Specs 16700

Division 16700 Communications Wiring Standards
Carnegie Mellon University Computing Services
Contents
Section 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Design
Overview
As-Built Documentation
Questions
Design
Section 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
Products
Inside Plant Communication Rooms
Outside Plant Routing
Outside Plant UTP Material
Outside Plant Fiber Optic
Outside Plant Coaxial
Inside Plant Fiber
Inside Plant Coaxial
Inside Plant UTP Material
Communication Raceway
Communication Backboard
Section 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
Execution
General Installation
Wiring Communication Rooms
Outside Plant Grounding
Outside Plant Cable Installation
Outside Plant Cable Termination
Outside Plant Labeling
Outside Plant Testing UTP
Outside Plant Testing Coaxial
Outside Plant Testing Fiber
Inside Plant Grounding
Inside Plant Cable Installation
Inside Plant Cable Termination
Inside Plant Labeling
Inside Plant Cable Testing
Coaxial Cable Acceptance Testing
Fiber Optic Cable Acceptance Testing
Section 4
4.1
Appendices
Cut sheet of Thomas & Betts Snap-n-Seal products
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1
DESIGN
1.1
OVERVIEW
1.1.1
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
General
The University may, at its sole discretion, accept or reject any and all bids, proposals, or work not meeting the
standards and criteria set forth in this section.
All references in this document to approval shall mean approval by the Communications Facilities Manager or
his designate. No other member of the University may provide an approval for work covered in this section. All
references to the Communications Facilities Manager include the Manager or a designate.
The communications system shall include underground and aerial cabling, riser systems, horizontal distribution
pathway, wiring Communication Rooms, outlets, and other specified equipment, which supports telephone, data,
and CableTV services.
Carnegie Mellon Universitys master wiring plan for data and voice communication specifies Category 5e for
horizontal Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) applications. This specification may at times include the use of
Category 6, Category 6A and Category 3 UTP when conditions call for it, and when the Cable Plant Manager
specifically approves that usage.
The Contractor shall install all Category 5e, 3, 6 and 6A UTP wiring and related equipment as outlined in the
TIA/EIA specifications.
The University requires that a Contractor be certified by the manufacturer of a structured cabling system as to
Contractors ability to install such a system. A copy of Contractors certificate shall be included with all bid
proposals.
The master-wiring plan also includes fiber-optic cable in both multimode and singlemode types, copper plant, and
coaxial cabling for cable television (CableTV).
The scope of work varies from the in-building installation of Cat 5e station outlets, to the installation of backbone
cable, to the construction of wiring Communication Rooms. This work may include installing intra- or interbuilding backbone twisted pair cable, coaxial cable and fiber optic cable, backboards and wire management, racks,
power and lighting, and HVAC.
All underground, aerial, between-building and in-building cable or other facilities abandoned as part of a project
shall be removed by that project in a timely fashion as specified and required by the National Electrical Code
(NEC) per section 800.52(B).
The University is actively phasing out all IBM wiring and support equipment (IBM type 1 and type II cabling,
IBM distribution panels, etc.). No IBM wiring or support equipment shall be installed or reinstalled under any
circumstances.
The Contractor shall obtain approval in advance from the Communications Facilities Manager before starting any
and all work. Unauthorized changes (e.g. cutting, modifying, etc.) to cabling can cause communications network
failures campus-wide and will not be tolerated.
The Contractor shall comply with all of the Universitys Special Conditions as they apply to this work.
Prior to beginning, the tasks described below the Contractor shall meet with the Communications Facilities Manager and
establish a schedule of work.
It shall be the Communications Facilities Managers responsibility to arrange the disconnection and reconnection of all
voice, data, and CableTV services affected by any work.
The Contractor shall visit the project site on a scheduled walkthrough date in order to verify conditions on the job site.
The contractor will notify the Communications Facilities Manager in writing of discrepancies, conflicts, or omissions
promptly upon discovery.
By submitting a bid, the Contractor is attesting that responsible Contractor personnel did have in fact, visited the site during
the bidding period and have verified all pertinent conditions.
1.1.2
Material Submittals
The Contractor shall provide, prior to commencement of work, cut sheets for all materials required by the
project demonstrating that the materials meet the requirements as listed in this document.
1.1.3
Testing
All communications facilities shall be installed and tested as specified in accordance with industry standards,
and as specified in this document. The more stringent of the standards will apply. Vendor must obtain a
written approval from the Communications Facilities Manager on all changes to the communications system
and testing. Failure to follow this procedure will result in Contractors work being considered sub-standard
and unacceptable.
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1.1.4
Substitutions
Any equipment proposed as equal to that specified shall conform to the standards described here, and the
manufacturer must supply proof acceptable to the University in the form of a written guarantee that the
equipment substituted meets or exceeds the specifications, and the substitution be accepted in writing by the
University.
1.2
AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION
Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall provide the Communications Facilities Manager with
both electronic and hardcopy versions of the following documents, in format(s) acceptable to the
Communications Facilities Manager:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable test results

