DigiLink Technical Catalogue 2011

Network Connectivity

ContentCopper Solution p1

Fiber Solution p19

Technical Information p29

Glossary p37

Actassi 10G SolutionCopper Solution

COPPER SOLUTION | COPPER CABLE

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Category 6 UTP Cable

PRODUCT FEATURES• Exceptionalmaterialpropertiesandcabledesign• HighACRvalues-providinglowBER(BitError-Rate)• Extremelyhighpair-balance-providingexcellentEMC

(Electromagneticcompatibility)• Minimumradiationsandmaximumnoiseimmunity• Uniquehologramstickerforauthenticity• UL94V-0ratedplastic• RoHSCompliant• UL/ETLVerified,ULlisted• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2Category6

DigilinkCategory6UTPcableconsistsof100-Ohmimpedance,4pairUTPcablesforhorizontalinstallationsinlocalareanetworks(LANs).AllcablesmeetandexceedCategory6/ClassErequirementsinANSI/TIA-568-C.2,andISO/IEC11801.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSOuterDiameter Nominal diameter 6.0mm 4 twisted pairConductorType 23 AWG bare solid copperJacketMaterial PVCStandardColour Grey

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSCharacteristicImpedance 100±6 Ω@ 1-300 MhzDCResistance 72 Ω/km (max)VoltageRating 72 Vdc maxDielectricStrength 1500 V/1 minute min rmsInsulationResistance 500MΩ/km(min)@500 VdcVelocityofPropagation(NVP) 69%

RJ6C10PCCC xx

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDC6CAUtP4P1X Category6,4PairUTPCable100mDC6CAUtP4P3X Category6,4PairUTPCable305mNote: This cable is used for low Voltage signal transmission used in IT industry

TwistedPair

RibCord

Separator

CopperConductor

Jacket

PERFORMANCE ChARACTERISTICS ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 (hORIZONTAL CABLE) Frequency Return Loss Attenuation NEXt ACR PsNEXt ELFEXt PsELFEXt Delay (MHz) (dB) (dB/100m) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB) (ns/100m) 1 20.0 2.0 74.3 72 72.3 67.8 64.8 570 4 23.0 3.8 65.3 61 63.3 55.8 52.8 552 8 24.5 5.3 60.8 55 58.8 49.7 46.7 547 10 25.0 6.0 59.3 53 57.3 47.8 44.8 545 16 25.0 7.6 56.2 49 54.2 43.7 40.7 543 20 25 8.5 54.8 46 52.8 41.8 38.8 542 25 24.3 9.5 53.3 44 51.3 39.8 36.8 541 31.25 23.6 10.7 51.9 41 49.9 37.9 34.9 540 62.5 21.5 15.4 47.4 32 45.4 31.9 28.9 539 100 20.1 19.8 44.3 25 42.3 27.8 24.8 538 150 18.9 24.7 41.7 16.9 39.7 24.3 21.3 537 200 18.0 29.0 39.8 10.8 37.8 21.8 18.8 537 250 17.3 32.8 38.3 5.5 36.3 19.8 16.8 536


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Category 5e UTP Cable

PRODUCT FEATURES• Exceptionalmaterialpropertiesandcabledesign• HighACRvalues-providinglowBER(BitError-Rate)• Extremelyhighpair-balance-providingexcellentEMC

(Electromagneticcompatibility)• Minimumradiationsandmaximumnoiseimmunity• Uniquehologramstickerforauthenticity• UL94V-0ratedplastic• RoHSCompliance• UL/ETLVerified,ULlisted• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2Category5e• ISO/IEC-11801(2ndedition)ClassD

DigilinkCategory5eUTPcableconsistsof100-Ohmimpedance,4pairUTPcablesforhorizontalinstallationsinlocalareanetworks(LANs).AllcablesmeetandexceedCategory5eClassDperformancerequirementsinANSI/TIA-568-C.2andISO/IEC11801standards.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSOuterDiameter Nominal diameter 5.1mm 4 twisted pairConductorType 24 AWG bare solid copperJacketMaterial PVCStandardColour Grey

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSCharacteristicImpedance 100±6 Ω@ 1-100 MhzDCResistance 72 Ω/km (max)VoltageRating 72 Vdc max DielectricStrength 1500pF/km max. @ 1 KHzInsulationResistance 500MΩ/km(min)@500 VdcVelocityofPropagation(NVP) 69%

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDCECAUtP4P1X Category5e,4PairUTPCable100mDCECAUtP4P3X Category5e,4PairUTPCable305mNote: This cable is used for low Voltage signal transmission used in IT industry.

TwistedPair

RibCord

CopperConductor

Jacket

PERFORMANCE ChARACTERISTICS ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 (hORIZONTAL CABLE) Frequency Return Loss Attenuation NEXt ACR PsNEXt ELFEXt PsELFEXt Delay (MHz) (dB) (dB/100m) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB) (ns/100m)

0.772 19.4 n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s 1 20.0 2.0 65.3 63 62.3 63.8 60.8 570 4 23.0 4.1 56.3 52 53.3 51.7 48.7 552 8 24.5 5.8 51.8 46 48.8 45.7 42.7 547 10 25.0 6.5 50.3 44 47.3 43.8 40.8 545 16 25.0 8.2 47.3 39 44.3 39.7 36.7 543 20 25.0 9.3 45.8 37 42.8 37.7 34.7 542 25 24.3 10.4 44.3 34 41.3 35.8 32.8 541 31.25 23.6 11.7 42.9 31 39.9 33.9 30.9 540 62.5 21.5 17.0 38.4 21 35.4 27.8 24.8 539 100 20.1 22.0 35.3 13 32.3 23.8 20.8 540


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Multipair Cable

PRODUCT FEATURES• Exceptionalmaterialpropertiesanddesign• Integrity• TIA/EIA568A(1995)• RoHSCompliant• ISO/IEC11801(1995)• Data,telecommunication,voice&lowvoltagesystem

applicable

DigilinkmultipaircablesaredesignedtoprovideacosteffectiveandsimplewaytofeedPBXorothersimplevoicecircuitsintoastructuredcablingsystem.Theproductsareavailableinkitsorasindividualaddoncomponents.ThismultipairLANcableconsistsof24AWGsolidcopperconductorsinsulatedwithcolour-codedpolyolefinandjacketedwithstrongfireretardantPVC.Itisgeneralpurpose,highperformancecableusedinvoiceandLANapplications.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSConductorType 24 AWGInsulationThickness 0.20 mm (nominal)JacketThickness 0.75 mm (nominal)BreakingPullingForce 40 N/conductor

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSNominalVelocityofPropagation(NVP) 69%MaximumResistance 9.40/100m(DC)MutualCapacitance@1KHz 59 pF/mMaxCapacitanceUnbal(Pairtoground) 3.28 pF/m

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDXYCAt5Ut25P Category5,25PairUTPCable305mDXYCAt3Ut25P Category3,25PairUTPCable305mDXYCAt3Ut50P Category3,50PairUTPCable305mDXYCAt3Ut100P Category3,100PairUTPCable305m

COPPER SOLUTION | PAtCh PAnEL

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Category 6, UTP 24-Port Patch Panel

PRODUCT FEATURES• Innovativedesignmetalpanelmakingitrobust&sleek• Keystonedesignedtosnapin&outeasily• Clearlabelwindowforportidentification• RoHSCompliant• UL/ETLVerified,ULlisted• ISO/IEC-11801ClassE• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2Category6• EIA/TIATSB40A

DigilinkCategory6UTP24-portpatchpanelisanarrayofjacks,typicallyrackmounted,thathousescableconnections.Onenormallyshorterpatchcablewillbepluggedintothefrontside,whilethebackwillholdtheconnectionofamuchlongerandmorepermanentcable.Theassemblyofhardwareisarrangedsothatanumberofcircuits,usuallyofthesameorsimilartypeappearonjacksformonitoring,interconnecting,andtestingcircuitsinaconvenientandflexiblemanner.Patchpanelsoffertheconvenienceofallowingtechnicianstoquicklychangethepathofselectedsignalswithouttheexpenseofdedicatedswitchingequipment.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSize 482.6mm x 44.2 (19’’ x 1U)PanelMaterial steel-fully powder coatedConductorCompatibility 22-26AWG solid cableSpringContast Phosphor bronze 50µ” gold over 100µ” nickel platingUnshielded RJ 45PlugInsertionCycle 750 timesBezel High impact flame retardant plastic

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSDCResistance 72Ω maxContactResistance 20 mΩ (max) per contactVoltageRating 72 Vdc maxDielectricStrength 1000 V rms for 1 minute minInsulationResistance 500MΩ(min)@500 VdcCurrentRating 1.5A max

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDC6PP24UKY1U Category6,UTP24-PortPatchPanel,Loaded


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Category 5e, UTP 24-Port Patch Panel

PRODUCT FEATURES• Elegantrearcablemanagerwithbuiltconnectorcase• Lightweightandcompactdesign• Keystonedesignedtosnipin&outeasily• Clearlabelwindowforportidentification• ThekeystonecomeswithT568AorT568Bwiringandfully

complieswithANSI/TIA/EIA-568-BCategory5e• RoHSCompliant• UL/ETLVerified• ISO/IEC-11801• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2Category5e• EIA/TIATSB40A

DigilinkCategory5eUTP24-portpatchpanelcomeswithadesign,whichhasredefinedengineeringelegance.Itisathreepiecestructurethatincludesthefrontpanel,themetalcaseandthecablemanagementplate.Thecablemanagementplatecomeswithpre-fittedB-Clipthathelpsinroutingcablesandprovidesaperfectstrainrelief.Thefrontplatehasiconholderswhichhelpidentifythemediausedsuchascomputer,telephone,etc.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSize 482.6 x 44.2 (19” x 1U)PanelMaterial steel-fully powder coatedConductorCompatibility 22-26AWG solid cableSpringContast Phosphor bronze 50µ” gold over 100µ” nickel platingMatingCycles 750 cycles

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSContactResistance 20mΩ (max) per contactVoltageRating 72 Vdc maxDielectricStrength 100 V rms for 1 minute minInsulationResistance 500MΩ(min)@500 VdcCurrentRating 1.5A max

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDCEPP24UKY1U Category5e,UTP24-PortPatchPanel,Loaded


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Category 6, UTP 24-Port Patch Panel, Half U

PRODUCT FEATURES• Modulardesignforterminationofhorizontal&backbone

cabling• 8portmodulartrayunitassembly• ThePCBdesigncombinesadvancedbalancingmethodology

withpairisolationtechniqueusedinIDCblocks• ISO/IEC-11801,ClassE• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2• EIA/TIATSB40A• RoHSCompliant• EN501732ndEdition

Digilinkpatchpanelisanarrayof8P8Cconnectors,typicallyrackmountedthathousescableconnections.Onenormallyshorterpatchcablewillbepluggedintothefrontside,whilethebackwillholdtheconnectionofamuchlongerpermanentcable.Patchpanelsoffertheconvenienceofallowingtechnicianstoquicklychangethepathofselectsignals,withouttheexpenseofdedicatedswitchingequipment.Speciallydesignedinhalf“U”sizetosavespaceinrack.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSize 482.6 x 22.1 (19” x 0.5U)PanelMaterial steel-fully powder coatedConnector iDC-22-26AWG solid cableSpringContast Phosphor bronze 50µ” gold over 100µ” nickel platingHousing High impact flame retardant plasticPlugInsertionLife 750 cycles

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSContactResistance 20mΩ (max) per contactVoltageRating 72 Vdc maxDielectricStrength 1000 V rms for 1 minute minInsulationResistance 500MΩ(min)@500 VdcCurrentRating 1.5A max

