
supported. Sleeves must not obstruct wall terminating space. i.e, they should not be directly
above or below the wall space that is to be used for termination fields.

BEST PRACTISE
Sleeves to extend a minimum of 25 mm above the floor level

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8.5 Vertically Aligned Telecommunications Room (TRs)
Aligning TR vertically with connecting sleeves or slots are the most common type of
backbone pathway due to its flexibility

.Slot Quantity and Configuration

Cable slots should be allocated adjacent to a wall on which the backbone cables can be
supported. Slots must not obstruct wall terminating space. i.e, they should not be directly
above or below the wall space that is to be used for termination fields.

BEST PRACTICES
1. Slots are typically located flush against the wall within a space
2. Slots SHALL BE constructed with a minimum 25 mm high curb.
3. Shall be designed at a depth (the dimension perpendicular to the wall) of 150–600 mm.
4. The location and configuration of the slot(s) shall be approved by a structural engineer.

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SIZING
According to ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B

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Trays

8.6 Visual inspection :

Visual inspection are performed in order to make sure the installation is done with
respect to the technical specifications, state of the art rules and latest relevant
standards.

Important points to control are :

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• adequacy of the part numbers on each installed component,
• to make sure that there is no mechanical constraints on cables (minimum bending radii
are respected, clamping collars are gently tightened, no scratch on cable sheath caused
by violent pulling),
• wiring codes at the workstation and patch panel side are respected, screening,
distance between last twisting pitch and connection point.

Caution : For cat.6 components, it is crucial to comply with manufacturer's

recommendations.
• check the connection and distribution of ground and earth over the cable trays,
cabinets and distribution racks,
• ensure that minimum distances to disturbing sources are kept.

9 Field Testing

Use an industry-recognized UL Level 4 field tester capable of testing to 500 MHz.

Contact the test equipment manufacturer for any necessary hardware or software
upgrades, including AXT testing capabilities, for testing CAT 6A installations. Perform
permanent link or channel tests for all installed drops. Upon completion, provide the
customer with all test results.

9.1 AXT Testing Preparation

AXT testing measures the unwanted noise coupled to the cable being tested (called the
―Victim‖ or ―Disturbed‖) by six surrounding cables (called ―Disturbers‖). Two tests need to
be performed: The Power Sum Alien Near-end Crosstalk (PSANEXT) test and the
Power Sum Alien Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio, Far-end (PSAACRF) test. Results for
the remaining AXT tests are taken as part of these two, so although they are not directly
provided, a ―pass‖ result for PSANEXT and PSAACRF ensures passing results for
AACRF, AFEXT, ANEXT, and PSAFEXT. A 2% sample of the installed cables is
typically recommended; testing the longest cables in the installation will provide the most
meaningful results.

9.2 High frequency transmission tests :

Test should verify the transmission performance level of the global cabling.
All links are to be tested.

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Class E and class D standards define two links architecture and their associated
performances. The testing is to be done accordingly to the chosen level of performance
and methodology (permanent link or channel).

If a test fails because of a non-relevant parameter, functional qualities of the link are to
be taken into account (e.g. on a very short link, the NEXT parameter could issue a fail
result but insertion loss and ACR are, however, excellent)

Tests reports file :

A tests reports file should compulsory include :

• a copy of the technical specifications

• a detailed description of the installation architecture : maps of the site, cable
paths structure, labelling method used and drawings showing location of each TO
• a short presentation on the materials used in the cabling as well as a
documentation issued by the manufacturer
• a checklist including all criteria reviewed during the visual inspection of the
installation as well as a commentary on any non-conformity that were discovered
• test results at low and high frequencies.

10 Warranties :

10.1 Product warranty

Every product (except patch-cords, termination tools and active products) are to be
warranted 15 years against production defects.

10.2 System warranty

In addition to the above Product warranty and according to the Class of performance of
the solution installed, the installation should be warranted during 15 years, to be
conformed to the correspondent MSPR (Minimum performance required by the
Standards ISO 11801 Edition 2, September 2002), provided the installation is not
modified or extended.

10.3 Application warranty

In addition to the standard compliance warranty and according to the solution installed,
the well functioning of any future data applications which could be implemented on the
warranted cabling system (providing they are listed into ISO 11801 Annex F), should be
warranted as follow :
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- With Class D/Cat5e solutions :
warranting the well functioning of any future networks defined in the correspondent
bandwidth (up to 100 MHz) which could appeared and be implemented within 5 years
after the installation.
- With Class E/Cat 6 solutions:
warranting the well functioning of any future networks defined in the correspondent
bandwidth (up to 250 MHz) which could appeared and be implemented within 10 years
after the installation.
- With Class EA/Cat 6A solutions:
warranting the well functioning of any future networks defined in the correspondent
bandwidth (up to 500 MHz) which could appeared and be implemented within 10 years
after the installation.
- With Class F/Cat 7 solutions:
warranting the well functioning of any future networks defined in the correspondent
bandwidth (up to 600 MHz) which could appeared and be implemented within 15 years
after the installation..

- With Class FA/Cat 7A solutions:

warranting the well functioning of any future networks defined in the correspondent
bandwidth (up to 1000 MHz) which could appeared and be implemented within 15 years
after the installation..

Contractor must also justify their technical skills on the installed cabling system by
presenting certificates of attendance to specific training and manufacturer approval.

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ANNEXE 1 : ACRONYMS FOR BALANCED CABLES

Acronyms for balanced cables

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ANNEXE 2 : CÂBLE NAMING SCHEMA

Cable naming schema

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ANNEXE 3 : PIN ASSIGNMENT ON RJ45 CONNECTORS

Pin assignment on RJ45 connectors:

PIN ASSIGNEMENT WIRING CODE

RJ45 EIA/TIA 568B

P1 4/5 Blue / white blue

P2 1/2 Orange / white orange
P3 3/6 Green / white green
P4 7/8 Brown / white brown

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ANNEXE 4 : PROTECTION IP

Ingress Protection (IP) ratings are developed by the European Committee for Electro
Technical Standardization (CENELEC) (NEMA IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection
Provided by Enclosures - IP Code), specifying the environmental protection the
enclosure provides.

The IP rating normally has two (or three) numbers:

1. Protection from solid objects or materials

2. Protection from liquids (water)
3. Protection against mechanical impacts (commonly omitted, the third number is
not a part of IEC 60529)

Example - IP Rating

With the IP rating IP 54, 5 describes the level of protection from solid objects and 4
describes the level of protection from liquids.

An "X" can used for one of the digits if there is only one class of protection, i.e. IPX1
which addresses protection against vertically falling drops of water e.g. condensation..

IP First number - Protection against solid objects

0 No special protection

Protected against solid objects over 50 mm, e.g. accidental touch by persons
1
hands.

2 Protected against solid objects over 12 mm, e.g. persons fingers.

3 Protected against solid objects over 2.5 mm (tools and wires).

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 4 Protected against solid objects over 1 mm (tools, wires, and small wires).

5 Protected against dust limited ingress (no harmful deposit).

6 Totally protected against dust.

IP Second number - Protection against liquids

0 No protection.

1 Protection against vertically falling drops of water e.g. condensation.

2 Protection against direct sprays of water up to 15o from the vertical.

3 Protected against direct sprays of water up to 60o from the vertical.

4 Protection against water sprayed from all directions - limited ingress permitted.

5 Protected against low pressure jets of water from all directions - limited ingress.

Protected against temporary flooding of water, e.g. for use on ship decks -
6
limited ingress permitted.

