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INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………...3

SECTION 1: TWISTED-PAIR CABLE

Twisted-Pair Cable …………………………………............................................. 4

The Difference Between Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6A Performance Levels .…… 5

Maximum Length of Horizontal Cable and Work Area Cords ………………….. 5

Bend Radius …………………………………………………………………………. 6

Handling Copper Cable during Installation………………………………………. 7

Clearance between Data and Power Cables…………………………………… 8

RJ45 Jacks and Connectors……………………………………………………….. 9

Cable Preparation and Connector Termination…………………………………10

Channel Infrastructure……………………………………………………………...14

SECTION 2: FIBER OPTICS

Fiber Optic Cable Types…………………………………………………...…..…..15

Supportable Distances and Attenuation ………………………………..…..…...16

Fiber Optic Connectors…………………………………………………..……..….18

Attachment Methods…………………………………………………...……….….19

Safety in Fiber Optic Installations…………………………………………………..20

Safety Rules for Fiber Optics………………………………………………………..22

Cable Preparation and Connector Termination…………………………………23

Fiber Optic Testing…………………………………………………………………..30

SECTION 3: CONDUIT FILL RECOMMENDATIONS

Conduit Fill Recommendations …………………………………………………...31

Fill Recommendation Table………………………………………………………..31

SECTION 4: ADMINISTRATION

Elements of an Administration System per the ANSI/TIA-606-A Standard ....... 32

Classes of Administration .............................................................................. 33

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Introduction Structured Cabling Systems

This Installation and Operation manual is a reference guide based on two new standards titled

ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 (Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises), which is used for

generic infrastructures, and ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 (Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling

Standard, which is more commonly used with typical commercial building infrastructures.

These two standards are fully consistent with each other regarding the telecommunications

infrastructure topology. However, they occasionally use different terms for the same system

components.



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Twisted Pair Cable Copper Systems

Two insulated solid copper wires are twisted around each other, with adjacent pairs in a bundle

and this forms the twisted pair cable. Generally the twists are of different twist lengths, between 5

and 15 cm, to reduce crosstalk or electromagnetic induction.

In the construction of the twisted-pair cable, the conductor insulation and the outer jacket can be

shielded or unshielded based on the performance requirements. The cables defined by the stan-

dards organization ISO/IEC 11801 are shown below.

Unshielded twisted-pair consisting of 4 twisted pair cable is generally used in horizontal applications

from telecommunication closets to a workstation or desk. Multi-pair twisted-pair cable is generally

used in voice applications and backbones.

Category 6 U/UTP Cable

Cable Sheath,

Twisted-pair, Conductor,

separated by a spacer

Category 6 F/UTP Cable

Cable Sheath, Foil Screen,

Twisted-pair, Conductor,

separated by a spacer

Category 6 U/FTP Cable

Cable Sheath, Foil Pair

Screen, Twisted-pair,

Conductor

Category 6 SF/UTP Cable

Cable Sheath, Braid Screen

Foil Screen, Twisted-pair,

Conductor

Category 6 S/FTP Cable

Cable Sheath, Braid Screen

Foil Pair Screen,

Twisted-pair, Conductor

Twisted Pair Cabling Type Abbreviations

Balanced Element TP = Twisted Pair

Element Screen U = Unscreened

F = Foil Screened

Overall Screen F = Foil Screened

S = Braid Screened

SF = Braid and Foil Screened



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Twisted Pair Cable Performance Levels

The Difference Between Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6A Performance Levels When supporting Ethernet applications for twisted-pair cabling, the guidelines below shall be con-

sidered. Different applications may require different cabling performance levels to achieve desired

distance requirements. For example, 10 Gigabit Ethernet at 100 meters will require TIA Augmented

Cat 6 or ISO EA cabling. The table below shows the maximum twisted-pair cabling distances from

the TIA wiring and IEEE Ethernet standards.

