ND3361 Lesson 03 General Installation Issues Mar 13 PDF

ND3361
SYSTIMAX
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
LESSON 3
GENERAL INSTALLATION ISSUES
ND3361 March 2013

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General Installation Issues 3 - iii
Table of Contents
GENERAL INSTALLATION PRACTICES ............................................................................................. 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 3
CABLE HANGER PATHWAYS ............................................................................................................... 3
CABLE HANDLING .................................................................................................................................. 6
OUTLET BOXES .......................................................................................................................................... 7
CABLE FILL ................................................................................................................................................. 8
X10D FILL GUIDLEINES ........................................................................................................................... 9
CONDUITS ................................................................................................................................................ 10
POWERSUM AND XL CONDUIT FILL GUIDELINES ...................................................................... 10
X10D CONDUIT FILL GUIDELINES .................................................................................................... 11
BEND RADIUS .......................................................................................................................................... 12
BUNDLING & CABLE TIES .................................................................................................................... 12
GIGASPEED X10D DESIGN .................................................................................................................. 13
GIGASPEED X10D BUNDLING WITH OTHER CABLES ................................................................ 15
X10D CHANNEL - 91A SERIES CABLE WITH X10D PANELS OR MGS500 MODULES ............ 15
X10D CHANNEL - 91B SERIES CABLE & MGS600 MODULES ...................................................... 17
CABLE WEIGHT....................................................................................................................................... 18
CABLE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................ 19
TELECOMS ROOM - CABINETS ........................................................................................................... 20
CABLE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 21
RACKS CABINETS & VERTICAL MANAGEMENT .......................................................................... 22
SPEEDPRO RACEWAY SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................ 23
BEST WORKING PRACTICES................................................................................................................ 25
POWER SEPARATION GUIDELINES FOR SYSTIMAX SCS INSTALLATIONS ......................... 27
EARTHING, GROUNDING AND BONDING .................................................................................... 37
J-STD - TIA 607A GROUNDING AND BONDING ............................................................................. 39
CABLING CONSIDERATIONS FOR GIGASPEED X10D F/UTP .................................................... 41
SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................... 51
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3 - iv General Installation Issues
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General Installation Issues 3-1
General Installation Practices
Copper installation practices have had to improve in line with

the migration from CAT5 to CAT5E and then CAT6 to
CAT6A. The following guidance can breakdown into
SYSTIMAX SCS requirement for registration of sites and
BWP’s (Best Working Practices). SYSTIMAX requirements are
a combination of them both.
 The golden rule throughout this section is that the outer

jacket of cables must not be distorted. This could be
caused by tight cable ties or very sharp bends.
 Always follow local regulations and applicable codes of

the authority having jurisdiction
 Refer to the TIA-568-C series standards for generic

planning and installation practices. Codes that handle
general Installation issues are: ANSI TIA– 569-B &
CENELEC EN 50174
 SYSTIMAX SCS does not specify any preference for

containment types but the following requirements must
be applied to the installation and BWP’s considered for
different solutions.
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3-2 General Installation Issues
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Installation Requirements
Telecommunications cables should be installed with proper

pathway support. They must not be placed directly on
fluorescent light fixtures, supported by electrical conduits or by
gas or water pipes
Containment systems vary from conduit, tray, basket, box

trunking, skirting and ‘Dado’ systems, hanging systems or
loose laid in floor voids. No matter what type of containment
is used, it must be suitable for the cable being installed into it.
There should be no sharp edges or 90 degree bends in the
fittings, or containment so full that it is difficult to close. (e.g.
plastic trunking) All cables and components should be visually
inspected for proper installation.
Cat 6 trunking with
swept fittings
Cable Hanger Pathways
The installation of cable pathways requires the elimination of

cable stresses due to tension, cinching, etc.
 There should be no more than 252 4-pair cables for

PowerSUM and XL and 144 cables X10D in a single
hanger pathway, along with crossovers of cables along
the pathway. (This is a general rule applied to all areas
not just hanging cable groups)
 Maintain proper distance between hangers to avoid cable

stress caused by tension in the suspended cable run
 The cable surface of the hanger should have rounded or

flexible edges in order to avoid damaging or deforming
the cable sheath
 Hanging supports such as J-hooks or cable rings must be

within 1.5 meter (5 ft.) centers
 When using cable ties to secure cables, be sure to wrap

ties loosely and use the appropriate plenum or non-
plenum cable ties. With Cat 6 cabling Velcro straps are
preferred as they do not create ’pinch points’.
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Installation Requirements (cont)
 Do not place cables on lighting fixtures or hot pipes.

Follow local and national codes for proper pathway
support of cables, and note that telecommunication
cabling standards require pathway support of cabling.
 If using cable hanger clips, check capacity and loading

limits of the product. Do not overload!
Cable hanger with
retainer clip
Wrapped
around
pipes
 Cable spans between such hanging supports must exhibit

visible sag as an indication of acceptable cable tension.
 Cables should not be left hanging on their own weight

over the edge of containment prior to termination
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Installation Requirements (cont)
 Ensure that all joints on both tray and raceway are

smooth; to minimize possible ridges that could deform
the cable sheath and increase attenuation of cable.
 Cables do not required to be cable-tied to horizontal

trays as loose-lay is better.
 Avoid deforming the cable sheath when placing cables.
Basket without Basket with

membrane suitable
membrane
 Consider the use of suitable membranes between cables

and containment or floors to stop jacket distortion
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Cable Han
ndling
Previous diiagram illusstrates seve

eral cable haandling criteria.
Where needded, bends can be of tw wo forms:
 Circu o 22 mm. (0.875 in.) rad

ular down to dius
 Folds up to 90 (L
Limited Pra
actice only)
 Althoough there is no strict liimit on the number of bends,

installlers should avoid unne ecessary ben nds.
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Cable Handling (cont)
 Scoring the jacket should not cut into the copper

conductors.
 Avoid pulling a cable that has looped over on itself. If

feeding cables into a ceiling or cavity from boxes, the
installation need to be watched to prevent this
accidentally happening.
Outlet Boxes
 Outlet boxes for PowerSUM, GigaSPEED XL and X10D

should be a minimum of 37mm depth and the faceplate
should not distort when tightened.
 Outlet boxes for GigaSPEED X10D F/UTP should be a

minimum of 50mm
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Cable Fill
C
 Cablee trays - racceways have e cable fill liimits that must

m be
follow
wed to avoiid overpack king the cabbles. The sy ystem
desiggn should id dentify speccific limits. ((Note: TIA 569-B
recommmends racceways max x 50% calcululated fill wiith 25%
plannned fill)
 Cablee tray depth

hs of cable to
t current sttandards (T
TIA-569)
are lim
mited to 15
5cm (6”) or up
u to 23 cm
m (9 in) for
GigaSSPEED X10 0D using hardware with th sweepingg edges
and wwell controllled entry. Check
C with raceway
manu or tray support and dessign
ufacturer fo
 Wherre slack is needed,

n posiition it by ppulling back
k into
excesss pathway space or carefully placcing the cab ble
witho out twisting
g when formming slack lloops. When n slack
is useed ensure th
hat the cablees are not twwisted into
positiion and avooid kinks att all costs.
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X10D Fill Guidelines
The GigaSPEED X10D (1091B/2091B/3091B) cable diameter is

7.24 mm (0.285 in), and approximate fill guidelines are as
follows:
2 2
Estimate 1.7 cables per cm (11 cables per in ) in trays or other
open raceways if the layout is done as follows –
 Cables are laid in place without tying in smaller bundles