7 Protected against the effect of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m.

8 Protects against long periods of immersion under pressure.

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ANNEXE 5 : GLOSSARY

10 Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3 is the installed on aerial supporting structures such
standard specifying 10 Gb/s transmission for as poles, sides of buildings, and other
single-mode fiber or 50 μm multimode fiber structures
ACR see Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio Air Handling Plenum a compartment or
ADM see Add/Drop Multiplexing chamber with one or more air ducts
ANSI see American National Standards connected and that forms part of the
Institute environmental air distribution system
APD see Avalanche Photodiode All-Dielectric Self-Supporting refers to an
ASTM see American Society for Testing aerial cable design that is intended for long
and Materials spans where electric fields from lightning or
ATM see Asynchronous Transfer Mode nearby high-voltage cabled could cause
AWG see American Wire Gauge elevated temperatures or other unwanted
Acceptance Angle largest possible angle for effects in cables with metallic elements; it is
launching light into an optical fiber; this used as an alternative to OPGW on electric
angle is used to determine the numerical power company aerial high-voltage
aperture (NA) of a fiber transmission routes
Access Connection the physical connection Alternate Entrance a supplemental
at a central office connecting a local channel entrance facility into a building using a
to an interoffice channel different routing to provide diversity of
Access Floor a system of raised flooring that service and assurance of service continuity
has removable and interchangeable floor Ambient Temperature the temperature of a
panels medium (gas or liquid) surrounding an
Adapter a mechanical media termination object American National Standards Institute
device designed to align and join fiber optic (ANSI) refers to a standards organization
connectors; often referred to as a coupling, that organizes committees and oversees the
bulkhead or interconnect sleeve development and publication of standards,
Add/Drop (ADM) multiplexers used at a including standards for network interfaces,
network node to separate a signal from a communication protocols, and other
multiplexed signal or to combine a communication technologies
lowerspeed local signal into a higher-speed American Society for Testing and
transport signal Materials(ASTM) a nonprofit industry-wide
Administration the method for labeling, organization which publishes standards,
identification, documentation and usage methods of test, recommended practices,
needed to implement moves, adds and definitions and other related material
changes to the telecommunications American Wire Gauge (AWG) a standard
infrastructure; TIA/EIA 606 system for designation wire diameter; also
Aerial a type of cable installation where the referred to as the Brown and Sharpe (B&S)
cable is connected to poles or towers by wire gauge
means of cable clamps or other pole Ampere the unit of current; one ampere is
attachment hardware; refer to lashed, the current flowing through one ohm of
messenger, figure-eight or self-support resistance at one volt potential
Aerial cable telecommunication cable
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Analog a continuously varying signal; Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
analog signals may have an unlimited standard for cell switching to route packets
number of values, as amplitude and/or of digital information, designed to
frequency may vary accommodate burst data transmission; an
ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 Commercial Building ATM cell has fixed length of 53 bytes: 5
Telecommunications Standard; it gives operation at bit rates from 1.544 Mbps up to
guidelines on implementing structured 2 Gbps; the standard defines both the
cabling within a building; it also defines the multiplexing and cell relay protocols
minimum mechanical and transmission Attenuation loss of signal in a length of
performance criteria for U/UTP, F/UTP, cable (in dB)
S/FTP, coax, and fiber optic cabling Attenuation Coefficient attenuation
ANSI X3T9.5 the ANSI committee expressed as a function of distance (dB/km);
responsible for FDDI sometimes listed as the Greek letter alpha
Approved Ground a grounding bus or strap (aor α)
approved for use as a telecommunications Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio (ACR)
ground; refer to EIA/TIA 607 and the calculated as the crosstalk value (dB) minus
National Electric Code the attenuation value (dB); typically, ACR
Aramid Yarn a non-conductive strength may be given for a cable, link or channel and
element used in cable to provide support and is a key indicator of performance for U/UTP
additional protection of fiber bundles systems
Armor the protective element added to Backboard a panel, wood or metal, used for
cables; it is usually made of steel, but can mounting equipment
also be heavy plastic or aluminum Backbone the part of the distribution system
Armored additional protection between that include the main cable routing from the
jacketing layers to provide protection against equipment room to remote locations; this
severe outdoor elements; usually made of may include distribution to the same or
plastic-coated steel, corrugated for different floors within a building.
flexibility; may also be called armoring Backbone Raceway the portion of the
ASCII American Standard Code for pathway system that permits the placing of
Information Interchange main or high-volume cables between the
Asynchronous (or Async) a transmission entrance location and all cross-connect
and switching technology that relies on the points within a building or between
use of bits or strings of bits at the beginning buildings
and the end of the data payload; these are Backfill materials used to fill an excavation;
called “farming bits”; this technology differs may be crushed stone, sand or soil
from synchronous transmission, where the Backscattering the scattering of a fiber
data payload is referenced to a clock optic signal in the opposite direction from its
intended course

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Balanced Transmission refers to the Binder Groups for fiber, the grouping of
transmission of equal but opposite voltages fibers into units of 12, using a thread; the
across each conductor of a pair; if each color code for binder groups is: Blue-
conductor is identical, with respect to each orangegreen-brown-slate-white-red-black-
other and the environment, then the pair is yellow-violetrose-aqua for fiber; for copper,
said to be perfectly balanced and the group of 25 pairs identified by colored
transmission will be immune to material
ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI) Bit basic unit of information in digital
Bandwidth or Bandwidth-Distance transmission
Product Bonding Conductor for
the information-carrying capacity of a Telecommunications
transmission medium is normally referred to the conductor interconnecting the
in units of MHz•km; this is called the telecommunications bonding infrastructure
bandwidth distance product or, more to the building’s service equipment
commonly, bandwidth; the amount of (electrical power) ground
information that can be transmitted over any Braid a fibrous or metallic group of
medium changes according to distance; the filaments interwoven in cylindrical form to
relationship is not linear, however; a 500 form a covering over one or more wires
MHz•km fiber does not translate to 250 Braid Angle the smaller of the two angles
MHz for a 2 kilometer length or 1000 MHz formed by the shielding strand and the axis
for a 0.5 kilometer length; it is important, of the cable being shielded
therefore, when comparing media to ensure Breakout Cable a multifiber cable where
that the same units of distance are being used each fiber is further protected by an
Barrier a permanent partition installed in a additional jacket and optional strength
raceway or cable tray to provide complete elements
separation of the adjacent compartment Buffering a protective material extruded
Baud a unit for characterizing the signalling directly on the fiber coating to protect the
rate of a digital data link or transmission fiber from the environment; or extruding a
device; it refers to the number of digital tube around the coated fiber to allow
signal transitions in one second; with some isolation of the fiber from stresses on the
data encoding formulas, the baud rate is cable
equal to the bits per second; this would be Buffer Tubes loose-fitting covers over
the case with non-return-to-zero formats; in optical fibers, used for protection and
others, such as Manchester, two transitions isolation
per bit are required Building Backbone this refers to a network
Beamsplitter a device used to divide a segment between at least two equipment
optical beam into two or more beams closets and the network interface for the
Bend Radius the radius a cable may be bent building; see section 5 of EIA/TIA 568
before the risk of breakage or an increase in Commercial Building Wiring Standards for
attenuation, may also be called cable bend the maximum distance for building
radius backbone segments
Bend Radius, Minimum the radius of
curvature of the fiber or cable that will result
in excessive signal loss or breakage