Coaxial Cable test results
Fiber Optic Cable test results
As-Built plans in AutoCAD format. (The Communications Facilities Manager will supply the Contractor with a
copy of the base floor plan AutoCAD file upon request.)
1.3
QUESTIONS
If a designated contact has not been defined in a project, use the contacts listed below for all questions:
David Zumbo, Communications Facilities Manager, (412) 268-7760
Jason Dickerson, Assistant to the Communications Facilities Manager, (412) 268-3339
1.4
DESIGN
1.4.1
Upgrade of cabling between Buildings
Establish new Distribution Frames within the indicated buildings installing fire treated backboards and feed cable conduit
infrastructure as required.
Utilizing existing conduit install the following cables between the indicated buildings:
a. XXX pair telco copper cable. (XXX = number of pair)
b. XXX strand hybrid fiber optic cable (XX multi-mode / XX single-mode, whereas, XXX or XX = number of
strands of fiber)
Where Outside Plant cable extends more than 50 feet into a building, the cable shall upon entering the building transition
from a flooded PE cable to non-flooded PVC cable using interior splice cases, unless the gel-filled cable is installed in rigid
metallic conduit.
Test and document all cable in accordance to the specifications set forth in section 3 of this document.
1.4.2
Upgrade of cabling within Buildings
Install data/voice/ CableTV outlets where indicated using cables specified in section 2 of this document. See UTP
Workstation (WS-1) and Closet or Communication Rooms (CL-1) drawings for detail.
Wire plant infrastructure shall be constructed of EMT conduit, plastic raceway and drive rings as called for by the plans.
Label, test and document all cable in accordance to the specifications set forth in sections 2 and 3 of this document.
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1.4.3
Wire Routing
Main routing is the routing of groups of cable from rooms to wiring Communication Rooms, or between wiring
Communication Rooms, and includes both horizontal and vertical runs.
Horizontal runs are typically installed via cable tray sized by the number of horizontal cable being installed with a maximum
40% fill factor. The tray shall be suspended above dropped ceilings with a continuation on j-hooks or conduit. All threadhangers shall be covered with a rubber or plastic sleeve to protect cable abrasion in the tray. In some cases, cable can be
bundled above finished ceilings in channels or crawl spaces where access panels are installed so cable can be added or
removed at minimal expense for the University. The Communications Facilities Manager must approve this type of
installation.
Vertical runs typically use riser space, vertical cable tray, or in some cases conduit metal raceway (4 minimum with one
spare) that is installed specifically for this purpose. If these raceways do not exist in the areas in question, then a similar type
must be installed to facilitate installation of the new wiring. In most buildings, a fill factor of 40% is used for all main
pathways, except that within rooms. At no time shall cable be routed other than described here, unless authorization is
obtained from the Communications Facilities Manager.
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In all cases, horizontal runs of cable enter rooms via conduit or sleeved penetrations, ideally above suspended ceilings.
All penetrations shall then be sealed, using an approved fire stop compound and installed per the manufacturers detailed
instructions.
In large rough-finished rooms, such as laboratories, high bay spaces, shops or mechanical spaces, cable tray of varying
widths can be used for within-room routing. In such spaces, conduit shall be used to route individual cable from the cable
tray to outlets. Outlets in these areas shall be mounted in metal raceway or in surface-mounted devices.
In classrooms, auditoriums, and other similar spaces that are finished, every attempt should be made to conceal cable above
ceilings and within walls using flush-mounted boxes. Many varieties of techniques are used to route cable within small
rooms and offices. From the point of penetration into the office, cable shall be installed in conduit or cable tray or free flown
(in a code- approved manner) above suspended ceilings to a wall, then fished through the wall inside conduit to an outlet
box. The university does not approve the use of poke-through or dog house outlet boxes. Only approved floor enclosures
will be used. Outlets can also be installed in Wiremold series G-4000D (or authorized equivalent) and terminated in
approved connectors and plates See UTP drawing WS-1 for illustration
Approved tie supports shall be used for UTP and coaxial cable and shall be installed per the cabling manufacturer's
specifications. The University requires the use of Velcro ties for the bundling of cable, as they allow bundling without any
effect on cable performance.
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1.4.4
Wiring Closets (Communication Rooms)
a. Each building shall have one or more wiring Communication Rooms based on the size and shape of the building,
the number of outlets in the building, the size of the wiring Communication Room, and the length of the individual
runs. If more than one Communication Room exists in a building, one Communication Room is designated as an
entry (E) closet, typically known as the Building Entrance Facility or BEF.
b. The E-closet is the main distribution Communication Room for all services. This imposes special requirements as
noted in TIA/EIA-569 Entrance Facilities.
c. Every data/voice/ CableTV outlet (workstation) in a building is connected directly to the nearest wiring
Communication Room (home run wiring). The maximum allowable cable length for horizontal UTP and coaxial
cabling is 90 meters (295 feet). This distance limitation also applies to Communication Room-to-Communication
Room cabling using UTP Category 5e.
d. If more than one wiring Communication Room exists in a building then Category 5e, fiber-optic cable, 300 pair
ARMM Riser Cable, and a single 0.5 in. coaxial cable shall be run from the E-closet to each satellite
Communication Room. Note that the coaxial tie cables shall be run from the E-closet to additional
Communication Rooms in accordance with the CableTV system design, which may differ from the Category 5e
system design.
e. For every twenty-four Category 5e horizontal cables that run from a satellite Communication Room to an outlet,
one Category 6A cable shall be installed from the E-closet to the satellite Communication Room (a twenty-four toone ratio). The same ratio applies to any UTP horizontal cabling.
f. Wiring Communication Rooms are sized according to the number of cables which terminate there, plus a
sufficient amount of spare capacity for future growth. Typically, 120 square feet is required for present and future
installs for satellite Communication Rooms and 150 square feet for building entrance facilities. Each satellite
Communication Room must accommodate a minimum of three (3) 19-in.wide electronic racks. The E-closet
must also accommodate a minimum of three (3) 19-in. wide electronic racks. The minimum distance from the
back wall to the center of the floor plate for the rack is 36.
g. The standard height of wiring racks is 7 feet; so Communication Room ceilings must be at least 8.5 ft high to
accommodate cable runway within the Communication Rooms. There shall be no dropped or suspended ceilings
or finished ceilings in new communication rooms.
h. Alternate spaced cable runway shall be mounted so that cable runway radius drops clear the vertical wire
managers.
i. The first rack in the E-closet and any satellite Communication Room is dedicated, voice terminations. The second
rack in line shall be specifically used for fiber optics and electronics. The succeeding racks shall be specifically
for horizontal UTP data terminations and equipment electronics.
j. A minimum of one conduit (4-in.) plus an additional spare conduit (4-in.) for spare (or equivalent) shall be
provided to interconnect multiple Communication Rooms.
k. In tray, install cable drop-outs for all horizontal cabling. Use drop-outs for every cable that is leaving a tray, both
for horizontal and for vertical exits.
l. Communication Rooms shall provide easy access to all trays within the Communication Room.
m. As the university is moving toward VoIP, it has become necessary to electrically design the power in all of the
Communication Rooms to be easily converted to a universal UPS system. To do so, a trough should be placed
between the electrical distribution panel and the branch circuits for future conversion
n. Lighting levels in the wiring Communication Room shall be at least 50 foot-candles above the finished floor at
both the 19-in. racks and CableTV at wall-mounted backboards.
o. A minimum of 6-in. must be maintained between Category 5e UTP cable and all fluorescent lighting fixtures.
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1.4.5
Manholes
For safety reasons, access to any communications manholes shall only be with the approval of the Communications
Facilities Manager.
No power lines may be run through a communications manhole or other communications outside plant (i.e. conduit, duct
banks, etc.) without approval from the Communications Facilities Manager.
All required safety practices must be followed for confined space entry.
1.4.6
Wiring Types
a. UTP cable shall be terminated with an 8-pin modular connector on the outlet end, and be terminated into a
Systimax 24 port PowerSum patch panel 1100PSCAT5E-24 Angled (T568B) on the rack end.
b. Horizontal coaxial cable shall be terminated with a type-F connector on the outlet end, and on the rack end be
terminated with a type-F connector and placed onto a CableTV tap per the system design. In non-residential
buildings, connect horizontal cable to tap only while dressing cable -- contractor must remove cable from taps
after dressing.
c. If more than one Communication Room exists in a building, 300 pair ARMM- riser type cabling shall be installed
from the E-closet to each of the satellite Communication Rooms. This will be terminated on the racks.
d. A twenty-four strand, dual-mode, 50/125 micron multimode fiber-optic cable (Corning LazerOptimized) and a
twenty-four strand, dual-mode, 8.3/125 micron singlemode fiber-optic cable shall be installed from the E-closet
to each of the satellite Communication Rooms. This fiber cable shall terminate in the E closet on a separate 19-in.
rack in a fiber patch panel. (Note that fiber is not referred to as paired. Each fiber is considered a single strand.
This can be confusing when designing, ordering and during installation. A 12-strand fiber should automatically be
considered 6-pair, but referred to as 12-fiber.)
e. UTP Category 6A shall be terminated on a 1100GS5-24 Patch Panel.
1.4.7
Outlet Design Criteria
a. The number of outlets allocated to a particular space depends on the type of space, the number of occupants of the
space, and their communication requirements. Outlet location often needs to be carefully planned to balance cost
and convenience. Design Consultants shall confer with the new occupants of the space in conjunction with the
Communications Facilities Manager. The Communications Facilities Manager can be helpful in determining
whether to include additional voice wiring to certain locations as well as other tenant needs.
b. Note that even if the occupant does not want a data/voice outlet, a minimum number of outlets MUST be installed
based on the size of the space. If the occupant does not require a data/voice outlet, the following table shall be
used to determine the number of outlets.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Required Number of Data/Voice Outlets

Area (Sq Ft)
Number of Outlets Installed
99 or less
1
100 to 499
2
500 to 1,099
4
1,100 or more
6
Residence halls often have space allocated for computer clusters and must be wired accordingly. The rule for
student rooms is that there must be at least one outlet (two types of media) for every student in a room or suite of
rooms. When a suite of rooms is being designed (a suite consists of several bedrooms and a common-use area such
as a living room), outlets shall be placed at each student desk area at a minimum.
For offices, the general rule is to install one data/voice outlet for each occupant of an office. In cases where
modular furniture is used, one outlet per workspace.
For residences, there should be a single CableTV outlet in each student room. The preferred location is near the
corner farthest from the entry door.
Specialized settings such as lecture halls; clusters and classrooms require additional CableTV outlets (for example
in conference rooms, projection rooms and near blackboards in classrooms).
In non-office spaces, such as classrooms, lecture halls and lab spaces, the area must be specially designed. The
current design is one data outlet per computer located in the space. As computers are now used more frequently in
classrooms and lecture halls as a necessary teaching tool, each lectern and each projection booth shall have at least
one data outlet.
1.4.8
Wireless Access Points
All University Buildings are also served with Wireless Data, and adequate provisions for such service as noted:
a. Locations for Access Points for 802.11 Wireless LAN service are determined after construction is completed, the
space is furnished and occupied. This is relevant for all new campus buildings, major renovations and for smaller
campus, building renovations whose wireless infrastructure will require redesign.
b. Data outlets to connect Access Points will be installed after the Access Point densities and locations are known.
Designs shall provide for one Access Point for every 1500 square feet of interior space, rounded up to the nearest
whole number.
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c.
Designs shall provide for adequate pathway for adding data outlets to both connect data and to power Access Point
locations (using power over Ethernet).
PRODUCTS
2.1
INSIDE PLANT: WIRING COMMUNICATION ROOM MATERIALS & HARDWARE
2.1.1
Racks
a. 19" W X 7' Standard EIA Rack (Panduit or equivalent) P/N: CMR19x84
2.1.2
Raceway
a. Basket tray- Flextray P/N: FT2-xx-10 (see 2.9.1) (xx = width in inches)
b. Wire management Vertical Panduit Patch Runner (PRV8) - 84" H x 8" W x 16.4"D - Front and Rear with (4)
PR5P7 Slack Spools with Dual Hinged Cover.
c. Wire management Horizontal Panduit Net Manager (NCMH2) with snap-on rear cover.
2.1.3
Termination Panels
See Inside Plant Termination section 2.8
2.1.4
Power
Each 19-in. rack must have a double duplex surge protected outlet with a dedicated 120V/20A circuit including a dedicated
ground back to the distribution panel, and shall be mounted upright, 24-in., above finished floor (AFF) on the side of the
racks, facing forward (See CL-1 A-A detail drawing). An exception is in the E-Closet, where Rack One shall have two (2)
dedicated circuits, each serving one side of the double duplex outlet. In addition, one surge protected duplex outlet shall be
installed at the CableTV backboard (See Drawing CL-1 for illustration), and one duplex outlet shall be installed on an
opposite wall to service diagnostic equipment. The outlets on each rack and CableTV must be dedicated circuits, preferably
connected to the buildings emergency power panel.
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5H
2.1.5
Lighting
Fluorescent lighting fixtures, 48" long, 2-32 watt T8 lamps, electronic ballast, and stem and canopy mount. Williams P/N:
2173-IM-EOC-(120V or 277V, to match lighting circuit in wiring Communication Room)
2.1.6
HVAC
All wiring Communication Rooms contain heat-producing electronics electronic equipment and must be actively cooled.
Specific calculations of the required cooling capacity shall be made jointly with the Communications Facilities Manager.
2.1.7
Grounding
Each Communications Room must be provided with an independent ground connection, terminating on the
Telecommunications Master Ground Bus Bar, and in each room appearing at each rack. Also appearing at the CableTV
backboard in the BEF only. This ground shall not be a part of the building electrical system ground until the final
connection point, and shall not be 'daisy-chained'.
2.2
OUTSIDE PLANT: CABLE ROUTING
2.2.1
Between Building Pathways
a. Building to building pathways shall be PVC or Rigid Metal Conduit, 4 minimum trade size.
b. A minimum of two (2) conduits shall be provided. At least one conduit shall be left empty for future use.
c. Each conduit in use shall have a quantity of three (3) MaxCell 3-cell Red Thread inner-duct (Part number MXC3456- RD) installed, or equivalent.
d. Minimum burial depth of each conduit shall be in accordance with local ordinances and NEC.
e. Inner-duct running through steam tunnels and manholes shall be of the rigid type with 1-1/2 minimum trade size.
Use Vikimatic HDPE Conduit, SIDR-15 or equivalent.
f. In utility tunnels and similar spaces, cable ladders or the equivalent shall be used to secure all cabling, inner-duct,
etc. Product Number: Multi-Mount Cable Support Arm, Arm support # MM18, Arm # MM14. Made and
manufactured by Underground Devices, INC. or equivalent.
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2.3
OUTSIDE PLANT: TWISTED PAIR MATERIALS & HARDWARE
2.3.1
OUTSIDE PLANT COPPER CABLE
2.3.1.1
Underground Cable
Cable shall be REA PE 39 24 AWG gel filled, solid copper, corrugated aluminum shield, black polyethylene jacket, with
standard REA PE 39 color code. Cable shall conform to ANSI ICEA 7CFR-1755-390.
Use Superior Essex: PE-39, E-xxx-24DFC or equivalent. (Whereas xxx = number of pairs)
2.3.1.2
Transition Cable
Non-Plenum CMR rated interior AR series riser cable shall be Category 3 multiple pair 24 AWG solid annealed copper with
a grey PVC jacket with a corrugated aluminum shield. Cable shall conform to ANSI ICEA 5-80-576-1988.
Use Superior Essex, CM-xxx-24BAG-3 or equivalent. (Whereas xxx = number of pairs)
2.3.2
OUTSIDE PLANT COPPER CABLE SPLICE CASES
a. The splice case shall be flame retardant.
b. The splice case shall be capable of either straight inline or butt splices option.
c. Splice cases shall be sized as appropriate (but no larger) for the size of the spliced cable.
K&B Building Riser Closure, 3M or equal.
2.3.3
OUTSIDE PLANT COPPER CABLE SPLICING CONNECTORS
NOTE: The Contractor must have the appropriate 3M splicing tool for splicing 4000 series modules. No substitutions shall
be allowed.
a. 25 pair splicing modules shall feature an array of U-shaped, phosphor bronze contacts and stainless steel cut-off
blades.
b. Test entry ports on the front side of each module shall allow for individual testing of individual pairs
c. Modules shall be filled with a flooding compound.
3M MS2 4000-C/TR series splicing modules.
2.3.4
OUTSIDE PLANT COPPER CABLE GROUND CLAMPS

