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VolitionTM Network Solutions Copper Installation Training

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Course Objectives
To gain an understanding of the Copper Volition and copper interconnect system and individual products To become proficient in jack and module termination and installation techniques, testing and fault finding To become an certified installer as part of the Volition Integration Professional or Volition Certified Installer Program

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Agenda
Introduction Health and Safety Terminology Product range - data Jacks Cable and patch cables Patch panels, outlets and consolidation points Product range telephony Modules Installation Test Fault finding Warranty Application

Practical
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Health and Safety


YOU are responsible for your own safety and that of others while you are at work. This course assumes attendees have previous experience or training and basic health and safety practices are not covered. Specific requirements for equipment and warning signs required to ensure safe working shall be detailed. The cabling installer and cabling maintainer shall be advised of fire precautions, be aware of escape routes and be encouraged to join in fire drills. You should be aware of procedures for protecting you and others when working in hazardous situations

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UTP, FTP, STP - Terminology


4 pairs of twisted wires in all the cables UTP Unshielded (or unscreened) twisted pair UTP Jack does not have an earthing point 8 points only FTP Foil screened twisted pair - Foil screen around the cable with a drain wire FTP Jack has a 9th point for the drain wire SFTP/FFTP/STP Screened, foil twisted pair several configurations eg SFTP has pairs individually screened with foil and a braid wrap SFTP/FFTP/STP Jack has connection for the braid to the cover of the jack.
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Type of cable
Acronym for cables. xx/xxx First 2x main shield F - foil shield S - braid shield SF - folie braid shield 3x U - unshilded F - foil shield 4 og 5x TP for twisted pair.
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Type of cable cont.

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Type of cable cont.

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Permanent Link/ Channel Terminology


Channel 100m max

FD CP TO

Permanent link 90m max


FD: Floor distributor CP: Consolidation point TO: Telecommunications outlet

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Terminology Parts of the Network


building distributor distributor in which the building backbone cable(s) terminate(s) and at which connections to the campus backbone cable(s) may be made floor distributor distributor used to connect between the horizontal cable and other cabling subsystems or equipment work area building space where the occupants interact with telecommunications terminal equipment work area cord cord connecting the telecommunications outlet to the terminal equipment telecommunications outlet fixed connecting device where the horizontal cable terminates NOTE The telecommunications outlet provides the interface to the work area cabling. consolidation point (CP) connection point in the horizontal cabling subsystem between a floor distributor and a telecommunications outlet The consolidation point does not provide an equipment interface to the generic cabling system. Test interfaces to generic cabling are located at the ends of each subsystem and at consolidation points, where present. CP cable cable connecting the consolidation point to the telecommunications outlet(s) CP link part of the permanent link between the floor distributor and the consolidation point, including the connecting hardware at each end
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Category 5/Class D, Category 6/Class E, Terminology


Two different standards in current use: TIA/EIA or ISO/EN Within these standards there are two levels of copper cabling based on RJ-45 jacks. In both standards the components (jacks and cables) are classified as either Category 5 or Category 6 In the TIA/EIA standards links are classified as either Category 5 or Category 6 In the ISO/EN standards links are classified as either Class D or Class E
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Component Installation
Cable Jacks Panels Keystone and Punch Down Telephony Modules

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Category 6 and Category 5e Cables

UTP, FTP, FFTP and SSTP PVC or LSOH sheath Green sheath with distance marking

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Cable Configurations

UTP FTP FFTP SFTP


= = = =

Unshielded Twisted Pairs Foil Twisted Pairs Foil / Foil Twisted Pairs Shielded & Foil Twisted Pairs

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Cable Parameters
Cable Type Min Bend Radius (mm) 40 50 55 60 60 Max. Pulling Tension (N) Cable Diameter (mm) 4.8 5.9 6.4 7.0 7.7

CAT 5e UTP CAT 5e FTP CAT 6 UTP CAT 6 FTP CAT 6 FFTP

80 80 90 80 80

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Cabling Installation
This course assumes attendees have previous experience or training and basic cabling practices are not covered. Refer to Volition Design, Installation and Maintenance manual for more detailed information

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Cabling Installation Identification of installation


Keep detailed records of original installation and subsequent changes Identify every element of the cabling system, including pathways and spaces Assign a unique identifier to every cable (or use numbering specified by designer and/or customer)
Label each cable end within 200 mm of sheath end