Difference Between Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6A Performance Levels

Data Rate TIA Cat 5e TIA Cat 6 TIA Cat 6a ISO Class EA

10 Mbps Yes Yes Yes Yes

100 Mbps Yes Yes Yes Yes

1 Gbps Yes Yes Yes Yes

10 Gbps (55 m) No No Yes Yes

10 Gbps (100 m) No No Yes Yes

Maximum Length of Horizontal Cable and Work Area Cords

24 AWG Cords 26 AWG Cords

Length of Horizon-

tal Cable m (ft.)

Max. Length of

Work Area Cord m

(ft.)

Max. Combined

Length of Work

Area Cord, Patch

Cords and Equip-

ment Cord m (ft.)

Max. Length of

Work Area Cord m

(ft.)

Max. Combined

Length of Work

Area Cord, Patch

Cords and Equip-

ment Cord m (ft.)

90 (295) 5 (16) 10 (33) 4 (13) 8 (26)

85 (279) 9 (30) 14 (46) 7 (23) 11 (35)

80 (262) 13 (44) 18 (59) 11 (35) 15 (49)

75 (246) 17 (57) 22 (72) 14 (46) 18 (59)

70 (230) 22 (72) 27 (89) 17 (56) 21 (70)



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Twisted Pair Cable Bend Radius

It is important not to change the geometry of the cable. Bend radius is the maximum arc into

which a cable can be looped before its data transmission is impaired. The minimum bend radius

for UTP and F/UTP cable is four times the cable diameter. The bend radius for multi-pair cable

should follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. The minimum bend radius for patch cord cable is one

times the cord cable diameter.

When a cable is bend too much, the pairs are separated within the jacket, which may results in

performance degradation. There is a specific twist scheme per pair within the jacketing of the

cable. Bending it too much will affect the performance of the cable. Exceeding the bend radius

could kink or crimp the copper, causing signal reflections.



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Twisted Pair Cable Handling Copper Cable during Installation

Before routing the cables, edges of openings and pipes must be rounded off, to avoid

damaging the jacket.

Cable ducts or conduits must be used when passing through walls. As per the standards these

spaces should only be 40% filled.

When installing the cable, the bending radius may not be less than that specified by the cable

manufacturer. The same applies after the cable has been installed.

Any sign of stress or kinks in the cable sheet insulation or conductors must be avoided.

To avoid accidental cable damage, the cables should be laid directly from the cable reels

along the cable routes.

Ensure that adequate tools for cable unrolling, lay down and/or pulling as well as pulleys for

corners are available and personnel instructed on their usage.

The radius of the channel route must be selected so that the specified minimum bending radius

is maintained when changing direction.

Metallic ducts or raceways must be properly connected and bonded to ground.

No pressure may be exerted on the cables because of improper tying from using quick cable

installers or cable ties. The basic principle is that the geometry of the cable jacket must not

change.

Cable channels such as raised floors, wall ducts, etc. must be closed after work has been

completed to avoid dirt and damage caused by third parties.

People should be prevented from stepping on the cables. Pressure points cause deterioration of

the electrical transmission properties of the installation cables.

Data cables are sensitive to direct sources of heat: hot air blowers or gas burners used for

installing shrink tubing must not be used in the vicinity of data cables.

If chemicals are used to facilitate cable pulling, be sure they are compatible with the cable

sheet material. This is also applicable to any chemical (mostly spray type) used for other types

of cables that may accidentally get in contact with data cables.



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Twisted Pair Cable Clearance between Data and Power Cables

A minimum clearance of 130 mm must be maintained between data cables and lamp

mountings such as neon, incandescent and discharge lamps. Failure to maintain such clear-

ance may risk EMI noise coupling that is not detected during testing.

In cases where it is difficult to maintain these target values, data cables may be routed closer to

power outlet supply lines provided the following conditions are met:

Parallel cable guides up to 5 m in length are permissible, if a clearance of 25 mm can be en-

sured by using spacers or other appropriate means. If necessary, the clearance over a length

of up to 150 mm may be less than 25 mm, as long as the cables do not touch.

Parallel cable guides up to 9 m in length are permissible, if a clearance of 50 mm can be en-

sured. The clearance over a length of up to 300 mm may be less than 50 mm, as long as the

cables do not touch.