 Crossovers are not made in the raceway
 Crossovers are not made where cables enter or exit the
raceway
 Entries and exits are wide enough to sweep cables out
from the raceway
2 2
Estimate 1.2 cables per cm (8 cables per in ) in trays or other
open raceways if cables have crossovers in the raceway and
where individual cables randomly enter or exit the raceway.
Note that density will be lowered further if tied bundles have
crossovers in the raceway and randomly enter or exit the
raceway, or if entry or exit openings are constrictive.
Note: Raceway manufacturer’s guidelines on fill and weight

may be more restrictive. Standards generally call for 40% day
one fill limits. Maximum stack height in tray or basket is
230mm ( 9”)
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Conduits
C
Installing ccable in conduits must be done is ssuch a way that the

cables do nnot need exccessive forcee to pull theem throughh. Even
if cables aree guided in
nto conduit they
t will in
nvariable tw
wist
whilst theyy are being pulled
p in re
educing the capacity in nside
and creatinng greater reesistance to being pulleed smoothly y.
 All co
onduits musst be properrly reamed and bushed d.
 Use oof water or oil
o lubrican nts are not aallowed. If the
cabless are that so
o that lubriccant is requiired, there are
a too
many y cables beinng put into the conduitt.
 Cablees must not be stretched whilst beeing pulled into i the
condu uit. Again thhis would result
r if the conduit is
overfiilled
 Cablees must not be distorted by fittings gs or through too
tight b
bends. Rem member cablles will takee the shorte est route
possibble
 When n pulling in conduit or raceways, m minimize pulling
p
tensio
ons by smoo oth uniformm pulling an nd continuoous
manaagement of cable
c feed
 Pullin
ng tension maximum
m for a 4-pair ccable should not
exceeed 11kg (110 0N). Manu ual pulling iis preferred.
PSUM & X
XL Conduit Fill Guidelines
The calculaation of the exact numb ber of cabless that can be

b fitted
into differeent size cond
duits can be
e found by u using the
calculationn software package
p called ‘SYSTIMMAX® SCS Cabling
C
Pathways aand Spaces Estimator’ on the USB B that accommpanies
this course or on-line www.comm
w mscope.com m.
This packagge allows you

y to chang ge the innerr diameter of
o the
conduit beiing used an
nd also the ‘od’ of any ccable being
installed.
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PSUM & XL Conduit Fill Guidelines (cont)
For best working practice, the conduit is full once reasonable

resistance has built up. For a standard 25mm (1”) heavy steel;
electrical conduit, that would be four 71 series XL Cat 6 cables
and for a 20mm two 71 series XL Cat 6 cables.
GigaSPEED X10D Conduit Fill Guidelines
When installing cables in conduit it is better to minimize cable

quantities. Four 91B series cables in a 25mm standard conduit
may be tight especially if the cables are twisted around each
other. Ensure the cables can be physically pulled through the
conduit without too much effort. Bends will increase the
resistance. The shorter the conduit length the easier it will be to
install cables through it.
Best working practice is four 91B series in a 25mm (1”) conduit

and two in a 20mm (3/4”) conduit.
Remember no cable pulling lubricants can be used with any
internal SYSTIMAX copper cables.
Shared conduit runs are limited to 7m (20 feet) max and with
cables no larger than 91 series cable.
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Bend Radius
All SYSTIMAX 4 pair solid conductor cable has a minimum

bend radius of 4 x OD (including PSUM, XL, X10D UTP and
F/UTP). The designer should note that some standards such as
IS11801 recommend larger bend radii. This is in consideration
of some vendors STP and F/UTP cables where the foil or shield
can tear when bent to as little as 4 x OD they may require 8 x
OD or larger. SYSTIMAX 4 pair cords allow PSUM/XL a
25mm (1in) bend radii and X10D UTP/F/UTP cords 2 x OD.
As we know the OD (Overall Diameter) of 1091B is smaller
than that of its predecessor the OD of all versions of the cable is
7.24mm (0.285in) making the bend radius just 29mm.
Avoid folds that exceed 90 or distort the cable jacket.
Particular care should be taken when handling LSF coated
cables.
Multipair cables require a 10 x OD e.g. using a 25pr 1010 cable

would require a 150mm (6”) bend radius. Care should be taken
when unreeling cables off reels against pulling in twists.
Fiber cables present a different scenario. When they are being

pulled in a 20 x OD is required and a 10 x OD when finally
‘dressed’ into containment. With fiber cables the first 5mts of
cable should be discarded when pulled in through ducts and a
3mt spare loop left available at each end.
Bundling and Cable Ties
GigaSPEED Category 6 cable should be cable tied in such a

manner that the ties are there to hold the cables together in a
bundle not to compress them. Cable ties should be used at a
maximum of one cable tie per meter. You should be able to get
your fingers inside the cable tie and the bundle. The cable ties
are there primarily to hold the bundle together rather than grip
them tightly. Velcro straps are better than standard cable ties as
they are wider (normally 10mm) and cannot be over tightened.
With GigaSPEED X10D tie wraps can be used up to 3 times per

meter (once every foot). Tie wraps must not distort cable jacket.
Cable ties should be applied loosely to cable bundles and allow
sliding of the cable tie across the cable bundle.
Maximum pulling tension of each cable should be kept below

110 N (11Kg or 25 lbf) which means if you are pulling with
both hands on a cable there is a problem.
Slack loops may cause return loss degradation with improper
handling and should be avoided (forming or unwinding the
Bad routing loops can untwist the cable pairs if done improperly). Never
of bundles twist the cables against the natural turn of the coil.
Cable ties
too tight
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GigaSPEED
G D X10D Design
Channel
C Leength
SYSTIMAX
S X understand d the proble
ems that lon ng cable and cord
requiremen
r nts place on customers trying to im mplement a 6A
infrastructu
i ure. They ap pplied techn
nology to thhe cables to make
them
t smalleer and also applied Hig gh Frequenncy Stabilizaation
technology
t to the connnectors and cords to maake shorter
channels
c a rreality. The 500 MHz upper
u limit on 6A
infrastructu
i ure makes controlling all a potentiall signal pathhs a real
challenge.
c C
CommScop pe Labs’ uniique Modell Decompossition
Modeling
M teechnology (or( MDM fo or short) proovides the ability
a
to
t measure,, model and d minimize the effects oof the seen and of
the
t unseen forces on sy ystem perfoormance. T The resultin
ng High
Frequency
F SStabilization
n technologgy changes n now allow the
shortest
s 6A
A channels available
a tod
day.
The
T originaal 15 meter cable
c lengthh requiremeent for all ch
hannel
configuratio
c ons, using 91A
9 series cable, has noow been draastically
reduced
r witth the 91B series
s cable.. For channnels with thrree or
four
f connecctors this is now only 5 meters and d with a two
connector
c cchannel thiss is only 3 meters.
m Thesse new short cable
lengths
l meaan that less room is req quired for sllack storage
e.
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GigaSPEED
G D X10D Design (cont)
Cord
C Lengtth
Previously
P X10D cord (GS10E) re
X equirementss of 3 meterrs for
equipment
e cords and 2 meters forr patch cord ds also requ
uired
that
t the corrds be loosely bundled,, known as RB (Restriccted
from
f Bundlling) not tiee wrapped together.
t T
The new corrd (S360)
length
l requuirements off only 2 metters for equ uipment cords and
1 meter for patch cordss allow custtomers to tiightly bund dle the
cords
c if theyy like, knowwn as NR (N No Restrictiions). These
e shorter
lengths
l givee greater fleexibility in design.
d
Channel
C Reequirementts
I order to aachieve theese design advantages tthe followin

In ng
products
p m
must be used d.
Cable:-
C 91B Serries
Modules:-
M MGS60 00
Panels:-
P Evolve 1100 GS6 or
o PATCHM
MAX GS6
Cords:-
C 360GS110E
Any
A combin nation of th
he above pro
oducts in th
he channel can
c be
used.
u This iincludes anyy modular panels
p provviding they are
being
b used with MGS6 600 modules.
If A series cable, MGS500

I using 91A 0 modules, aany GS5 panels or
VP360
V or G
GS10E cords,, the origina
al design ru
ules will app
ply.
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GigaSPEED X10D Bundling With Other Cables.
It has always been good practice to keep different types of

cables in separate bundles. As higher performance is required
over cabling systems the way cables are bundled becomes
paramount.
A primary feature of the SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED X10D cabling

is its alien crosstalk performance in support of the 10GBASE-T
standard. This performance is achieved even under the worst
case condition of all cables routed together in the most tightly
packed form. This is usually referred to as a “combed and laced
or groomed” cable bundle where all cables maintain their
position within a bundle and the bundle is tie wrapped at
regular intervals.
GigaSPEED X10D 360GS10E equipment cords may also be

bundled by combing to eliminate crossovers and may be tie
wrapped. Bundling is typical for long equipment cords. Cross-
connect cords and work area cords are generally not combed
and tied. These cord applications are usually randomly placed
or routed separately.
X10D channel using X10D panels or MGS500 modular

solutions and 91A series cable.
If using the original 91A series cable, MGS500 modules and

X10D panels, the following bundling recommendations should
be observed
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X10D channel using X10D panels or MGS500 modular

solutions and 91A series cable. (cont)
These solutions may be installed alongside other

communications cabling including previous generations of
GigaSPEED X10D, GigaSPEED XL7 or XL8 and PowerSUM.
Refer to ANSI/TIA-862 and EN50174 for pathways sharing

with BAS applications and other communications cabling.
Spacing from other communications cable is not required.