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Building Backbone Cable from ISO/IEC Cable Sheath a covering over the conductor
11801: connects the building distributor to assembly that may include one or more
the floor distributor, which may also connect metallic members, strength members or
floor distributors in the same building jackets
Building Distributor from ISO/IEC 11801: a Cable Television (CATV) the initials derive
distributor in which the building backbone originally from Community Antenna
cable(s) terminate(s) and where connections Television; the CATV industry or its
to the campus backbone cable(s) may be networks also are sometimes referred to as
made “cable” which can be confusing in
Building Entrance Facilities from ISO/IEC discussions of cable markets
11801: provides all necessary mechanical Cable Tray a ladder, trough, solid bottom or
and electrical services for the entry of channel raceway intended for, but not
telecommunications cable into a building limited
Buried communications cable that is to, the support of telecommunications cable
installed in direct contact with the earth; Cable Unit from Cenelec EN50173: single
common installation methods include assembly of one or more cable elements,
trenching, plowing or boring may have a screen
Buried Cable a cable installed directly in Cabling the twisting together of two or more
the earth without use of underground insulated conductors to form a cable
conduit; also called “direct burial cable” Campus the building and grounds of a
Byte one character of information, usually 8 complex; e.g., a university, college,
bits industrial park, or military establishment
CATV see Cable Television (Community Campus Backbone this refers to a network
Antenna TV) region between at least two buildings; see
CCTV see Closed Circuit Television TIA/EIA 568 Commercial Building Wiring
CPE see Customer Premises Equipment Standards for the maximum distance for
CSA see Canadian Standards Association campus backbone segments
CO see Central Office Campus Backbone Cable from ISO/IEC
CT see Central Tube 11801: connects the campus distributor to
Cable Assembly a completed cable and its the building distributor; may also connect
associated hardware ready to install building distributors directly
Cable Bend Radius cable bend radius Campus Distributor from ISO/IEC 11801:
during installation infers that the cable is a distributor from which the campus
experiencing a tensile load; free bend infers backbone emanates
a smaller allowable bend radius, because it is Canadian Standards Association (CSA) a
at a condition of no load non-profit, independent organization which
Cable Element from Cenelec EN5017: operates a listing service for electrical and
smallest construction unit in a cable, may electronic materials and equipment; the
have a screen; e.g., a pair, a quad and a Canadian counterpart of the Underwriters
single fiber are cable elements Laboratories (CSA T527 see EIA 607; CSA
Cable Rack vertical or horizontal open T528 see EIA 606; CSA T529 see EIA 568;
support attached to a ceiling or wall CSA T530 see EIA 569