If several cables must be routed through a particularly cramped space, as a minimum, try to

arrange the cables so that the same data cable is not routed directly beside the power cables

along the entire distance.

Electrical panels and data cable distribution cabinets should be situated in different rooms if

possible. The spacing between the distribution cabinets and the electrical panels must never be

less than 1 m.



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Twisted Pair Cable RJ45 Jacks and Connectors

A registered jack (RJ) is a standardized physical network interface used for connecting

telecommunications or data equipment. The physical connectors that registered jacks use are

mainly of the modular connector and 50-pin miniature ribbon connector types. The most common

twisted-pair connector is an 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C) modular plug and jack commonly

referred to as an RJ45 connector.

An 8-pin/8-position plug or jack is commonly used to connect computers onto Ethernet-based

local area networks (LAN). Two wiring schemes–T568A and T568B–are used to terminate the

twisted-pair cable onto the connector interface.



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Twisted Pair Cable Cable Preparation and Connector Termination

TIA 568A or 568B Standard

The wiring specifications as per TIA, 568A or TIA 568B are shown below.

The following steps will guide you through the preparation and termination process for UTP cable.

Following these guidelines will help give you the optimum performance from the twisted-pair

Step 1:

The tools you will need:

Jacket Stripper, Punch-down tool, Wire Cutters

Step 2:

Insert cable into stripping tool to the desired strip

length. Strip off only as much cable jacket

needed to properly terminate the pairs 1 to 1½

inches should be sufficient to terminate pairs.



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Step 3: Holding the cable near the tool, rotate

the tool around the cable several times.

Step 4: Slightly bend the outer jacket and

manually remove the cut piece or slide the cut

outer jacket with the stripper.

Step 5: Bend each pair in one direction to ex-

pose the rip cord, binder or cross-web filler on

the cable.

Step 6: Remove the rip cord, binder or cross-

web filler if they are present on the cable, leav-

ing only the twisted pairs of wire. The cross-web

filler should be cut as flush as possible to the

jacket.



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Step 7: Determine the wiring scheme and

properly align all four cables accordingly on

the jack. Keep the cable jacket as close to the

connector as possible. Always use connectors,

wall plates and patch panels that are

compatible (same rating or higher) with the

grade of the cable used.

Step 8: Preserve the wire pair twists as close as

possible to the point of termination. When

connecting jacks and plugs, do not untwist the

cable more than 0.5 inches for Category 5e, 6

and 6A cable.

Helpful Hint: A half of an inch of an untwisted

wire pair results in 1.5 dB of near-end crosstalk.

Step 9: Insert wires down into IDC terminal slots

to position them before punching down.

Maintain the twist. To “future-proof” an installa-

tion, terminate all four pairs.

Step 10: When using a punch-down tool, make

sure the tool is straight before punching down

on the connector. Make sure the cut-side of

the tool is facing outward.



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Step 11: Inspect the connector to verify that

the wires are fully engaged in the IDC terminals

and they are cut properly.

Step 12: Place the strain relief cover on the IDC

part for strain relief and dust protection.

Step 13: This is how your assembled jack should

look.



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There are different possibilities for leading installation cables from their cable entry to the distributor

cabinet to the connection modules. It needs to be made certain that the cables are sufficiently

tension relieved and run in a loop, allowing the swivelling elements to be swung open from the

front and taken out easily.

Good cable management also provides for sufficient cable reserves.

Correct

Channel Infrastructure

Incorrect



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Fiber Optics Fiber Optic Cable Types

Fiber optic cables consist of a central core that

carries light and an outer cladding that com-

pletes the guiding structure. There are two basic

fiber types: single-mode and multimode.