Conduit sharing and bundling with other communications
cable types is also supported.
To support future additions and removal of cable, it is
recommended to bundle different cable types separately.
GigaSPEED X10D supports:-
 If X10D cabling is to be installed along a route of different

cable types (including PSUM and XL) it is recommended
that the X10D cables should be bundled separately from
the 'other' cables.
 No separation distance is required between PSUM/XL
and X10D cable bundles
 The single gang six-plex faceplates (M13FP, M16, M26FP,

M26C) will only support 4 positions loaded with
GigaSPEED X10D MGS600 information outlets for the
GigaSPEED X10D Solution. The other positions can be
used for other cabling types, but the MGS600 must be
X10D X10D
grouped together either from the top or from the bottom
X10D X10D
 Group X10D UTP outlets at panels if sharing with XL or
PSUM
XL or PSUM
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X10D channel using 91B series cable and MGS600 modules
These options are more flexible when it comes to bundling the

cables.
Tie wrapping still remains up to 3 times a meter. Remember

cable ties must not distort the outer jacket of the cable so Velcro
is more common and acceptable. The new 360GS10E
equipment cords may also be bundled to eliminate crossovers
and can also be tie wrapped.
When installing these solutions alongside other cabling

including previous generations of X10D, GigaSPEED XL7 and
XL8 and PowerSUM, the cable types should be laid, routed,
and/or bundled in separate groups, although this is not strictly
required. Generally, all of each cable type should be routed
together to aid in maintenance and additions. Spacing from
other cabling solutions is not required.
Conduit sharing and bundling with other communications
cable types is also supported although to support future
additions and removal of cable again it is recommended to
bundle different cable types separately. Refer to ANSI/TIA-862
for pathways sharing with BAS applications.
The MGS600 may be positioned on the same faceplate, M-

series patch panel, floor or zone box with other modular
connectors without restrictions.
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Cable Weight
GigaSPEED 1071 cable weighs 11 kg per box. With 91B series

cable the weight is 17-18kg (37lbs) per 1000 feet (305m)
depending on the type. (See chart below)
Cable Type 1071 1091 2091 3091 1291 3291

Weight kg 11 16.9 18.5 16.7 20.5 21
Weight lbs 24.3 37.3 40.7 36.9 45.3 46.4
In the design phase it is important that the cable weight has

been calculated. This is important in containment and raised
floor specification. The M&E contractors can use this
information to ensure that the correct containment and fixings
are selected for example tray thickness or design – straight or
rolled edge can carry different weights and the frequency and
type of support to the ceiling can vary. This is a SYSTIMAX
designer’s issue to ensure the correct calculations are made
New Cable Packaging
All cables from the 61 series Cat5E through to 91 series

GigaSpeed X10D range are available in both 305mt (1000ft)
reels and in boxes. The 61 & 71 series are also available in large
915mt (3000ft) reels as well.
The X10D boxes are larger than the 71 series boxes of cable
being approximately 45 cm (18”) x 45 cm (18”) x 30cm (12 in).
This means that they may be easier to use in some situations as
they can be stacked on top of each other as required.
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Cable Environment
Installation temperature for SYSTIMAX copper cables

varies depending upon the jacket material. However, at
the extreme temperatures care must be exercised to
prevent excessive kinking or increases in pulling tension.
If the cable has been stored below 32°F (0°C) for more
than 8 hours, the cable must be conditioned at room
temperature, 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) for at least 4
hours before installation. The recommended installation
temperature range is listed in the following table:
1061 , 1071 2061, 2071 & 3061, 3071 &

Cable Type 1061 & 1091 2091 3091 F/UTP
Reels Temp °C -15°C to 75°C -10°C to 75°C 0°C to 75°C -10°C to 75°C -20°C to 75°C
Reels Temp °F 5°F to 165°F 14°F to 165°F 32°F to 165°F 14°F to 165°F -4°F to 165°F
WE-TOTE Boxes °C 0°C to 75°C 0°C to 75°C 0°C to 75°C 0°C to 75°C
WE-TOTE Boxes °F 32°F to 165°F 32°F to 165°F 32°F to 165°F 32°F to 165°F
 Avoid water, high humidity, chemicals, and cold

temperature bending of cables.
 Internal SYSTIMAX cables must not be allowed to

lay in water during installation or after
installation. After a period of 12 hours PVC will
have absorbed water and this will lead to a
degradation of transmission performance.
CommScope have a technical document on the
website dealing with all the issues of water
damage.
091B
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Telecoms Rooms – Cabinets
There are few standards available that specify what is required

for telecoms rooms but the ANSI/TIA 569 does give some
pointers:-
 ANSI/TIA 569 standards recommend minimum

spacing around cabinets
 Min distance in front of cabinet 3ft (90cm) but 4ft (1.2m)
preferred
 Min distance at rear of cabinet 2ft (60cms) but 3ft
(90cm) preferred
From a “best working practice” perspective the door should be

able to be opened front and rear without obstruction. Another
obvious thing but often overlooked is that the frames inside
need to be recessed enough so that the patch cords are not
compressed when the doors are closed.
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Cable Management
Cable management is sometimes overlooked or not calculated

correctly which will start to cause problems after a very short
time. If cabinets or racks are being used, management must be
planned. Horizontal cable management should be planned in a
rack without side management after every 48 ports.
Shown above is SYSTIMAX 1U standard horizontal patchcord

management, available in either black or silver. These are also
available in 2U versions. Alternatively there are trough
versions available too, see below.
Again both of these are available in either 1U, 2U or 3U sizes in

both black or silver finish.
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Racks, Cabinets & Vertical Management
Many companies specify wide cabinets with built in side

management. Shown below is a Commscope cabinet. There are
several designs and sizes available.
Alternatively open racks may be requested. CommScope make

thee in a variety of depths and heights. All come with “L”
shaped feet making them extremely stable and these feet also
have holes through them so they can be secured to the floor if
required.
Side management is available in single or double sided

versions, with doors, in either black or silver finish! The
complete range of CommScope cabinets and racks can be
found in the eCatalog on the Commscope website.
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SpeedPro Raceway System
CommScope SpeedPRO™ Raceway, is a flexible and robust

solution that provides the ultimate in cable protection for your
fiber and or even copper cables with ease of installation.
Fiber-optic cabling delivers far greater bandwidth than

traditional copper cabling, but if damage occurs to even a
single fiber, outages can occur - potentially costing tens of
thousands of dollars per minute in lost revenue. It is inherently
delicate and can require secure and enhanced protection. To
safeguard, route and manage your fiber-optic cabling
SpeedPRO offers these benefits.Low smoke, zero halogen, and
RoHS compliant
 Snap-together components make installations easier