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDC6PP24UKRHU Category6,UTP24-PortPatchPanel,Loaded,0.5U


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Category 6, UTP 24-Port Patch Panel, Die Cast

PRODUCT FEATURES• Uniquestrageringjackalignmentandmetalseparators

provideexcellentNEXTandAXTperformance• Occupies1Uonly(44.5mm)• 24PortDieCastaluminiumconstruction• Uniquelabelholdermagnifiesportlabelforeasyandfast

identification• Sturdyandwidealuminiumdiecastcablemanagerallows

easeincablerouting• Wheninstalledina“TotalAvailabilityNetwork”,thesepatch

panelscandeliveruninterrupteddataathighspeeds• Diecastuniquedesignwithrearcablemanager

Digilink’spatchpanelshasredefinedcompactpostmanagementyetagain.Ithaspatenteddiecastaluminiumdesign.Aluminiumdiecastbodyprovidesveryhighstrengthtoweightratio,extremelyrobustonecanliterallyclimboverit.Headtoheadjackassemblyallowscastemanagementisinrearside.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSMounting 1U, 19” rack mountableDimensions 482mm x 44mm /88mm- Die Cast aluminium construction

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDC6PP24UKY1UB Category6,UTP24-PortPatchPanel,Unloaded,DieCast


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Cable Management Panel

PRODUCT FEATURES• Availablein1Uand2U• Lightweightandcompactdesign• Availableinblackcolour• Designforeasyandmanageablecablerouting• Adjustableplasticclips,inallrequireddirections• Flexibleplasticclipforeasyaccess• RoHSCompliant

Digilinkcablemanagementpanelsaredesignedtoaccompanypatchpanelontothe19”standardrackandaccommodatelargebundlesofcableorganized.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSMounting Mounted on standard EiA 19” racksSize 1U - 44.2mm x 482.6mm (1.73” x 19”)

2U - 88.4mm x 482.6mm (3.5” x 19”)MetalPanelPlateColour BlackPlasticCableHangerx5nos Black- Plastic cable hanger screwed to the panel

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDXYHCM19XX1U 1UCableManagementPanelDXYHCM19XX2U 2UCableManagementPanel


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110 Cross Connect Kit

PRODUCT FEATURES• Exceptionalmaterialpropertiesanddesign• Integrity• TIA/EIA568A(1995)• RoHSCompliant• ISO/IEC11801(1995)

Digilink110patchpanelcomeswith100pairset.Itincludes5pairand4pairIDCconnectingblocks.Theseconnectorsusepremiumgradephosphorbronzecontactssuitablyplatedforlonglife.Thesecontactsarespeciallydesignedtoaccommodatesolidwireaswellasstrandedconductorsfrom22to26AWG.IndexStripmountedon19”(483mm)widepanelhaving1Ustandardheightdimensions.Plasticcomponentsarefireretardant,confirmingtoUL94V-0safetyrating.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSHeight 2U standard heightWidth 483mm (19 in)Depth 75mm (2.95 in)ContactMaterial Phosphor bronzePlasticComponents Polycarbonate iDC

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSMaximumResistance 9.40/100m(DC)MutualCapacitance@1KHz 59 pF/mMaxCapacitanceUnbal(Pairtoground) 3.28 pF/m

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDXYCXKtW100R 110CrossConnectKit,100PairwithCableManager

COPPER SOLUTION | MOduLAR jACk

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Category 6 Modular Jack

PRODUCT FEATURES• Robustandinstallerfriendlydesign• Compatiblewith22-26AWGsolidcables• CompatibletoT568A,T568Bwiringpattern• Jackswith180°fromdesign-provideeasieraccess• UL-94V0ratedplastics• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2Category6• CENELECEN50173&ISO/IEC-11801,ClassE• RoHSCompliant• ETLVerified

DigilinkCategory6modularjackincludeshighperformanceCategory6snap-in8-position/8-contact(8P8C)jacks(Patentpendingdesign)conformingtoIEC60603-7-2(unshielded100MHzconnectors).Thesejacksaredesignedforfastandeasysnap-inandoutofwallplatesandpatchpanels.Alljacksaredesignedina180°styleandareavailablewithbackinterconnectionof110IDCblocksorspecialLSAPlus/110IDCcombinationblocksinT568A,T568B.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSPlugRetentionForce 14Kgf (140N)PlugReliability 750 cycle minimumJackContactMaterial Phosphor bronze 50µ” gold over 100µ” nickel platingConductorCompatibility 22-26AWG solid cableStandardColour Blue, White, YellowJackMatingLife 750 cycles

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSVoltageRating 72 Vdc (max)PropagationDelay 2.5ns Max @1-100 MHzContactResistance 20 mΩ (max) per contactCurrentRating 1.5A maxInsulationResistance 500MΩ(min)@500 Vdc

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDC6KYstUWt Category6,UTPKeystone,ModularJack,WhiteDC6KYstUBL Category6,UTPKeystone,ModularJack,BlueDC6KYstUYL Category6,UTPKeystone,ModularJack,Yellow

COPPER SOLUTION | MOduLAR jACk

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Category 5e Modular Jack

PRODUCT FEATURES• Robustandinstallerfriendlydesign• Compatiblewith22-26AWGsolidcables• CompatibletoT568A,T568Bwiringpattern• Jackswith180°fromdesign-provideeasieraccess• UL-94V0ratedplastics• RoHSCompliant• UL/ETLVerified,ULlisted• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2Category5e• ISO/IEC-11801ClassD

DigilinkCategory5emodularjackincludeshighperformancesnap-inmodular8-position/8-contact(8P8C)jacksconformingtoIEC60603-7-2(unshielded100MHZconnectors).Theyaredesignedforfastandeasysnap-inandoutofwallplatesandpatchpanels.Alljacksaredesignedina180ºformandareavailablewithbackinterconnectionof110IDCblocks.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSPlugRetentionForce 14Kgf (140N)PlugReliability 750 cycle minimumJackContactMaterial Phosphor bronze 50µ” gold over 100µ” nickel platingConductorCompatibility 22-26AWG solid cable

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSVoltageRating 72 Vdc (max)PropagationDelay 2.5ns Max @1-100 MHzContactResistance 20 mΩ (max) per contactCurrentRating 1.5A maxInsulationResistance 500MΩ(min)@500 Vdc

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDCEKYstUWt Category5e,UTPKeystone,ModularJack,WhiteDCEKYstUBL Category5e,UTPKeystone,ModularJack,BlueDCEKYstUYL Category5e,UTPKeystone,ModularJack,Yellow

COPPER SOLUTION | PAtCh CORd

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Category 6 UTP Patch Cords

PRODUCT FEATURES• Availableinthelengthsof1,2,3&5m• Cat6unshieldedtwistedpair100Ωstrandedcable• Multistrandandhighlyflexible• HDPEinsulationoverconductors,PVCjacketallover• IndividualcablepairseparatedbyaPEformer• UL94V-0ratedplastic• RoHSCompliant• UL/ETLverified,ULlisted• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2Categoy6• ISO/IEC-11801ClassE

DigilinkCategory6UTPpatchcordsareassembliesof4twistedpairs23AWGstrandedwirecableswithmodularplugs(superiorthreepiececonnector)crimpedonbothends.T568AandT568Bwiringschemesarebothavailable.Thepremiumcategorymouldedbootgivesadesignerlookandsnaglessfeature.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSLength 1,2,3 & 5mStandardColour Blue, Grey, YellowWiring 23 AWG stranded unshieldedPlugMaterial Gold over nickel contactsRJ45Plug Polycarbonate plug

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSCurrentRating 1.5A maxInsulationResistance 500MΩ/km(min)@500 VdcVoltageRating 72 Vdc maxContactResistance 15 mΩ (max) per contact

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDC6PCURJ01GYM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,1M,GreyDC6PCURJ02GYM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,2M,GreyDC6PCURJ03GYM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,3M,GreyDC6PCURJ05GYM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,5M,GreyDC6PCURJ01BLM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,1M,BlueDC6PCURJ02BLM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,2M,BlueDC6PCURJ03BLM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,3M,BlueDC6PCURJ05BLM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,5M,BlueDC6PCURJ01YLM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,1M,YellowDC6PCURJ02YLM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,2M,YellowDC6PCURJ03YLM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,3M,YellowDC6PCURJ05YLM Category6,PatchCord,UTP,5M,Yellow

COPPER SOLUTION | PAtCh CORd

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Category 5e UTP Patch Cords

PRODUCT FEATURES• Availableinthelengthsof1,2,3&5m• Cat5eunshieldedtwistedpair100Ωstrandedcable• UL94V-0ratedplastic• RoHSCompliant• UL/ETLVerified,ULlisted• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2Category5e• ISO/IEC-11801ClassD

DigilinkCategory5eUTPpatchcordsareelectricalcables,usedtoconnect(”patchin”)oneelectronicdevicetoanotherforsignalrouting.Patchcordsareassembliesof4twistedpairs24AWGstrandedwirecableswithmodularplugscrimpedonbothends.T568AandT568Bwiringschemesarebothavailable.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSLength 1, 2, 3 & 5 mStandardColour Blue, Grey, YellowWiring 24 AWG strandedPlugMaterial Gold over nickel contactsRJ45Plug Polycarbonate plug

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSCurrentRating 1.5A maxInsulationResistance 500MΩ/km(min)@500 VdcVoltageRating 72 Vdc maxContactResistance 15 mΩ (max) per contact

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDCEPCURJ01GYM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,1M,GreyDCEPCURJ02GYM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,2M,GreyDCEPCURJ03GYM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,3M,GreyDCEPCURJ05GYM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,5M,GreyDCEPCURJ01BLM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,1M,BlueDCEPCURJ02BLM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,2M,BlueDCEPCURJ03BLM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,3M,BlueDCEPCURJ05BLM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,5M,BlueDCEPCURJ01YLM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,1M,YellowDCEPCURJ02YLM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,2M,YellowDCEPCURJ03YLM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,3M,YellowDCEPCURJ05YLM Category5e,PatchCord,UTP,5M,Yellow

Copper SoLUTIoN | Patch cord

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110 Patch Cords

proDUCT FeATUreS• Exceptionalmaterialpropertiesanddesign• Integrity• TIA/EIA568A(1995)• RoHSCompliant• ISO/IEC11801(1995)

Digilink110patchcordsareusedasjumpercordsorend-userpatchcords.Thesepatchcordscomein1pair,2pairor4pairandhave110to110P,110toRJ45plug.Theconnectorsusepremiumgradephosphorbronzecontactssuitablyplatedforlong-life.Thesecontactsarespeciallydesignedtoaccommodatesolidwireaswellasstrandedconductsfrom22to26AWG.