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Capacitance the ratio of the electrostatic voltage to current at every point along a
charge on a conductor to the potential transmission line on which there are no
difference between the conductors required standing waves
to maintain that charge Chromatic Dispersion the effect of
Capacitance Unbalance a measurement of different wavelengths of light traveling at
a cable’s impedance based on a curve fit different speeds within the optical fiber; this
equation using the cable’s raw input effect will cause a change in shape of a pulse
impedance; specified by ANSI/TIA/EIA travelling within the fiber
568A but not ISO/IEC11801 Cladding the optically transparent material,
Cenelec EN50173 European standard for which surrounds the core of an optical fiber;
generic cabling systems; based on ISO/IEC for standard fibers, this material is a glass,
11801 which has a lower refractive index than the
Centralized Cabling a cabling topology core glass; material surrounding the core of
used with centralized electronics, connecting an optical waveguide
the optical horizontal cabling with the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) refers to
building backbone cabling passively in the any security video system
telecommunications room Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing refers
Central Member the center component of a to wavelength division multiplexing systems
cable; an anti-buckling element to resist with relatively wide channel spacing
temperature-induced stress; constructed of (typically 20nm)
steel, fiberglass or glass-reinforced plastic; Coating the plastic protective layer(s) that
also sometimes a strength element are applied to the cladding during the
Central Office (CO) refers to a phone drawing process for protection
company’s switch or exchange location or Coaxial Cable a cable consisting of two
the building that houses the switch; also cylindrical conductors with a common axis,
called “serving office” and “exchange” separated by a dielectric
Central Tube (CT) refers to the type of Collapsed Backbone a star topology that
cable that has the fibers housed in a single connects desktop devices directly to the
buffer tube; the fibers may either be bundled equipment room without going through a
together with a binder yarn, or loose within crossconnect the telecommunications room
the central tube; the bundled approach (TR)
usually is used for counts of 12 or more; Color Code a system for identification
most central tube cables usually have through use of colors; fiber specified in
multiple strength members on opposite sides ANSI/TIA/EIA-598-A “Optical Fiber Cable
of the central tube Color Coding”
Channel the end-to-end communications Composite Cable a cable containing both
path between two points including fiber and copper media per NEC article 770;
equipment cords and patch cords; also a can also be a fiber cable with both
photonic communications path between two singlemode and multimode fibers
or more points of termination Compression a method to reduce the
Characteristic Impedance the impedance number of bits required to represent data
that, when connected to the output terminals Concentrator a device which concentrates
of a transmission line of any length, makes many lower-speed channels in or out of one
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Conduit a raceway of circular cross-section Crosstalk a measure of conductor
Connecting Hardware a device providing uniformity within a pair, hence the cable’s
mechanical cable terminations balance; the lower the unbalance, the better
Connector a mechanical device used to the cable will support balanced transmission
align or attach two conductors CSMA/CA Carrier Sense Multiple
Connector Panel a panel designed for use Access/Collision Avoidance
with patch panels; it contains either 6, 8, or Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
12 adapters pre-installed for use when telephones, answering machines, or other
fieldconnectorizing fibers terminal equipment located within the
Connector Panel Module a module customer’s premises
designed for use with patch panels; it Cut-Off Wavelength the shortest waveleng
contains either 6 or 12 connectorized fibers that which the propagation of one path of
that are spliced to backbone cable fibers light can occur
Continuity Check a test to determine end-to dB see Decibel
end viability of a transmission media DCR see Direct Current Resistance
Core central region of an optical fiber DMD see Differential Mode Delay
through which light is transmitted DWDM see Dense Wave Division
Core Area that horizontal section of a Multiplexing
building core set aside or used for utility Dark Fiber unused fiber through which no
service light is transmitted, or installed fiber optic
Core Concentricity a measure of the cable not carrying a signal; the dark fiber is
relationship between the geometric center of sold without light communications
the core of an optical fiber with the transmission equipment, and the customer is
geometric center of the cladding expected to install electronics and signals on
Core Ovality a ratio of the minimum to the fiber and light it
maximum diameters of the core within an Data Center a room or network of rooms
optical fiber that houses the interconnected data
Count Loop Diversity loop diversity that processing, storage and communications
assigns circuits among different binder assets of one or more enterprises, as defined
groups within one cable by TIA-942 and EN 50173-5.200X
Coverage expressed in percent (%), Decibel (dB) a unit for measuring the
represents the percent coverage by the braid relative strength of a signal
of the underlying surface Demarcation Point a point where
Crossconnect a facility enabling the operational control or ownership changes
termination of cable elements and their Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
interconnection, and/or cross-connection, (DWDM) refers to wavelength division
usually by means of a patch cord or multiplexing systems with very tight spacing
patchcord in the same transmission window; see also
Crossconnection a connection scheme WDM
between cabling runs, subsystems and Dielectric a material, which does not
equipment using patch cords or patch cords conduct electricity, a material that is non-
that attach to connecting hardware at each metallic and non-conductive; this term is
end typically used to describe a non-metallic
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Dielectric Constant (K) the ratio of the Distributed Backbone a star topology that
capacitance of a condenser with dielectric connects desktop devices to the equipment
between the electrodes to the capacitance room through horizontal crossconnects in the
when air is between the electrodes; also telecommunications room (TR)
called Permitivity and Specific Inductive Distribution Frame a structure with
Capacity terminations for connecting the permanent
Dielectric Strength the voltage which an cabling of a facility in such a manner that
insulation can withstand before breakdown interconnection or crossconnection may be
occurs; usually expressed as a voltage readily made
gradient (such as volts per mil) Drain Wire in a cable, the uninsulated wire
Differential Mode Delay (DMD) the laid over the component(s), used as a
measurement of the difference between the common connection
leading edge of the fastest path and the Duct a single enclosed raceway for wires or
trailing edge of the slowest path of light cables; a single enclosed raceway for wires
through a multimode fiber; this measurement or cables usually in soil or concrete; an
is a type of modal dispersion within enclosure in which air is moved
multimode fibers; DMD testing of fiber Duct Bank an arrangement of ducts in tiers
becomes more important with higher or groups
bandwidth requirements Duplex simultaneous two-way independent
Diffraction bending of radio, sound or transmission
lightwaves around an object, barrier or ELFEXT see Equal Level Far End Crosstalk
aperture edge EMI see Electromagnetic Interference
Digital a signal having a limited number of ER see Equipment Rooms
discrete values, such as two (a binary Eccentricity like concentricity, a measure of
system) the center of a conductor’s location with
Direct Current Resistance (DCR) the respect to the circular cross section of the
resistance offered by any circuit to the flow insulation; expressed as a percentage of
of direct current displacement of one circle within the other
Dispersion the cause of bandwidth EIA Electronic Industries Association
limitations in a fiber; dispersion causes a ELFEXT (Equal Level Far End
broadening of input pulses along the length Crosstalk) a method to mathematically
of the fiber; three major types are: (1) modal subtract out the cable’s attenuation in order
dispersion caused by differential optical path to accurately compare FEXT values from
lengths in a multimode fiber; (2) chromatic one cable to another; see FEXT
dispersion caused by a differential delay of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) the
various wavelengths of light in a waveguide interference in signal transmission resulting
material; and (3) waveguide dispersion from the radiation of nearby electrical and/
caused by light traveling in both the core and or magnetic fields; for U/UTP, EMI can be
cladding materials in single-mode fibers coupled onto a conducting pair and cause
Dissipation Factor the tangent of the loss circuit noise; crosstalk is one type of EMI
angle of the insulation material; also referred Elongation the fractional increase in length
to as loss tangent, tan, and approximate of a material stressed in tension
power factor End User someone who owns or uses the
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Entrance Facility an entrance to a building Feeder the segment of telecom networks
for both public and private network service that includes equipment, cable, and other
cables, including the entrance point at the hardware for transporting traffic from the
building wall and continuing to the entrance switch location into the loop, usually to an
room or space outside plant equipment location where there
Equipment Cord cable used to connect is a passive cross-connect or an active
telecommunications equipment to horizontal demultiplex function; feeder cables can
or backbone cabling include high-count copper pair cables, where
Equipment Rooms (ER) from ISO/IEC each pair supports one circuit, as well as
11801: dedicated to housing distributors and cables carrying electronically derived
specific equipment circuits; such electronic feeder technologies