 Foot-operated slotting tool reduces installation time
 Maintenance of 30 mm (1.25 in) bend radius throughout
 Comprehensive mounting and retrofit designs
 Bright yellow making it easy to identify
 Full range of pre-moulded fittings
 Range of support brackets
 Easy to Label if required
Full details on
course USB stick
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BEST WORKING PRACTICES
1. Never run cables directly on top of ceiling tiles. Always support away from
the false ceiling using a catenary, cable hangers, tray or basket. Do not use the
ceiling support wires.
2. Ensure reasonable distances are maintained when running near adjacent

mains cabling or light fittings. Minimum distances are shown in the power
separation guidelines section but these are the minimum. Good cabling
practice means that data cable is always run separated from power cables.
3. When using risers, good cabling practice ensures that data cabling is not run in
the same containment as power cables. If this is not possible, ensure enclosed
metal containment such as box trunking or conduits are used for the data
cabling and or make reference to the SYTIMAX Power Separation and
Segregation Guidelines.
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4. When using mini or dado trunking, do not overfill and beware of 90º molded
bends that would distort the jacket once fitted. Use trunking with ‘swept
angled’ bends that help to ensure the bend radii are improved.
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BEST WORKING PRACTICES
5. Minimum depth wall box where the GigaSPEED or PowerSUM outlets are
used should be 37mm. For some European countries a SYSTIMAX
manufactured back box is available in 37mm or 44mm depth in single and
dual gang. If using dado trunking ensure these minimum depths are
observed, a spacer plate is used or the cable angle is set prior to termination if
required. For all backboxes, the cables must not be coiled or excessively bent.
If using GigaSPEED F/UTP X10D a minimum backbox depth of 50mm must
be used.
6. When pulling cables into false ceiling voids ensure the cables are not pulled
over sharp edges.
7. If pulling numerous cables in simultaneously from a stack of boxes, ensure

excessive pulling force is not used, as the cables will stretch, damaging them.
If you have to use both hands to pull them in, then the pulling force is being
exceeded and more engineers should be used to help the flow.
8. When pulling cables from ‘We Tote’ boxes ensure cable does not snag or twist
up on itself causing kinks and a distorted jacket. Particular care should be
taken with LSZH and plenum type cables.
9. Care must be taken whilst installing cables to ensure they are not trodden on,
driven over or trapped under feet of steps etc.
10. Maximum number of PowerSUM or GigasSPEED XL cables in a single bundle

must not exceed 252. Best Working Practice would be maximum bundles of 48.
GigaSPEED X10D UTP or F/UTP cables should not exceed bundles of 144.
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Power Separation Guidelines for SYSTIMAX SCS installations:
Too many ties Safety

compromised
These guidelines are based on extensive testing and modeling

performed by SYSTIMAX Laboratories and by standards
committees (especially by TIA in the US). The guidelines outline
the minimum requirements for registration of SYSTIMAX SCS
installations for the 20-Year Extended Product Warranty and
Applications Assurance Program. The guidelines are applicable to
power cables rated 415Va.c. or less and 100 A maximum and for
both UTP and F/UTP systems. This is due to the low freq effect
where the noise pickup will be the same for both UTP and
FTP/STP. For exceptional cases such as incoming mains cables to
PDUs, we deal with it on a case-by-case basis. Unless otherwise
stated, the power cables are assumed to be non-armored.
Applicable local or national safety regulations take precedence

whenever their required separation distances are larger than those
specified in this document. For example:
In the UK, if no mechanical divider is present between the data and

power cables, BS 6701 requires a minimum separation distance of 50
mm (2 in) for voltages less than 600 Va.c.
In the USA, Article 800.52 of NEC Ed 2002 states the following for
Class 1 circuits:
Communications wires and cables shall be separated at least 50 mm

(2 in) from conductors of any electric light, power, Class 1, non-
power-limited fire alarm, or medium power network-powered
broadband communications circuits.
 Exception No. 1: Where either (1) all of the conductors of the electric
light, power, Class 1, non-power-limited fire alarm, and medium
power network-powered broadband communications circuits are in
a raceway or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad, nonmetallic-sheathed,
Type AC, or Type UF cables, or (2) all of the conductors of
communications circuits are encased in raceway.
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 Exception No. 2: Where the communications wires and cables are

permanently separated from the conductors of electric light, power,
Class 1, non-power-limited fire alarm, and medium power network-
powered broadband communications circuits by a continuous and
firmly fixed non-conductor, such as porcelain tubes or flexible
tubing, in addition to the insulation on the wire.
In the US, ANSI/TIA-942 Telecommunications Infrastructure

Standard for Data Centers and ANSI/TIA-1005 Telecommunications
Infrastructure Standard for Industrial Premises provide power
separation requirements in Clause 7.3 and Clause 5.2 respectively.
These requirements are fully in alignment with SYSTIMAX
guidelines and can be adhered to except for 1 to 15 power cables
where SYSTIMAX guidelines will apply.
In Europe, EN 50174-2:2000 has been revised and the new published

standard (EN 50174-2:2008) specifies separation requirements in
Clause 6 that are similar to SYSTIMAX guidelines. Section 4.0 of this
document will correlate SYSTIMAX guidelines with EN 50174-2:2008
requirements.
2.0 Power cables rating: Va.c  415V and I  100A
The following guidelines are applicable to power cables rated 415

volts (Va.c) or less and 100 amperes (A) maximum. Unless otherwise
stated, the power cables are assumed to be non-armored.
For SYSTIMAX installations of cable lengths of up to 90 meters (295

ft), zero separation distance is required for branch/radial circuits that
meet all the following conditions:
 Limited to one power cable rated at 110/240V, 20A, single-
phase (phase-to-neutral or earth).
 The power cable or cord must have Live (L), Neutral (N) and
Earth (E) conductors contained within a common sheath (that
is, sheathed power cables). If loose (individual) conductors are
used as power cables, these conductors must be bunched or
maintained close together to minimize inductive coupling.
 A ring circuit can be considered to be equivalent to two branch
circuits, e.g. a ring circuit of 40A is considered to be equivalent
to two branch circuits of 20A each. In this case, the guidelines
for 20A apply.
 Powering typical office equipment.
 The main electrical service entrance is protected with surge
arresters (transient voltage surge suppressor) according to the
applicable local/national codes (for equipment safety).
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In addition, all the following requirements shall also be met:
 The building itself shall be suitably protected from direct

lightning strikes according to the applicable local or national
codes.
 Multi-channel outlet boxes or compartments where individual
power conductors and Category 5 or higher cabling are
introduced to serve a workstation require 6 mm (0.25 in)
separation.
 If loose, open (spaced) power conductors are used and not
bunched or maintained close together, a minimum separation
of 50 mm (2 in) is required.
 For all fluorescent light fixtures and associated power cables (in
the vicinity of the light fixtures – see Figure 1), the separation
distance is 50 mm (2 in).
 Power and SYSTIMAX cables shall cross over at right angles.
However, a bridge may be required to meet national/local
safety codes.
Compartment for Compartment for

data cables lighting power cables
y
thwa
t a llic pa
Me ht
Lig
s c ent
ure
Flo
Lighting Flourescent Light

power
cables
50 mm separation distance applies
Figure 1: Example of fluorescent lighting fixtures
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The following considerations should also be given:
 If multi-channel plastic raceways (i.e. compartmentalized

plastic trunking) are used, the power cables should be installed
in the bottom compartment and the data cables in the top or
vice versa (as per IEC/EN 60364-5-52 guidelines). If loose
(individual) power conductors are used, they must be bunched
or maintained close together within the trunking.
 The use of surge suppressors in branch circuits can further
limit the propagation of electrical surges. These must be
installed according to the applicable local/national codes (for
equipment safety).
Table 1 provides additional separation requirements beyond those

given above. This table is normally applicable to cabling in the
horizontal and work area subsystems. The following points
should be noted:
 The power conductor cross-sectional area is the minimum

requirement for use.
 S is the required separation distance between the power and
data cables.
 L is the total data cable horizontal length and NOT just the
coupled length (i.e. length parallel to the power cable). Testing
carried out by TIA in the US indicated that coupled length
beyond 10 meter (33 ft) has little effect on frame errors.
 Normal power operating condition is assumed.
If the power cables are armored, then the separation distances

provided in Table 1 can be halved. However, the armoring
must completely surround the cable (except at the socket) and
must be properly bonded and earthed in accordance with the
applicable local or national regulations.
If Table 1 is not applicable, the following requirements shall apply:
 Feeder power circuits (i.e. supply for branch circuits, etc.) or

large groupings (> 30 power cables) of branch circuits shall
maintain a minimum of 600 mm (2 ft) separation from data
cables and patch panels in open frames (Figure 2). This
situation typically arises in the communication/equipment
rooms where the power distribution units (PDUs) are located
as shown in Figure 3.
 The 600 mm (2 ft) separation distance can be halved, i.e. 300
mm (1 ft) if the power cables are armored. These power cables
can be loose-laid or installed on cable baskets (Figure 2).
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 Alternatively, the 300 mm (1 ft) separation is also applicable if

the power cables and/or data cables are installed on separate
cable trays. These trays can have slots for easy attachment of
the cables. These slots must be small, i.e.  50 mm (2 in) x 10
mm (0.4 in), and parallel to the axis of the tray as shown in
Figure 4. Cable baskets shall not be used.
Figure 5 provides an example of a typical installation

requirement. The various separation distances are derived as
follow:
 In the vicinity of the equipment room subsystem, there are 72
and 36 power cables. Hence 600 mm (2 ft) separation distance
is required.
 In the horizontal subsystem, there are 9 power cables. Hence,
from Table 1, the separation distance is 100 mm (4 in).
 In the work area subsystem, there are 2 power cables. Hence,
from Table 1, the separation distance is 4 mm (0.16 in).
 At the multi-channel outlet boxes, the separation distance is 6
mm (0.25 in).
Power Maximum Total Data Total Number Separation