MeChANICAL SpeCIFICATIoNSContactMaterial Phosphor bronzePlasticComponents PolycarbonateStandardColour Grey

eLeCTrICAL SpeCIFICATIoNSMaximumResistance 9.40/100m(DC)MutualCapacitance@1KHz 59 pF/mMaxCapacitanceUnbal(Pairtoground) 3.28 pF/m

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDXYPC10101P01 Category5e,1Pair,110-110PatchCord,1mDXYPC10RJ1P01 Category5e,1Pair,110-RJ45PatchCord,1mDXYPC10102P01 Category5e,2Pair,110-110PatchCord,1mDXYPC10RJ2P01 Category5e,2Pair,110-RJ45PatchCord,1mDXYPC10104P01 Category5e,4Pair,110-110PatchCord,1mDXYPC10RJ4P01 Category5e,4Pair,110-RJ45PatchCord,1m

DXYPC10RJ4P01

DXYPC10104P01

DXYPC10102P01

DXYPC10101P01

COPPER SOLUTION | tOOLS

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Modular Jack Termination Tools

PRODUCT FEATURES• Exceptionalmaterialproperties&design• Suitablefor22-26AWGwires• Adjustableimpactpressure,betweenlowandhigh• Itcomeswithboth110andKronetypeofblades• Surelockbladeholder• RoHSCompliant• EIA/TIA568A/B• Thetoolbitcanpunchaswellastrimtheconductor

PRODUCT FEATURES• Exceptionaldesign• Suitablefor22-26AWGwires• Easytermination&extrawirecutting• Highefficiencyevenfornotexperiencedinstallers• Handlelockprovidedfortransportation&storage• RoHSCompliant• EIA/TIA568A/B

Thetoolsformanessentialingredientforanykitthatisrequiredbyservicepersonnel.Thestructuredcablingsystemlaysstressonfollowingthepracticeswhichwilladdelegance,discipline,methodandreliabilitytocabling.Thetoolswhichareusedininstallationofacablingsystemgoalongwayindeterminingtheabovefewcharacteristics.

Digilinkoffers2typesoftoolsforKeystonejacktermination:punchdowntoolandquicktool.

Punchdowntoolisanimpacttoolspeciallydesignedforpunching22-26AWGwires.Theimpactpressurescanbeadjustedasperneed,andbladesarechangeabletosuitvarioustypesofconnectors.Thetoolcomeswithdual‘BIT’suitablefor‘110’aswellas‘Krone’typeIDC(InsulationDisplacementContact).Therealsoisanadjustmentknobfor‘Low’and‘High’impact.

QuicktoolisspeciallydesignedforDigilinkKeystonejacks.SimplypressthewiresintotheKeystoneIDC,andpressthequicktool,terminationandextrawirecuttingcanbedoneinjustonestep.Handlelockisprovidedaswellforeasystorage&transportation.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSMaterial High impact ABsToolBit Hardened steel

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDXYtooLPUNCH PunchDownToolDXYtooLQt QuickToolforJackTermination

Punch Down Tool

Quick Tool for Jack Termination


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Crimping Tool

PRODUCT FEATURES• Terminationsuitablefor8P,6P,4Pconnectors• Equipped8PRJ-45,6PRJ-12&RJ-11connectors• Exceptionalmaterialproperties&design• Surelockbladeholder• RoHSCompliant• EIA/TIA568A/B

Thetoolsformanessentialingredientforanykitthatisrequiredbyservicepersonnel.Thestructuredcablingsystemlaysstressonfollowingthepracticeswhichwilladdelegance,discipline,methodandreliabilitytocabling.Thetoolswhichareusedininstallationofacablingsystemgoalongwayinandcansustainextensiveuseinthefield.DigilinkcrimpingtoolcanbeusedtocrimpRJ-45andRJ-11typesofconnectors.Itisahighlycompactandruggedtoolandismeantforcontinuoususeinthefield.Theparallelactiondesignmaintainsaccurate.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSMaterial 7.5 inch steel construction body- suitable for 22-26 AWG wires- Ratchet mechanism

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDXYtooLCRiMP CrimpingToolNote: It is not recommended to terminate 8P8C (RJ-45) Plug on solid cable (Non Stranded conductor) as per EIA/TIA 568 B as well as ISO/IEC 11080 Standard.


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Voice Impact &Punch Down Tool

PRODUCT FEATURES• EIA/TIA568A/B• RoHSCompliant

Thetoolsformanessentialingredientforanykitthatisrequiredbyservicepersonnel.Thestructuredcablingsystemlaysstressonfollowingthepracticeswhichwilladdelegance,discipline,methodandreliabilitytocabling.Thetoolswhichareusedininstallationofacablingsystemgoalongwayindeterminingtheabovefewcharacteristics.Digilinkvoiceimpact&punchdowntoolisdesignedforseating5pairsor4pairsofwiresof22-26AWGintoterminalblockorcutoffendafterterminatedatatime.Thesearesuitableforbothcrossconnectsideandcablesideterminalblocks.Thistoolisprovidedwithachangeableandreversibleheelblockwithblades,soastousethetoolforseatingwiresonlyaswellasseatingandcuttingoffwiresatatime.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSize size (L x B x H): 230 x 40 x 40

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONSHandle Laminated with anti skid rubberPunch Hardened steel (housed in hard aluminium holder)Surfacetreatment Blackened to prevent rust

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDXYtooLVP5P PunchDownTool5pair110

Actassi 10G SolutionFiber Solution

FIBER SOLUTION | fiBER CABLE

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Unitube, Light-Armoured Cables

PRODUCT FEATURES• Itcanbeusedinundergroundconduit,directburiedoraerial

applications• Thecableisdesignedforeasymid-spanentry• Thefibersareseparatedintobindergroupsinsideacentral

tubegel-filledwithwaterblockingcompound• Thesteelarmorprovidesrodentandlightningprotection• Thesheathjacketmaterialishighdensitypolyethylenefor

maximumenvironmentalprotectionandispetrochemicalstable

• QualifiesasperEIA/TIA568B,ISO/IEC11801

DigilinkUnitubelight-armouredcableisconstructedwithjellyfilledcentraltube.Thebuffertubesarecompatiblewithstandardhardware,cableroutingandfan-outkits.Theconstructionprovidesultimatestrainrelieftofibersinextremeinstallationserviceconditions.Whileallfibersarehousedincentraltube,strengthisimpartedbytwoFRProdsembeddedinPEsheath.Corrugatedsteelarmourmakesitdirectburialtypecable.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSOperatingTemperature -30°C to + 70°CStorageTemperature -40°C to + 75°CCrushResistance 44 N/mmTensileStrength 1000NNominalDiameter 9mm maxBendRadius 20 x oDCableWeight 90kg/km (approx)

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXAo62GCt04 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,62.5µmDFXAo62GCt06 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,62.5µmDFXAo62GCt08 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,8Core,62.5µmDFXAo62GCt12 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,12Core,62.5µmDFXAo50GCt04 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,50µmDFXAo50GCt06 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,50µmDFXAo50GCt08 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,8Core,50µmDFXAo50GCt12 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,12Core,50µmDFXAo51GCt04 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,OM350µmDFXAo51GCt06 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,OM350µmDFXAo51GCt08 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,8Core,OM350µmDFXAo51GCt12 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,12Core,OM350µmDFXAo09GCt04 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Single-Mode,4Core,9µmDFXAo09GCt06 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Single-Mode,6Core,9µmDFXAo09GCt08 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Single-Mode,8Core,9µmDFXAo09GCt12 Unitube,Light-ArmouredCable,Single-Mode,12Core,9µm


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In/Outdoor Non-Armoured Cables

PRODUCT FEATURES• Constructedwithindustrystandard2mmgel-filled,buffer

tubes,standardaroundacentralstrengthmember• Thebuffertubesarecompatiblewithstandardhardware,

cableroutingandfan-outkits• Thecablecoreiswaterblockedwithmaterials,hydrophobic

thixotsopicjelly• 0.6mmthickorangecolouredouterjacketofnylon-12

materialmakingincableantitermiteandbestsuitesforduct-pullingwithlowfrictionalcoefficient

• QualifiesasperEIA/TIA568B,ISO/IEC11801

DigilinkIn/Outdoornon-armouredcableisconstructedwithindustrystandard2mmgel-filled,buffertubes,standardaroundacentralstrengthmember.ThereistoughUVstabilizedHDPEjacketoverwhichthereisaspecialantitermitenylon-12jacketsuitableforduct-pulling.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSOperatingTemperature -30°C to 70°CStorageTemperature -40°C to 75°CCrushResistance 44 N/mmTensileStrength 2670N (installation)NominalDiameter 12mmBendRadius 20 x oDCableSheathThickness 2mmWeight 90kg/km (approx)

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXAi62GLH04 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,62.5µm,LSZHDFXAi62GLH06 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,62.5µm,LSZHDFXAi62GLH12 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,12Core,62.5µm,LSZHDFXAi62GLH24 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,24Core,62.5µm,LSZHDFXAi50GLH04 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,50µm,LSZHDFXAi50GLH06 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,50µm,LSZHDFXAi50GLH12 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,12Core,50µm,LSZHDFXAi51GLH04 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,OM350µm,LSZHDFXAi51GLH06 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,OM350µm,LSZHDFXAi51GLH12 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,12Core,OM350µm,LSZHDFXAi51GLH24 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Multi-Mode,24Core,OM350µm,LSZHDFXAi09GLH04 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Single-Mode,4Core,9µm,LSZHDFXAi09GLH06 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Single-Mode,6Core,9µm,LSZHDFXAi09GLH12 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Single-Mode,12Core,9µm,LSZHDFXAi09GLH24 In/OutdoorNon-ArmouredCable,Single-Mode,24Core,9µm,LSZH


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Tight Buffer Building Cables

PRODUCT FEATURES• 900microntightbufferedconstructionallowsfordirect

terminationeliminatingtheneedforfurcationwhichminimizesinstallationexpense

• Thiscableutilizeswaterblockingtechnologywhichmakesthecablesuitablefortheindoorandoutdoorenvironment,withgel-freecableaccess

• MeetsrequirementfortightbufferedconstructionandsuitableforinstallationintrueOSPenvironmentalconditions

• Alsoavailableintacticaljacket• QualifiesasperEIA/TIA568B,ISO/IEC11801

Digilinktightbufferbuildingcableisconstructedforindoorapplicationwithtightbuffertubesoneachfiber.Thiscableconstructionmakethecablesuitableforfibertodesktopapplication.Fibersarestrengthenedbyextrudingplasticupto900µmaroundthem.Aramidyarnisusedtoprovidetensilestrength.FireretardantorangePVCjacketprotectsthecablefrommechanicalstress.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSOperatingTemperature -30°C to + 70°CStorageTemperature -40°C to + 75°CCrushResistance 22 N/mmTensileStrength 400NBendRadius 20 x oD

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXAi62PDG04 TightBufferBuildingCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,62.5µmDFXAi62PDG06 TightBufferBuildingCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,62.5µmDFXAi62PDG12 TightBufferBuildingCable,Multi-Mode,12Core,62.5µmDFXAi50PDG04 TightBufferBuildingCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,50µmDFXAi50PDG06 TightBufferBuildingCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,50µmDFXAi50PDG12 TightBufferBuildingCable,Multi-Mode,12Core,50µmDFXAi51PDG04 TightBufferBuildingCable,Multi-Mode,4Core,OM350µmDFXAi51PDG06 TightBufferBuildingCable,Multi-Mode,6Core,OM350µmDFXAi09PDG04 TightBufferBuildingCable,Single-Mode,4Core,9µmDFXAi09PDG06 TightBufferBuildingCable,Single-Mode,6Core,9µmDFXAi09PDG12 TightBufferBuildingCable,Single-Mode,12Core,9µm

FIBER SOLUTION | PAtCh PAnEL

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Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure

PRODUCT FEATURES• Twocompartmentdesign-onesidecable,anotherside

pigtails/patchcords• Aluminiumhousingwithdurableepoxypowdercoating• Lockandkeyensuringsafety,avoidingunauthorised

tempering• Allowsminimumtwocableentries

Digilinkwallmountfiberenclosureisessentiallyafiberdistributionboxwhereinthefiberbackbonecablesandtheequipmentcablesareterminated.Thefiberspoolsprovideminimumbendingradiusandthesplicetraysfunctionasasplicecoverforpigtailsplicing.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSMaterial Box-powder coated aluminum alloySpool FR grade ABsCableGrommets FR grade nylonSpliceTray Aluminum + ABsSpliceTrayDimensions 140 x 125 x 10mmDimensions 370 x 350 x 80 (H*W*D)