ESCON (Enterprise Systems Connection) include “pair gain” and “digital loop
this refers to a proprietary parallel signal- carrier”; “Fiber optic feeder equipment”
processing transmission protocol as well as a usually refers to DLC or other access
data network architecture, which were multiplexers
developed and commercialized by IBM in Ferrule a mechanical fixture, usually a rigid
the early 1990s; non-stop high bandwidth tube, used to confine and align the stripped
data transfer characterizes ESCON across end of a fiber
distances up to 9 km with multimode FEXT (Far End Crosstalk) crosstalk that
technologies, and up to 60-km with single- occurs at the end opposite the location of the
mode technologies disturbed pair’s receiver; Normally, FEXT is
Ethernet this IEEE transmission protocol only important in short links or full duplex
standard uses Carrier Sense Multiple transmission
Access/Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) to FFEP Foamed Fluorinated Ethylene
transmit data in a network; there are three Propylene
different network topologies that support Fiber thin filament of glass; an optical
Ethernet transmissions: active ring, passive waveguide consisting of a core and a
star and active star cladding that is capable of carrying
Excess Length the extra length of fiber information in the form of light
contained in a cable; this extra length is Fiber Bend Radius radius a fiber can bend
present because the fiber does not lie parallel before the risk of breakage or increase in
to the cable axis attenuation occurs
FDDI see Fiber Distributed Data Interface Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
FEP Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene refers to a 100-Mbs LAN standard that was
FEXT see Far End Crosstalk developed specifically for fiber; the
FRP see Fiber Reinforced Plastic standards organization is ANSI; the
standard’s specifications at the physical
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Fiber Optics thin filaments of glass or Firestop a material, device or assembly of
plastic through which light beams are parts installed within a cable system in a
transmitted over long distances and which fire-rated wall or floor to prevent the passage
can carry enormous amounts of voice and of flame, smoke or gases through the rated
data traffic; benefits include high capacity, barrier
relatively low cost, low power consumption, Flame Resistance the ability of a material
small space needs, insensitivity to not to propagate flame once the heat source
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and is removed
improved privacy Flex Life the measurement of the ability of a
Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) a material conductor or cable to withstand repeated
used as an alternative to aramid yarns for bending
strength members in some cables, either as Flooded Launch a condition in which the
central strength members or other light source exceeds the NA of the fiber
strengthening elements; the material is a Forward Path transmission from the headed
resin with filament filaments of fiberglass toward the subscriber, also known as
(not optical fiber); it is also known as glass- “downstream”
reinforced plastic (GRP) FR-1 a flammability rating established by
Fiber Channel an interface standard for Underwriters Laboratories for wires and
serial data transmission developed for cables that pass a specially designed vertical
communications between workstations and flame test; this designation has been replaced
file servers, between computers and storage by VW-1
systems, and between other hosts and Frequency of a periodic wave, the number
peripherals; the standard defines of identical cycles per second
bidirectional point-to-point channels so that Fresnel Reflection Losses reflection losses
the communications path or medium is not that are incurred at the input and output of
shared between multiple modes; a circuit or optical fibers due to the differences in
packet switching technology can be used to refraction index between the core glass and
achieve multimode networking; the standard immersion medium
defines a hierarchy of serial data-transfer bit Full Duplex simultaneous two-way
rates and several families of transmission independent transmission; a method used to
media and sources; the lowest speeds can be increase transmission throughput e.g. gigabit
implemented on twisted pair, coax, and Ethernet where 250 Mb/s is sent bi-
multimode fiber; the highest speeds can be directionally across each of the four pairs
implemented on multimode and single-mode Fusion Splice a permanent joint
fiber; the bit rates range from 132 Mbps to accomplished by applying localized heat
1.06 Gbps sufficient to fuse or melt the ends of optical
Figure-Eight a type of aerial cable where fiber, forming a single continuous fiber
the messenger strand and the F/UTP a 100 ohm cable with an overall foil
communications cable are encased in a shield and drain wire: formerly called
single extruded sheath; when viewed in Screened Twisted Pair (ScTP)
cross-section, the cable/messenger GHz see GigaHertz
arrangement resembles a figure eight GRP see Glass Reinforced Plastic
Gauge a term used to denote the physical
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GbE Gigabit Ethernet Headend facility in a CATV network where
Gb/s millions of bits per second the broadcast video signals are transmitted
General Purpose Cable this type of cable into the feeder and distribution network;
meets specifications for general-purpose headends are linked together with
ratings (UL-1581), and is one of three types supertrunks and are linked to satellite
installed in premises networks; multimode downlink facilities with supertrunks
general-purpose cables usually have Helical Stranding a stranding method in
loosetube construction and are suitable for which the elements are stranded in one
outdoor installation in campus network continuous direction
segments Home Run a common term used to describe
Giga numerical prefix denoting one billion telecommunications cabling run in a star
Gigahertz (GHz) a unit of frequency that is topology; e.g. direct from outlet to the
equal to one billion cycles per second telecommunications room
Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP) a strength Horizontal Cable from ISO/IEC 11801:
member material, see FRP Connects the floor distributor to the
Graded-Index Fiber a fiber design where telecommunication(s) outlet; the cabling
the refractive index of the fiber is lower between and including the
toward the outside of the fiber core telecommunications outlet/connector and the
Ground a connection, whether intentional or horizontal cross-connect
accidental, between an electrical circuit or Horizontal Cross-connect (HC) a
equipment and the earth, or to some crossconnect of horizontal cabling to other
conducting body that serves in place of the cabling
earth Hub a device which connects to several
Grounding see bonding other devices, usually in a star topology or
HC see Horizontal Crossconnect refers to the facilities where all customer
HVAC Heating, Ventilating and Air facilities are terminated for purposes if
Conditioning interconnection to trunks and/or cross-
Hz see Hertz connection to distant ends
Half Duplex a method of transmitting or Hybrid Cable an assembly of one or more
receiving signals in one direction at a time cables, of the same or different types or
Handhole an access opening, provided in categories, covered by one overall sheath
equipment or in a below-the-surface Hz Hertz, cycle per second
enclosure into which personnel reach, but do IC see Intermediate Crossconnect or
not enter to work with or place cable (also Integrated Circuit
known as maintenance access handhole) ISDN see Integrated Services Digital
Hard Drawn Copper Wire copper wire that Network
has not been annealed after drawing; ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers
sometimes called HD wire Association
Harmonic full multiple of a base frequency IEC International Electrotechnical
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IEEE Institute for Electrical and Electronics Insertion Loss attenuation caused by
Engineers; this refers to a standards writing insertion of a component into a transmission
organization that organizes committees and route/channel
oversees the development and publication of Insulating Joint a splice in a cable sheath
standards, including standards for network where the continuity of the sheath and shield
interfaces, communications protocols, and are deliberately interrupted to prevent the
other communication technologies flow of electrolytic currents which may
Impedance The total opposition that a cause corrosion
circuit offers to the flow of alternating Insulation a material having high resistance
current or any other varying current at a to the flow of electric current; often called a
particular frequency; it is a combination of dielectric in radio frequency cable
resistance R and reactance X, measured in Insulation Displacement Connection the
ohms type of connection required by
Index-Matching Fluid or Gel a fluid with ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 for twisted pair
an index of refraction close to that of glass Insulation Resistance the ratio of the
that reduces reflections caused by refractive- applied voltage to the total current between
index differences two electrodes in contact with a specific
Index of Refraction ratio of velocity of insulation, usually expressed in megaohms-
light in a vacuum to the velocity of light M feet
within a given transmitting medium Integrated Circuit A complex set of
Indoor Cable cable designed for use electronic components and their
indoors; these cables typically have a flame interconnections that are etched or imprinted
resistance rating and are not suitable for the on a chip.
environmental conditions experienced by Integrated Messenger Cable aerial plant
outdoor cables communications cable with a messenger
Indoor /Outdoor Cable cable rated for use support cable within the outer cable jacket,
indoors and suitable for outdoor also known as figure-eight or self-support
environmental conditions Interconnection a connection scheme that
Inductance the property of a circuit or provides for the direct connection of a cable
circuit element that opposes a change in to the other cable without a patch cord or
current flow, thus causing current changes to patchcord
lag behind voltage changes; it is measured in Intermediate Cross-connect (IC) a
henrys crossconnect between first and second level
Infrared the range of the electromagnetic backbone cabling