Single-Mode

Core diameter of 8 to 10 microns

Cladding diameter is 125

Normally used for long-distance requirements

and high-bandwidth applications

Does not bounce light off the surrounding

cladding as it travels

Multimode

Allows more than one mode of light to travel through the cable

Typical wavelengths of 850 and 1,350 nanometers (nm)

Normally used in LAN applications

Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Types

Multimode 62.5-micron fiber:

62.5-micron core diameter

125-micron cladding diameter

Multimode 50-micron fiber:

50-micron core diameter

125-micron cladding diameter

Increased bandwidth with smaller size

Greater bandwidth with laser-optimized 50-micron fiber

62.5 Micron Core

125 Micron Cladding

50.5 Micron Core

125 Micron Cladding

8 Micron Core

125 Micron Cladding



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Fiber Optic Cable Distances and Attenuation

Maximum Supportable Distances and Attenuation for Optical Fiber Applications

Application Parameter

Nominal Wave-

length (nm)

Multimode Singlemode

62.5/125 μm TIA

492AAAA (OM1)

50/125 μm TIA

492AAAB (OM2)

850 nm laser-

optimized 50/125

μm TIA AAAC

(OM3)

TIA 492CAAA (OS1)

TIA 492CAAB (OS2)

850 1,300 850 1,300 850 1,300 1,310 1,550

Ethernet

10/100BASE-SX

Channel

attenuation (dB)

4.0 - 4.0 - 4.0 - - -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

300

(984)

- 300

(984)

- 300

(984)

- - -

Ethernet

100BASE-FX

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- 11.0 - 6.0 - 6.0 - -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- 2,000

(6,560)

- 2,000

(6,560)

2,000

(6,560)

- -

Ethernet

1000BASE-SX

Channel

attenuation (dB)

2.6 - 3.6 - 4.5 - - -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

275

(900)

- 550

(1,804)

- 800

(2,625)

- - -

Ethernet

1000BASE-LX

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- 2.3 - 2.3 - 2.3 4.5 -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- 550

(1,804)

- 550

(1,804)

- 550

(1,804)

5,000 -

Ethernet

10GBASE-S

Channel

attenuation (dB)

2.4 - 2.3 - 2.6 - - -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

33

(108)

- 82

(269)

- 300

(984)

- - -

Ethernet

10GBASE-LX4

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- 2.5 - 2.0 - 2.0 6.3 -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- 300

(984)

- 300

(984)

- 300

(984)

10,000

(32,810)

-

Ethernet

10GBASE-L

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- - - - - - 6.2 -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- - - - - - 10,000

(32,810)

-

Ethernet

10GBASE-LRM

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- 1.9 - 1.9 - 1.9 - -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- 200

(720)

- 200

(720)

- 200

(720)

- -

Channel

attenuation (dB)

3.0 - 3.9 - 4.6 - - - Fibre Channel

100-MX-SN-I

(1062 Mbaud) Supportable

distance m (ft.)

300

(984)

- 500

(1,640)

- 860

(2,822)

- - -



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Fiber Optic Cable Distances and Attenuation

Maximum Supportable Distances and Attenuation for Optical Fiber Applications

Application Parameter

Nominal Wave-

length (nm)

Multimode Singlemode

62.5/125 μm TIA

492AAAA (OM1)

50/125 μm TIA

492AAAB (OM2)

850 nm laser-

optimized 50/125

μm TIA AAAC

(OM3)

TIA 492CAAA (OS1)

TIA 492CAAB (OS2)

850 1,300 850 1,300 850 1,300 1,310 1,550

Fibre Channel

200-SM-MX-SN-I

(2125 Mbaud)

Channel

attenuation (dB)

2.1 - 2.6

- 3.3

- - -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

150

(492)

- 300

(984)

- 500

(1,640)

- - -

Fibre Channel

200-SM-LC-L

(2125 Mbaud)

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- - - - - - 7.8

-

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- - - - - - 10,000

(32,810)

-

Fibre Channel

400-MX-SN-I

(4250 Mbaud)

Channel

attenuation (dB)

1.8 - 2.1

- 2.5

- - -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

70

(230)

- 150

492)

- 270

(886)

- - -

Fibre Channel

400-SM-LC-L

(4250 Mbaud)

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- - - - - - 7.8

-

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- - - - - - 10,000

(32,810)

-

Fibre Channel

1200-SM-MX-SN-I

(10512 Mbaud)