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXoX06WXXXX 1U,6-Port,WallMount,FiberEnclosureDFXoX12WXXXX 1U,12-Port,WallMount,FiberEnclosureDFXoX24WXXXX 1U,24-Port,WallMount,FiberEnclosure


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Rack Mount Fiber Patch Panel

PRODUCT FEATURES• Aluminiumhousingwithdurableepoxypowdercoating• Suitablefor19”rackmountablecabinet• Allowminimumtwocableentries• Flameretardantplastic,highimpactresistancecablespool• QualifiesasperISO/IEC11801• EN20173

Digilinkrackmountfiberpatchpanelisessentiallyafiberdistributionboxwhereinthefiberbackbonecablesandtheequipmentcablesareterminated.Thefiberspoolsprovideminimumbendingradiusandthesplicetraysfunctionasasplicecoverforpigtailsplicing.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSMaterial Box-powder coated aluminum alloySpool FR grade ABsCableGrommets FR grade nylonSpliceTray Aluminum + ABsSpliceTrayDimensions 140 x 125 x 10mmDimensions 370 x 350 x 80 (H*W*D)

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXoX06RXXXX 1U,6-Port,RackMount,FiberPatchPanelDFXoX12RXXXX 1U,12-Port,RackMount,FiberPatchPanelDFXoX24RXXXX 1U,24-Port,RackMount,FiberPatchPanelDFXNLsCX03 1U,SCDuplex,FiberPatchPlate,with3AdaptorsDFXNLLC06X 1U,LCDuplex,FiberPatchPlate,with6AdaptorsDFXNLst06X 1U,STDuplex,FiberPatchPlate,with6AdaptorsDFXNLBLANK 1U,6-Port,FiberBlankConnectorPlate


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FIBER SOLUTION | COnnECtOR

Connectors

PRODUCT FEATURES• Keepinginviewthesizeoffiberandaccuracyinalignment

theconnectorsusepreciselymachineceramicferrules• FullyincompliantwithJISC5973F04Type• ConnectorscomplytoEIA/TIA568BaswellasISO/IEC11081

standards• For3.0mmcable&0.9mmtightbufferedfiber• ConnectorsareULlistedaswellasRoHScomplied• Multimodeversionaresutaibleforboth62.5/125and

50/125µmfiber

DigilinkconnectorsareavailableinbothSingleModeandMultiModefiberwithexcellentdiametertolerance,theseconnectorscanbeusedwithrecommendedanarobicadhesiveorheatcurisepoxy.Theyareavailableinallvaritieslargerformfactor2.5mmferulestypeST,SC,FCtorecentsmallfromfasterconnectorslikeLC,MTRJ

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSInsertionLoss < 0.3 dB (For sm)- < 0.53 dB (For mm)Durability(500Mattings) < 0.2 dB MaxCompatibleOpticalFiber 9/125 µm, 50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µmOperatingTemperature -20°C to 80°C

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXostXsPR09 STConnector,Single-Mode,0.9mmDFXosCXsPR09 SCConnector,Single-Mode,0.9mmDFXoFCXsPR30 FCConnector,Single-Mode,3.0mmDFXoMtJsPR09 MTRJConnector,Single-Mode,0.9mmDFXoLCXsPR20 LCConnector,Single-Mode,2.0mmDFXostXMPR09 STConnector,Multi-Mode,0.9mmDFXosCXMPR09 SCConnector,Multi-Mode,0.9mmDFXoMtJMPR20 MTRJConnector,Multi-Mode,2.0mmDFXoLCXMPR20 LCConnector,Multi-Mode,2.0mm

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Adaptors

PRODUCT FEATURES• ZirconiaorPhosphorBronzeSleeve• CompliantasperEIA/TIA568-C.0• CompliantasperISO/IEC11081• ULListed• RoHSCompliant• IEC-874

Digilinkoffersbroadrangeoffiberadaptersfordifferenttypeofconnectors.TheseadaptersareavailableinbothSingleModeandMultiModeversionalsoinchoiceofSimplexandDuplextype.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSInsertionLoss < 0.3 dB maxDurability(1000Matings) < 0.2 dB maxCompatibleOpticalFiber 9/125 µm, 50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µmMaterialFerrule Phosphor bronze (for MM), Zirconia (for sM)OperatingTemperature -40°C to 80°C

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXDsttYPXZs STAdaptor,Simplex,Single-Mode,ZirconiaSleeveDFXDFCtYPsQZs FCAdaptor,Simplex,Single-Mode,ZirconiaSleeveDFXDsCtYPXZs SCAdaptor,Simplex,Single-Mode,ZirconiaSleeveDFXDsCtYPDZs SCAdaptor,Duplex,Single-Mode,ZirconiaSleeveDFXDLCtYPDZs LCAdaptor,Duplex,Single-Mode,ZirconiaSleeveDFXDLCtYPDPM LCAdaptor,Duplex,Multi-Mode,PhosphorBronzeSleeveDFXDsCtYPXPM SCAdaptor,Simplex,Multi-Mode,PhosphorBronzeSleeveDFXDsCtYPDPM SCAdaptor,Duplex,Multi-Mode,PhosphorBronzeSleeveDFXDsttYPXPM STAdaptor,Simplex,Multi-Mode,PhosphorBronzeSleeve


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FIBER SOLUTION | PAtCh CORd And PigtAiL

Fiber Patch Cords and Pigtails

PRODUCT FEATURES• SMSupportforawidevarietyofapplications,including

CWDM60%increaseinusablebandwidthwithzerowaterpeaksinglemode

• Available1.6mmcordagemakingthesethesmallestcordsintheindustry

• Pullproofconnectordesignspreventunintendeddisconnect• Distinctivecolour-codingforcolarityIdentification

DigilinkfiberpatchcordsareofferedinriserratedULlistedoptions.Usingthefiberpatchcordproductidentifier,fiberpatchcordcanbeorderedwithcustomconfiguredlengthcordagesize,jackettypeandlength,providingtheultimateinflexibilitytomeetanycablinginfrastructure.

MEChANICAL SPECIFICATIONSOutsideDiameter(Simplex) 1.6mm x 3.0mmOutsideDiameter(Duplex) 1.6mm x 3.0mmMinimumCableRetentionStrength 1.6mm: 11.24 lbs (50 N)

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXCD3sCsC01 SC-SC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD3LCsC01 LC-SC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD3LCLC01 LC-LC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD3sCsC02 SC-SC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD3LCsC02 LC-SC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD3LCLC02 LC-LC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD3sCsC03 SC-SC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXCD3LCsC03 LC-SC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXCD3LCLC03 LC-LC62.5µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXGs3LCXX01 LC,62.5µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs3sCXX01 SC,62.5µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs3LCXX02 LC,62.5µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs3sCXX02 SC,62.5µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs3LCXX03 LC,62.5µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail3mDFXGs3sCXX03 SC,62.5µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail3m

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Fiber Patch Cords and Pigtails

NUMBER DEsCRiPtioNDFXCD2sCsC01 SC-SC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD2LCsC01 LC-SC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD2LCLC01 LC-LC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD2sCsC02 SC-SC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD2LCsC02 LC-SC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD2LCLC02 LC-LC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD2sCsC03 SC-SC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXCD2LCsC03 LC-SC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXCD2LCLC03 LC-LC50µmDuplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXGs2LCXX01 LC,50µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs2sCXX01 SC,50µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs2LCXX02 LC,50µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs2sCXX02 SC,50µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs2LCXX03 LC,50µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail3mDFXGs2sCXX03 SC,50µmSimplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail3mDFXCD4sCsC01 SC-SCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD4LCsC01 LC-SCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD4LCLC01 LC-LCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD4sCsC02 SC-SCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD4LCsC02 LC-SCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD4LCLC02 LC-LCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD4sCsC03 SC-SCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXCD4LCsC03 LC-SCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXCD4LCLC03 LC-LCOM3Duplex,Multi-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXGs4LCXX01 LC,OM3Simplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs4sCXX01 SC,OM3Simplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs4LCXX02 LC,OM3Simplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs4sCXX02 SC,OM3Simplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs4LCXX03 LC,OM3Simplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail3mDFXGs4sCXX03 SC,OM3Simplex,Multi-Mode,Pigtail3mDFXCD1sCsC01 SC-SCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD1LCsC01 LC-SCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD1LCLC01 LC-LCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord1mDFXCD1sCsC02 SC-SCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD1LCsC02 LC-SCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD1LCLC02 LC-LCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord2mDFXCD1sCsC03 SC-SCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXCD1LCsC03 LC-SCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXCD1LCLC03 LC-LCDuplex,Single-Mode,PatchCord3mDFXGs1sCXX01 SC,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs1stXX01 ST,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs1LCXX01 LC,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail1mDFXGs1sCXX02 SC,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs1stXX02 ST,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs1LCXX02 LC,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail2mDFXGs1sCXX03 SC,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail3mDFXGs1stXX03 ST,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail3mDFXGs1LCXX03 LC,Simplex,Single-Mode,Pigtail3m

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TEChNICAL INFORMATION

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tiA Preferred Wiring MethodThewiringmethodpreferredbytheTelecommunicationIndustryAssociation(TIA)isastarwiringmethod(seefigbelow).Eachindividualworkstationinaresidentialorcommercialbuildingiswireddirectlytothedistributiondevicewithfour-pairtwistedwireorfiberopticcable.

star topologyThestartopologyusesahierarchicalseriesofdistributionframes.Thebackboneincludesthemaindistributionframe(MDF)andtheoptionalintermediatedistributionframe(IDF).Thefirstlevel,theMDF,linkstootherlevelsviathebackbonecabling.TheMDFmaylinktothethirdandfinallevel,thetelecommunicationscloset(TC)directly,orinlargeinstallationsitmaylinktosomeTCsviaanoptionalsecondlevel,theintermediatedistributionframe(IDF).TheTCterminatesthebackbonecableandcross-connectstothehorizontalcabling.Thehorizontalcablingterminatesintheworkareaattheworkstation(WS).