spectrum from 780 nm to 1 mm; optical Integrated Services Digital Network
signal transmission takes place within the (ISDN)
infrared portion of the spectrum a public switched network which provides
Infrastructure a collection of components, end-to-end digital connections; refers to a
excluding equipment, that provides the basic standard for the simultaneous transmission
support for the distribution of all information of voice and data, including digital video,
within a building or campus over telecom networks
Innerduct additional duct work (conduit) ISO/IEC 11801 International standard for
placed within a larger diameter duct generic cabling system
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Jacket an outer non-metallic protective Light Emitting Diode (LED) a
covering applied over an insulated wire or semiconductor light source without the
cable coherent properties of a laser diode; typically
Kb/s Kilobits per second, one thousand bits used for less than 1 Gb/s transmission
per second LID (Local Injection and Detection) a
Kevlar a registered (Dupont) trade name for method of measurement used for alignment
aramid fiber yarn, which is typically used as of optical fibers, typically used for
a non-conducting strength member in fiber optimizing splice performance
optic cable Line Cord see work area cable
KHz Kilohertz, 1,000 cycles per second Link a transmission path between two
Kilo numerical prefix denoting one thousand points, not including terminal equipment,
Kilometer one thousand meters or work area cables or equipment cables
approximately 3,281 feet; the kilometer is a Listed equipment included in a list
standard unit of length measurement in fiber published by an organization that maintains
optics periodic inspection of production of listed
kpsi a unit of force per area expressed in equipment, and whose listing states either
thousands of pounds per square inch; usually that the equipment meets appropriate
used as the specification for fiber proof test standards or has been tested and found
LAN see Local Area Network suitable for use
LC see Lucent Connector Local Access Network a term used to refer
LEC see Local Exchange Carrier to that part of that connects the exchanges
LED see Light Emitting Diode with the customers
LID see Local Injection and Detection Local Access Provider operator of facility
LT see Loose Tube used to convey telecommunications signals
LSZH see Low Smoke Zero Halogen to and from a customer premises
LASER Diode Light Amplification by Local Area Network (LAN) refers to an on-
Stimulated Emission of Radiation; an premises data communications network,
electrooptic device that produces coherent usually for linking PCs together or linking
light with a narrow range of wavelengths, PCs to a file server and other data processing
typically centered around 780 nm, 1310 nm, equipment
or 1550 nm; lasers with wavelengths Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) the local
centered around 780 nm are commonly phone companies, which can be either a
referred to as CD lasers regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC),
Lashing attaching a cable to a supporting or an independent (e.g., GTE) which
strand or cable using a steel or dielectric traditionally has the exclusive, franchised
filament around both cable and support right and responsibility to provide local
Lay the length measured along the axis of a transmission and switching services; with
wire or cable required for a single strand (in the advent of deregulation and competition,
stranded wire) or conductor (in cable) to LECs are now known as ILECs (Incumbent
make one complete turn about the axis of the Local Exchange Carriers)
conductor or cable Longitudinal Shield a tape shield, flat or
Lucent Connector (LC) a type of fiber corrugated, applied longitudinally with the
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Loop Resistance sum of conductor Meg or Mega a numerical prefix denoting
resistance and shield resistance (DCR) 1,000,000 (106)
Loose Buffered Fiber buffered optical fiber Megabits per second (Mb/s) million bits
in which the buffer material is applied such per second
that the fiber is not in contact with the buffer Megahertz (MHz) a unit of frequency that
material; typically, a gel is used to decouple is equal to one million cycles per second
the fiber from the buffer tube Messenger a support strand, typically
Loose Tube (LT) refers to cable type with constructed of steel or Kevlar cable, used for
an oversized buffer tube that typically holds attachment of communications cable for
up to 12 fibers, with multiple tubes stranded aerial plant
around the center axis; in OSP cables, the Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) a
buffer tubes usually are stranded around a citywide or regional public access data and
central strength member telecommunication network
Loss energy dissipated without Micro numerical prefix denoting one-
accomplishing useful work millionth
Low Loss Dielectric an insulating material Micron one-millionth of a meter
that has a relatively low dielectric loss, such Microbending bends that take place on a
as polyethylene or Teflon microscopic level, which can result in
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) a class increased attenuation, or loss due to local
of cables made without halogens ( i.e. Micrometer (μm) or micron one millionth
chlorine and fluorine) to meet specific and of a meter; typically used to express the
strict fire safety codes geometric dimension of fibers
MAN see Metropolitan Area Network Microwave portion of the electromagnetic
MUTOA see Multi-User spectrum above 760 MHz
Telecommunications Outlet Assembly
MUX see Multiplexer Modal Dispersion propagation delay
Macrobending relatively large deviations in between modes within a multimode fiber;
the waveguide that can result in increased this will cause a change in shape
attenuation, or loss due to bend radius (broadening) of a pulse traveling within a
Main Cross-connect (MC) a cross-connect multimode fiber
for first level backbone cables, entrance Mode light path through a fiber, as in
cables and equipment cables multimode or single mode
Material Dispersion dispersion caused by Mode Field Diameter a measure of the
differential delay of various wavelengths of width of the energy distribution for optical
light in a waveguide material fiber at 37% of the maximum energy level;
Mechanical Splicing joining two fibers the effective diameter of a single-mode fiber,
together by permanent or temporary taking into account the fact that some light
mechanical means (vs. fusion splicing or travels within the cladding; accordingly, the
connectors) to enable a continuous signal mode field diameter is larger than the core
Media telecommunications wire, cable or diameter
conductors used for telecommunications Modulation a process where certain
Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE) a characteristics of a wave, which is often
type of plastic material used to make cable called the carrier, are varied or selected in
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Modulus of Elasticity the ratio of stress to National Electrical Code (NEC) identifies
strain in an elastic material the construction techniques and materials
Modular Plastic Duct a type of necessary in building wiring requirements
telecommunications duct. Available in and was developed by the National Fire
molded formations of 4, 6, or 9 ducts in Protection Association’s (NFPA’s) National
lengths of 36in.; can be direct buried Electric Code committee. Committee
Multimedia a system or a service, or a set of members are professionals from the
services characterized by two-way electrical and insurance industries. The NEC
communications, interactive services, and has been adopted by the American National
the ability to combine data, voice, and video Standards Institute (ANSI).
Multimode an optical fiber that will allow National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
many bound modes to propagate; may be are standards produced by the Institute of
graded-index or step-index; this refers to the Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
propagation quality of transverse The NESC relates to outside plant cabling as
electromagnetic waves in a medium; the NEC does to the inside of a building.
inside as optical fiber, multimode refers to NEC Rated cable that has been certified as
the simultaneous transmission of several plenum-rated, riser-rated or general cable by
electromagnetic waves that interact with passing of flame propagation testing
each other; emerging from an active device, NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer’s
multimode refers to the multiple wavefront Association Near End Crosstalk (NEXT)
spatial quality of the electromagnetic beam crosstalk that occurs at the same end as the
Multiplexer (MUX) equipment used to disturbed pair’s receiver; normally, this is
combine multiple signals for transmission on the largest contributor of noise because the
a single channel disturbing pair’s transmitted signal is
Multiplexing combination of independent strongest at this point
signals for transmission within one NFPA National Fire Protection Association
waveguide NID Network Interface Device Node device
Multi-User Outlet a telecommunications in a hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) system which
outlet used to serve more than one work converts optical signals on fiber optic cable
area, typically in open-systems furniture to electrical signals on coaxial cable to the
applications subscribers’ premises; places at the end of
Multi-User Telecommunications Outlet the fiber optic cable in a local serving area,
Assembly (MUTOA) an easily-reconfigured typically with 200 to 2,000 homes; also an
mid-channel consolidation point addressable device attached to a computer
Mutual Capacitance capacitance between network
two conductors when all other conductors
including ground are connected together and
then regarded as an ignored ground
NEC see National Electric Code
NESC see National Electrical Safety Code
Nano numerical prefix denoting one-
billionth Nanometer unit of measurement
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Non-zero DS refers to an improved type of PC see either Personal Computer or Positive
dispersion-shifted fiber in which dispersion Contact (for a fiber connector)
at 1550 nm is substantially reduced PE see Polyethylene
compared with conventional single-mode PSumXT see Power Sum Crosstalk
fiber, but dispersion is not zero at 1550 nm; PVC see Polyvinyl Chloride
this fiber was designed to overcome the Packet a group of bits, including data and