Channel

attenuation (dB)

2.4 - 2.2

- 2.6

- - -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

33

(108)

- 82

(269)

- 300

(984)

- - -

Fibre Channel

1200-SM-LL-L

(10512 Mbaud)

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- - - - - - 6.0

-

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- - - - - - 10,000

(32,810)

-

FDDI PMD ANSI

X3.166

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- 11.0

- 6.0

- 6.0

- -

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- 2,000

(6,560)

- 2,000

(6,560)

- 2,000

(6,560)

- -

FDDI SMF-PMD

ANSI X3.184

Channel

attenuation (dB)

- - - - - - 10.0

-

Supportable

distance m (ft.)

- - - - - - 10,000

(32,810)

-



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Fiber Optic Cable Fiber Optic Connectors

SC is a snap-in connector also with a 2.5 mm

ferrule that is widely used for it's excellent

performance. It was the connector

standardized in TIA-568-A, but was not widely

used at first because it was twice as expensive

as a ST. It's a snap-in connector that latches

with a simple push-pull motion. It is available in

both simplex and duplex configuration.

LC is a small form factor connector that uses a

1.25 mm ferrule, half the size of the SC. It's a

standard ceramic ferrule connector, easily

terminated with any adhesive. Good

performance, highly favoured for singlemode.

It is also available in both simplex and duplex

configuration.

ST (an AT&T Trademark) is probably the most

popular connector for multimode networks. It

has a bayonet mount and a long cylindrical

2.5 mm ceramic or polymer ferrule to hold the

fiber. Most ferrules are ceramic, but some are

metal or plastic. STs are spring-loaded, you

have to make sure they are seated properly. If

you have high loss, reconnect them to see if it

makes a difference.



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Fiber Optic Cable Attachment Methods

There are several different attachment methods for installing fiber connectors like those shown on

the previous few pages. Below are descriptions of each attachment method along with an expla-

nation of the pros and cons of each.

Fiber Optics Attachment Method

Attachment Method Pros Cons

Heat-cure style –

Epoxy

Cost effective

Long termination time (typically

15 minutes)

Long cure time (typically 30

minutes)

Quick-cure style –

UV Cure

Faster install than heat-cured

99 percent yield

Requires a UV light source

Requires a special ferrule with

glass capillary

Limited resistance to environ-

mental extremes

Quick-cure style –

Anaerobic

Faster install than heat-cured

99 percent yield

Short shelf life

Nonadhesive –

Mechanical grip or crimp

Speedy install

No curing involved

Polishing still required

Nonadhesive –

No-cure, no-polish

Faster install

No epoxy, no polish

Higher cost

Special tools required



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Fiber Optic Cable Safety in Fiber Optic Installations

Eye Safety The infrared light in fiber optic links is at a wavelength that cannot penetrate your eye easily

because it's absorbed by the water in your eyeball. Light in the 1300-1550 nm range is unlikely to

damage your retina, but might harm the cornea or lens. A typical laser pointer, which has a beam

that is collimated (not expanding), and is at visible wavelength (650 nm) where the eye is

transparent, is probably more danger to the retina than a fiber optic link.

That being said, it's not a good idea to look into

a fiber unless you know no source is being

transmitted down it. Since the light is infrared,

you can't see it, which means you cannot tell if

there is light present by looking at it. You should

always check the fiber with a power meter

before examining it. The real issue of eye safety

is getting fiber scraps into the eye.

As part of the termination and splicing process,

you will be continually exposed to small scraps

of bare fiber, cleaved off the ends of the fibers

being terminated or spliced. These scraps are

very dangerous. If they get into your eyes, they

are very hard to flush out and will probably

lead to a trip to the emergency room at the

hospital. Whenever you are working with fiber,

wear safety glasses!

Bare Fiber Safety The broken ends of fibers and scraps of fiber

created during termination and splicing can

be extremely dangerous. The ends are sharp

and can easily penetrate your skin. They in-

variably break off and are very hard to find and

remove. Sometimes a pair of tweezers and

perhaps a magnifying glass will get them out.