GeneralHorizontalcablingisthecablingfromthetelecommunicationsclosettothework-area.Itincludesthecross-connectsinthetelecommunicationscloset;horizontalcabling;andtheoutletattheworkareas.Commercialbuildinghorizontalcablingshouldbeinstalledsuchthatitwill:

(a)Facilitateongoingmaintenance,relocations,andadditions

(b)Accommodatefutureequipmentandservicechanges

(c)Accommodateadiversityofuserapplications,includingvoice,data,LAN,switching,andotherbuildingservices

Roughing in CorrectlyThe following are general rules for running cable, whether residential, or commercial:• Always make a quick check for shorts, opens, and ground when the

rough-in is completed.Lightweighttelephonewiringismucheasiertodamagethannon-metalliccable.Thejacketcanbecaughtonsharpedgesornailpointsandinside

conductorsgrounded,shorted,orbroken.Itwilltakejustafewminutestoinsurethatnoconnectionsorsplicingwereforgottenandthatnowiringwasdamagedasitwaspulledinorsecuredduringrough-in

•Do not splice wires on the cable runs.Pullanewwireifthingsgowrong

•Do not exert more than 25 pounds(110N) of pulling tension on 4-pair cables.Largercapacitycablesshouldbepulledasperthemanufacturersdirections

•Do not run cables in parallel with power wiring.Consultindustrystandardsforminimumseparationoftelecommunicationscablefrominterferencesources

•Do not bend cable sharply or nick the protective sheath covering the insulated wires

•Maintain polarity.(i.e.,carefullymatchwirecolors)oftheTip(+)andRing(-)pairsfromthedemarcationpointtotheoutlets.Polarityreversalcausesproblemswithsomedevices

•Maintain the access line number correlation with the pair number.(i.e.,accesslineoncegoestopairone,andsoforth)whenwiringconnectors

•Use the two inner pairs of housing for telecommunications.Usetheouterpairsoftheconnectorforotherpurposes(ifany)toprovidecompatibilitywithtwo-linetelephones

•Use plastic non-metallic staplestosupportwire,andleavethewirelooseinsidethestaples-donotdrivestaplesallthewayin.Drivingstaplesintightlymaycrimpwireanddamagetheinsulationorwire,impairingitsabilitytocarryvoiceordata

• If conduit is installed, always leave a pull cord in to facilitate running new wire

•Never run power in the same conduit with telecommunications cable. Low-voltagemonitorandcontrollinesmayshareconduitwithtelecommunications

• Avoid undercarpet runs if possible,astheyareinherentlymoresusceptibletodamage,particularlyinresidences.Iftheymustbeinstalled,followthemanufacturer’sdirectionscarefully,andrememberthatonlyonetransitionfromonetypeofcablingtoanotherisstandardinasingleroom.Avoidinstallingundercarpetrunsindampareas.Notethatundercarpetpowercablesarenotallowedinresidentialinstallations

•Where possible, use inner walls for runs to avoid conflict with firebreaks and insulation.Inner-wallwiringalsomakesitaloteasiertoreplacewiresif

WSWS

WS

WSWS

WSWS

WS

WS

Horizontal Wiring (Pathways)From the Telecommunicationscloset to the individual workstations

BackboneWiring

Main DistributionFrame

EquipmentRoom(s)

EntranceRoom

ServiceEntranceInterbuilding

Backbone Wiring

Telecommunicationsclosets (and/or IntermediateDistribution Frames

NETWORKINTERFACE

DEVICECOMMON

CONNECTINGPOINT

DEVICE

DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE

DEVICE

ROOMROOM (TELEPHONE WIRING DEVICE)

4 TWISTED PAIR FIBER OPTIC CABLE

PVC OUTER JACKET

4 TWISTED PAIRS

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General Installation Tips

necessary,ortoaddwires.Nonetheless,wiringthroughexternalwallsisnotalwaysavoidable,soinstallationhandlingshouldalwaysbethesameasforelectricalwire.Firestoppingisalsotobeobserved

•Do not run telecommunications wire parallel to power wiring without adequate separation, and do not share bore holes with power wires

• Keep wire away from source of heat, likehotwaterpipesandheaterducts

• Avoid running external wirestheyarenotdesirable,bothforappearanceandsafetyreasons.Wiresontheoutsideofthebuildingmaybeallowedunderlocalcodeforadditions,butshouldbeavoidedforinitialinstallations

• Leave 18 inches of spare wire at outlets and connection pointsforconnectionsandchanges

• Firestopping, bonding, and grounding must be performed according to fire, building, and electrical codes that applyRegardlessoftheinstallationtype,properwiringrequiresgoodplanningandcarefulworktoavoiddamagingcablesandtomakegoodconnections

telecommunications outlets• Wheninstallingoutletboxesonwoodenstuds,itisimportanttomaintainproperseparationofcommunicationsandpowercables.Thesetwotypesofcablesshouldnotsharedrillholesorstudspaces.Desktelephoneconnectorsshouldbelocatedatthesamedistancefromtheflooraselectricaloutlets

• Eachworkstationshould,atminimum,beservedbyeithertwo100ohmsUTPcables,orone100ohmUTPcableandonecableofanothertype.Singleordoubleoutletsmaybeused

• Telecommunicationsoutletsareusuallyplacedatthesameheightaselectricaloutlets,andnearanelectricaloutlet

the importance of Pair twistingTherateoftwistingwillrangefrom4toasmanyas28twistsperfoot(0.3m)onhighspeeddatacable.Thetighterthetwist,thelesslikelyitwillbedistortedduringinstallation,andthegreatertheimmunityfrominterference.Whilethespecificationfortherateoftwistvarieswiththeanticipateddataratecarriedbytheinstallation,alwaysuntwisttheleastamountofcablenecessarytomakeaconnection

• Category5emax.alloweduntwisting=<½”(13mm)

• Category6max.alloweduntwisting=<½”(13mm)

General tips on Quality installations• Everyconnectiondegradessystemperformance,sousetheminimumnecessary

• Bettertoprovideexcesscapacityintermsofcableandoutletsratherthannotenough.Lateradditionsarecostlyandtimeconsuming

• Wiretothehighestanticipateddatarate(speed)orgreater-neverless

• Neverinstallcomponentsofunknown/questionableoriginorquality.Attheverybest,thesystemwilltransmitsignalstothelevelofitsweakestcomponent.Everyelementandconnectionisimportant

• Documentallconnectionscarefully,andkeepinstallationsneatandtidy.Thiswillsavetimeandhasslewhenmodifyingortroubleshootingthesystemlater

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Connector Termination

Description• Removeabout3”(76mm)ofcablejacketandcenterspline(stiffwireseparatorinsidecable)

• Determinewhichwiringschemetouse,T568AorT568B.NotetheassociatedcolorcodesandconnectorpinnumbersonthelabellocatedbetweentheIDCconnectorslots

• Leavethecablejacketwithin1/8”(3mm)oftheconnectorside,thenroutethewiresforterminationusingtheselectedwiringscheme.Note:RoutecableperpendiculartotheIDCfield.Ensurethereisenoughslackinthetwistedpairs,anddonotplacethecablejacketintotheterminationfield

• UseyourfingerstocarefullyseatthewiresintotheIDCslots.Seta11O-styleimpacttooltolowimpactandpositionitperpendiculartotheconnector.Maintainwirepairtwistingtowithinlessthan1/2”(13mm)oftheIDCcontact;then,seatandtrimthecableonepairatatimetopreventcrushingtheinsidepairs

• Placethedustcapovertheterminatedwiresforsecureconnection

inside Wire Colours: Wiring standard

Pin# t568A t568B

1 White/Green White/Orange

2 Green Orange

3 White/Orange White/Green

4 Blue Blue

5 White/Blue White/Blue

6 Orange Green

7 White/Brown White/Brown

8 Brown Brown

Note:Forsomecables,wiresforjackpinnumbers2,4,6and8mayhaveawhitestripe.Thisisequivalenttocableswithsolidwiresforthesame.

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Standards Overview

Computer Network Cabling standardsEngineeringStandardsandpublicationaredesignedtoservethegeneralpublicthrougheliminatingmisunderstandingsbetweenmanufacturersandpurchasers,facilitatinginterchangeabilityandimprovementsofproductsandassistingthepurchaserinselectingandobtainingwithminimumdelaytheproperproductforhisparticularneed.

Thestandardsareconstantlyevolving.Thecablingstandardsarealsonoexceptiontoit.Inrecentyearstherehavebeensomanyrapiddevelopmentsincablingtechnologiesthatthequalityoftoday’scablingandconnectinghardwarefarexceedsthebestproductsavailableafewyearsago.Whilethestandardsandtechnologieshaveevolved,theuserisyettobefullyawareofallthedevelopmentsthataretakingplaceandthishaslefthimbewildered.Inthefearofobsolescence,hegoesinforsocalled‘thelatest’andendsuppayingahighpricefortheperformancewhichheeitherdoesnotneedorhisnetworkisincapableofdelivering.

Thestandardsorganizationsdonoteasethematterseither.Veryregularthestandardsarerevised,updatedorrescinded.Variouscompaniesinordertobeaheadofthecompetition,laytheirquickclaimsonthereleaseoftheproductswhichmeettheselatestrevisions,eitherrightlyornot.Thisscrambleforthetopslotkeepsthemarketplaceinastateofconfusion,andtheenduserinahelplessposition.Thusastandards,insteadofeliminatingthemisunderstanding,breedsit.Thisdefeatsthebasicpurposeofthestandards.

Hencethereisaneedforremovalofthismisconceptionandeducatethecustomeronvariousaspectsofstandards,thestandardsorganizations,theirscope,relevancetotheapplications,networkrequirements,desiredperformanceandmostimportant,thebudget.Theapplicablestandardsaretobechosenaftercarefulstudyandproperunderstandingofthesubject.

Thisdocumentdescribesthevariousprevalentstandards,theparameterstobemeasured,standardsorganizationsanditsimportancetotheuser.

the organizations and their standardsThereareseveralorganizationsthatinfluencethedatacablingstandardssuchas

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ANSI/TIA 568C CommercialBuildingTelecommunicationstandard

CENLEC EN50173 CustomerPremisesCablingforIT

ISO/IEC IS11801 Genericcablingforcustomerpremises

IEEE IEEE LAN/WAN/MANstandards

ATM - Datacommunicationprotocol

Cabling MeasurementsTherearevariousmeasurementstobecarriedoutonthecablingtoascertainitsconformancetothespecificationsandstandards.Thisisinadditiontothetasting,whichassuresfunctionalityandhelpslocatingthefaults.Thevariousmeasurementstobecarriedoutare:

a.WiremapAndLength f.Attenuation

b.DelayAndDelaySkew g.AttentionsToCrosstalkRatio

c.NearEndCrosstalk(next) h.Impedance

d.PowerSumNext I.StructuralReturnLoss

e.FextAndElfext j.DcLoopResistance

Beforewelookattheactualmeasurementstobecarriedout,itwillbeworthwhiletounderstandthebasicdefinitionsoftheaboveterms:

a. Wiremap and LengthWiremapchecksforpoint-to-pointcontinuityoftheinstallation.Itisthemostimportantparametersincemanypropertiesdependonthepinconfigurationofthechannel.Wiremapidentifiesthelocationofopens,breaksandpairsthatareshorted.Thevariouswiremapfailurescouldbebecauseofshortedpairs,splitpairsandtransposedpairs.Themeasurementoflengthisimportantinachannelbecauseofthepairstwistsincorporatedincables.Henceachannelof100m(maxlength),onmeasurementwillbealittleoverthemark.ThemeasurementtakesintoaccountthetimerequiredforthesignaltotraversetheentirelengthandtheMVP(Nominalvelocityofpropagation)ofthecable.

b. DelayDelayisameasureoftimerequiredforasignaltopropagatefromoneendofthecircuittotheother.ItisusuallymeasuredinNanoseconds.Theworst-caseDalyshouldnotexceed1microsecondfora100-meterlength.

Delay skewDelayskewisthedifferencebetweenthepropagationdelayonthefastestandslowestpairsinaUTPcable.Delayskewisimportantbecausethehigh-speednetworkusuallyrelyonallfourpairsfortransmissionofinformation.Ifreceivingendatdifferenttimesthusmakingitimpossibletoreconstructtheoriginalsignal.Theworstcaseskewshallbelessthan50nanosecondsfora100-meterlength

c. Near End Crosstalk (NEXt)Thecrosstalkoccurswhenanadjacentpairofwirespicksupastrongsignalononepairofwires.NEXTisthatportionofthetransmittedsignalthatiselectromagneticallycoupledbackintothereceivedsignal.Thereceivermaynotbeabletodistinguishbetweentherealreceivedsignalandthecrosstalknoise.