Scotchlock Shield Bond Connector 3M P/N 4462-FN or equivalent.
2.3.5
OUTSIDE PLANT COPPER CABLE TERMINATION BLOCKS: NON-PROTECTED
a. 110 wiring blocks Systimax P/N: 110RD2-100; 110RD2-200 and 110RD2-300
b. Mounting Trough Systimax P/N: 110B1
2.4
OUTSIDE PLANT: FIBER OPTIC MATERIALS & HARDWARE
2.4.1
OUTSIDE PLANT FIBER OPTIC CABLE
a. Outside single mode fiber Corning P/N: 024ESF-T4101D20
b. Outside multi mode fiber - Corning P/N: 024SSF T4180D20
2.4.2
OUTSIDE PLANT FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION PANEL: RACK MOUNT
Combination fiber optic patch panel and splice case.

a.
b.
c.
d.
Corning P/N: PCH-04U with CCH panels

Corning Spice Tray P/N: CJH-02u
Rear Panel Door Lock P/N: HDWR-LOCK-KIT
4U Side Panel P/N: CCH-04U-SIDEPNL
2.4.2.1 Fan out kit Corning:
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a.
b.
FAN-BT47-12 for 12 fiber

FAN-BT47-6 for 6 fiber
2.4.3
OUTSIDE PLANT FIBER OPTIC TERMINATION CONNECTORS
Fiber optic connectors shall be of type SC simplex for both multimode and singlemode fibers, and type SC/APC simplex
factory polished pigtails for certain singlemode fibers, all with ceramic ferrules.
a. Type SC field polished connector
a. Multimode Corning P/N: 95-051-41
b. Singlemode Corning P/N: 95-201-41
b. Type SC/APC factory polished pigtail connector
a. Corning P/N: 006501R3131003M (3 meter)
2.4.4
OUTSIDE PLANT FIBER OPTIC PANELS AND ADAPTERS
Fiber optic panels and adapters shall be the following:
a.
b.
2.5
Panel with 6 singlemode Simplex SC CER (TER-523) Ceramic Inserts and composite housing
a. Corning P/N: CCH-CP06-3C
Panel with 6 fiber CCH panel loaded with Simplex SC/APC adapters (TER-549) Ceramic Inserts and composite
housing.
a. Corning P/N: CCH-CP06-6C
OUTSIDE PLANT: COAXIAL CABLE MATERIALS & HARDWARE
2.5.1
Coaxial Cable Specifications
Underground:
1/2" semi-flexible coaxial cable, jacketed, flooded
a. Commscope P3-500-JCASS
b. Times Fiber T10500JB
2.5.2
Aerial:
a.
b.

1/2" semi-flexible coaxial cable, jacketed
Commscope P3-500-JCA
Times Fiber T10500J
2.5.3
Connector Specifications
For P3-500 and T10500 cable use either a Gilbert PN: GRS-500-CH-DU-03-T pin type connector or a Gilbert P/N: GRS500-BAFF-DU-03 per the system design.
2.6
INSIDE PLANT: FIBER MATERIALS & HARDWARE
2.6.1
Fiber Cable Specifications (r: 41505)
Intra-building or inter-Communication Room fiber-optic cable, unless otherwise specified, shall be a multi-pac, tightbuffered cable. All fiber shall be terminated in a fiber-optic enclosure. There shall be 24 individual fibers each of both
single-mode and multimode types as specified:
a. Inside 24-strand singlemode fiber, riser rated. Corning P/N: 024E81-33131-24
b. Inside 24-strand singlemode fiber, plenum rated. Corning P/N: 024E88-33131-29
c. Inside 24 strand multimode fiber, riser rated. Corning P/N: 024S81-33180-24
d. Inside 24 strand multimode fiber, plenum rated. Corning P/N: 024S88-33180-29
2.6.2
Fiber Connector Specifications
2.6.2.1 Multimode Connectors

Multimode connectors shall be hand polished SC type, MM 50um Anaerobic, SC Metal, All Ceramic connector.
Corning P/N: 95-051-41
2.6.2.2 Singlemode Connectors
Connectors shall be hand polished blue SC type, but at least two of the singlemode fibers in any cable shall be
connectorized with factory polished green SC/APC type pigtails fusion spliced to the fibers. Field Polished Connectors,
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SM Anaerobic, SC Metal, All Ceramic. Corning P/N: 95-201-41 Factory Polished Pigtail Connectors Corning P/N: (see
2.4.3 b.[a])
2.6.2.3 Singlemode Angle Polished Connectors
All visible SC/APC parts (connector shells and strain relief, or bulkhead feed through) are to be green in color. Connectors
shall use ceramic ferrules, and bulkhead feed thru adaptors shall use ceramic sleeves.
2.6.2.4 Connector Cleaning
a. After termination, all connectors shall be cleaned with reagent or optical grade Isopropyl Alcohol.
b. Each connector shall be dried immediately after cleaning to avoid water collection, and shall be immediately
inserted into a feed-through, which shall be provided with a dust cap on unused openings.
2.7
INSIDE PLANT: COAXIAL CABLE MATERIALS & HARDWARE
2.7.1
2.7.1.1 General
Cables other than those listed below may be approved on an individual basis, however permission must be obtained from
both the Cable Facilities Manager *and* from the CableTV group.
2.7.1.2 Between Communication Rooms
Wiring from BEF to satellite Communication Rooms shall be of 0.5-in. coaxial cable and shall be appropriately rated
(CATV -R, or CATV -P) to the application.
All applications except Plenum: 1/2" semi-flexible coaxial cable, jacketed, riser rated
Commscope P3-500-JCAR
Times Fiber 24501RPlenum applications: 1/2" semi-flexible coaxial cable, jacketed, plenum rated
Times Fiber TX15AQ-VBR (flexible hard-line)
Commscope P3-500-JCAP
2.7.1.3 Communication Room to Outlet

Cable television cabling from user to Communication Room will be the following:
All applications:
RG-6 type coaxial cable, quad shield, plenum rated.
Commscope 2227V (vinyl)
2.7.2
Coaxial Cable Connectors
2.7.2.1
F-type:
Connectors for RG-6 cable