possible risk of “four-wave mixing,” which control elements, that are switched and
is an effect that can degrade transmission transmitted together
quality in WDM systems having multiple Patchcord a cable assembly with connectors
channels in the 1550-nm window at both ends, used to join
Numerical Aperture measure, in radians, of telecommunications
the angle that expresses the light-gathering circuits or links at the cross-connect
point of optical fiber Packet Switching a communications
OSP see Outside Plant method where packets (messages) are
OTDR see Optical Time Domain individually routed between hosts, with no
Reflectometer previously established communications path
OC-X (Optical Carrier - Level X) refers to Pair-to-Pair Crosstalk the crosstalk
the basic line-rate in the SONET hierarchy measurement of a single disturbing pair. It
of line rates; all higher speed rates are can be made for NEXT or FEXT
integral multiples of OC-1, which is 51.84 Passive Optical Components components,
Mbps (example: OC-12 is 12 x 51.84 or such as splitters, couplers and connectors,
622.08 Mbps) which do not require external power to
Ohm a unit of electrical resistance or perform their function
impedance Patch Cable a length of cable with
Optical Receiver an electronic device which connectors on one or both ends to join
converts optical signals to electrical signals telecommunications links
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer Patch Cord a length of cable with
(OTDR) an instrument for analyzing fiber connectors on one or both ends used to join
links which may be used to locate faults and telecommunications circuits or links at the
to assess splices and connector interfaces; it cross-connect
operates by launching a pulsed laser input Patch Panel a cross-connect system of
into the fiber under test, then analyzing the mateable connectors that facilitates
return signal that results from reflections and administration
backscattering phenomena Pathway a facility for the placement of
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health telecommunications cable
Administration
Outdoor Cable cable designed for use
outdoors; these cables are suitable for the Periodicity the uniformly spaced variations
environmental conditions experienced by in the insulation diameter of a transmission
outdoor cables, but do not typically have a cable that result in reflections of a signal,
flame resistance requirement when its wavelength or a multiple thereof is
Outside Plant (OSP) refers to all cable and equal to the distance between two diameter
equipment located outside variations
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Personal Computer (PC) any general Power Sum Crosstalk (PSumXT) a
purpose computer whose size and crosstalk measurement where the crosstalk
capabilities make it useful for individuals from all adjacent disturbing pairs in a cable
and which is intended to be operated by an are mathematically summed to give a
end user combined crosstalk value; it simulates the
Pico a numerical prefix denoting one- effects of multiple signals in a multi-pair
trillionth (10-12) cable or parallel transmission in a 4 pair
Pigtail a length of fiber attached to a device cable; it can be made for NEXT, FEXT, or
so that it can be spliced into the network; the ELFEXT Premises Distribution System a
pigtails on some active devices also may cabling system as defined by ANSI/TIA/EIA
have a connector interface; if one is 568 series Prewiring cabling installed either
comparing the cost of pigtailed devices, it is before walls are enclosed or finished; or in
important to check the specifications to see anticipation of future use or need
if a connector is included, and if so what the Private Branch Exchange (PBX) a private
connector specifications are phone system owned by a customer, which
Plenum Cables this type of cable meets allows communication within a business and
specifications for plenum ratings (NFPA- between the business and the outside world
262), and is one of three types installed in Protocol set of rules for communicating
premises networks; Pull Box device to access a raceway in order
Point-To-Point a connection established to facilitate placing of wires and cables
between two specific locations, as between Pull Cord cord or wire placed within a
two buildings raceway used to pull wire and cable through
Poke-through an unlimited or random the raceway
penetration through a fire resistive floor Pull Strength maximum pulling force that
structure to permit the installation of can be safely applied to a cable or raceway
electrical or communications cables; not Pulling Tension the pulling force that can
covered within TIA/EIA-569 be applied to a cable without effecting the
Polyethylene (PE) a type of plastic material specified characteristics for the cable
used for outside plant cable jackets Quad-shield four layers of shielding
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) a type of plastic RF see Radio Frequency
material used for cable jacketing; typically RFI see Radio Frequency Interference
used in flame-retardant cables RL see Return Loss
Positive Contact or Physical Contact (PC) Raceway any channel designed for holding
surface-to-surface contact between fibers in wires or cables
a connector-to-connector interface Radio Frequency (RF) refers to analog
signal processing and transmission
technology for applications that include
CATV; the term “RF” is sometimes used to
refer to electronic or coaxial part of hybrid-
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Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) the Return Loss (RL) a measure of standing
unintentional transmission of radio signals waves independent of variation of input
Rated Temperature the maximum impedance, measured with a load equal to
temperature at which an electric component the desired characteristic impedance of the
can operate for extended periods without cable
loss of its basic properties Return Path transmission from a node in
Rated Voltage the maximum voltage at the distribution network toward the head-
which an electric component can operate for end; also known as “upstream”
extended periods without undue degradation RG/U “RG” is the military designation for
or safety hazard “Radio Grade” coaxial cable, and “U” stands
Receiver an electronic package that converts for “general Utility”
optical signals to electrical signals Ribbon a parallel array of optical fibers,
Reflectance the ratio of power reflected to which can be used as an organizational unit
the incident power at a connector junction or within a cable; ribbons offer consistent
other component or device, usually geometry, required for mass splicing of
measured in decibels (dB); reflectance is product, and offer a higher packing density
stated as a negative value; a connector that in large fiber count cables
has a better reflectance performance would Riser Cable cable designed for use in
be a -40 dB connector or a value less than - elevator shafts, utilities columns, or other
30 dB; the term return loss, back reflection, vertical shafts in multi-story buildings;
and reflectivity are also used synonymously because the cable connects different floors of
in the industry to describe device reflections, multi-story buildings, it must be designed to
but they are stated as positive values meet safety codes that specify a low level of
Reflection Loss the part of a signal which is flammability; riser cables are also used in
lost due to reflection at a line discontinuity telephone company central offices to
Refraction bending of oblique (non-normal) connect the equipment with the outside-plant
incident electromagnetic waves as they pass cable, which enters a “vault”, which is
from a transmission medium of one usually below grade
refractive index into a medium of a different Rope Lay Cable a cable composed of a
refractive index central core surrounded by one or more
Refractive Index a ratio of the speed of layers of helically laid groups of wires or
light within the medium, as compared to the buffer tubes
speed of light within a vacuum; refractive Router a device that forwards traffic
index is wavelength dependent and is between networks or subnetworks; operates
important for accurate length measurement. at the OSI Network Layer (Layer 3)
Also the ratio of the sines of the incidence SC see Subscriber Connector
angle and the refraction angle of a media ScTP see F/UTP
Repeater device consisting of a receiver and SONET see Synchronous Optical Network
transmitter, used to regenerate a signal to SRL see Structural Return Loss
increase the system length ST see Straight Tip Connector
STP see Shielded Twisted Pair, see S/FTP
Scattering a property of glass that causes
light to deflect from the fiber and contributes
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Screened Twisted Pair (ScTP) see F/UTP Splice Tray device used within splice
Self-Support see figure-eight closures or cabinets to organize and protect
S/FTP a 100 ohm cable with foil shields spliced fibers
over the individual pairs; formerly Shielded Star Coupler optical component which
Twisted Pair (STP) allows emulation of a bus topology in fiber
Sheath the outer covering or jacket of a optic systems
multiconductor cable. Star Topology a topology where each
Shield a metallic layer placed around a telecommunications outlet is directly cabled
conductor or group of conductors; may be to the distribution device
the metallic sheath of the cable or a metallic Step-Index Fiber optical fiber which has an
layer inside a nonmetallic sheath abrupt (or step) change in its refractive index
Shield Effectiveness the relative ability of a due to a core and cladding that have different
shield to screen out undesirable radiation; indices of refraction, typically single-mode
frequently confused with the term shield fiber
percentage, which it is not Straight-tip Connector (ST) a type of fiber
Side-Wall Pressure the crushing force optic connector
exerted on a cable during installation Strand Vice a device that allows a stranded
Simplex operation of a communications cable to enter it but grips it when pulled in
channel in one direction only with no the opposite direction
capability of reversing Stranded Cable multiple like units brought
Single-mode Fiber optical fiber with a small together; may be cable with an integral
core diameter, as compared to the messenger support strand, see figure-eight or
wavelength of light guided, in which only self-support
one mode is propagated Stranded Conductor a conductor composed
Skin Effect the phenomenon in which the of groups of wires twisted together