Details of labelling practice can be found in TIA/EIA 606


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Cabling Installation Containment


Cables must be properly supported Cables must have long term protection, for example ducting or tray work. Do not lay them directly on the ground Cable fill limits are included in system design - Stick to them! Do not lay cable above suspended ceiling direct on ceiling tiles, rails or supports, unless they are specifically designed for cable support. Provide the specified minimum of slack at each outlet and slack in the bottom of the cabinets so that panels can be relocated when required
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Cabling Installation Handling of Cables


Replace cables with torn or damaged jackets Do not fold cables Observe minimum bend radius Do not over tighten cable ties use hook and loop ties to hold bundles of cable Ensure that the cables are not pinched when replacing ducting or trunking covers
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Cable Handling
Bend radius 8 times the cable dameter

avoid >90 folds

<90

Standards requirement in termination space

avoid scoring copper

avoid torn jacket

acceptable practices (limited)

avoid tight twisting Around 22mm bend radius

(cable may kink)

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Cables Routes

Separate route for low currents and high current if not shielded
30 cm in the corridors minimum 2 cm separation for parallel routing < 2,5 m (office cable routes) minimum 4 cm separation for parallel routing > 2,5 m and < 10 m (office cable routes) Crossing should be made at right angles, in order to limit coupling

at least 30 cm from fluorescent lights

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Cables Installation
Yes No The bundle height shall be lower than the side walls
High current
30 cm

Low current
30 cm

Lid

Yes No The overlapping lid improves the cable tray EMC performances except when we have cables of different categories
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Installation and separation distance


From EN 50174-1
Distance A Without divider or non metallic divider Aluminium divider

Type of Installation Unscreened power cable and unscreened IT cable Unscreened power cable and screened IT cable Screened power cable and unscreened IT cable Screened power cable and screened IT cable

Steel divider

200 mm

100 mm

50 mm

50 mm 30 mm 0 mm

20 mm 10 mm 0 mm

5 mm 2 mm 0 mm

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Keystone Jack K6 and K5e


K6 - Category 6 hardware, K5e Category 5e hardware (ISO/IEC 11801, TIA/EIA-568B)

Tool-less jack: easy and quick to install Integral shutter Re-usable Same jack can be used at both ends of the link Shallow depth, Cable entry from top or bottom Keystone mounting UTP, FTP and STP 360 shielded versions Accepts solid conductors from AWG 26 to 22 and stranded conductors

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K6, K5e and Giga Jack Assembly on UTP Cable

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UTP Jacks

Giga on 50x25 module


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K5e

K6

Required Tools

K5e and One-Click Giga tooling

K6 Tooling

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Open the Jack

Open the socket by pressing down the latches and opening both wings Note the top of the plug is the side with the latch

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Cap Alignment
Alignment notches

The cap fits one way round only


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Cable Preparation
Remove the cable jacket to 30mm minimum using the jacket strippers

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Cable Stripping

< ----30mm------->

Set the depth on the stripping tool so the insulation on the conductors is not damaged

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Cable Preparation
Open out the pairs as shown Cat 5 UTP cable does not have a plastic cross in the centre

Cat 6 Cat 5e

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Category 6 only
Cut out the cross with side cutters or scissors close to the jacket Cut each section of the cross separately so that the pairs stay in the compartments of the cross section

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Cable Preparation
The wire order is read from the cap of the jack using 568B colours. Untwist the green pair and split it across the blue pair as shown

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Conductor Order
Untwist each pair in sequence back to the jacket and straighten the conductors. Cross the wires as little as possible. Put the conductors in order depending on whether the cable exits from the top or bottom of the plug and which hand you hold the cable in.

Note - shows cable entry at top of plug for cable in right hand

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Conductor Sequence Cable in Right Hand


Top Cable Entry Brown Brown/White Green Blue /White Blue Green/white Orange Orange/white Bottom Cable Entry Orange/white Orange Green/white Blue Blue/white Green Brown/white Brown

Reverse the order to hold the cable in the left hand


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Wire Preparation
Prepare the wires in two groups of four

Ensure that the wires are straight and parallel to each other

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Wire Preparation (cont)


Group the wires together. Only the green pair should cross any other wire

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Wire Preparation (cont)


Cut the ends of the wires straight across

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Insert the Wires into the Cap


Lay the wires into the wire guide as shown, then turn the cap so the the wire go through the holes in the cap

Cable entry at bottom of plug


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Position the Cable Jacket


Pull the conductors through the cap until the cable jacket is as close as possible to the cap.