LRC (Thomas & Betts) Snap-n-Seal P/N: SNS1P6U (with red plastic collar)
Cable Stripping Use (Thomas & Betts) Snap-n-seal tool, P/N: CST596711
For connector installation, use (Thomas & Betts) Snap-n-seal tool, P/N: SNSUTL
or strip/compression tool all-in-one use (Thomas & Betts) Snap-n-seal, P/N: IT1000
See Appendix-4.1 for cut sheet of Thomas & Betts Snap-n-Seal products
2.7.2.2 Connectors for Faceplates

F-81 Feed-through:
Gilbert F81 female splice P/N: GF-81-HP-6
2.7.2.3 Faceplates
a. Single Gang Hubbell P/N: IMF1EI
b. Keystone One Port Angled Hubbell P/N: IM1KA15EI
c. Blank Hubbell P/N: IMB15EI
d. F-Connector Assembly Hubbell P/N: SFFEX
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2.7.2.4
a.
Connectors for cable:

For P3-500 and T10500 cable use either a Gilbert P/N GRS-500-CH-DU-03-T pin type connector or a Gilbert P/N
GRS-500-BAFF-DU-03-F female type connector per the system design
For TX15 cable use either an Amphenol ACC-15CHT10U pin type connector or an Amphenol ACC15BAFFT10U BAFF F- female type connector per the system design.
b.
2.7.3
Tap Specifications
2.7.3.1 16-way
1 GHz bandwidth wall mount 16-way splitter/tap Toner P/N: XGVS-16 or approved equivalent
2.7.3.2 8-way
1 GHz bandwidth strand mount 8-way power passing tap Motorola P/N: FFT-8-XX or approved equivalent
(XX tap value to be determined by CableTV group prior to build)
2.8
INSIDE PLANT: TWISTED PAIR MATERIALS & HARDWARE
2.8.1
INSIDE PLANT COPPER CABLE
2.8.1.1 Interior Communication Room to Communication Room cable Telephone

ARMM Riser type shall be 24 AWG minimum conductor size, 300 pair, solid annealed copper, fire resistant armored
polyvinyl chloride plastic covered sheath.
Essex P/N: CMR-xxxx-24-EAA or equivalent.
2.8.1.2 Interior Station Cable - Data
a. Non-Plenum data station cable shall be NEC CM rated 4 pair 24AWG solid annealed copper, twisted pair,
unshielded cable. Cable must meet TIA/EIA Category Level 5e specifications. Overall jacket color shall be
BLUE. Systimax P/N: 1061C+LAN.
b. Plenum data station cable shall be NEC CMP rated 4 pair 24AWG solid annealed copper, twisted pair, unshielded
cable. Cable must meet TIA/EIA Category Level 5e specifications. Overall jacket color shall be BLUE. Systimax
P/N: 2061B+.
c. Plenum data station cable shall be NEC CMP rated 4 pair 24 AWG solid annealed copper, twisted pair unshielded
cable. Cable must meet TIA/EIA Level 6A specifications. Overall jacket color shall be red Systemax P/N: 2091
004ARD 4/23-R1000.
2.8.1.3
a.
b.
Interior Station Cable - Telephone

Non-Plenum telephone station cable shall be NEC CM rated 4 pair 24AWG solid annealed copper, twisted pair,
GREY. Systimax P/N: 1061C+LAN.
Plenum telephone station cable shall be NEC CMP rated 4 pair 24AWG solid annealed copper, twisted pair,
GREY. Systimax P/N: 2061B+.
2.8.2
INSIDE PLANT COPPER CABLE TERMINATION BLOCKS
2.8.2.1
Data Station Termination Panels - Rack Mount
a.
b.
24 Port, 1100 Categroy 5E, PowerSum Angled Patch Panel, (T568B). Systimax P/N: 1100 PS CAT 5E-24
Angled.
24 port gigaspeed x 10D 1100 GS5 modular patch panel.
2.8.2.2 Telephone Station Termination Panels - Rack Mount

a. 19 rack mount 110 blocks, Mounting Bracket. Systimax P/N: 110RD2-200
b. 19 rack mount 110 blocks, Trough. Systimax P/N: 110B1
c. 19 rack mount 1100-24 port patch panels
d. See drawing CL-1 for illustration
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2.8.2.3 Telephone Station Demarc Terminations

Krone Distribution Mounting Frames
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a
b
c.
d
19 mounting frame P/N 66542 2 000-1

Module frame for 10 pair module with 2 hole P/N 6655 2 4502-2 1/2
10 pair disconnect module 10/box P/N 6089 1 102-02
Label holders P/N 6092 2 012-02
2.8.3
INSIDE PLANT COPPER CABLE STATION OUTLETS
2.8.3.1 General
The Campus Standard for outlets consists of components manufactured by SYSTIMAX, except for CableTV.
Outlets shall consist of a modular design with up to 2 snap-in Cat 5e UTP, or Fiber Optic connector modules per single gang
mounting space.
Outlets for CableTV shall be as described in section 2.8.3.5
2.8.3.2
a.
b.
c.
d.
Single gang plastic faceplate (and when required two-gang), electric style, Ivory" or to match electrical.
Yoke, Single Gang Receptacle. Systimax P/N: M106FR/246 (Ivory)
Data: Category 5, Black RJ45 Jack, T568B type. Systimax P/N: MPS100BH1-003
Voice: Category 5, Ivory RJ45 Jacks, T568B type. Systimax P/N: MPS100BH1-246
a. CableTV: See section 2.8.3.5
Blank Inserts, Ivory. Systimax P/N: M20AP-246
e.
2.8.3.3
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Data and/or Telephone and/or CableTV Station Outlet Wiremold V4049

V4049 Device Mounting Bracket and Trim Plate. Wiremold P/N: V4046
CableTV: See section 2.8.3.5
2.8.3.4
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Data and/or Telephone and/or CableTV Station Outlet Flush Mount
Data and/or Telephone and/or CableTV Station Outlet Wiremold G/V4000

Cover Plate, single gang duplex, Ivory" or to match electrical, Wiremold P/N: 5507D
Device Plate for G/V4000. Wiremold P/N: G4048B
Single Gang Receptacle Yoke, Ivory. Systimax P/N: M106FR2/246
CableTV: See section 2.8.3.5
2.8.3.5 CableTV- station outlet

Single-gang metal faceplate with approved F-81 barrel connector which is prevented from rotating by built-in stops or by
other means. Each faceplate shall provide one F-81 connection.
a. Allentel P/N:
b. Toner P/N: WP-81-SS Metallic
c. Vere P/N:
2.9
COMMUNICATIONS RACEWAY
2.9.1
TRAY
a. FLEXTRAY Basket Tray or equivalent
b. Basket tray to be sized based on the number of cable being supported with a maximum 40% fill factor for future
installs.
c. Cable tray may decrease in size as cable count reduces, but a maximum 40% fill factor must be maintained as the
tray size is reduced.
d. Basket tray can be used as a vertical raceway.
e. Basket tray shall be end support hung only (no center supports), with rubber or plastic covers on all exposed allthread rod to prevent cable damage.
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f.
Cable drop-outs must be used where cable exits tray, both horizontally and vertically.
2.9.2
CONDUIT
EMT conduit (minimum trade size) shall be used as a raceway from basket tray to workstation where applicable and
installed per the NEC installation practice.
2.9.3
J-HOOKS
J-hooks, minimum 1-5/8 width shall be used as a raceway from basket tray to workstation where applicable, and staggered
to avoid an antenna effect (see 2.10.6).
2.9.4
SURFACE RACEWAY
Surface raceway containing wiring using more than 90V must separate that wiring from communications wiring using a
grounded metallic barrier (Wiremold specified or equivalent).
a. Dual Chamber metallic raceway, Wiremold P/N: V4000B base
i.
V4000D, divider sections; V4000C cover plate; V4048B device mounting straps and duplex receptacle
device plate; V4048R device plate for CATV.
b. Dual Chamber plastic raceway, Wiremold P/N: V5000B,
i.
5000C cover; 5007C-1 device plate; 5007C-1A; 5507D, face plate
2.9.5
CABLE RUNWAY
a.
Side stringers and cross members shall be tubular steel, with a yellow zinc dichromate finish.
b.
Side stringers shall be 1-1/2 inch x 3/8 inch x .065 inch with inch x 1 inch x .65 inch cross members on 9 inch
centers.
c.
Minimum acceptable width shall be 16 inches. Provide size per drawings.
d.
All connections shall be made utilizing fittings specifically designed for that function. All fittings shall be of the
same manufacturer as the runway.
e.
Cable runway radius drop panels shall be provided where required, to maintain manufacturer's recommended
bend radius.
f.
All cable runway and fittings shall be UL classified.
2.9.6
ALTERNATE SPACE CABLE RUNWAY
a.
Side stringers and cross members shall be tubular steel, with a black finish.
b.
Side stringers shall be 1-1/2 inch x 3/8-inch x .065-inch with 1-1/2 inch x 1/2-inch x 3/8-inch cross members on
alternate centers of 12-1/2 inches and 13.81 inches.
c.
Minimum acceptable width shall be 18 inches. Provide size per drawings.
d.
All connections shall be made utilizing fittings specifically designed by the manufacturer for that function. All
fittings shall be of the same manufacturer as the runway
e.
Cable runway radius drop panels shall be provided where required, to maintain manufacturer's recommended
bend radius.
f.
Alternate space cable runway shall be installed above 19 inch equipment racks only.
g.
Cable runway shall provide proper alignment of cross member radius drops over floor mounted 19 inch
equipment racks.
h.
Install per manufacturer's recommendations.
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2.10
MISC MATERIALS
2.10.1
a.
b.
c.
COMMUNICATIONS BACKBOARD
All communications backboards shall be 3/4" plywood, AC grade.
Backboard shall be painted black with fire retardant paint on all sides and edges.
Backboard shall be mounted with the C side against the wall.
2.10.2 DUCT SEAL