Be careful when handling fibers to not stick the

broken ends into your fingers. Dispose of all

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Materials Safety Fiber optic splicing and termination use various

chemical cleaners and adhesives as part of the

processes. Normal handling procedures for

these substances should be observed. If you

are not certain of how to deal with them, ask

the manufacturer for a Material Safety Data

Sheet. Always work in well-ventilated areas.

Avoid skin contact as much as possible, and

stop using chemicals that cause allergic

reactions. Even simple isopropyl alcohol, used

as a cleaner, is flammable and should be

handled carefully.

Fire Safety Fusion Splicers use an electric arc to make splices, so care must be taken to ensure no flammable

gasses are contained in the space where fusion splicing is done. Splicing should never be done in

manholes where gasses can accumulate. The cables are brought up to the surface into a splicing

trailer where all fiber work is done. Of course the splicing trailer is temperature-controlled and kept

spotlessly clean to insure good splicing. Smoking should also not be allowed around fiber optic

work. The ashes from smoking contribute to the dirt problems with fibers, in addition to the chance

of explosions due to the presence of combustible substances.

Electrical Safety You might be wondering what electrical safety has to do with fiber optics. Well fiber cables are

often installed around electrical cables. Electricians are well-trained in electrical safety, but some

fiber optic installers are not. We've heard rumors of fiber installers being shocked when working

around electrical cables.

An instance was, when two installers were installing all-dielectric self-supporting aerial cables on

poles. The hangers, however, were metal and over six feet long. Both had attached the hangers to

the poles, then when installing the fiber cables had rotated the hangers enough to contact

high-voltage lines. So even if the fiber is not conductive, fiber hardware can conduct electricity or

the installer can come in contact with live electrical wires when working in proximity to AC power.

Some people keep a piece of double stick tape on the bench to stick fiber scraps onto. Preferably

keep a dedicated container for all fiber scraps, when finished, put on the lid, tape it and dispose

it . Do not drop fiber scraps on the floor where they will stick in carpets or shoes and be carried

elsewhere. Obviously do not eat or drink anywhere near the work area. Fiber scraps can get into

food or drink and be swallowed. The scraps can imbed themselves in you digestive system and

never be found.



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Safety Rules for Fiber Optics:

Keep all food and beverages out of the work area. If fiber particles are ingested they can

cause internal haemorrhaging.

Keep track of all fiber and cable scraps and dispose them off safely. If available, work on black

work mats and wear disposable lab aprons to minimize fiber particles on your clothing. Fiber

particles on your clothing can later get into food, drinks, and/or be ingested by other means.

Always wear safety glasses with side shields and protective gloves. Treat fiber optic splinters the

same way as you would treat glass splinters.

Never look directly into the end of fiber cables – especially with a microscope - until you are

positive that there is no light source at the other end – having tested it with a power meter. Use

a fiber optic power meter to make certain the fiber is dark. When using an optical tracer or

continuity checker, look at the fiber from an angle at least 6 inches away from your eye to

determine if the visible light is present.

Only work in areas that are well ventilated.

Contact lens wearers must not handle their lenses until they have thoroughly washed their

hands.

Do not touch your eyes while working with fiber optic systems until they have been thoroughly

washed.

Keep all combustible materials safely away from the curing ovens.

Put all cut fiber pieces in a safe place.

Thoroughly clean your work area when you are done.

Do not smoke while working with fiber optic systems.



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Fiber Optic Cable Cable Preparation and Connector Termination

The following steps will guide you through the preparation and termination process for a no

epoxy, no polish fiber optic SC connector. Following these guidelines will help make sure that you

receive the optimum performance from the fiber optic cable. There are numerous other methods

for terminating fiber optic connectors.

Step 2: Measure from the end of the fiber to 40

mm and mark the cable.

Step 3: Slide the strain-relief boot onto the

cable.

Step 1:

The tools you will need:

Fiber stripper, Ruler, Marker

Step 4: Make sure the stripper’s cutting face is

clean. Use the front, large V-notch on the ca-

ble stripper to remove the 900-micron tight

buffer.



