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Course Objectives
To gain an understanding of the Copper
Volitionand 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
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
UTP, FTP, STP - Terminology
4 pairs of twisted wires in all the cables
UTP Unshielded (or unscreened) twisted pair
UTP J ack does not have an earthing point 8 points
only
FTP Foil screened twisted pair - Foil screen around
the cable with a drain wire
FTP J ack has a 9
th
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 J ack 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.
Type of cable cont.
Type of cable cont.
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Permanent Link/ Channel
Terminology
Permanent link 90m max
TO CP
FD
Channel 100m max
FD: Floor distributor
CP: Consolidation point
TO: Telecommunications outlet
building distributor distributor in which thebuildingbackbonecable(s) terminate(s) and at which
connections to thecampus backbonecable(s) may bemade
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 connectingthetelecommunications outlet to theterminal equipment
telecommunications outlet fixed connectingdevicewherethehorizontal cableterminates
NOTE Thetelecommunications outlet provides theinterfaceto thework areacabling.
consolidation point (CP) connection point in thehorizontal cablingsubsystembetween afloor
distributor and atelecommunications outlet
Theconsolidation point does not providean equipment interfaceto thegeneric cablingsystem.
Test interfaces to generic cabling are located at the ends of each subsystemand at consolidation
points, wherepresent.
CP cable cableconnectingtheconsolidation point to thetelecommunications outlet(s)
CP link part of thepermanent link between thefloor distributor and theconsolidation point,
includingtheconnectinghardwareat each end
Terminology Parts of the Network
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
J acks
Panels Keystone and Punch Down
Telephony Modules
Category 6 and Category 5e Cables
UTP, FTP, FFTP and SSTP
PVC or LSOH sheath
Green sheath with distance
marking
Cable Configurations
UTP = Unshielded Twisted Pairs
FTP = Foil Twisted Pairs
FFTP = Foil / Foil Twisted Pairs
SFTP = Shielded & Foil Twisted Pairs
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Cable Parameters
Cable Type Min Bend
Radius
(mm)
Max. Pulling
Tension (N)
Cable
Diameter
(mm)
CAT 5e UTP 40 80 4.8
CAT 5e FTP 50 80 5.9
CAT 6 UTP 55 90 6.4
CAT 6 FTP 60 80 7.0
CAT 6 FFTP 60 80 7.7
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
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
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
Cable
Handling
avoid
>90 folds
Bend radius 8 times
the cable dameter
Standards requirement
in termination space
acceptable practices (l imited)
avoid torn jacket
avoid tight twisting
avoid
scoring copper
Around 22mm
bend radius
(cable may kink)
<90
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Cables Routes
Separate route for low currents and high current if
not shielded
30 cmin the corridors
minimum 2 cmseparation for parallel routing <2,5 m(office
cable routes)
minimum 4 cmseparation for parallel routing >2,5 mand <
10 m(office cable routes)
Crossing should be made at right angles, in order to limit
coupling
at least 30 cm from fluorescent lights
Cables Installation
The overlapping lid improves the cable tray EMC
performances except when we have cables of
different categories
The bundle height shall be lower than the side walls
No
High
current
Low
current
Lid
30 cm
Yes
30 cm
No Yes
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Installation and separation distance
Di stance A
Type of Instal l ati on
Wi thout di vi der
or non metal l i c
di vi der
Al umi ni um
di vi der Steel di vi der
Unscreened power cable
and
unscreened IT cable 200 mm 100 mm 50 mm
Unscreened power cable
and
screened IT cable 50 mm 20 mm 5 mm
Screened power cable and
unscreened IT cable 30 mm 10 mm 2 mm
Screened power cable and
screened IT cable 0 mm 0 mm 0 mm
From EN 50174-1
K6 - Category 6 hardware, K5e Category 5e
hardware (ISO/IEC 11801, TIA/EIA-568B)
Keystone Jack K6 and K5e
Tool-less jack: easy and quick to install
Integral shutter
Re-usable
Same jack can be used at both ends of the link
Shallowdepth,
Cable entry fromtop or bottom
Keystone mounting
UTP, FTP and STP 360 shielded versions
Accepts solid conductors fromAWG 26 to 22
and stranded conductors
K6, K5e and Giga Jack
Assembly on UTP Cable
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UTP Jacks
Giga K5e K6
on 50x25 module
K6 Tooling
K5e and One-Click Giga tooling
Required Tools
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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Alignment notches
Cap Alignment
The cap fits one way round only
Cable Preparation
Remove the cable jacket to 30mm minimum using the
jacket strippers
Set the depth on the stripping tool so the insulation
on the conductors is not damaged
Cable Stripping
<----30mm------->
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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
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
Category 6 only
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
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
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
Wire Preparation (cont)
Cut the ends of the wires straight across
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.