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Fold the Conductors


Fold the conductors into the slots on the cap Cut the conductors level with the bottom of the cap using side cutters or scissors

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Put the Cap on the Jack


Put the cap in the jack the correct way round according to the notches inside the cap

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Close the Jack


Close both the wings on the jack together

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Lay of the Wires


Check that the colour code is correct, the jacket is close to the jack and the wires are not crossed over each other

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To Re-use the Jack

Open the wings K6 and K5e only For the Giga, open the wings and pull on the cable
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Put a screw driver into the slots and lever off the cap

K6 STP Jack Assembly on SSTP Cable

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Required Tools
Cable Stripper

Small blade screwdriver

Side cutters

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Open the Jack

Open the socket by pressing down the latches and opening both wings Note the top of the plug is the side with the keystone latch

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Cap Alignment

Alignment notches

The cap fits one way round only


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Cable Stripping
Slide the shield onto the cable Strip 30mm of jacket from the cable

< ----30mm------->
30mm

Set the depth on the stripping tool so the insulation on the conductors is not damaged
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Cable Preparation
Push back the braid over the jacket

Cat 6 Cat 5e Wind the drain wire around the braid to secure it in place

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Foil Preparation
Remove the foil from each of the pairs level with the jacket. You may need to clip the foil to start the removal

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Cable Preparation
The wiremap colour code is read from the cap. Prepare the wires according to required cable entry to the jack from the top or bottom

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Wire Preparation
Untwist each pair in sequence back to the jacket and straighten the conductors. Cross the wires as little as possible. Ensure that the unmarked white wires are kept in the correct sequence

Put the conductors in order depending on whether the cable exits from the top or bottom of the plug and which hand you hold the cable in.
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Conductor Sequence Cable in Right Hand


Top Cable Entry Brown Brown/White Green Blue /White Blue Green/white Orange Orange/white Bottom Cable Entry Orange/white Orange Green/white Blue Blue/white Green Brown/white Brown

Reverse the order to hold the cable in the left hand


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Insert The Wires into the Cap


Cut the ends of the wires straight across. Lay the wires into the wire guide as shown, then turn the cap so the the wires go through the holes in the cap

Pull the wires through the cap so that the jacket is close to the cap. Bend the wires over to secure them
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Clip the Wires


Cut the conductors level with the bottom of the cap using side cutters

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Put the Cap on the Jack


Close both the wings on the jack together

Put the cap in the jack the correct way round according to the notches inside the cap
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Assemble the Shield


Wrap the tie around the shield braid. Tighten sufficiently to hold the braid. Do not over tighten

Slide the shield up to the jack and clip it on


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To Re-use the Jack


Remove the cable tie and shield Open the wings Put a thin blade screw driver into the slots and lever off the cap

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Finished Jack

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Pin and Pair Layout on RJ-45


568A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

568B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Pair 1: Pin 4 and 5 Pair 2: Pin 3 and 6 Pair 3: Pin 1 and 2 Pair 4: Pin 7 and 8
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Pair 1: Pin 4 and 5 Pair 2: Pin 1 and 2 Pair 3: Pin 3 and 6 Pair 4: Pin 7 and 8

Keystone Patch Panel


High density modular concept Classic version with cable management Economic UTP version - without management When loaded: fully shuttered presentation Direct and individual earthing connection upon insertion of jacks (FTP and STP 360 shielded versions) Individual port shielding when loaded with STP 360 shielded jacks

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K6 Faceplates / Outlets

Extensive Range When loaded:


Shallow depth, Cable Entry from top or bottom

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Category 6 and Category 5e Patch Cords

UTP (PVC and LSOH) and FFTP LSOH versions

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Product Range - Modules


Product Families: STG 2000 RCP 2000 SID STG 2000 High Density Category 5, 8 & 10 Pair IDC Module. RCP Category 5, 8 Pair IDC Module. SID High Density Category 3 (Voice), 10 Pair IDC Module

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Technology STG 2000 & RCP 2000