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Step 5: Carefully clamp down on the cable

halfway down from the mark you made.

Step 6: Keeping the pressure light, carefully

slide the jacket off of the fiber. Be careful to

avoid breaking the fragile glass fiber. Repeat

step to remove the remaining 20 mm of

jacket.

Step 7: Carefully remove any of the leftover

250-micron coating (notice the white film on

the fiber) using the smaller, back V-notch on

the tool.

Step 8: Use fiber option cleaning fluid and

wipes to clean the fiber.



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Step 9: Clean the bare fiber with two passes of

a fiber wipe dampened with fiber optic clean-

ing fluid. Do not touch the bare fiber after

cleaning it.

Step 10: Make sure that both clamps (C) are

clean and free of fiber. Squeeze buttons A and

B at the same time to open clamps.

Step 11: Place fiber in the slot so the bare fiber

is in the V-groove, the buffer or coating is

aligned with the alignment mark, and the fiber

rests under the tab. Fully release button B then

button A. Make sure both the bare and coated

fiber is secured by the clamps.

Step 12: Slowly turn the knob 360 degrees to

cut the fiber.



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Step 13: Squeeze button A, remove the scrap

fiber and place it in the scrap fiber bin.

Step 14: While holding onto the fiber, squeeze

button B and remove the cleaved fiber.

Step 15: Measure and mark an additional 11

mm on the fiber jacket.

Step 16: Make sure the components are in the

starting position. If not, slide the VFL coupler

back toward the cover hinge until it locks. Verify

the load button is released and the connector

cradle is against the travel stop. Depress the

reset button to return the wrench to the start

position.



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Step 17: Make sure the correct ferrule adapter

is installed. Switch the power on. If the power

light flashes or does not glow, the batteries

need to be replaced.

Step 18: Remove the dust cap from connector

and squeeze the load button to move the con-

nector cradle away from the wrench.

Step 19: With the connector oriented up, load

the connector into the tool by inserting it (lead-

in tube first), into the wrench. Slowly release

the load button while guiding the connector

into the connector cradle.

Step 20: Slide the VFL coupler down until the

ferrule adapter is seated on the connector.



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Step 21: Close the cover and check for the

error light. If the error light remains off, there are

no problems. Insert the cleaved fiber into the

back of the lead-in tube. Insert the fiber until

you feel it firmly stop against the fiber stub. The

visual mark should be within 2 mm of the

lead-in tube. While maintaining enough inward

pressure, squeeze the CAM button in until it

locks. Check the termination lights. If the green

light is illuminated, the termination was

successful. If the red light is illuminated, press

the reset button, remove the fiber and repeat

the termination process.

Step 22: Turn the crimp knob 180 degrees in ei-

ther direction to crimp and lock the connector

into the fiber.

Step 23: Open the cover and slide the VFL

coupler back into its starting position. Slightly

squeeze the button to remove the connector.

Make sure the clear ferrule dust cap is installed.

Slide the boot up the back of the connector

until it reaches the cam.



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Step 23: Install the outer shroud by lining up the

date code with the key-side of the outer

shroud. Using the boot, push the assembly into

the outer shroud until it snaps into place.

Step 24: The fiber connector is completed.



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Fiber Optic Cable Fiber Optic Testing

Attenuation is the parameter most frequently measured and includes the attenuation of the cable

as well as that of attached connectors. Attenuation testing is done with an Optical Loss Test Set

(OLTS). Cable attenuation can be caused by micro-bending, poorly installed connectors, the

presence of dirt on the end face of a connector, excessive mechanical force on the cable or, of

course, a broken fiber.

There are two tiers of optical field testing defined in the standards:

Tier 1: Mandatory – Tests attenuation and verifies cable length and polarity

Tier 2: Optional – Includes the Tie



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Conduit Fill Recommendations Fill Recommendations

Conduit fill states the maximum amount of space that the installed cables should occupy in a

given size conduit expressed as a percentage of the interior volume. When designing a conduit

run, consider not only the cable being installed now but also the likelihood of having to add cables

in the future.