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
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
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
To Re-use the Jack
Open the wings
Put a screw driver into
the slots and lever off the cap
K6 and K5e only
For the Giga, open the
wings and pull on the cable
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K6 STP Jack
Assembly on SSTP Cable
Required Tools
Cable Stripper
Small blade
screwdriver
Side cutters
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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Alignment notches
Cap Alignment
The cap fits one way round only
Set the depth on the stripping tool so the insulation
on the conductors is not damaged
Cable Stripping
<----30mm------->
Slide the shield onto the cable
Strip 30mm of jacket from the cable
30mm
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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Remove the foil from
each of the pairs
level with the jacket.
You may need to clip
the foil to start the
removal
Foil Preparation
Cable Preparation
The wiremapcolour code
is read from the cap.
Prepare the wires
according to required
cable entry to the jack
from the top or bottom
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
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
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
Put the cap in the jack
the correct way round
according to the notches
inside the cap
Close both the wings on
the jack together
Assemble the Shield
Slide the shield up to the
jack and clip it on
Wrap the tie around the
shield braid. Tighten
sufficiently to hold the braid.
Do not over tighten
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
Pin and Pair Layout on RJ-45
568A 568B
Pair 1: Pin 4 and 5
Pair 2: Pin 3 and 6
Pair 3: Pin 1 and 2
Pair 4: Pin 7 and 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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 earthingconnection 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:
Shallowdepth,
Cable Entry from top or bottom
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
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
14/16 mm
22,5 mm
Straight
45 Contact
45 Contact Straight
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)
Technology STG 2000 & RCP 2000
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STG 2000 Connector Types
Disconnection Connection Switching
3M Mounting Only 3M / Krone Mounting
STG 2000 Accessories
Disconnection Plug
Numbered Label Holder
Swivelling Label Holder
Marking Accessories
Multiple parallel test plug
Patch cords
Test cord
RCP 2000 Modules
8 pair, rigid IDC contacts.
3 versions available for
different cabling requirements.
UTP
FTP
SSTP
Available in connection & dis-
connection modules.
Category 5 (UL)
Colour Coded for ease of
circuit identification.
Large number of accessories
available
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Protected IDC contacts
Upper and lower grooves for
click-on patching cords
Upper surface marking
Dual attachment HPUL Rail
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
RCP 2000 Modules
1
8
7
3
5
4
9
2
RCP Assembly
Side Access
Rear Access
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.
RCP 2000 Accessories
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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
Punch Down Data Panel Installation
Trimthecableto required length
Remove70mmof outer jacket
Tiedown thecableinto place
Lay thewires across theIDCsaccording to therequired
colour code. Maintain thetwist as closeto theIDC as
possible
Punch down using an SID or or LSA plus mounting tool
IDC Assembly Tools
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
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.