Plastic permagum duct seal: Anixter P/N 009386, Blackthorn or equal
2.10.3 Fire-stopping
a. Pillows: SpecSeal Product P/N: SSB26: 9 lengths or equivalent
b. Cable Tray through Wall Penetrations: Pensil Series P/N: PEN 200 Foam or equivalent
c. Putty: SpecSeal Series P/N: SSP Putty or equivalent
2.10.4
LABELS
Cable ID tags shall be provided by the Communications Facilities Manager.
2.10.5 PULLROPE
a. Pull rope shall be 3/8" polyethylene having not less than 200 lb tensile strength or:
b. Pull rope shall be tape, with minimum 200 lb tensile strength: Mule tape P/N: WP600P
c. Breakaway swivels with having not more than 200 lb breaking strength must be used for pulling fiber optic cable:
George M. Pfundt (GMP) part number 71401
2.10.6 J-HOOKS
a. Minimum size 1-5/8
b. Erico Caddy P/N: CAT21 or equivalent
2.10.7
a.
b.
c.
3
'D' Rings
2" metal 'D' ring. Allentel P/N GB13A, CPI or equivalent.
3" metal 'D' ring. Allentel P/N GB13B, CPI or equivalent.
5" metal 'D' ring. Allentel P/N GB13C, CPI or equivalent.
EXECUTION
3.1
GENERAL INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.1
a.
3.1.2
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Installation Guidelines: General

All system cabling and terminations shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Installation Guidelines: Pulling
Inspect all conduit bends to verify proper radius. Comply with NEC Section 346-10 for minimum permissible
radius and maximum permissible deformation.
Apply a chemically inert lubricant to all cable prior to pulling in conduit.
Do not subject cable to tension greater than that recommended by the manufacturer. Use multi-spool rollers where
cable is to be pulled in place around bends. Do not pull reverse bends.
Verify that all conduit, cable tray and/or raceway has been de-burred and properly joined, coupled, and terminated
prior to installation of cable. Verify that all conduit, cable tray and/or raceway is clear of foreign matter and
substances prior to installation of cable.
Cable loops and bends shall not have a radius less than that recommended by the manufacturer.
All shielded cable shall be insulated. Do not permit shields to contact conduit, raceway, boxes, panels or
equipment enclosures.
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a.
b.
c.
3.1.3
a.
b.
c.
All cable shall be continuous and splice free for the entire length of the run between designated connections or
terminations unless otherwise specified.
At designated splices, maintain conductor, strand and binder color code across all splices.
Within buildings, make splices only in designated cable trays, terminal cabinets, on designated equipment
backboards or where specifically shown on plans.
Installation Guidelines: Routing & Support
Do not obscure access to access doors, hatches, air dampers, valves, cable trays, junction boxes, pull-boxes
conduit entries or similar areas of access.
Secure all cable run vertically for continuous distances greater than thirty (30) feet. Provide symmetrical
conforming nonmetallic bushings or woven cable grips appropriate to weight of cable(s).
J-hooks, minimum 1-5/8 width shall be used as a raceway from basket tray to workstation where applicable, and
staggered to avoid an antenna affect (see 2.10.6)
Where drawings specifically allow the installation of cable in void, plenum or suspended ceiling areas, the
contractor shall conform to TIA/EIA 569, section 10.4 with respect to separation from power and radio
frequency (RF) sources per Table 10.4-1 reproduced below. Provide at least twice the listed separation,
including but not limited to motors, transformers and copiers.
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TIA/EIA 569 Table 10.4-1

Separation of Telecommunications Pathways from <=480V Power Lines
Minimum Separation Distance
Condition
<2KV
2-5KV
Unshielded power lines or
5-in.
12in.
electrical equipment in
proximity to open or nonmetal raceways.
Unshielded power lines in
2.5-in.
6-in.
proximity to a grounded
metal raceway.
Power lines enclosed in a
N/A
3-in.
grounded metal conduit
(or equivalent shielding)
in proximity to a
grounded metal raceway.
3.1.3.1
a.
12-in.
6-in.
Routing support detail

Where drawings specifically allow the installation of cable in void, plenum or suspended ceiling areas, the
contractor shall provide support for all wire and cable. Do not place or attach cable directly to T-bar grid,
concealed spline grid, flexible or rigid ductwork, HVAC registers, sprinkler piping or fixtures, light fixtures or
building structure.
For cable bundles greater than 40 pairs of conductors, provide an independent means of support attached to
building structure, beams, joists or similar. Provide EMT conduit, metal wire basket tray, J-hooks (1-5/8
minimum) or similar open top cable support at such locations.
One or two-holed type conduit clamps are not allowed for use as cable guides. When guiding cable on backboards,
D rings of the appropriate size are to be used
b.
c.
3.2
>5KV
24-in.
WIRING COMMUNICATION ROOM INSTALLATION
3.2.1
Racks
a. The E-closet requires a rack for the termination of the fiber-optic cable and associated electronics. The fiber cable,
which is routed from the E-closet to the satellite Communication Room, terminates in a patch panel on the fiber
rack in the E-closet and in a patch panel located on Rack 2 in the satellite Communication Room.
b. Racks shall be located on a flat and level floor, attached with minimum 0.375-in. bolts or screws and braced for
stability.
c. All termination panels shall be rack-mounted in accordance with Drawing CL-1.
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3.2.2
3.2.3
a.
Fire-stop Installation
a. All fire-stop installations shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications
and instructions.
b. All fire-stop installations shall be made such that fire-stop material surrounds the cables (See
2.10.3).
Raceway
Communication Rooms shall provide easy access to all trays.
3.2.4
Power
a. The outlets on each rack and for CableTV must be dedicated circuits, preferably from the buildings emergency
power system (See 2.10.4).
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3.2.5
Lighting
a. Lighting levels in the wiring Communication Room shall be at least 50 foot-candles above the finished floor at
both the 19-in. racks and CableTV equipment board
b. A minimum of 6-in. must be maintained between all UTP cable and fluorescent fixtures (See 2.10.5).
3.3
OUTSIDE PLANT: GROUNDING
3.3.1
OUTSIDE PLANT GROUNDING - General
Outside plant shall be grounded in accordance with the following specifications, however, all grounding conductors shall
be run to a single point ground (see drawing CL-1 for illustration).
a
IEEE C62.41 CAT C for lightning strikes
b. ANSI/IEEE C62.41-1991, 1996; Cascaded Protection
c. NFPA 780 Compliant System
d. Franklin Rod; Article 250 NEC and related articles
8H
3.4
OUTSIDE PLANT INSTALLATION: COPPER & FIBER OPTIC CABLE
3.4.1
a.
b.
c.
3.4.2
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3.4.3
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3.5
OUTSIDE PLANT Installation - General

Upon completion of installation all conduits shall be sealed with a malleable duct seal compound or with a sealing
device.
Install pull-rope with all installed underground cable
Fiber shall be pulled using a clevis and swivel and shall not exceed manufacturers pulling specifications (see
2.10.5 c.).
OUTSIDE PLANT Cable and Inner-duct Routing
Route cable along walls. Do not install cable utilizing the shortest route by installing a cable across the middle of a
wall.
Form cable to closely parallel walls, not to interfere with the duct entrances. Support cable on brackets and cable
insulators.
In existing manholes, vaults, and pull-boxes where new ducts are to be terminated or where new cable are to be
installed, arrange the installation of cable, cable supports and grounding as required for a uniform installation with
cable carefully arranged and supported.
Support cable splices in underground structures by racks on each side of the splice case.
Locate splices to prevent cyclic bending in the splice sheath.
Install cable at the middle and/or bottom of cable racks, leaving top space open for future cable, except as
otherwise indicated or when adding to existing installations.
OUTSIDE PLANT Cable Splicing
All splices shall be accomplished using the proper splice cases, splicing modules and manufacturers recommended
tools as specified in the product section of this document.
No splices shall be made using single pair 'bean' connectors.
Maintain conductor, strand and binder color code across all splices.
Upon completion of splicing all exposed wire pairs and splice modules shall be wrapped in a clear plastic cling
wrap.
All sheath grounds shall be maintained by using a properly sized grounding braid strap.
OUTSIDE PLANT CABLE TERMINATION
3.5.1
a.
b.
OUTSIDE PLANT Copper Cable Termination