Straight 45 Contact

Straight

14/16 mm

45 Contact 22,5 mm

Straight IDC staged contact Category 5 (100 MHz) transmission performance Multiple re-terminations with different gauge wire possible 0.4 - 0.8 mm conductor gauges High density (14 mm pitch STG & 16 mm pitch RCP ) Specific contacts for stranded (7x0.15mm) wires and 0.32 mm diameter Superior mechanical properties, high rigidity and contact pressure

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Technology STG 2000 & RCP 2000

Folded contact technology


High contact surface High rigidity

Pollution free disconnection area


High number of disconnections Constant LTR (lead through resistance)

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STG 2000 Connector Types

3M / Krone Mounting

3M Mounting Only

Connection

Disconnection

Switching

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STG 2000 Accessories


Disconnection Plug

Numbered Label Holder

Patch cords

Marking Accessories

Swivelling Label Holder

Multiple parallel test plug

Test cord
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RCP 2000 Modules


8 pair, rigid IDC contacts. 3 versions available for different cabling requirements. UTP FTP SSTP Available in connection & disconnection modules. Category 5 (UL) Colour Coded for ease of circuit identification. Large number of accessories available

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RCP 2000 Modules


Protected IDC contacts Upper and lower grooves for click-on patching cords Upper surface marking Dual attachment HPUL Rail 3 or 3M Quante Pouyet Europe E8 Profiles. Channelled wire guide Side or rear cabling Earthing bar (shielded version) Metal cover (shielded version) Side label holder

1 2 9 5

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RCP Assembly

Side Access
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Rear Access

RCP 2000 Accessories


Patchcords 3 different versions in 3 formats available. UTP (LS0H, PVC), FTP (LS0H, PVC) & SSTP (LS0H) 1 pair, 2 pair & 4 pair formats. Shells and snap in zamack. Identification products. Label holders fixed 8 pair & 4 pair Rotating label holder 8 pair. Side label holder. Test cords / leads Earthing accessories Disconnection & blanking plugs.

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Patch Panel Punch Down


16 and 24 port UTP and shielded panels SID connection technique Supplied with mounting kit and labels

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Punch Down Data Panel Installation


Trim the cable to required length Remove 70mm of outer jacket Tie down the cable into place Lay the wires across the IDCs according to the required colour code. Maintain the twist as close to the IDC as possible

Punch down using an SID or or LSA plus mounting tool

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IDC Assembly Tools


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Impact Tool for IDC Modules. Terminates and removes wires from IDC. Compatible with Quante-Pouyet, LSA and Siemens IDC system

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Punch Down Telephony Panel


Remove cable sheath so that pairs reach farthest punch down Tie cable(s) down to rear of panel Connect conductor pairs according to pin-out using SID tool. Retain cable twist right up to the block Where necessary, fit earthing blocks and terminate the cable earth wire Where necessary, connect the equipotential bond to the earthing point

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SID Assembly

1. Sectional view of SID-C module.

2. Pull wire well down into the clamping grooves.

3. Locate tool and push firmly down.

4. Correct termination of the wire is indicated by a click.

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K6 Solution
Category 6 patchcords Permanent Link Category 6 CP cables Cable TO FD CP/ TP TO TO Panels Panels Jacks Jacks
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Outlets Outlets

Consolidation Points (from ISO 11801)


Use when flexibility of relocating TOs in the work area is required. One consolidation point is permitted between a FD and any TO. 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) for balanced cabling, the consolidation point shall be located so that there is at least 15m from it to the floor distributor; e) a consolidation point shall be part of the administration system.

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8pr idc block K5E or K6 Jack

K5E or K6 Jack

Blocks or RJ-45
Ordinary cable

K5E or K6 Jack

K5E or K6 plug

K5E or K6 Jack

K5E or K6 Jack

K5E or K6 plug

K5E or K6 Jack

Transition cord

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Testing and Fault Finding


Test Equipment Permanent Link Testing Test Method Tester set up for Fluke Omniscanner Agilent Wirescope Ideal Industries Lantek and LT8600 Test Parameters Fault Finding Test Report