Lowcrosstalk(desired)isahighnumberwhichmenacedifferencebetweenthemagnitudeofthetransmittedsignalanditassociatedcrosstalkisveryhighitisnecessarytomeasureNEXTatbothendsofthecableastheresultscouldbefoundtobegreatlyvarying.

d. Power sum NEXtThepowersumNEXTisderivedfromthealgebraicsummationoftheindividualNEXTeffectsoneachpairbytheotherthreepairsPSNEXTisanimportantmeasurementwhereinthecablessupporthighspeed4pairtransmission.

e. Far End Crosstalk (FEXt)FarEndcrosstalkissimilartoNEXT,exceptthatthesignalissentfromthelocalend,andthecrosstalkismeasuredatthefarend.FEXThastomeasuredatboththeends.

Equal Level Far End Crosstalk (ELFEXt)FEXTishighlyinfluencedbythelengthofthecablesincethesignalstrengthinducingthecrosstalkisaffectedbyhowmuchithasbeenattenuatedfromitssource.HenceELFEXTispreferredELFEXTsubtractsattenuationfromtheresultsothattheresultisnormalizedforattenuationeffects.

f. AttenuationThelossofsignallevelwithdistanceiscalledattenuationloss.Sinceitisalossitisusuallyexpressedasanegativevalue.

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g. Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio (ACR)Duetoattenuationthesignalaretheirweakestatthereceivingendofthelink.Theattenuationdeterminesthestrengthofthereceivedsignalwhilethenoiseisfromthestation’sowntransmitterattenuationtocrosstalkRations(ACR)isthedifferencebetweenthecrosstalklossandtheattenuationforthepairinthelinkbeingtested.Thus,gratertheACR,betteritis.

h. impedanceImpedanceisameasureinohmsandincludestheeffectsofresistance,inductanceandcapacitance.UTPisgenerallyratedat100ohmsanditremainsconstantovertheexpectedfrequencyrange.Variouscomponentsinachannelshouldhaveimpedanceratings.Thisistoensurecompletedatatransfer(Impedancematching).

i. structural Return LossItisameasureofuniformityofthecable’simpedance.Asthecablesarenotperfectlyuniforminconstructionthesevariancescauseimpedancechangesinthecable.Eachimpedancechangecontributestolossinsignalstrength.ReturnLossofalinkisameasureoftheoveralluniformityoflink’simpedance,relativetoanominalvalue,usually100OhmsincaseofUTP.

j. DC Loop ResistanceDCloopresistanceisameasureofthelinearDClossofaconductor,whichisabout9.4Ohmsper100m.

Brief overview of EiA/tiA 568 B: TheTIA568BisthelatestupdatefromEIA/TIAofcommercialbuildingtelecommunicationstandard.ItreplacesTIA568AandtheassociatedTSBandtheaddendum.SignificantadditionsincludeCategory5e/6performancelevels,50/125mmfiberandallowanceforalternateconnectorsotherthantheSC.Category5isnomorerecognizedinhorizontalcabling.Itisdivideinthreeparts:

B1Link/Channelrequirements.

B2Coppercomponentandcablerequirement.

B3Fiberrequirement.

OurstructuredcablingproductsstrictlyadheretothestandardsformulatedbyANS/EIA/TIA568A/B.ThelatesteditionsoftheEIA/TIA568-Awaspublishedintheyear1995.ThehighlightsofAUSI/EIA/TIA568-A.

the Cabling Elements specified• HorizontalCabling.TelecommunicationsClosets.BackboneCabling.Workarea

• Equipmentrooms.Entrancefacilities.Administration.

scopeThisstandardspecificsminimumrequirementsfortelecommunicationscablingwithinacommercialbuilding,uptoandincludingtelecommunicationsoutlet/connector,andbetweenbuildingsinacampusenvironment.Italsospecificscomponentrequirements,cablingdistances,telecommunicationsoutletconnectorsconfigurationsandarecommendedtopology.Thisstandardintendstosupportawiderangeofdifferentcommercialbuildingsitesandapplications.Thisincludessiteswithupto1,000,000m2ofspacesandwithapopulationofupto50,000individualusers.

Horizontal CablingThehorizontalcablingisthatportionofthetelecommunicationscablingsystemthatextendsfromthehorizontalcrossconnectsinthetelecommunicationscloset.Thehorizontalcablingincludesthehorizontalcables,thetelecommunicationsoutlet/connectorintheworkarea,themechanicalterminationandpatchcordslocatedin

telecommunicationcloset.Thehorizontalcablingcontainsthegreatestquantityofindividualcablesinthebuilding.Itismuchlessaccessiblethanthebackbonecabling.Thetime,effort,andskillsrequiredforchangescanbeextremelyhigh.Further,accesstothehorizontalcablingcausesdisruptiontothework.Hencemaximumconsiderationshouldbegiventoaccommodatingadiversityofuserapplicationsinordertoreduceoreliminatetheprobabilityofrequiringchangestothehorizontalcablingastheuserneedsevolve.

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Horizontal distancesThemaximumhorizontaldistanceshallbe90mtrs.Independentofthemediatype.Thisisthecablelengthfromthemechanicalterminationofthemediaatthehorizontalcrossconnectinthetelecommunicationclosettothetelecommunicationsoutletintheworkarea.Lengthlimitationsforcrossconnectjumpersandpatchcordsintheconnectfacilitiesthatconnecthorizontalcablingwithequipmentorbackbonecablingshouldnotexceed6mtrs.inlength.

Recognized cables in the horizontal cabling subsystemThreetypesofcables:

1. 4pair100OhmsUnshieldedTwistedPaircables(UTPcables)orScreenedTwistedPair(ScTP)

2. Twoormoreopticalfibermultimode(62.5/125μm)

3. HybridCables,consistingofmorethanoneoftherecognisedcablesacommonsheath,maybeusedinhorizontalcabling

the following guidelines need to be adhered to on complementing horizontal cabling1. GroundingmustconformtoapplicablebuildingcodeaswellasANSI/EIA/TIA607.

2. Aminimumoftwotelecommunicationoutletsforindividualworkarea.Boththeoutletsmaybehousedinoneortwoseparateinformationoutlets.

First outlet: 100OhmstwistedpairCat5eandabove.

second outlet: 100OhmstwistedpairTwofibermultimodeopticalfibereither62.5/125μmor50/125μm.

3. Onetransitionpointisallowedbetweendifferentformsofthesanecabletype

4. 50OhmsCo-axand150OhmsSTP-ACablingisnotrecommendedfornewinstallations

5. Additionaloutletsmaybeprovided.Theseoutletsareintheminimumspecifiedunderthestandard.

6. Bridgedtapsandsplicesarenotallowedforcopperbasedhorizontalcabling.

7. Applicationspecificcomponentsshallbeplacedexternaltothetelecommunicationoutletorhorizontalcrossconnect.

8. Eachworkareatelecommunicationoutletshallbeconnectedtoahorizontalcrossconnectinthetelecommunicationcloset.

9. Eachworkareashouldbeservedbyatelecommunicationclosetlocatedonthesamefloor.

10. Horizontalcablingshallcontainnotmorethanonetransitionpointbetweenflatundercarpetcableandoneoftheequivalenthorizontalcables.

Backbone CablingThefunctionofthebackbonecablingistoprovideinterconnectionsbetweentelecommunicationsclosetequipmentroomsandentrancefacilitiesinthetelecommunicationcablingsystem.BackboneCablingconsistsofthebackbonecables,intermediateandmaincross-connects,mechanicalterminationsandpatchcordsorjumpersusedforbackbonecross-connection.BackboneCablingalsoincludescablingbetweenbuildings.

topology: TheBackboneCablingshallusetheconventionalhierarchicalstartopologywhereineachhorizontalcross-connectsinatelecommunicationclosetiscabledtoamaincross-connectoranintermediatecross-connects,andthentoamaincrossconnect.Thereshallmorethantwohierarchicallevelsofcross-connectsinthebackbonecabling.

Backbone Cabling Distances: TheuseofUTPCablesabove5MHzshouldbelimitedtoatotaldistanceof90mtrsonly.

Main Cross-Connect (MC) to Entrance Point (EP): Thedistancebetweentheentrancepointandthemaincross-connectshallbeincludedinthetotaldistancecalculation.

Cross Connections: Inthemaincross-connect;jumperandpatchcordlengthsshouldnotexceed20mtrs.Intheintermediatecross-connect,jumperandpatchcordlengthsshallnotexceed20mtrs.

Cabling to telecommunication Equipment: Telecommunicationequipmentthatconnectsdirectlytomainorintermediatecross-connectsshoulddoviacables30mtrsorless.

1. Recognisation Cables in the Backbone Cabling sub-system:1.100OhmsUTPcable 3.Single-modeopticalfibercable

2.62.5/125μmopticalfibercable 4.50/125μmopticalfibercable

Multipaircableisallowedprovideditsatisfiesthepowersumcross-talkrequirements.

Somepointsspecifiedforthehorizontalcablingsub-system.

1.Systemsthataredesignedfornon-starconfigurationssuchasring,busortreeshallbeaccommodatedthroughtheuseofappropriateinterconnections,electronicsoradapters.

2.Ifrequirementsfor“bus”or“ring”configurationsareanticipated,cablingdirectlybetweentelecommunicationclosetsisallowed.

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telecommunication ClosetsTheprimaryfunctionofatelecommunicationclosetisfortheterminationofhorizontalcabledistribution.Horizontalcablesofallrecognisationtypesareterminatedinthetelecommunicationsclosetoncompatibleconnectinghardware.Thecross-connectionofhorizontalandbackbonecableterminatedusingjumpersorpatchcardsallowsflexibleconnectivitywhenextendingvariousservicingtotelecommunicationoutlets/connectors.Connectionhardware,jumpersandpatchcordsusedforthispurposearecollectivelyreferredas“horizontalcrossconnects”

Equipment RoomsAnequipmentroomprovidesacontrolledenvironmenttohousetelecommunicationequipment,connectinghardware,spliceclosures,groundingandbondingfacilitiesandprotectionapparatus.

Entrance FacilitiesTheentrancefacilityconsistsofthecables,connectinghardware,protectiondevicesandotherequipmentneededtoconnecttheoutsidefacilitiestopremisescabling.Thedemarcationpointbetweenthecarrier/servicesprovidersandthecustomerpremisescablingisapartoftheentrancefacility.

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AAtM - AsynchronousTransferModeAveryhigh-speedtransmissiontechnology,ATMfeatureshighbandwidth,lowdelay,packet-IikeswitchingandmultiplexingUtilizesfixed-sizecellswithheaderandinformationfields.Amplitude-Thedistancebetweenhighorlowpointsofawaveformorsignal.Alsoreferredtoaswave”height”.Attenuation-Lossofvolumeduringtransmission,ordecreaseinthepowerofasignal,lightbeam,orlightwaveMeasuredindecibelsOppositeofgain.AWG-AmericanWireGauge.Standardmeasuringgaugefornonferrousconductors(ie,non-ironandnon-steelfGaugemeasuresthediameterofaconductor(thicknessofcable).