The table below makes recommendations for the maximum cables to be installed in conduit.

Clearance should be ¼ inch at minimum and up to 1 inch for large cable installations or

installations involving numerous bends.

When calculating clearance, make sure all cable diameters are equal.

Do not exceed recommended conduit fill requirements.

Typical OD for twisted-pair cabling is 0.25 to 0.35 inch.

Conduit Fill Recommendation

Conduit Inside

Diameter mm

(in)

Sample Cable Outside Diameters (mm [in]) Trade

Size 4.5 (0.15)

5 (0.19)

6 (0.23)

7 (0.27)

8 (0.31)

9 (0.35)

21 (0.82) 3/4 11 7 5 3 3 2

27 (1.04) 1 18 11 8 6 4 3

35 (1.38) 1-1/4 30 19 13 10 8 6

41 (1.61) 1-1/2 41 26 18 13 10 8

50 (2.06) 2 68 43 30 22 17 13

63 (2.46) 2-1/2 96 62 43 31 24 19

75 (3.06) 3 149 95 66 49 37 29

91 (3.54) 3-1/2 199 127 88 65 50 39

100 (4.02) 4 255 163 113 83 64 50

Note: The calculations used in the above table to determine cable fill are based on a 40 percent

initial fill factor assuming straight runs with no degrees of bend. These conduit sizes are typical in

Canada and the United States and may vary in other countries. The metric trade designators and

imperial trade sizes are not literal conversions of metric to imperial sizes. Fire and smoke stop

assemblies may require different fill ratios.



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Administration Cable Preparation and Connector Termination

Modern buildings require an effective telecommunications infrastructure to support the wide variety

of services that rely on the electronic transport of information. Administration includes basic

documentation and timely updating of drawings, labels and records. Administration should be

synergistic with voice, data and video telecommunications, as well as with other building signal

systems, including security, audio, alarms and energy management.

Administrative record keeping plays an increasingly necessary role in the flexibility and

management of frequent moves, adds and changes. The ANSI/TIA-606-A standard concisely

describes the administrative record keeping elements of a modern structured cabling system.

Elements of an Administration System per the ANSI/TIA-606-A Standard are:

Horizontal pathways and cabling

Backbone pathways and cabling

Telecommunications grounding and bonding

Spaces (e.g., entrance facility, telecommunications room, equipment room)

Fire stopping

Classes of Administration

Four classes of administration are specified in this standard to accommodate diverse degrees of

complexity present in telecommunications infrastructure. Each class defines the administration

requirements for identifiers, records and labelling. An administration system can be managed

using a paper-based system, general-purpose spreadsheet software or special-purpose cable

management software.

Class 1 Administration

Class 1 Administration addresses the administration requirements for a building or premise that is

served by a single equipment room (ER). The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in

Class 1 Administration when the corresponding elements are present:

Telecommunications space (TS) identifier

Horizontal link identifier

Telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB)

Telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB)



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Administration Cable Preparation and Connector Termination


Class 2 Administration addresses the administration of infrastructure with one or more

telecommunications spaces (TS) in a single building.

The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in Class 2 Administration when the corre-

sponding elements are present:

Identifiers required in Class 1 Administration

Building backbone cable identifier

Building backbone pair or optical fiber identifier

Fire stopping location identifier

Class 2 Administration may additionally include pathway identifiers.


Class 3 Administration addresses infrastructure with multiple buildings at a single site.

The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in Class 3 Administration:


Building identifier

Campus backbone cable identifier

Campus backbone pair or optical fiber identifier

The following infrastructure identifiers are optional in Class 3 Administration:

Identifiers optional in Class 2 Administration

Outside plant pathway element identifier

Campus pathway or element identifier

Additional identifiers may be added if desired.


Class 4 Administration addresses infrastructure with multiple sites or campuses. The following

infrastructure identifiers shall be required in Class 4 Administration:


Campus or site identifier

The following infrastructure identifiers are optional in Class 4 Administration:

Identifiers optional in Class 3 Administration

Intercampus element identifier

Additional identifiers may be added if desired.



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