Copper cable containing 50 pair or more shall be spliced to a dry shielded transition cable upon entry into a
building.
All cable sheaths shall be grounded at both ends of the cable using a green AWG #10 wire connecting the cable's
ground shoe to the ground bus within the Communication Room.
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3.5.2
OUTSIDE PLANT Fiber Optic Cable Termination
a. All fiber connections are to be permanently labeled with the strand number and cable identity as supplied by the
Communications Facilities Manager. Fibers shall appear in patch panels with the same number at both ends of the
span
b. The contractor shall review the termination procedure with the Communications Facilities Manager before
beginning this phase of the work
c. Fiber cables shall have their sheathing removed so that no more than 18" of sheathed cable enters the panel. Cable
shall be stripped back a sufficient amount so that the fiber strands wrap at least one full circle of at least 36 slack
length inside of the panel with their connectorized ends attached to the distribution panel's bulkheads.
d. Fiber strands shall be installed in an order compliant with the TIA/EIA 598-A Color Code.
e. SC housing adapters (bulkheads) shall be installed in the connector plates with their key slots facing up.
f. Within both rack and wall mount distribution panels, all single mode fiber strands shall be mounted in sequence
before multi mode fiber strands.
3.6
OUTSIDE PLANT CABLE AND INNER-DUCT LABELING
3.6.1
a.
b.
3.6.2
OUTSIDE PLANT Labeling - General

Comply with TIA/EIA 606.
All cables to have identical labeling at each end.
OUTSIDE PLANT Labeling Fiber in Manholes, Raceways and Tunnels
a. Install University supplied cable ID markers within every manhole, vault, pull-box and building entrance as
directed by the Communications Facilities Manager. Carnegie Mellon Universitys master wiring plan for data and
voice communication specifies Category 5e for horizontal Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) applications. This
specification may at times include the use of Category 6 and Category 3 UTP when conditions call for it, and when the
Cable Plant Manager specifically approves that usage.
b.
Install "CAUTION - FIBER OPTIC CABLE" adhesive marker labels every 3 feet on all exposed fiber optic cable
and inner-duct which contain fiber in manholes. Also every 50 feet and at each entry or exit in other spaces such
as utility tunnels and tray.
c.
Labels shall indicate starting and ending points, state the fiber type (SM, MM, product number, footage per sheath
and test, date, contractors name), and list ownership by the Communications Facilities Manager.
3.6.3
a.
b.
3.6.4
a.
b.
3.7
OUTSIDE PLANT Labeling Copper and Coaxial Cable Points of Termination

All labels at points of termination shall be machine printed.
Labels shall be provided by the Communications Facilities Manager.
OUTSIDE PLANT Labeling- Fiber Optic Cable Points of Termination
Labeling of the fiber optic patch bays shall be made on the inside data sheet in each bay, and shall be
accomplished in neat penmanship using an indelible black ink pen or by machine printed labels.
Each connector position shall be marked with either "SM" for single mode fiber or "MM" for multimode fiber.
OUTSIDE PLANT TESTING TWISTED PAIR CABLE
3.7.1
a.
b.
c.
d.
OUTSIDE PLANT Twisted Pair Cable Testing - General

A new cable shall be tested only after all wires within the cable have been terminated at both ends. Measurements
shall be made by applying meter probes and shorting connections directly to the terminating punch block knives.
For cable without metallic sheathing, "measurements to ground" means an electrical connection to building steel,
electrical metallic conduit or a water pipe.
The contractor shall correct all defects possible.
The contractor shall supply the Communications Facilities Manager with written documentation of all test results.
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e.
If the number of defective pairs that cannot be repaired exceeds 4% of the cable's pair count, the cable shall be
deemed unacceptable and must be replaced by the contractor. Replacement and re-termination of the replacement
cable shall be performed at no additional cost to the University.
3.7.2 OUTSIDE PLANT Copper Cable Testing - Acceptance Test #1 (Continuity)

a.
b.
c.
Meter set for ohm reading. Each pair shall be shorted at one end and the loop resistance value read at the other.
b) The difference between the largest and the smallest resistance reading from each pair in the cable shall be no
more than 10% of the largest reading.
Cable to have identical labeling at each end.
3.7.3 OUTSIDE PLANT Copper Cable Testing - Acceptance Test #2 (Balance, Polarity & Transpositions)
a.
b.
3.8
Upon passing Test #1, the tester at one end of cable shall ground tip side of each pair in turn. The tester at other
end of cable reads resistance to building ground of same conductor.
b) REQUIREMENT: Reading for each tip conductor in pair of approximately one-half the loop resistance value
from Test #1, with no splits, reversals, or transpositions permitted
OUTSIDE PLANT TESTING - COAXIAL CABLE
3.8.1
General
Coaxial cable shall be tested in accordance with industry standards. A broadband sweep system or a frequency domain
reflectometer or coaxial cable compatible time domain reflectometer shall be used for testing.
All coaxial cable shall be pre-tested on the reel prior to installation and a record of the testing shall be presented to the
Communications Facilities Manager.
All installed coaxial cable shall be tested after termination and a record of the testing shall be presented to the
Communications Facilities Manager prior to acceptance of the work.
Provide test results in hardcopy and electronic format to the Communications Facilities Manager as a condition of
acceptance.
Test as follows:
1) Tests of each cable from 5 to 1000 MHz showing attenuation as a function of frequency.
2) Tests of each cable showing the return loss in dB as a function of distance
Testing will measure across the entire installed span of cable, including the connectors at each end.
3.8.2 Test limits
Test limits for coaxial cable assemblies:
Attenuation: A maximum reading per 100' of cable, as measured at 870 MHz:
1) for RG-6 type cable -- 6.5dB
3) for 1/2" type cable -- 2.5dB
Return Loss: A minimum of 30dB.
3.9
OUTSIDE PLANT TESTING FIBER OPTIC CABLE
3.9.1 OUTSIDE PLANT Fiber Optic Testing - General

a.
b.
Perform fiber optic cable testing on all installed fiber optic cabling.
Notify the Communications Facilities Manager in writing at least 48 hours in advance that fiber optic cable testing
shall commence.
c.
Submit test report (electronic copy, disk and hardcopy) no later than five days after the cable are tested.
d.
Same procedure below to be followed for Inside Plant.
e.
Format: Test and submit field measured attenuation readings (Power Meter Test) and strip charts and/or tracer
recordings (OTDR Test) on all strands in each tube in every cable in one direction. Submit these results with the
following information:
1.
2.
3.
Date of test
Name of test personnel
Model numbers and serial numbers of all equipment
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
3.9.2
Dates of last calibration for all equipment

Test wavelength
Pulse duration(s) and scale range(s)
Index of refraction
Fiber cable type and part number
Fiber tube and fiber strand number
Direction of test
Overall distance
Attenuation in dB
OUTSIDE PLANT Fiber Optic Testing - Pre-Installation Test
a.
Perform a pre-installation attenuation acceptance test on all fiber cable, on the factory reels. Measure the
attenuation per kilometer using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). The refractive index of the
OTDR, shall be set and verified, in writing, and the OTDR shall have a certificate of calibration, dated within
ninety days prior to the test.
b.
Once the Contractor has measured the attenuation and has concurred with the factory test results, Contractor will
document in writing their concurrence of the attenuation in all fibers to the Communications Facilities Manager.
c.
If the attenuation test results vary from the factory tests, the Contractor shall notify the Communications Facilities
Manager, and the manufacturer, in writing, and obtain direction prior to installing the cable.
3.10
INSIDE PLANT: GROUNDING
3.10.1 Grounding General

See section 3.3 For specification references.
3.10.2 CableTV Grounding
A #6 ground wire from the Communications Room master ground buss shall be provided at the BEF only, with the far
end to be located on the CATV backboard (see Drawing CL-1 for details).
3.11
INSIDE PLANT CABLE INSTALLATION
3.11.1 INSIDE PLANT Installation - General

a.
b.
c.
All data and voice station cable shall be in continuous un-spliced runs between the station outlets and the wire
Communication Room termination blocks.
Station cable shall run loose throughout all pathways. At no time shall station cable be secured by any means
(such as tie-wrap, electrical tape, or similar binding) except at the wire Communication Room backboard or rack
where Velcro tie-wraps are permitted.
At no time shall a station run exceed 90 meters (295 ft). Report to the Communications Facilities Manager any
conditions which might cause this requirement to be exceeded.
3.11.2 INSIDE PLANT Installation Raceway

a. Basket Tray: Install according to Manufacturers Specifications
b.
Surface Raceway: Install according to Manufacturers Specification
c.
Cable Runway: Install according to manufacturer's specification.
d.
Alternate Space Cable Runway: Install according to manufacturer's specifications.
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3.12
3.12.1
a.
b.
c.
INSIDE PLANT CABLE TERMINATION

General
Unless otherwise noted on the plans, all communications outlets are to be installed at a height of 36" A.F.F. (above
finished floor) to center, except for those intended to be used for telephone wall jacks. Those plates or boxes that
are to be used for telephone wall jacks which shall be installed at a height of 48" A.F.F to center.
All station outlets shall be installed so that their edges are parallel to the vertical and horizontal edges of the
surface on which they are mounted.
Sufficient cable slack of un-stripped cable, which is to be no less than 2.5" and no more than 5.0", shall be
provided at the station outlet in order to facilitate removal and inspection of the back of the terminated jack(s).
3.12.2 Termination of Coaxial Cable

a. CableTV backboard mounted termination panels may be standard strand-mount drop taps or indoor multi-taps. All
panels shall be mounted to the provided backboard as illustrated in drawing CL-1.
b. Contractor will terminate all coaxial cabling, including both horizontal and vertical runs, dressing cables to the
appropriate tap per the system design. Cables must be disconnected after dressing, except in residential structures.
9H
3.12.3
a.
b.
3.12.4
Termination of Copper Station Cable - General