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Test Equipment

Upon completion of the installation, the horizontal copper cabling system must be tested. Tests shall be performed using a level II field tester as defined in ISO/IEC 11801. This will be an automatic tester or scanner. Many older testers on the market are not capable of making the new permanent link test. It is essential that the test equipment used is capable of making a permanent link test in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of the standards. Use the same tester set up to test the Class E (Cat 6) and the Class D (Cat 5E) configurations. Choose the correct tester settings Consult the tester manufacturer for more information

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Field Test Analyser Recommendations


Use test cords which are in good condition Update the software in the tester Calibrate the tester following the recommendations of the manufacturer. Use the NVP from the cable manufacturer to avoid length errors. Standard rules apply between 20 and 90 metres. For short lengths use the 3dB rule for the Return Loss and 4 dB rule for NEXT. The tester is only accurate to +/- 3% The installer must make a good installation
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Permanent Link/ Channel


Permanent Link test is required for warranty application
Channel 100m max

FD CP TO

Permanent link 90m max


FD: Floor distributor CP: Consolidation point TO: Telecommunications outlet

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Permanent Link Testing Settings Choice


TIA/EIA 568 standard: Cat.5E TIA/EIA 568 standard: Cat.6 ISO STANDARD 11801: Class D ISO STANDARD 11801: Class E EN 50173 European: Class D and E EN 50173 European: Class E

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Testing Equipment Set Up


Follow the tester manufacturers instructions carefully. For guidance a typical auto test sequence is given below:
1. Attach the appropriate link interface adapters to the master and slave units. 2. Turn on the slave. 3. Connect the slave to the far end of the cable FD link 4. Select the correct link performance standard 5. Turn the switch on the master unit to AUTOTEST. 6. Verify that the settings displayed are correct. You can change these settings in the SETUP mode. 7. Connect the master unit to the near end of the cable link. 8. Start the Auto test.
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CP (optional)
SD

SD

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

TO

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

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35

36

37

38

39

40

41 42

43

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45

46

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Link interface adapter

Master

Slave

Fluke Testers

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Omniscanner (Fluke)

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Agilent

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Lantek

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Ideal Industries

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Test Parameters
The following parameters of the link shall be verified : Headroom report (The worst-case margin for a parameter determined by the selected standard (this may be NEXT, ACR, PSNEXT, or another measurement.) Wire map Resistance Link length Insertion loss Return loss Near end crosstalk (NEXT) Power sum near end crosstalk (PSNEXT) Equal level far end crosstalk (ELFEXT) Power sum equal level far end crosstalk (PSELFEXT) Attenuation to crosstalk ratio (ACR) Power sum attenuation to crosstalk ratio (PS ACR) Delay Skew Impedance DC loop resistance
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Testing Common Failures


Wiremap Length Insertion Loss NEXT Return Loss

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Test Parameters - Wiremap


Wiremap is used to identify installation wiring errors. For each of the 8 conductors in the link, wire map should indicate: Proper pin termination at each end Continuity to the remote end Shorts between any two or more conductors Crossed pairs Split pairs Reversed pairs Shorted pairs Any other miswires A reversed pair occurs when the polarity of one wire pair is reversed at one end of the link (also called a tip/ring reversal). A crossed (or transposed) pair occurs when the two conductors in a wire pair are connected to the position for a different pair at the remote connector. Split pairs occur when pin to pin continuity is maintained but physical pairs are separated.
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Wiremap Errors

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Test Parameters - Length


Length - the physical or sheath length of the cable. There are length markings on the outside jacket of the cable. Also electrical or helical length - length of the copper conductors. Physical length < electrical length, due to the twisting of the conductors. Test set measures delay & uses the cable's nominal velocity of propagation (NVP) to calculate length. NVP = speed of signal travel relative to the speed of light in a vacuum (designated as a lower case c). The NVP of the four pairs will be different. The shortest pair is used to test the cable If a cable fails length test there may be too much slack cable
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Test Parameters Length and NVP

It is the responsibility of the tester to ensure that the NVP of the cable matches the setting of the field testers. Field test equipment provide capability for 'NVP calibration'. The NVP in a cable sample is determined as follows: 1) Physically measure the length of the cable sample, using a sample of at least 15 m. Greater accuracy in NVP determination will be obtained using longer lengths. For example, if the resolution of the measurement is 1 m, the best NVP accuracy that can be expected for a 25 m cable is 1/25 or 4 %. 2) Set the field test equipment to its 'NVP calibration' mode. Enter the measured distance into the tester. The NVP as a fraction of the speed of light is calculated as follows, using appropriate length units: NVP = Physical length Measured propagation delay x Velocity of light in vacuum