B Backbone Wiring-Thephysical/electricalinterconnectionsbetweentelecommunicationsclosetsandequipmentrooms.Cross-connecthardwareandcablingintheMainandIntermediateCross-Connectsareconsideredpartofthebackbonewiring.Bandwidt-Thedifferencebetweenthehighestandthelowestfrequenciesofatransmissionchannel(pathforinformationtransmission)IdentifiestheamountofdatathatcanbesentthroughagivenchannelMeasuredinHertz(Hz);higherbandwidthnumbersmeanhigherdatacapacity.Bend Radius (Fiber)-RadiusofcurvaturethatafibercanbendwithoutbreakingalsoseeCableBendRadius.BiCsi-(BuildingIndustryConsultingServiceInternational)BICSIisanon-profitprofessionalassociation,forthepromotionoftelecomindustrystandards.Bit Error Rate (BER)-Indigitalapplications,thepercentageofbitsreceivedinerrortothetotalnumberofbitsreceivedusuallyexpressedasanumbertothepowerof10.Forexample10tothefifthpowermeansthatoneinevery100,000bitstransmittedwillbewrong.Buffer Coating - ProtectivematerialcoatingappliedtofibersStatedinmicrons.Bus-Anetworktopologyinwhichnodesareconnectedtoasinglecablewithterminationsateachend.

CCable Assembly-Afixedlengthofcablewithconnectorsinstalledonbothends.SometimescalledaPatchCord,orPatchCable.Cable Bend Radius-Theamountofbendthatcanoccurbeforeacablemaysustaindamageorincreasedattenuation.Category 3-CAT3,ACategoryofPerformanceforinsidewireandcablesystems.Commonlyusedforvoiceapplicationsanddatato10Mbps.DefinedbyFCCPart68,ANSI/EIA/TIA-568,TIATSB-36andTIATSB-40.Category 5-CATS,ACategoryofPerformanceforinsidewireandcablesystems.Usedinsupportofvoiceanddataapplicationsrequiringacarrierfrequencyofupto100MHz.DefinedbyFCCPart68,EIA/TIA-568,TIATSB-36andTIATSB-40.Category 5e (Enhanced)-CAT5e,ACategoryofPerformanceforinsidewireandcable.Usedinsupportofsignallingratesofupto100MHzoverdistancesofupto100meters.Callsfortightertwists,electricalbalancingbetweenpairsandfewercable.anomaliesCAT5eisintendedtosupport1OOBase-T,ATMandGigabitEthernetCurrentlythemostcommoncablingbeinginstalledforLANconnectivity.Category6 - Cat6,AcablestandardforUnshieldedTwistedPair(UTP)supportingsignalingratesupto250MHz.Applicationsinclude1000Base-T,ATM,GigabitEthernetandapplicationsunderdevelopment.Category of Performance-Cablingandcablingcomponentstandardadoptedbythetelecommunicationsindustry.Cladding-Thetransparentmaterial,usuallyglass,thatsurroundsthecoreofanopticalfiber,causinganydispersedlighttobereflectedbackintothecentralcore,therebyhelpingtomaintainsignalstrengthoverlongdistances.

Cleaving-Tocuttheendoffiberat90degreeswithasfewroughedgesaspossiblebeforeafibertermination.Co-CentralOffice.Telephonecompanyfacilitywheresubscribers’linesarejoinedtoswitchingequipmentforconnectiontoeachother,locallyandlongdistanceSometimesthesameastheoverseasterm“publicexchange”.Coaxial Cable -Acablecomposedofaninsulatedcentralconductingwirewrappedinanothercylindricalconductor(theshield)Thewholethingisusuallywrappedinanotherinsulating.layerandanouterprotectivelayerAcoaxialcablehasgreat.capacitytocarryvastquantitiesofinformation.Itistypicallyusedinhigh-speeddataandCATVapplications.Compliance -Awiringdevicethatmeetsallcharacteristicsofastandardissaidtobeincompliancewiththatstandard.Conductor-Anysubstance,usuallyawireorcable,thatcancarryanelectricalcurrent.Connecting Block-Alsocalledaterminalblock,punch-downblock,quick-connectblock,orcross-connectblockAplasticblockcontainingmetalwiringterminalstoestablishconnectionsfromonegroupofwirestoanotherUsuallyeachwirecanbeconnectedtoseveralotherwiresinabusorcommonarrangementThereareseveraltypesofconnectingblocks66clip,BIX,Krone,110,etcAconnectingblockhasinsulationdisplacementconnections(IDCs),whichmeansyoudon’thavetoremoveinsulationfromaroundthewireconductorbeforeyou“punchitdown”(terminateit).Connector-AdevicethatconnectswiresorfibersincabletoequipmentorotherwiresorfibersWireandopticalconnectorsmostoftenjointransmissionmediatoequipmentorcrossconnectsAconnectorattheendofatelephonecableorwireisusedtojointhatcabletoanothercablewithamatingconnectorortosomeothertelecommunicationsdeviceNoteConnectorsaresometimesareferredtoasjacks,butthoughalljacksareconnectors,notallconnectorsarejacks.Cross-connect-DistributionsystemequipmentusedtoterminateandadministercommunicationcircuitsInawirecrossconnect,jumperwiresorpatchcordsareusedtomakecircuitconnectionsInanopticalcross-connect,fiberpatchcordsareused.Thecross-connectislocatedinanequipmentroom,risercloset,orsatellitecloset.Crosstalk -SeeNear-EndCrosstalk.

DDaisy Chain -Intelecommunications,awiringmethodwhereeachtelephoneJackinabuildingiswiredinseriesfromthepreviousJackDaisychainisNOTthepreferredwiringmethod,sinceabreakinthewiringwoulddisablealljacks“downstream”fromthebreakSeealsoHomeRun.dB (Decibel)-AdBisaunitofmeasureofsignalstrength,usuallytherelationbetweenatransmittedsignalandastandardsignalsourceEvery3dBequals50%ofsignalstrength,sothereforea6dBlossisalossof75%oftotalsignalstrength.Demarcation Point-Thepointofinterconnectionbetweentelephonecompanyterminalequipmentandyourbuildingwiring.Theprotectiveapparatusorwiringatasubscriber’spremises.Device-AsdistinguishedfromequipmentIntelecommunications,a”device”isthephysicalinterconnectionoutletEquipment(acomputer,phone,faxmachine,etc)thenplugsIntothedevice.SeealsoEquipmentandPlug.Drop Wire-Outsidewirepair(s)fromthetelcoplant(cable),toahouseorbuildingforconnectiontoaprotector.DtMF-AcronymforDualTone,Multi-FrequencySeeToneDial.

EEiA-ElectronicIndustriesAllianceAtradeorganizationofmanufacturerswhichsetstandardsforuseofitsmembercompaniesManyassociationsfallundertheumbrellaofEIA,thoughithasrecentlybeenabsorbedbytheTIA,orTelecommunicationsIndustryAssociationSeewww.eiaorgorwww.tiaonlineorg.Electromagnetic interference (EMi)-TheInterferenceinsignaltransmissionor

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receptioncausedbytheradiationofelectricalandmagneticfields.Equipment -AsdistinguishedfromDeviceTelecomequipment(computers,phones,faxes,etc.plugsintotelecommunicationsoutletsordevicesSeealsoDevice.Epoxy Connector - AtypeoffiberOpticconnectorthatrequiresachemicalbond,orepoxy.Ethernet-Typeoflocalareanetworkusedforconnectingcomputers,printers,workstations,terminals,etcwithinthesamebuildingEthernetisaphysicallinkanddatalinkprotocolthatoperatesovertwistedpairwireandovercoaxialcableatspeedsupto10MbpsEthernetLANsarebeingpromotedbyDEC,IntelandXerox.ComparewithTokenRing.

FFerrule-Acomponentofafiberopticconnectionthatholdsafiberinplaceandaidsinitsalignment.Fiber optics-AtechnologyinwhichlightisusedtotransportinformationfromonepointtoanotherMorespecifically,fiberopticsarethinfilamentsofglassthroughwhichlightbeamsaretransmittedoverlongdistancescarryingenormousamountsofdata.

HHeadroom (also called overhead or Margin) -Thenumberofdecibelsbywhichasystemexceedstheminimumdefinedrequirements.Thebenefitofheadroomisthatitreducesthebiterrorrate(BER),andprovidesaperformance‘safetynet’tohelpensurethatcurrentandfuturehighspeedapplicationswillrunatpeakaccuracy,efficiencyandthroughput.Home Run - TelephonesystemwiringwheretheindividualcablesrunfromeachtelephonedirectlybacktothecentralswitchingequipmentHomeruncablingcanbethoughtofas“star”cablingEverycableradiatesoutfromthecentralequipmentAllPBXsandvirtuallyallkeysystemsworkonhomeruncablingSomelocalareanetworksworkonhomerunwiringSeealsoStarWiring,DaisyChain.Hub-ThepointonanetworkwherecircuitsareconnectedAlso,aswitchingnode.Inlocalareanetworks,ahubisthecoreofastarasinARCNET,StarLAN,Ethernet,andTokenRingHubhardwarecanbeeitheractiveorpassiveWiringhubsareusefulfortheircentralizedmanagementcapabilitiesandfortheirabilitytoisolatenodesfromdisruption.Hybrid Connector-Aconnectorcontainingbothopticalfiberandelectricalconductors.

iinsertion Loss-ThedifferenceintheamountofpowerreceivedbeforeandaftersomethingisinsertedintothecircuitInopticalfiber,insertionlossistheopticalpowerlossduetoallcauses,usuallyexpressedasdecibel/kilometer.iDC (insulation Displacement Connection) -Atypeofwireterminationwherewireis“puncheddown”intoametalholderwhichcutsintotheinsulationwireandmakescontactwiththeconductor,causingtheelectricalconnectiontobemade.iDF (intermediate Distribution Frame) - AmetalrackdesignedtoconnectcablesandlocatedinanequipmentroomorclosetConsistsofcomponentsthatprovidetheconnectionbetweeninter-buildingcablingandtheintra-buildlngcabling,iebetweentheMainDistributionFrame(MDF)andindividualtelephonewiring.There’susuallyapermanent,largecablerunningbetweentheMDFandIDFThechangesinwiringaredoneattheIDFThissavesconfusioninwiring.iEEE 802.3-IEEEstandsfortheInstituteofElectricalandElectronicEngineers,apublishingandstandards-maklngbodyresponsibleformanystandardsusedinLANs,includingthe802seriesEthernetandStarLanbothfollowthe802.3standardTypicallytheytransmitat10megabitspersecondThisisthemostcommonlocalareanetworkspecification.impedance -Thetotalopposition(leresistanceandreactance)acircuitofferstotheflowofalternatingcurrentItismeasuredinohms,andthelowertheohmicvalue,thebetter

thequalityoftheconductor.interconnect - 1.Acircuitadministrationpoint,otherthanacross-connectoraninformationoutlet,thatprovidescapabilityforroutingandreroutingcircuitsItdoesnotusepatchcordsorjumperwires,andtypicallyisajack-and-plugdeviceusedinsmallerdistributionarrangementsorthatconnectscircuitsinlargecablestothoseinsmallercables

2.AnInterconnectCompanyisonewhichsells,installs,andmaintainstelephonesystemsforendusers,typicallybusinesses.

isDN-IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork.AccordingtoAT&T,today’spublicswitchedphonenetworkhasmanylimitations;ISDN’svisionistoovercomethesedeficiencies.

JJack-AreceptacleusedinconjunctionwithaplugtomakeelectricalcontactbetweencommunicationcircuitsJacksandtheirassociatedplugsareusedforconnectinghardwareapplicationsIncludingcrossconnects,interconnects,informationoutlets,andequipmentconnectionsJacksareusedtoconnectcordsorlinestotelephonesystemsAjackisthefemalecomponentofaplug/jackconnectorsystem,andmaybestandard,modified,orkeyed.Jacket-AlsoCableJacketorSheathTheoutercoveringappliedoverinternalcableelementsforprotection.