Conductor Current Cable of Power Distance,
Cross-sectional Rating, Horizontal Cables, S
Area I (A) Length, N
L
2
1 mm (0.0016 20 90 m (295 ft) 1 0
2
in )
2
1 mm (0.0016 20 90 m (295 ft) 2 0.004 m (0.16
2
in ) in)
2
1 mm (0.0016 20 90 m (295 ft) 30 0.1 m (4 in)
2
in )
Table 1: Additional Separation Guidelines for 110/240V, Single-Phase (Phase-

to-Neutral or Earth) Power Cables.
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Non-armoured SYSTIMAX SCS Non-armoured SYSTIMAX SCS

power cables (> 30): cables: power cables (> 30): cables:
Loose lay or in Loose lay or in In cable tray Loose lay or in
cable basket cable basket cable basket
300 mm
600 mm
(1 ft)
(2 ft)
Armoured
power cables (> 30): SYSTIMAX SCS
Loose lay or in cables:
cable basket Loose lay or in
cable basket
300 mm
(1 ft)
Figure 2: Separation requirements between power cables and data cables
Non-metallic wall
110/240V, single-phase,
non-armoured1 power circuits
600 mm
(2 ft)
Data cables
PDU Patch
Panel
415V, three-phase,
non-armoured1 power circuits Data cables
Note 1: If armoured power circuits are used, the separation distance can be reduced to 300 mm (1 ft)
Figure 3: Separation requirements between PDU power cables and data cables/patch
panels
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415V, three-phase
non-armoured1 110/240V, single-phase
power circuits non-armoured1 power
circuits
300 mm (1 ft)
Open frame Cable tray
Patch Equipment
PDU
Panel Rack
600 mm (2 ft)
110/240V, single-phase Data cables

non-armoured1 power
circuits
50 mm (2 in)
Note 1: If armoured power circuits are used, the max
separation distance can be reduced to 300 mm (1 ft). 10 mm (0.4 in)

max
In this situation, cable baskets can be used.
Figure 4: Separation requirements when using cable trays
415V, three-phase, 600 mm (2 ft)

non-armoured1 Data cables
powe r circuits
PDU Patch
Panel
Data cables
600 mm (2 ft)
N = 72 600 mm bridge
(2 ft)
110/240V, single-phase, 100 mm

N =36 N =36
non-armoured1 100 mm (4 in) 100 mm (4 in) 100 mm (4 in) (4 in)
powe r circuits
N =9 N =9 N =9 N =9 To outlet
boxes
N =2
6 mm
(0.25 in)
4 mm N =2
N =2 To outlet
Outlet boxes
N =2 4 mm
boxes 6 mm 4 mm
(0.25 in) (0.16 in) (0.16 in)
Figure 5: Example of an installation requirement
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3.0 Power cables rating: Va.c > 415V and/or I > 100A
If the conditions and/or separation distances provided in

Section 2 cannot be achieved, then zero separation distance is
permitted when the data cables and/or the power cables are
enclosed in metallic trunking or conduit. All the following
conditions then apply:
 The metallic trunking/conduit must completely enclose the
cables and be continuous.
 The metallic trunking/conduit must be properly bonded and
earthed in accordance with the applicable local or national
regulations, for example, IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) in
the UK or NEC in the USA.
 The trunking/conduit must be at least 1 mm (0.04 in) thick if
made of galvanized (low carbon) steel or 2 mm (0.08 in) thick if
made of aluminum.
However, if the above conduit/trunking thickness cannot be

achieved, then Table 2 shall apply.
Separation Distance, Thickness, mm (inches)

Galvanized Steel Aluminum
mm (inches)
600 (24) 0.05 (0.002) 0.1 (0.004)
300 (12) 0.1 (0.004) 0.2 (0.008)
150 (6) 0.2 (0.008) 0.5 (0.02)
75 (3) 0.5 (0.02) 1 (0.04)
0 (0) 1 (0.04) 2 (0.08)
Table 2: Trunking/conduit material and thickness requirements
Fiber cabling is recommended if none of the above conditions can be

achieved.
4.0 EN 50174-2:2008 standard and SYSTIMAX guidelines
The revised EN 50174-2:2008 standard provides power separation

requirements in Clause 6. In this standard, the minimum separation
requirement “A” is calculated by multiplying the minimum
separation “S” (obtained from Table 4) by the power cabling factor
“P” (obtained from Table 5). The value of “S” depends upon the
segregation classification of the IT cable of Table 3. This segregation
classification depends on the transverse conversion loss (TCL) for
unscreened balanced (U/UTP) cables or coupling attenuation for
screened balanced (F/UTP, U/FTP, S/FTP) cables.
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The segregation classification of SYSTIMAX cables is given in Table 3.
SYSTIMAX EN 50174-2
Cables Segregation Classification
x061 (U/UTP) b
x071 (U/UTP) c
x091 (U/UTP) c
x291 (F/UTP) c
Table 3: EN 50174-2 segregation classification for SYSTIMAX cables
Table 4 provides the minimum separation requirement A, according

to EN 50714-2 and compares it with the minimum separation
guidelines from SYSTIMAX. Hence for 230V, 1-phase and 20A
electrical circuits, the power separation requirements of EN 50174-2
can be adhered to.
Minimum Separation Requirement, A (mm)

for 230V, 1-phase, 20A electrical circuits
Qty of b (x061) c (x071, x091, x291) SYSTIMAX
circuits
1 to 3 20 10 10
4 to 6 40 20 20
7 to 9 60 30 30
10 to 12 80 40 40
13 to 15 100 50 50
16 to 30 200 100 100
31 to 45 300 150 150
46 to 60 400 200 200
61 to 75 500 250 250
> 75 600 300 300
Table 4: Comparing EN 50174-2 and SYSTIMAX minimum

separation requirements
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Earthing, Grounding and Bonding
The aim is to achieve the following needs:
 Safety from electrical hazards

 Reliable signal reference within the network
Satisfactory and/or enhanced electromagnetic
performance for the network
The following three definitions are an attempt to describe
the common terms used. Practices and use of the terms
varies in different countries and often earthing is
synonymous with grounding.
General:
Grounding = Creation of electrical conductive path
between elements of a system or to a reference point
nominated ‘Ground’ .
Bonding = Establishment of a low impedance path

between metal surfaces, (the act of connecting together
exposed conductive parts and extraneous conductive
parts of apparatus, systems, or installations that are
essentially the same potential). Note – For safety
purposes, bonding generally involves (but not
necessarily) a connection to the immediately adjacent
earthing system.
Earthing = Safety of people and Installation (the act of

connecting exposed conductive parts of apparatus,
systems or installations to the earth electrode or other
parts of the earthing system)
 Grounding and Bonding requirements are Region and

Country specific.
 Bonding and Grounding of cabling (where applicable),
pathways, equipment and connecting hardware (where
applicable) is essential to achieve optimal performance,
EMC, safety and protection
 It is the objective of bonding and grounding standards to
create as equal a potential throughout as is possible
Few SYSTIMAX products require bonding
Examples of these standards codes are:

are NFPA 70/NEC (USA), BS 7671 (UK IEE Wiring
Regulations) and VDE 0100 (Germany). Examples of these
standards are ANSI/TIA/EIA-J-STD-607-A, ANSI/TIA/EIA-
568-B.1-2 (USA), EN 50174-2 and EN 50310 (Europe) and IEC
60364-5-548 (International).
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The following pages describe as an example the JST-TIA 607

grounding rules (In Europe similar information is available in
EN50310 and EN50174-2). These are intended as guidelines for
those situations where local rules and practices do not provide
guidelines for grounding. As minimum you should:
 Bring all ground connections to a Telecommunication