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Test Parameters - Insertion Loss


Insertion loss is the new name for attenuation The loss of signal strength in the link is insertion loss. The more insertion loss you have, the less signal is present at the receiver. Insertion loss increases with both frequency and length. Insertion loss must be measured over the applicable frequency range. Insertion loss is measured in dB. Since it is a loss, it is usually expressed as a negative value. Thus, -10 dBm is a weaker signal than 8 dBm. Field test equipment will report the worst value of insertion loss and margin Margin is the difference between the measured insertion loss and the maximum insertion loss permitted by the standard selected. A margin of 4 dB is better than 1 dB
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Test Parameters - Insertion Loss Failure


Excessive length can cause failures on insertion loss - remove slack if required. Poorly terminated connectors / plugs are the most common cause of failed insertion loss. Compare the attenuation on the four pairs. If only one or two pairs have high attenuation, it is maybe an installation issue. If all pairs have too much attenuation, check for excess length. Temperature also affects attenuation in some cables. This results in increasing loss with temperature. For this reason, standards bodies tend to specify attenuation requirements adjusted for 20C. Cables operating in temperature extremes can be subject to additional attenuation and where this is likely, the design of the cabling system should take this into consideration. May need to keep under 80m.
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Test Parameters - Near End Cross Talk (NEXT)


When current flows in a wire, an electromagnetic field is created which can interfere with signals on adjacent wires. As frequency increases, this effect becomes stronger. Each pair is twisted because this allows opposing fields in the wire pair to cancel each other. The tighter the twist, the more effective the cancellation, and the higher the data rate supported by the cable. Maintaining this twist ratio is the single most important factor in any successful installation.

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Test Parameters - NEXT

Larger number (less crosstalk) is more desirable than a smaller number (more crosstalk). NEXT varies significantly with frequency, it is important to measure it across the range of frequencies. NEXT failures are usually due to

excessive untwist non parallel wires crossed wires at the jack kinks in the cable

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Test Parameters Return Loss

Return Loss (RL) is a measure of all reflections that are caused by the impedance mismatches at all locations along the link and is expressed in decibel (dB). The return loss measurement varies significantly with frequency. Return loss failure is caused by poor termination and/or kinks or bends in the cable

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Test Report
Test results for all links need to be stored and upon completion of the testing a fully documented test report must be produced. The contents of the test report shall include at least the following information: system location testing date name of person(s) performing test performance details of each link tested

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Warranty

3M offers a 12 month warranty as a standard for all Volition components copper or fibre An extended warranty of 20 years may be applied for upon installation. This warranty applies only to passive Volition components in the link. Observe the Volition Cabling System link design criteria to satisfy the extended warranty requirements

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Warranty Application Process


System Installed VIP applies for warranty within 60 days of installation Required: Details of Applicant Details of Installer Invoices for Materials As built drawings Test report Number of links Letter of Acceptance of Owner 3M evaluates application Application Acceptable? Yes No 3M inspects installation Yes Installation Acceptable Yes Warranty Certificate Issued No No Explanation sent to VIP

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Warranty Application

Site Registration / Warranty Form


Fill in grey boxes. Choices can be made by clicking on the boxes marked Choose 1 Registration number: 2 Installation company name & address: Contact Name: 3 Project name: 4 Project site address: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 Site contact: Telephone No: Fax No: E-Mail address: Standard Choose: Type of project: Choose: Project start date: Project completion date: Number of outlets: Fibre Cable Type: Choose: Fibre Termination Method: Choose: No of Fibre Terminations: Are site drawings available: Choose: Proposed site evaluation or test date for audited installation: Additional site details e.g. No of floors/comms room:

21 Type of Outlet Containment to be used: Choose: 22 Active Product Installed/Being Installed: Choose: 23 Other Comments

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A Copy of the Test Equipment Calibration Certificate, Test Results & Test Results Reader Software, Site Schematic, Cabinet Layouts, Floor Plan drawings, Bill of Materials and a Client Project Acceptance Letter must be supplied with this form Please fax to: 01344 857829 FAO 3M Technical Support or e-mail volitionuk@mmm.com

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