At each end of a station cable run the outer jacket shall be stripped back no more than 2" maximum.
When terminating a station cable the integrity of the twist for each individual pair shall be maintained up to the
point of termination.
Termination of Copper Station Cable at Station Outlet
a.
All data and voice station cable shall be terminated at the individual jack modules in accordance with T568B
wiring scheme.
b.
For both vertically and horizontally mounted communications outlets the primary data jack shall be mounted in
the upper left section of the outlet plate, the primary voice jack in the lower left, secondary data in the upper right
and the secondary voice in the lower left. Communication outlet containing more than 4 jacks shall follow a
similar pattern.
3.12.5 Termination of Data/Voice Station Wire on the Communication Room Rack Panels
a. UTP Category 5e structured cable system; the panels are angled 24-port minimum modular power-sum patch
panels.
b. The four voice pairs shall be punched down on racks with a 19, 110 blocks Systimax 110RD2-200 Mounting
Bracket and 2 110B1 Troughs. The number of brackets is dictated by number of outlets (See both UTP
Workstation [WS-1] and Communication Room Layout [CL-1] drawings for details).
10H
3.13
1H
INSIDE PLANT LABELING
3.13.1
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.13.2
Inside Plant Cable Labeling

Prior to the beginning of communications wiring work, the contractor shall be given by the Communications
Facilities Manager a set of floor-plans on which each outlet has been identified with a unique number. It shall be
the contractor's responsibility to label all installed work according to this master set.
A machine-generated label is to be used for all labeling, which will be provided by the Communications Facilities
Manager.
Labels shall be applied to outlets as illustrated in drawing WS-1.
Labels to rack end termination in DWG CL-1
12H
Inside Plant Labeling General
All cable to have identical labeling at each end

3.13.3
Inside Plant Cable Labeling Copper Cable
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The following applies specifically to the labeling of twisted pair cable:
a.
b.
3.13.4
For cable between communications rooms, each termination point shall be labeled with a machine-printed label
consisting of a cable designation and a near and far-end destination location using University building
abbreviations and closet number. For example: "Tie Cable from CyH-1 to CyH-BEF".
For cable from communications rooms to other locations, each termination point shall be labeled with a machineprinted label consisting of a cable designation and a near and far-end destination location using University
building abbreviations and closet/room number. For example: "Tie Cable from CyH-1 to CyH-234".
Inside Plant Coaxial Cable Labeling
The following applies specifically to the labeling of coaxial cable:

a. At station end, all cables shall have a flag style label applied between 4 and 10" from the connector, in addition to
the faceplate label(s).
b. At Communication Room end, all cables shall have a flag style label applied between 12 and 18" from the
connector.
3.14
INSIDE PLANT CABLE TESTING
3.14.1 General
a.
b.
c.
Test and report on each cable segment. Both data and voice station cable are to be tested to Cat 5e standards.
Submit test report (both disk and hardcopy) no later than five days after the cable are tested.
Note exceptions to Category 5e standards. Remedy and retest, all exceptions until cured.
3.14.2 Cat 5e Acceptance Test

a. UTP testing shall be performed in accordance with the TIA/EIA 568A Category 5e specifications. The Contractor
shall supply Category 5e. Contractor shall supply to the Communications Facilities Manager test results in hard
copy and electronic forms, and shall also provide the manufacturers certification or warranty.
b.
Using test equipment approved by the Communications Facilities Manager, test and report on the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
3.15
Cable ID
Line map
Crosstalk
Loop resistance
Attenuation
Length
Capacitance
ACR
Measured qualification of the link (i.e. meets Category 5e standard.)
COAXIAL CABLE ACCEPTANCE TESTING
3.15.1 General
Coaxial cable shall be tested in accordance with industry standards. A broadband sweep system or a frequency domain
reflectometer or coaxial cable compatible time domain reflectometer shall be used for testing.
All coaxial cable shall be pre-tested on the reel prior to installation and a record of the testing shall be presented to the
Communications Facilities Manager.
All installed coaxial cable shall be tested after termination and a record of the testing shall be presented to the
Communications Facilities Manager prior to acceptance of the work.
Provide test results in hardcopy and electronic format to the Communications Facilities Manager as a condition of
acceptance.
Test as follows:
1)
Tests of each cable from 5 to 1000 MHz showing attenuation as a function of frequency.
2)
Tests of each cable showing the return loss in dB as a function of distance
Testing will measure across the entire installed span of cable, including the connectors at each end.
3.15.2 Test limits
Test limits for coaxial cable assemblies:
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Attenuation: A maximum reading per 100' of cable, as measured at 870 MHz:
1)
for RG-6 type cable -- 6.5dB
2)
for RG-11 type cable -- 4.0dB
3)
for 1/2" type cable -- 2.5dB
Return Loss: A minimum of 30dB.
3.16
FIBER OPTIC CABLE ACCEPTANCE TESTING
3.16.1
a.
General
All fiber shall be pre-tested on the reel prior to installation and a record of testing shall be presented to the
Communications Facilities Manager. Fiber-optic cable shall be tested in accordance with industry
standards. An Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), as well as a hand-held power meter, shall be
used for testing.
Provide test results in hardcopy and electronic format to the Communications Facilities Manager as a
condition of acceptance as follows:
1. For Singlemode fibers: Unidirectional power meter tests of each fiber at 1310nm and 1550nm. Bidirectional OTDR traces of each fiber at 1310nm and 1550nm, using launch and exit cable in order to
allow testing of both of the span's connector ends.
2. For Multimode fibers: Unidirectional power meter tests of each fiber at 850nm and 1300nm. Bidirectional
3. OTDR traces of each fiber at 850nm and 1300nm, using launch and exit cable in order to allow testing
of both of the span's connector ends.
At the minimum, testing will measure the Optical Return Loss at each connector, optical power loss at each
connector and at each splice and across the entire span, and at all optical events across the fiber span.
b.
c.
3.16.2
a.
b.
Permissible test limits for indoor singlemode fiber for CableTV applications only.
Power Loss: Must be less than the sum of: 0.5dB x number of connector pairs +, 0.1dB x number of fusion splices
+- 0.4 dB/km of loss @ 1310nm (0.3 dB/km of loss at 1550nm) +/- 0.25dB tolerance.
OTDR: ORL or Back-reflection of SC/APC connectors must be greater than 65dB, and no macro/micro events are
to be greater than 0.5dB.
3.16.3 Test limits for singlemode fiber

Test per ANSI/TIA/EIA 526.7, Method 1: Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Singlemode Fiber Optic Plant.
a. Power Loss: Must be less than the sum of 0.75dB x number of connector pairs +, 0.3dB x number of fusion splices
+ 0.5 dB/km of loss @ 1310nm (.05 dB/km of loss at 1550nm) +/- 0.25dB tolerance.
b. OTDR: No macro/micro events are to be greater than 0.5dB.
3.16.3.1 Permissible test limits for Multimode fiber

a.
Power loss: 0.75dB x number of connector pairs, + 3.5 dB/km of loss @ 850nm (1.5 dB/km of loss at 1300nm) +0.25dB tolerance.
3.16.3.2 Splicing to pre-existing fibers

When splicing to pre-existing fibers, Contractor will provide power/OTDR results of existing fibers the Communications
Facilities Manager to compare with completion test results. Contractor work shall be evaluated with pre-work losses/events
subtracted from completion losses/events.
END OF DIVISION 16700 SECTION
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4
APPENDICES
Page 23 of 23
Last Revised 8-7-08
Snap-N-Seal
F Series Male One-Piece

Compression Connectors
Thomas & Betts Snap-N-Seal One-Piece
Compression Connectors, feature a userfriendly, pre-positioned and detachably coupled
plastic sleeve, incorporating time-proven
advantages for a reliable connection.
Snap-N-Seal One Piece Connectors use the same proven 360
compression design and installation tools as other Snap-N-Seal products
To reduce assembly time and simplify installation, the plastic sleeve
is pre-positioned and detachably coupled to the connector body.
True 360 compression onto cable ensures superior RF shielding
performance, -90 dB effective shielding (typical on 60% bonded
foil cable).
Physical Properties
Permanently stamped part numbers and color-coded sleeves for

easy identification before and after installation.
Nut, Post and Collar: Brass

Nut and Collar Finish: Nickel Tin
Post Finish: Tin Plated
O-Rings: Ethylene Propylene
Installation requires one-step 1/4 - 1/4 cable preparation and

standard compression tools used for all 59 & 6 series Snap-N-Seal
product families.
Electrical Properties
Return Loss: -30 dB up to 1GHz Typical
Insertion Loss: -0.18 dB up to 1GHz Typical
RFI Shielding: -90 dB Typical (60% Bonded Foil)
Mechanical Properties
Cable Retention: 40 lbs min.
Complies to SCTE IPS-SP-401
Cable Insertion Force: <20 lbs
Environmental Properties
Quad-sealed system prevents moisture migration.