Main Ground Bar, and connect this bar to an approved
grounding point
 Outside plant cables must be grounded at least one side,
two sides is preferred
 Protector Panels must be grounded
 Local rules will often require to ground racks and 110P
backpanels
 An additional section then covers topics related to the
GigaSPEED X10D F/UTP/ScTP cabling system
A few remarks on the following pages:

 To avoid ground loops, you may prefer to leave out the
interbonding conductor.
 Water pipes are not a good grounding point where
plastic water pipes are present. For this reason, local
rules may not allow grounding on any water pipe.
 Structural steel is not allowed as grounding point in
some countries
 National and Local rules on grounding on bonding take
precedence
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J-STD-607-A Bonding and Grounding
The guidelines for bonding and grounding telecommunications

(Regions/country cabling and associated apparatus are presented in the
standards vary.
ANSI/TIA/EIA J-STD-607-A Commercial Building Bonding and
For EU see
EN50310 and Grounding Requirements for Telecommunications standard
This standard specifies:
 A telecommunications grounding and bonding infrastructure
 Interconnectivity to other building grounding systems
 Support of telecommunications systems and equipment
 Requirements for a ground reference for telecommunications

systems within entrance facilities, equipment rooms, and
telecommunications rooms
 Requirements for bonding and connecting pathways, cable shields,

conductors and hardware at entrance facilities, equipment rooms,
and telecommunications rooms
This standard does NOT specify:
 Grounding and bonding of any telecommunications equipment and

its associated wiring
 Values of surge current immunity and insulation withstand voltages
 Methods for verifying and maintaining bonding and grounding

networks
 Specific methods for RFI/EMI mitigation for equipment or systems
 Protector/arrester requirements
 Specific user safety
 Grounding and bonding practices for Local Exchange Carriers

(LECs)
 Application and maintenance of the LEC's primary protection or

Electrical service entrance
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J-STD-TIA-607 Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding

Requirements for Telecommunications
The J-STD-TIA-607 Standard specifies a framework for the

grounding and bonding infrastructure for voice and data network
systems within a building.
The elements defined by the ANSI/TIA/EIA J-STD-607-A standard

are listed below.
TMGB Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar

TGB Telecommunications Grounding Busbar
TBB Telecommunications Bonding Backbone
GE Grounding Equalizer (Formerly TBBIBC) Telecommunications
Bonding Backbone Interconnecting Bonding Conductor)
The standard requires the bonding conductor for

telecommunications to bond the TMGB to the electrical service
equipment ground, as illustrated. The TMGB should be located as
close to the telecommunications primary electrical protectors as
possible.
The TBB is a conductor that interconnects all TGB's with the TMGB.
A TBB's basic function is to equalise potential differences between
telecommunications systems bonded to it. The TBB originates at the
TMGB, extends through the building using the backbone pathways,
and connects to the TGB's in the telecommunications rooms.
The TBB shall be an insulated copper conductor, sized between 6

AWG and 3/0 AWG. Whenever two or more vertical TBB's are used
within a multi-storey building, the TBB's shall be tied together with a
GE at the top floor and at a minimum of every third floor in between.
The TBB shall be bonded to each conduit or metallic raceway
through which it passes at both ends of the conduit or raceway.
The standard specifies the exact size and mounting arrangements for
the TMGB and TGB's, as well as the type of connectors to be used for
attaching TBB's to TGB's and to the TMGB.
All Standards strive to achieve a uniform potential
 USA uses JST TIA-607
 Europe EN50310 + some detail in EN50174 part 2
 Local and National Codes often apply
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GE Grounding Equalizer (Formerly TBBIBC TBB

Interconnecting Bonding Conductor)
The GE (Grounding Equalizer) is a conductor that

interconnects the telecommunications bonding backbones.
Whenever two or more vertical TBBs are used within a
multistory building, the TBBs shall be bonded together with a
GE at the top floor and at a minimum of every third floor in
between. The GE shall be sized using the same rules as for the
TBB.
GE conductors should be installed without splices, where
practicable. Where splices are necessary they should be
minimal and shall be accessible and located in
telecommunications spaces. Joined segments of a TBB shall be
connected using irreversible compression-type connectors,
exothermic welding, or equivalent. All joints shall be
adequately supported and protected from damage.
Floor West TRs East TRs
8 GE
7
6
5 GE
4
3
2 GE Entrance Facility
1
TBB N Electrical
= TGB
Equipment TBB TBB G Service
Room Equipment
TBB TMGB Bonded Services
Conductor
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Coupled Bonding Conductors
Recommendations are made in the following paragraphs as to

when coupled bonded conductor service is provided. This
service improves the bonding and grounding methods used in
high-rise industrial and commercial buildings. It minimizes
longitudinal potential differences at the interface between local
equipment ground and the communication pairs.
Coupled Bonding Conductor (CBC): Where a CBC is

required, the continuous cable shield serves as the CBC from
the BEF to the approved floor ground in the riser
telecommunication room.
That portion of the CBC between the telecommunication room

and the network interface is furnished by the telephone
company. The electrician or the communications contractor
places the portion of the CBC between floors within the
building. The CBC is bonded both to the approved floor
ground in the TR and to the termination (CBC Terminal Block)
at the network interface.
COUPLED BONDING CONDUCTOR
Floor 2
Shielded TGB
TBB
Cable TBB/CBC
White
Unshielded Cable Field
Floor 1
TGB
TBB
TGB White
Field
TBB Shielded
Cables
TMGB
Entrance Cable
Protector
White Brown
Field Field Building Entrance Facility
CBC = Coupled Bonding Conductor Cable

TBB = Telecommunications Bonding Backbone
TGB = Telecommunications Grounding Busbar Bonding Conductor
TMGB = Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar Tie Wrap
B-Bond Clamp Cable Diameter Material ID

Clamp 1 Up to 0.8” 400 366 332
Clamp 2 0.8” to 1.6” 400 366 340
Clamp 3 Over 1.6” 400 366 357
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Shield Ground at Entrance

Bond the entrance cable shield to the approved ground at or
near the point of entrance. Ground the cable shield as close to
the entrance as possible. The electrical protectors should also
be located as close as possible to the entrance point per NEC
Section 800. Where cable enters in conduit that is buried in a
concrete floor, the point at which the conduit emerges from the
floor is considered the entrance point.
Shield Continuity
Maintain shield continuity over the entire cable length. If
shielded entrance cables are used, maintain continuity
between the entrance cable shield and the Backbone/Riser
cable shield.
Grounding Terminal
Provide a suitable grounding terminal at the Entrance Facility
(EF) and in each telecommunication TR in a high-rise building
and in each telecommunication TR in a low-wide building
where cable pairs are broken out to serve the terminal
equipment. The grounding terminal in the Building Entrance
Facility must be on or as close to the protector as possible (if
entrance is protected) and bonded to the entrance cable shield
and protector grounding lug with a No. 6-gauge copper wire.
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Shield Ground on Floors

Bond the Backbone Riser cable shield to an approved floor
ground, using a No. 6-gauge copper bond wire, at every point
where the conductors enter or leave the shielded
Backbone/Riser cable. Where pairs enter or leave the cable to
feed more than one floor above or below the floor where the
Backbone/Riser cable shield is grounded, an additional shield
ground is required on the floor that is fed. If conductors do
not enter or leave the cable on a floor, the cable shield does not
require grounding on that floor. The connections from the
shield to the approved floor ground must be done in the TR. It
is necessary to connect the shield to the grounding terminal in
the TR and connect the grounding terminal directly to one of
the following approved floor grounds:
 Building steel
 Power feed metallic conduit supplying panel board(s) on
the floor
 The grounding conductor for the secondary side of the
power transformer feeding the floor. (If this option is
selected, then a licensed electrician needs to make the
connection to the grounding conductor.)
 A grounding point specifically provided in the building
for the purpose
Danger: If the approved ground (or approved floor ground)

can only be accessed inside a dedicated power equipment
room, then a licensed electrician needs to make connections to
this ground.
Unshielded Riser Cables