SID Assembly
K6 Solution
Jacks
Panels
Outlets
Permanent Link
CP
Cable
FD
CP/
TP
TO
TO
TO
Category 6
cables
Category 6
patchcords
Panels
J acks
Outlets
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Use when flexibility of relocating TOsin 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 maximumof
twelve work areas;
c) a consolidation point should belocated in accessible locations;
d) for balanced cabling, the consolidation point shall be located so that
there is at least 15mfromit to the floor distributor;
e) a consolidation point shall be part of the administration system.
Consolidation Points (from ISO 11801)
8pr idcblock
K5E or K6J ack
K5E or K6J ack
K5E or K6J ack
K5E or K6J ack K5E or K6J ack
K5E or K6J ack K5E or K6plug
K5E or K6plug
Transitioncord
Ordinarycable
Blocks or RJ -45
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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
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 thesametester set up to test theClass E (Cat 6) andthe
Class D (Cat 5E) configurations.
Choosethecorrect tester settings
Consult thetester manufacturer for more information
Field Test Analyser -
Recommendations
Use test cordswhichare in goodcondition
Update thesoftware in thetester
Calibratethetester followingtherecommendationsof the
manufacturer.
Use theNVP fromthe cablemanufacturer to avoidlength
errors.
Standard rulesapplybetween20 and90 metres. For short
lengthsuse the3dB rulefor theReturn Lossand4 dB rule
for NEXT.
Thetester isonlyaccurateto +/- 3%
Theinstaller must makea goodinstallation
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Permanent Link/ Channel
Permanent link 90m max
TO CP
FD
Channel 100m max
FD: Floor distributor
CP: Consolidation point
TO: Telecommunications outlet
Permanent Link test is required for warranty application
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 andE
EN 50173 European: Class E
Testing Equipment Set Up
Link interface adapter
5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17
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TO
SD
SD
Master
Slave
FD
CP (optional)
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
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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Fluke Testers
Omniscanner (Fluke)
Agilent
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Lantek
Ideal Industries
Test Parameters
Thefollowing parameters of thelink shall beverified :
Headroomreport (Theworst-casemargin for aparameter determined by theselected
standard (this may beNEXT, ACR, PSNEXT, or another measurement.)
Wiremap
Resistance
Link length
Insertion loss
Return loss
Near end crosstalk (NEXT)
Power sumnear end crosstalk (PSNEXT)
Equal level far end crosstalk (ELFEXT)
Power sumequal level far end crosstalk (PSELFEXT)
Attenuation to crosstalk ratio (ACR)
Power sumattenuation 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
Wiremapis used to identify installation wiring errors. For each of the8
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 ina 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.
Test Parameters - Wiremap
Wiremap Errors
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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 asa
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
Test Parameters - Length
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:
Physical length
NVP = Measured propagation delay x Velocity of light in vacuum
where the velocity of light in vacuum is 3 x 10
8
m/s.
Use this NVP when making subsequent length measurements on
cable from the same spool.
Test Parameters Length and NVP
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.
Insertionloss is measuredin dB. Sinceit is a loss, it is usually
expressedas a negative value. Thus, -10 dBmis a weaker signal
than8 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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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 systemshould
take this into consideration. May need to keep under 80m.
Test Parameters - Insertion Loss Failure
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.
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
Test Parameters - NEXT
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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
Test Parameters Return Loss
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
Warranty
3M offers a 12 month warranty as a standard for all
Volitioncomponents 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
SystemInstalled
Application
Acceptable?
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 Acceptanceof Owner
3M evaluates application
3M inspects
installation
Installation
Acceptable
Warranty Certificate
Issued
Explanation sent
to VIP
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 Site contact:
6 Telephone No:
7 Fax No:
8 E-Mail address:
9 Standard Choose:
10 Type of project: Choose:
11 Project start date:
12 Project completion date:
13 Number of outlets:
14 Fibre Cable Type: Choose:
15 Fibre Termination Method: Choose:
16 No of Fibre Terminations:
17 Are site drawings available: Choose:
19 Proposed site evaluation or test date for audited installation:
20 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

3M Use:

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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