depth of penetration of electric currents into Structural Return Loss (SRL) a measure
a conductor decreases as the frequency of standing waves independent of variation
increases of input impedance, measured with a load
Sleeve an opening, usually circular, through equal to the characteristic impedance of the
the wall, ceiling or floor to allow the passage cable at that frequency
of cables and wires Subscriber Connector (SC) a type of fiber
Slot an opening, usually rectangular, through optic connector
the wall, ceiling or floor to allow the passage Support Strand a strong element used to
of cables and wires carry the weight of the telecommunication
Spiral Wrap the helical wrap of a tape or cable and wiring; may be constructed of
thread over a core steel, aluminum or aramid fiber yarns, also
Splice a permanent joining of two fiber known as messenger
cables that cannot be easily disconnected; a Sweep Test pertaining to cable, checking
splice will provide the lowest power loss for frequency response by generation an rf
a connection of fibers voltage whose frequency is varied back and
Splice Closure a device used to protect a forth through a given frequency range at a
cable or wire splice rapid constant rate and observing the results
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Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) a Telecommunications Room (TR) from
standard-or more specifically a set of ISO/IEC 11801: a cross-connect point
standards-for synchronous transmission; the between the backbone and horizontal cabling
standards include signal rates, formats, and subsystem; houses telecommunications
optical and electrical interface specifications; equipment, cable terminations and
the standards organization is ASNI; the crossconnect cabling; formerly known as the
international counterpart of the SONET telecommunications closet
standards is SDH Telecommunications Grounding Busbar
SZ Stranding stranding methods in which a common point of connection for the
the elements are stranded such that the telecommunications system and bonding to
direction of stranding changes intermittently ground
down the length of the cable; this method of Telecommunications Outlet (TO) from
stranding offers advantages over helical Cenelec EN50173: a fixed connecting device
stranding in mid-span access of cables where where the horizontal cable terminates;
the core is not cut provides the interface to the work-area
TDM see Time Division Multiplexing cabling
TO see Telecommunications Outlet Tensile Strength the pull stress required to
TR see Telecommunications Room break a given specimen
T1 carries 24 pulse code modulation signals Terminal a point at which information enter
using time-division multiplexing at an or leaves a communication network; the
overall rate of 1.544 million bits per second inputoutput associated equipment; or a
(Mbps); T1 lines use copper wire and span device which connects wires or cables
distances within and between major together
metropolitan areas (T2, 6.312 Mbps; T3, Termination Hardware an outmoded term;
44.756 Mbps; T4, 273 Mbps) see connecting hardware
Tape Wrap a spirally wound tape over an TIA Telecommunications Industry
insulated or uninsulated wire Association
Tear Strength the force required to initiate TIA/EIA-568 Commercial Building
or continue a tear in a material under Telecommunications Standard; the standard
specified conditions concerning acceptable cabling and
Teflon® the DupontR brand name for FEP connecting hardware performance for
resin Telco a telephone company; a term telecommunications infrastructures; “C” is
from the telephone industry jargon; it usually the latest revision; this standard now has
refers to a local exchange carrier, but is not four parts 568 C.0 and C.1 cover general
precise and also can refer to long-distance information, 568-C.2 covers 100 ohm
carriers; short for Telecommunications twisted pair, and 568-C.3 covers fiber optics
Telecommunications Bonding Backbone TIA/EIA-569 Commercial Building
the copper conductor extending from the Standards for Telecommunications Pathways
telecommunications main grounding busbar and Spaces
to the farthest floor telecommunications
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TIA/EIA-606 the Administration Standard TSB Technical Systems Bulletin (issued by
for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of TIA/EIA)
Commercial Buildings; the standard Transceiver a module containing both
concerning, telecommunications numbering transmitter and receiver; a “transceiver” is an
and labeling, identifiers and linkages example of a “transmitter/receiver pair” but
between components of the system other examples have separate packaging for
TIA/EIA-607 Commercial Building the transmitter and the receiver
Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Transmitter electronic package which
Telecommunications; the standard converts an electrical signal to an optical
concerning grounding systems, practices, signal
labeling and requirements Transmitter/Receiver Pair (Tx/Rx Pair)
TIA/EIA TSB 72 Centralized Optical Fiber an abbreviation used to note the number of
Cabling Guidelines (October 1995) Tight “transmitter/receiver pairs” in the market for
Buffer cable construction where each glass a specific application or customer group; a
fiber is tightly buffered by a protective transmitter/receiver pair consists of one
thermoplastic coating to a diameter of 900 transmitter (laser) plus one receiver
microns (detector); they can be in a combined
Tight Buffered Fiber buffered optical fiber “transceiver” module or packaged separately
in which the buffer material is directly Tray a cable tray system is a unit or
applied to the fiber coating assembly of units or sections, and associated
Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) fittings, made or metal or other non-
signalling technology in which two or more combustible materials forming a rigid
signals can be transmitted over the same structural system used to support cables;
path by using different time slots or intervals cable tray systems (previously termed
for each signal; in telecommunications, this continuous rigid cable supports) including
is done with digital signals so that packets ladders, troughs, channels,
from two or more lower-speed digital signals solid bottom trays, and similar structures
are interleaved into time slots on a higher- Triaxial Cable a cable construction having
speed multiplexed signal; in TDM fiber optic three coincident axes, such as conductor,
systems, the digital signals are multiplexed first shield and second shield all insulated
electronically so that resulting aggregated or from one another
multiplexed highbit-rate signal is transmitted Twisted Pair any of a family of data cables
over fiber as a single high-speed signal; after with two conductors twisted together; the
it is received and converted to an electronic cabled pairs may be unshielded (U/UTP),
signal, it is demultiplexed electronically into shielded (S/FTP) or screened (F/UTP)
the two (or more) original signals UHF Ultra High Frequency (300 to 3,000
Token Ring a network protocol in which the MHz)
stations circulate a token in sequential order; Underfloor Raceways raceway of various
the next logical station is also the next cross-sections placed within the floor from
physical station on the ring, used by IBMR which wires and cables emerge within a
Topology the physical or logical specific floor area
configuration of a telecommunications Underground Plant communications cable
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Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) a non- Watt a unit of electric power
profit organization established by the Waveguide Dispersion dispersion caused
insurance industry to test devices, materials by light traveling in both the core and
and systems for safety cladding materials in a single-mode fiber
Upstream transmission direction from the Wavelength the length of a wave
subscriber towards the central office or measured from any point on a wave to the
headend corresponding point on the next wave, such
U/UTP or UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair as from crest to crest
VCSEL see Vertical Cavity Surface- Wavelength-Division Multiplexing
Emitting LASER (WDM) the simultaneous transmission of
VSAT see Very Small Aperture Terminal more than one optical signal through an
VP see Velocity of Propagation optical fiber with each signal having a
Vault a subsurface enclosure that personnel distinct wavelength; WDM technology is
may enter to work with or place cable and/ typically used to increase system capacity by
or equipment (also known as maintenance adding channels onto a signal fiber and the
access hole or manhole) demultiplexers that separate the signals of
Velocity of Propagation (VP) the speed of different wavelengths at the receive end; see
transmission of electrical energy within a also “DWDM”
cable as compared to its speed in air; also Wide Area Network (WAN) refers to a
known as NVP, or nominal velocity of network that uses switched long-distance,
propagation dedicated, or leased facilities to link two or
Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting LASER more locations in different cities for data or
(VCSEL) refers to a laser diode structure other applications
designed to emit the optical radiation in a Wire a conductor, either bare or insulated
vertical direction relative to the plane with Work-Area Cable from ISO/IEC 11801:
the active region; most diode lasers emit connects the telecommunications outlet to
from end facets in the plane of the active the terminal equipment
region; typically used for transmission Work-Area Telecommunications Outlet a
speeds of 1 Gb/s and higher connecting device located in a work area at
Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) a which the horizontal cabling terminates and
satellite communications system for data provides connectivity for work-area patch
VHF Very High Frequency (30 to 300 MHz) cords
Volt a unit of electromotive force Zero-Dispersion Wavelength wavelength
VW-1 a flammability rating established by at which the chromatic dispersion of an
Underwriters Laboratories for wires and optical fiber is zero; occurs when waveguide
cables that pass a specially designed vertical dispersion cancels out material dispersion.
flame test, formerly designed FR-1
WDM see Wavelength-Division
Multiplexing
WAN see Wide Area Network
Water Migration the act of water travelling
through a breach in the outer jacket(s) of a
telecommunications cable, moving along the
conductors due to capillary action

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