If it is not economically feasible to use shielded riser cable, or
if shield continuity cannot be assured, run a 6 AWG copper
ground riser tie-wrapped at regular intervals to the cable or
cables in each unshielded Backbone/Riser cable route. The
ground riser serves the same purpose as the cable shield.
Ground the ground riser as if it were the cable shield
consistent.
Riser Location
Run Backbone/Riser cables as close as possible to vertical
ground conductors such as building steel and in the central
portion of the building. Lightning currents are minimal near
the central portion of the building and the mutual induction of
the Backbone/Riser cable and vertical grounded conductors
minimizes induced potentials on the communication pairs.
Avoid locations in the outside walls, particularly corners.
Lightning currents are greatest at these places.
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Cabling Considerations for GigaSPEED X10D F/UTP
It is important to remember that safety procedures for

personnel protection will take precedence over EMC protection
procedures. The primary goal of an earthing system is to assure
personnel safety and protection of installations against
damage. Two important phenomena are lightning and power
system faults. These can cause circulation of large currents,
which may create hazardous voltages in the installation. For
lightning, the task of the earthing system is to provide a path to
the soil for dangerous currents, while maintaining potential
differences between any two points of an installation as low as
possible. For power system faults, it provides a safe path for
fault currents, while also maintaining potential differences
between any two points of an installation as low as possible.
Typically, fault currents will then trip circuit breakers to
remove power. Generally, national or local regulations specify
maximum voltage values for personnel safety including
provision for protective earth (PE) conductor practices.
The PE is a network of conductors that carry the currents

related to safety to the main earth terminal. The main earth
terminal is the point inside the building where all earth
connections are gathered and where a physical connection to
the soil can be verified and assured.
However, these PE conductors alone are generally not

sufficient to fulfill the EMC requirements.
Low noise bonding can only be achieved with the TN-S

electrical distribution network. In a TN-S configuration, the
neutral (N) and PE conductors are routed separately as from
the transformer or the feeding point and a continuous 5-
conductor network L /L /L /N/PE must exist in the building
1 2 3
up to the last AC socket. The TN-S configuration is required for
optimum EMC performance. With this, all power currents and
voltages are normally isolated from the PE and from the rest of
the earthing system in the building.
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TN-S Power systems ideal for Safety and EMC performance
TN-C (combined Neutral and Protective earth) – not

recommended by some standards for EMC reason
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TR 61000-5-2 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-J-STD-607-A specify

additional earthing conductors and specific interconnection
components and methods that augment the existing earthing
system. This Telecommunications earthing System provides an
explicit earthing network that telecommunications installers
can verify for personal safety and that minimizes interference
from other building systems or equipment. Thus, a
Telecommunications earthing System allows
telecommunications personnel to manage safety and
performance in a way that is far less dependent on other
building operations. Cable screens must be earthed to the
Telecommunications earthing System as outlined below.
Each telecommunications room of a building must have a

connection point to the Telecommunications earthing System
to allow for bonding of equipment or systems, metallic cable
baskets/trays, metallic water pipes, metallic floor tiles, racks,
frames, etc. It is recommended to connect the various
apparatus at the nearest connection point of this system in
order to improve the EMC performance of an installation.
These connection points should be sufficiently close to provide
low impedance bonding. All earth connections should be kept
as short and straight as possible to avoid creating a high
impedance path.
The SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED X10D F/UTP cabling solution is

an end-to-end system consisting of F/UTP cables, F/UTP
cords, F/UTP outlet connectors and F/UTP patch panels. The
cabling shall be installed according to the latest SYSTIMAX
X10D F/UTP Solution Design and Installation Guidelines.
For SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED X10D F/UTP cable, the foil and the
drain wire (also referred to as a bonding conductor) are both
conductive. A connection can be realized by folding the foil
back over the outer sheath such that the metallic part of the foil
makes contact with the metallic surface of the rear opening of
the connector housing. This connection ensures high frequency
performance. This must also be supported by connecting the
drain wire to the bonding contact of the HGS620 connector.
This connection ensures a direct connection through to the
shielded plugs. The metallized housing provides the bonding
connection to the F/UTP 360 patch panel. Earthing studs are
available on the back of the panels.
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Bonding Required for F/UTP Evolve Panel
Earthing Stud
Earth wire should be 14AWG

(2.1mm) and no longer than
150mm (6 ins)
F/UTP Evolve panels with

HGS620 modules
Each panel

Daisychain of
earthed separately earth studs
NOT permitted

HGS 620
outlet
1291/2291/3291
cable
2.1 mm2
(14 AWG) G10FP
bonding cord G10FP
conductor cord
Earth (Max 150 mm)
Terminal
Block
Telecommunication Equipment
earthing bar
Workstation
Cabinet
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Insulated copper earth wires (bonding conductors) with a minimum

2
size of 2.1 mm (14 AWG) shall be installed from the panel earthing
studs to a suitable vertical earthing busbar mounted within a
cabinet/rack or to several earth terminal blocks mounted to the
cabinet/rack vertical equipment mounting rail. The maximum length
of these earth wires is 150 mm (6 ins). The daisy-chaining of these
studs is not permitted. The earth terminal blocks shall be connected
2
together using 14 mm (6 AWG) insulated copper earth wires.
All earth connections shall be crimped or screwed using components
approved for the purpose.
The equipment cabinet/rack shall be earthed (see section 4.0).
Earthing of equipment at the work area is usually accomplished

through the PE conductor of the equipment power connection. If
present, screen connections to the work area equipment shall be
accomplished through the screen of the G10FP work area patch cord
extending from the TO to the equipment through the shielded
modular jack contacts. Except when required by national/local code,
the TO connector screen conductor should not be bonded to earth in
the work area by any means other than through the screen of the
G10FP work area patch cord extending from the TO to equipment.
Earthing/ of Equipment Cabinet/Rack
The equipment cabinet/rack shall be earthed so that voltages that are

induced into cabling (by lightning or other disturbances) are directed
to earth.
 Earthing shall be in accordance with applicable national or local

electrical codes
 The earth path shall be permanent and continuous
 If multiple cabinets/racks are located within one area, a
telecommunication earthing busbar shall be fitted within the area.
This busbar shall be a predrilled copper busbar provided with holes
for use with standard size lugs. It shall be at least 6 mm thick, 100mm
wide and variable in length. The length of the busbar shall be
sufficient for the immediate requirements and have at least a 20%
allowance for future growth. The busbar shall be isolated from its
mounting point ( 50 mm separation is recommended) and a bonding
connection made to the room’s power service earth and the closest
accessible building steel. If multiple cabinets/racks exist, each
cabinet/rack shall be connected to the telecommunication earthing
bar separately This assures the continuity of the earth path from each
cabinet/rack. Serial connection between cabinets/racks is not
recommended. However, equipment vendors may require direct
bonding between cabinets, but this must not be in place of the busbar
connections
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sues
 All th
he insulated d earth wiress shall be coonnected too the
teleco
ommunicatiion earthing g bar and m must not be coiled
c
or dou ubled-back on themsellves. These wires shall have
the fo
ollowing dim mension:
2
- Am minimum size of 25 mm m (3 AWG)) for installa ations
wheree no or a po oor protectivve earth sysstem exist (ffor
examp ple, in old buildings).
b The
T maxim mum length is i 4
meterrs (13 ft). La
arger size eaarth wires shhall be usedd if the
lengthh is greater than 4 mete ers
2
- Am minimum size of 14 mm m (6 AWG)) for any oth her
installlations wheere a good protective
p eaarth system
m exist
(for exxample, in buildings
b with
w a telecoommunicatiions
earthiing system)). The maxim mum length h is 4 meters (13 ft).
Largeer size earthh wires shalll be used if the length is
i
greateer than 4 meeters
If
I the telecoommunicatiion earthing g busbar is llocated undder a
raised
r floorr or above a false ceiling, an identiification lab
bel shall
b fixed to tthe floor or ceiling tile and to an aadjacent wall to
be
identify
i position. Th
its p he location of the telecoommunicattion
earthing
e buusbar shall be
b such thatt it is accesssible.
Serial earth
connections Is
n recommend
not ded.
H
However, equipmment
veendors may req quire
Equiipment dire
ect bonding bettween Equ
uipment Equipment
Cabin
net/Rack cabinets, but this must Cabinet/Rack k
Cabinet/Rack
noot be in place off the
b
busbar connections
PE
Sep
parate earth con
nnections.
Maximum 4 me eters.
m2(3 AWG) for old
[25 mm
or 14 mm
telecom
o buildings
m2(6 AWG) for buildings
b with
mmunication eartthing system]

