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TX6A™ Field Term Plug

Mohamed Abdel Rahman 

RCDD®/ DCDC®/CDCDP®
Senior Technical Consultant
Trident Technology Services

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Devices in Today’s Networks

• More ceiling and wall-mounted devices

‒ AP’s, cameras, sensors, displays, etc.

• RJ45 port connected, often PoE

powered

• Device mobility not needed

• Install location may be hard to access

• Creates new infrastructure challenges

Network Device Examples

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Transition to Ceiling

Traditional practice
Terminate to surface mount box

Run short patch cord from box to device

Validate installation
• Jack-to-jack
• Standard permanent link test

CBXQ1**-A
CBXQ2**-A

CBXQ6**-A
CBXQ4**-A
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New Connection Method

• “Direct Connect” Method

‒ A.k.a. Modular Plug Terminated Link (“MPTL”)
‒ More simple and less expensive way to connect network devices

PoE Device

Telecom
Room

Horizontal Field Terminated

Cable Plug

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Modular Plug Terminated Link

• Cleaner Look in Open Ceilings
• Replaces Additional Components
• Ensures Safety Compliance
• Plenum Patch Cords Vs Plenum Cable you Have
• UL 2043 Rated Plugs

• $$$ Every Port

• Material ($)
• Labor ($$)

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TX6A™ Field Term Plug Family

• Full range of UTP & Shielded Plugs

‒ All easy and fast to install
‒ Same installation process & tool

UTP Straight UTP Angled Shielded Same tool &

Field Term Plug Field Term Plug Field Term Plug termination process

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TX6A™ Field Term Plug Applications

• Easily connect PoE & network devices

Cameras Access Points PoE Lighting Other Equipment

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Modular Plug Terminated Links Test

Tester Tester

• Tester uses normal permanent link adapter (cord) to plug

into one end
• Tester uses patch cord adapter on the other end (could be
both)
• Tests performance of ALL components plug, cable, and jack
• Modular Plug Terminated Links = Permanent Link
• Available on some field testers (called MPTL)

• Ensures plug meets performance requirements

• Important for wireless access points & cameras

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Thank You

If you have any questions, please contact:

Mohamed.AbdelRahman@itrident.com | +201206363463
info@itrident.com