L LAN-LocalAreaNetworkAshortdistancenetwork(typicallywithinabuildingorcampus)usedtolinktogethercomputersandperipheraldevices(suchasprinters)undersomeformofstandardcontrol.Loop-1Typicallyacompleteelectricalcircuit2Theloopisalsothepairofwiresthatwindsitswayfromthecentralofficetothetelephonesetorsystematthecustomer’soffice,homeorfactory(ie,‘premises’intelephonyterms).

MMbps-MegabitsPerSecondOnemillionbitspersecond.(DifferentfromMbps,oramillionbytespersecond.)MDF-MainDistributionFrameAwiringarrangementwhichconnectsthetelephonelinescomingfromoutsideononesideandtheinternallinesontheotherAmaindistributionframemayalsocarryprotectivedevicesaswellasfunctionasacentraltestingpoint.Mhz-MegahertzAunitoffrequencydenotingonemillionHertz(ie,1,000,000cyclespersecond).Micron-Onethousandthofamillimeter,oronemillionthofameterCanbeusedtospecifythecorediameteroffiber-optlcnetworkcable.MMJ-ModifiedModularJackAsix-wiremodularJackwiththelockingtabshiftedofftotherightsideUsedIntheDECwiringsystem.Modular - EquipmentissaidtobemodularwhenitISmadeof“plug-inunits”whichcanbeaddedtogethertomakethesystemlarger,improvethecapabilities,orexpanditssize.Mt-RJ-AsmallformfactorfiberopticconnectorthatisdefinedbyitshighdensityfootprintandRJ47lockingmechanism.Multimode-Opticalfiberwitheither50micronor625microncoresize,designedtoallowlighttocarrymultiplesignalsdistinguishedbyfrequencyorphase,atthesametimecanbeusedwithLEDorLASERlightsourcesContrastswithsingle-modeCommoninLocalAreaNetworks.

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anotherwithinamulti-paircable.Network -Anetworktiesthingstogether.Computernetworksconnectalltypesofcomputersandcomputer-relatedthingsterminals,printers,modems,doorentrysensors,temperaturemonitors,etcThenetworkswe’remostfamiliarwitharelongdistanceones,liketelephonesandtrainsLocalAreaNetworks(LANs)connectcomputerequipmentwithinabuildingorcampus.

oopen (Fault) -Meansthatthecircuitisnotcompleteorthecable/fiberisbroken.outlet-Atelecommunicationsoutletisasingle-piececableterminationassembly(typicallyonthefloororinthewall),containingoneormoremodulartelecomjacksSuchjacksmightbeRJs,coaxialterminators,fiberopticcouplers,etcSeealsoDeviceandEquipment.

PPart 68 Requirements-SpecificationsestablishedbytheFCCastheminimumacceptableprotectioncommunicationsequipmentmustprovidethetelephonenetwork.Patching-AmeansofconnectingcircuitsviacordsandconnectorsthatcanbeeasilydisconnectedandreconnectedatanotherpointMaybeaccomplishedbyusingmodularcordsconnectedbetweenjackfieldsorbypatchcordassembliesthatplugontoconnectingblocks.PBX-PrivateBranchExchange.Asmall,privately-ownedversionofthephonecompany’slargertelephonecentralswitchingoffice.Performance -ComparewithCompliance.Adevicecanexhibitperformancecharacteristicswithoutbeingcomplianttoanindustrystandard.Plug -Amalecomponentofaplug/jackconnectorsystem.Inpremiseswiring,aplugprovidesthemeansforausertoconnectcommunicationsequipmenttothecommunicationsoutlet.Polarity-Whichsideofanelectricalcircuitisthepositive?Whichisthenegative?Polarityisthetermdescribingwhichiswhich.Pots-PlainOldTelephoneServiceThebasicservicesupplyingstandardsinglelinetelephones,telephonelinesandaccesstothepublicswitchednetwork.Justreceiveandplacecalls.NoaddedfeatureslikeCallWaitingorCallForwarding.Power sum-Atestmethodforfourpaircablewherebythemathematicalsumofpair-to-paircrosstalkfromthreepairstoonepairismeasured.Premise-Telephonytermforthespaceoccupiedbyacustomerorauthorized/jointuserinabuilding(s)oncontinuousorcontiguousproperty(exceptrailroadrightsofway,etc)notseparatedbyapublicroadorhighway.Premises Wiring system-Theentirewiringsystemontheuser’spremises,especiallythesupportingwiringthatconnectsthecommunicationsoutletstothenetworkinterfacejack.

RRBoC-RegionalBellOperatingCompanySevenRBOCsexist,eachofwhichownstwoormoreBellOperatingCompanies(BOCs)TheRBOCswerecarvedoutoftheoldAT&T/BellSystemduringthedivestitureoftheBelloperatingcompaniesfromAT&Tin1984.RCDD-TheRCDD(RegisteredCommunicationsDistributionDesigner)titleisaprofessionalratinggrantedbyBICSI(theBuildingIndustryConsultingServiceInternational)RCDDshavedemonstratedasuperiorlevelofknowledgeofthetelecommunicationswiringindustryandassociateddisciplines.Return Loss -AmeasureofthesimilarityoftheimpedanceofatransmissionlineandtheimpedanceatitsterminationsItisaratio,expressedindecibels,ofthepoweroftheoutgoingsignaltothepowerofthesignalreflectedback.Ring - AsinTipandRingOneofthetwowiresneededtosetupatelephoneconnection.SeeTip.

RJ-RegisteredJack.RJsaretelephoneanddatajacks/applicationsregisteredwiththeFCCNumbers,likeRJ-11,RJ-45,etc.arewidelymisusedinthetelecommunicationsindustryAmuchmoreprecisewaytoidentifyajackistospecifythenumberofpositions(widthofopening)andnumberofconductors.Example.“8-position,8-conductorjack“or”6-position,4-conductorjack”.

sseries Wiring-SeeDaisyChain.service Loop-Whenadeviceisterminatedtothewireinthecommunicationsoutlet,afairamountof“slack”shouldbeleftonthewireandwoundintheboxtoaccommodatefuturetrimmingwhendevicesarechangedout.single-mode -Opticalfiberwithan83-95microncoresize,optimizedforLASERlightsourceswhichtransmitonlyonemodeorpathoflight.Thiseliminatesmodaldispersion,themainlimitationtobandwidthTypicalinlong-haulnetworksandoutsideplantapplicationsduetoincreasedbandwidth.splice - Thejoiningoftwoormorecablestogetherbyconnectingtheconductorspair-to-pair.standards-AgreedprinciplesofprotocolStandardsaresetbycommitteesworkingundervarioustradeandinternationalorganizations.star Wiring/star topology-SeeHomeRun.

tt1-AstandardfordigitaltransmissioninNorthAmericaAdigitaltransmissionlinkwithacapacityof1544Mbps(1,544,000bitspersecond)T1linesareusedforconnectingnetworksacrossremotedistances.BridgesandroutersareusedtoconnectLANsoverT1networks.talk Battery -TheDCvoltagesuppliedbythecentralofficetothesubscriber’sloop,whichallowsvoiceconversation.tCP/iP- Asetofprotocolsdevelopedbythedepartmentofthedefensetolinkdissimilarcomputersacrossmanykindsofnetworks.telco-AnAmericanismforTelephoneCompany.ten Base-t-see 1 obase -TatendofGlossary.terminate - Toconnectawireconductortosomething,typicallyapieceofequipment.tiA-TelecommunicationsIndustryAssociationAtradeorganizationofmanufacturerswhichsetsstandardsforuseofitsmembercompaniesFormerlyfellundertheumbrellaofEIA,(ElectronicIndustriesAlliance).Seewww.tiaonlineorg.tip-1.Thefirstwireinapairofwires(Thesecondwireiscalledthe“Ring”wire)

2.AconductorinatelephonecablepairwhichisusuallyconnectedtopositivesideofabatteryatthetelcoItisthetelephoneindustry’sequivalentofGroundinanormalelectricalcircuit.SeeRing.

tone Dial -Apush-buttontelephonedialthatmakesadifferentsound(infact,acombinationoftwotones)foreachnumberpushedThetechnicallycorrectnamefortonedialisDualToneMultiFrequency,orDTMF.token Ring- Aringtopologyforalocalareanetwork(LAN)inwhichasupervisoryframe,ortoken,mustbereceivedbyanattachedterminalorworkstationbeforethatterminalorworkstationcanstarttransmittingTheworkstationwiththetokenthentransmitsandusestheentirebandwidthofwhatevercommunicationsmediathetokenringnetworkisusing.Atokenringcanbewiredasacircleorastar,withtheworkstationswiredtoacentralwiringcenter,ortomultiplewiringcenters.ThemostcommonwiringschemeiscalledastarwiredringWhateverthewiring,atokenringLANalwaysworkslogicallyasacircle,withthetokenpassingaroundthecirclefromoneworkstationtoanother.TheadvantageoftokenringLANsisthatmediafaults(brokencable)canbefixedeasily,sinceit’seasytoisolatethefaults.Tokenringsaretypicallyinstalledincentralizedclosets,withloopssnakingtoservedworkstations.

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topology-AsinnetworktopologyThegeometricphysicalorelectricalconfigurationdescribingalocalcommunicationnetwork;theshapeorarrangementofasystemThemostcommontopologiesarethebus,ringandstar.tP-PMD -TwistedPair-PhysicalMediaDependent.TechnologyunderreviewbytheANSIX3T95workinggroupthatallows1OOMbpstransmissionovertwisted-paircable.twisted Pair -Twoinsulatedcopperwirestwistedaroundeacrothertoreduceinduction(thusinterference)fromonewiretotheother.Thetwists,orlays,arevariedinlengthtoreducethepotentialforsignalinterferencebetweenpairs.Severalsetsoftwistedpairwiresmaybeenclosedinasinglecable.Incablesgreaterthan25pairs,thetwistedpairsaregroupedandboundtogether.

UUL-UnderwritersLaboratories,aprivatelyownedcompanythatteststomakesurethatproductsmeetsafetystandards.ULalsoadministersaprogramforthecertificationofCategory-RatedCable.UsoC-UniversalServiceOrderCodeAnoldBellsystemtermidentifyingaparticularserviceorequipmentofferedundertariff.UtP -UnshieldedTwistedPairSeeTwistedPair.

W Workstation - Theworkingareainabuildingrequiredbyonetelecommunicationsuser.Industrystandardscallforonevoicedropandonedatadropforeachworkstation.Thevoicedropisone4-pairunshieldedtwistedpair(UTP).Thedatadropmaybe1004-pairUTP,1502-pairshieldedtwistedpair(STP),oropticalfiber.1oBAsE-t-ThisistheIEEEstandardthatdefinestherequirementforsendinginformationat1OMbpsoverunshieldedtwisted-paircabling,anddefinesvariousaspectsofrunningEthernetonthiscabling.1ooBAsE-t-ThisistheIEEEstandardthatdefinestherequirementforsendinginformationat1OOMbpsoverunshieldedtwisted-paircabling,anddefinesvariousaspectsofrunningbasebandEthernetonthiscabling.1000BAsE-t-ThisistheIEEEstandardthatdefinestherequirementforsendinginformationat1000Mbpsoverunshieldedtwisted-paircabling,anddefinesvariousaspectsofrunningbasebandEthernetonthiscabling.10GBAsE-t -ThisistheproposedIEEEstandardthatdefinestherequirementforsendinginformationat10GMbpsoverunshieldedtwisted-paircabling,anddefinesvariousaspectsofrunningbasebandEthernetonthiscabling.

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