Teleco
ommunication sbar  100 mm
n earthing bus m (W), 6 mm (T
T) copper with
h predrilled ho
oles
If
I the earthiing proceduure is follow
wed, then th he earth pottential
between
b wiiring closetss should be within an aacceptable limit
l of
 1 Vac. Hoowever, if th
here is a pro
oblem with earth poten ntial
difference,
d tthe procedu
ures outlinee in the testiing section may
m be
implemente
i ed to identify the locatiion of this p
problem.
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abling Science L
Ltd. All rights re
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Summary
In this lesson we have:
1. Learnt the general installation practices required for

cable installation for PowerSUM, GigaSPEED XL and
GigaSPEED X10D
2. Understood installation issues with hanging, conduit

and traywork containment
3. General cable handling issues
4. Understood the differences between registration issues

and best working practices
5. Learnt the requirements for Grounding and Bonding
6. Learnt about additional requirements for installing an

F/UTP system
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Copper Termination
1. Which two of the following cables are suitable for running 10G
BaseT?
a) 1061
b) 1071
c) 1091
d) 1088
2. When terminating 1071 or 1091 onto an 1100GS3/6 panel which

colors of the W/G and W/Br pairs should be visible at the top of the
Termination Manager before locating into the panel:-
a) The color of the pairs?

b) The white of the pairs?
c) Either.
3. Which one of the following panels cannot be used for GigaSpeed

X10D?
a) VP360
b) M2000
c) 1100GS3
d) 1100GS5
e) 1100GS6
4. When inserting modules into a modular panel should the jack tabs be
at the top or bottom when viewed from the front?
a) Top?
b) Bottom?
5. When terminating 4pr cables onto VisiPatch VP360 panel which of

the following statements are correct?
a) Cables must be rotated prior to insertion into the panel to ensure the
pairs are in the correct color order
b) If terminating the reverse end of the cables the pairs must be moved
into the correct color sequence out of the end of the cable?
c) If terminating the direct end of the cable the orange and green pairs
will always be on the left.
6. When tie wrapping x071 cables, ties should be put on
a) As often as required to hold the cables together

b) One every meter
c) Three times a meter
d) Never. Velcro should always be used
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7. The maximum number of PowerSUM or GigaSPEED XL cables in a

single bundle allowed is
a) 216
b) 252
c) 48
d) 24
8. When terminating PATCHMAX panels with 4pr cables, the cable

jacket must
a) Hook under the clip on the module?

b) Stop up against the clip?
c) Stop at least 6mm away from the module?
d) Stop on the management bar on the patch panel.
9. Which four of the following items are Category 6 compliant?
a) MPS100E Module
b) MGS400 Module
c) 1100 GS3 panel
d) MGS600 Module
e) VisiPatch VP360
10. When tie wrapping x091 cable, ties should be put on
a) As often as required to hold the cables together

b) One every meter.
c) Approx three times a meter
d) Never. Velcro should always be used
11. Which two of the following are correct?
a) A spudger is used for clearing wires from a used panel

b) A spudger is used for minimising air-gaps
c) A spudger is used for punching down PATCHMAX panels
d) A spudger is used for removing cable-ties
12. What is the recommended maximum number of x091 cables that

should be run through 25mm conduit?
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 6 but only in straight conduit
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13. Which one of the following combinations will allow the use of
shorter patchcords in an X10D channel?
a) MGS500 Module, 1091B cable, GS6 1100 Panel

b) MGS600 Module, 1091B cable, VP360 Panel
c) MGS600 Module, 1091A cable, PATCHMAX GS5 Panel
d) MGS500 Module, 1091B cable, MGS600 Module in Modular Panel
e) MGS600, 1091A Cable, MGS600 Module in Modular Panel
f) MGS600 Module, 1091B cable, GS6 1100 Panel.
14. Which two pairs should go through the holes at the rear of an
MGS400 module if terminating 568A on the reverse end of the cable?
a) Orange and Blue

b) Orange and Brown
c) Green and Blue
d) Green and Brown
e) Blue and Brown
15. Which two of the following are not CommScope /SYSTIMAX Brand
Names
a) GigaSPEED Xpress
b) GigaSPEED HiFive
c) GigaSPEED XL
d) GigaSPEED X10D
16. The CommScope shielded system cable shown on this course is

which one of the following?
a) FTP
b) U/FTP
c) F/UTP
d) S/FTP
17 1088 cable was discussed on this course. Which of the following best
describes what this cable is specified as being suitable for?
a) External Cat 6 cable burial or overhead

b) Data Center Cat 6 limited distance cable for 1Gb applications
c) Data Center Cat 6 limited distance for 10Gb Applications
d) Data Center Cat 6A limited distance for 10Gb Applications
e) External Cat 6 cable extended distance for 1Gb applications
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INSTALLATION ISSUES

ND3361 March 2013

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GENERAL INSTALLATION PRACTICES ............................................................................................. 1

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General Installation Practices

Copper installation practices have had to improve in line with

 The golden rule throughout this section is that the outer

 Always follow local regulations and applicable codes of

 Refer to the TIA-568-C series standards for generic

 SYSTIMAX SCS does not specify any preference for

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Telecommunications cables should be installed with proper

Containment systems vary from conduit, tray, basket, box

The installation of cable pathways requires the elimination of

 There should be no more than 252 4-pair cables for

 Maintain proper distance between hangers to avoid cable

 The cable surface of the hanger should have rounded or

 Hanging supports such as J-hooks or cable rings must be

 When using cable ties to secure cables, be sure to wrap

Installation Requirements (cont)

 Do not place cables on lighting fixtures or hot pipes.

 If using cable hanger clips, check capacity and loading

 Cable spans between such hanging supports must exhibit

 Cables should not be left hanging on their own weight

Installation Requirements (cont)

 Ensure that all joints on both tray and raceway are

 Cables do not required to be cable-tied to horizontal

 Avoid deforming the cable sheath when placing cables.

Basket without Basket with

 Consider the use of suitable membranes between cables

Previous diiagram illusstrates seve

 Circu o 22 mm. (0.875 in.) rad

 Althoough there is no strict liimit on the number of bends,

Cable Handling (cont)

 Scoring the jacket should not cut into the copper

 Avoid pulling a cable that has looped over on itself. If

 Outlet boxes for PowerSUM, GigaSPEED XL and X10D

 Outlet boxes for GigaSPEED X10D F/UTP should be a

 Cablee trays - racceways have e cable fill liimits that must

 Cablee tray depth

 Wherre slack is needed,

X10D Fill Guidelines

The GigaSPEED X10D (1091B/2091B/3091B) cable diameter is

 Cables are laid in place without tying in smaller bundles

Note: Raceway manufacturer’s guidelines on fill and weight

Installing ccable in conduits must be done is ssuch a way that the

The calculaation of the exact numb ber of cabless that can be

This packagge allows you

PSUM & XL Conduit Fill Guidelines (cont)

For best working practice, the conduit is full once reasonable

GigaSPEED X10D Conduit Fill Guidelines

When installing cables in conduit it is better to minimize cable

Best working practice is four 91B series in a 25mm (1”) conduit

All SYSTIMAX 4 pair solid conductor cable has a minimum

Multipair cables require a 10 x OD e.g. using a 25pr 1010 cable

Fiber cables present a different scenario. When they are being

Bundling and Cable Ties

GigaSPEED Category 6 cable should be cable tied in such a

With GigaSPEED X10D tie wraps can be used up to 3 times per

Maximum pulling tension of each cable should be kept below