Incorporates a NiTin finish plus UV resistant plastic and O-rings to
provide a reliable, environmentally sealed product.
Superb return loss performance of -30 dB to 1GHz.
Cable retention exceeds 40 lb. minimum as specified by the SCTE.
Temperature Rating: -40F (-40C) to

140F (60C)
Moisture Migration: Passes ANSI/SCTE 60 2004
1.265 TYPICAL
3/8-32UNEF-20
THREAD SIZE
Ordering Information
C atalog N umber
7/16HEX
P ost
I.D.
S leeve
I.D.
S leeve
C olor
T ool
I nner
P ack
O uter
P ack
SNS1P59
.154
.253
Orange
1+2 or 3
50
1000
SNS1P59QS
.154
.275
Green
1+2 or 3
50
1000
SNS1P59HEC
.154
.290
White
1+2 or 3
50
1000
SNS1P6
.191
.290
Blue
1+2 or 3
50
1000
SNS1P6QS
.191
.315
Violet
1+2 or 3
50
1000
F S eries M ale O ne -P iece C ompression C onnectors
Tool: 1 = CST596 or CST596711 2 = SNSUTL 3 = IT1000
Please ask your Thomas & Betts representative for a complete catalog of quality
Thomas & Betts products or visit us at www.tnb.com. For customer service, call
1-800-685-9452. For technical questions, call 1-888-862-3289.
2007 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved.
Data Sheet # CDS-SNS1P
Thomas & Betts Corporation

Communications Products Group
Tel: 800-920-0328 901-252-5000
Fax: 800-283-6756 901-252-1380
Ultimate Snap-N-Seal
F Series Compression Connector

Thomas & Betts introduces the UltimateTM
Snap-N-Seal Compression Connector. One
connector for 6 Series SCTE specification
drop cables including 60% braid, tri-shield
and quad shield.
Look for the classic design of this Thomas & Betts connector. With its
user-friendly, pre-positioned and detachably coupled plastic sleeve,
the UltimateTM Snap-N-Seal Connector incorporates time-proven
advantages for a reliable connection.
To reduce assembly time and simplify installation, the plastic sleeve
is pre-positioned and detachably coupled to the connector body.
The plastic sleeves separability from the connector body further
simplifies difficult installations.
Physical Properties
True 360 compression onto cable ensures superior RF shielding

performance, -90 dB effective shielding (typical on 60% bonded foil cable).
Installation requires one-step 1/4 - 1/4 cable preparation and
standard compression tools used for all 59 & 6 Series Snap-N-Seal
product families.
Quad-sealed system prevents moisture migration.

Incorporates a NiTin finish plus UV resistant plastic and O-rings to

provide a reliable, environmentally sealed product.
Cable Insertion Force: <20 lbs Typical
Cable retention exceeds 40 lb. minimum as specified by the SCTE.
140F (60C)
C atalog N umber
P ost
I.D.
S leeve
I.D.
.191
.293
S leeve
C olor
T ool
I nner
P ack
O uter
P ack
F S eries C ompression C onnector

SNS1P6U
Red
1+2 or 3
50
Tool: 1 = CST596 or CST596711 2 = SNSUTL 3 = IT1000
Data Sheet # CDS-SNSULT

Tel: 800-920-0328 901-252-5000
Fax: 800-283-6756 901-252-1380
1000
Snap-N-Seal
Contractor Kits
Snap-N-Seal drop connectors for 6

Series cable feature industry leading
compression technology.
They are the coax cable connection of choice for advanced,
broadband communication and satellite companies. Most
problems occur at the connector due to incorrect cable
preparation or connector installation. The Snap-N-Seal
system is designed to minimize problems due to
craftsmanship issues and to significantly reduce future
connector related maintenance issues.
SNSKIT1P6
What Makes Snap-N-Seal

Connectors Unique?
100% waterproof - superior environmental seal
prevents any moisture from entering the connection
15 year industry track record - more than 1 billion
sold with no recorded performance degradation
True 360 compression design ensures superior
RF signal performance
Simple and quick to install requiring the industrys
lowest hand compression force on the installation tool
Color-coded with permanently stamped part numbers
for easy connector identification both before and
after installation
RSNSKITUR
Visual and audible signals when proper installation

is achieved
SNSKIT1P6 Contents
Snap-N-Seal Connector Specifications
Physical Properties
140F (60C)
50 Snap-N-Seal SNS1P6U Connectors for 6 Series

CATV Cables
50 Snap-N-Seal SNS1P6QS Connectors 6 Series
Quad-Shielded CATV Cables
SNSUTL Snap-N-Seal Connector Installation Tool
CST596596 CATV Cable Preparation Tool (for 59 and 6
Series Cables)
RSNSKITUR Contents
100 Snap-N-Seal SNS1P6U Connectors for 6 Series
CATV Cables
SNSUTL Snap-N-Seal Connector Installation Tool
CST596596 CATV Cable Preparation Tool (for 59 & 6
Series Cables)
Data Sheet # CDSNSKIT

Tel: 800-920-0328 901-252-5000
Fax: 800-283-6756 901-252-1380
Snap-N-Seal
One-Piece BNC
These connectors are designed for applications using Series
59, Series 59 Quad Shield, Series 6 and Series 6 Quad Shield
SCTE specification coaxial cables. In addition the 59 Series
BNC connectors are designed for applications using specific
Broadband Headend cables and Digital Video cables.
High performance, 75 ohm Snap-N-Seal BNC Male
connectors feature precision coaxial contacts for demanding
bandwidth applications.
Physical Properties

Body Components: Brass

Body Finish: Nickel
Nut: Zinc alloy with Nickel plate
Terminal/Contact: Beryllium Copper
with Silver plate
Insulators: TPX
O-Rings: Ethylene propylene
Return Loss: -30 dB up to 1 GHz typical
Insertion Loss: -0.2 dB up to 1 GHz typical
RFI Shielding: -65 dB typical
Cable Retention: 40 lbs min. complies to
SCTE IPS-SP-404
True 360 degree compression onto cable ensures optimum

RF shielding performance, -65dB effective shielding.
BNC Male Plug interface is designed to nominal Mil Spec
C-39012 with 75 ohm characteristic impedance.
Integral silver-plated contact and Snap-N-Seal design
ensures ease of installation and reliable, high frequency
return loss performance of -30dB to 1 GHz.
Installation requires one-step 1/4 - 1/4 cable preparation
and standard compression tools used for all 59 & 6 series
Snap-N-Seal product families, saving installation time.
Temperature Rating: -40F (-40C)
to 140F (60C)
C atalog #
C able T ypes
C enter C ond
D ia R ange
P ost S leeve S leeve

I.D.
I.D.
C olor
T ool
I nner
P ack
O uter
P ack
BNC C ompression C onnectors

SNS1P59BNC
RG59
Belden 1505A Serial Digital Video Cable
Belden 9167 Broadband Headend Cable
Belden 9275
Belden 8241
.022 to .036
.154
.253
Orange
1+2
10
50
SNS1P59QSBNC
RG59QS
.022 to .042
.154
.275
Green
1+2
10
50
SNS1P6BNC
RG6
.032 to .040
.191
.290
Blue
1+2
10
50
SNS1P6QSBNC
RG6QS
.032 to .040
.191
.315
Violet
1+2
10
50
SNS1P6UBNC
Fits most RG6 and RG6QS coaxial

cables
.032 to .040
.191
.293
Red
1+2
10
50
.022 to .036
.154
.290
White
1+2
10
50
SNS1P59HECBNC Commscope F59 HEC-2

Times Fiber 02240V
Times Fiber 02241V
Commscope S59 HEC
TOOL: 1 = SNSUTL, 2 = CST596711 OR CST596
Data Sheet # CDS-SNS1PBNC

Tel: 800-920-0328 901-252-5000
Fax: 800-283-6756 901-252-1380
Snap-N-Seal
RCA Type Male

Extending the use of our Snap-N-Seal
technology, Thomas &Betts introduces the
Snap-N-Seal RCAconnector. Designed
to interface with all standard RCA female
jacks and utilizing standard or tri-shield
SCTE specification 6 series drop cable,
this product gives the installer maximum
flexibility for creating and placing audio
cables in home entertainment systems.
Features Snap-N-Seal technology for simple and reliable
installations.
Designed to interface with RCA female (JACK) per IEC
Specification 60603-14.
Physical Properties
Cadmium plated connector body and precision integral contact

provide maximum reliability.

Body Finish: NiTin
Terminal/contact: Brass Berillium Copper
Insulators: TPX
Installation requires one-step 1/4-1/4cable preparation and

standard compression tools used for all 59 and 6 series
Snap-N-Seal product families.
Color coded sleeves based on industry standards for RCA

connector applications.
Return Loss: -30 dB up to 20 MHz Typical

Insertion Loss: -0.05 dB up to 20 MHz Typical
RFI Shielding: -120 dB up to 20 MHz Typical
1.741 TYPICAL
Cable Retention : 40 lbs min. Complies to

SCTE IPS-SP-404
FOR SERIES 6 CABLE
POST ID = .191
SLEEVE ID = .290
Temperature Rating: -40F (-40C) to 140F (60C)
TERMINAL ACCEPTS
.032 TO .040 DIA PIN.
SLEEVE
C atalog N umber
S leeve C olor
T ool
I nner
P ack
O uter
P ack
SNS1P6RMBL
Blue
1+2
50
SNS1P6RMY
Yellow
1+2
50
500
SNS1P6RMW
White
1+2
50
500
SNS1P6RMR
Red
1+2
50
500
SNS1P6RMG
Green
1+2
50
500
SNS1P6RMBK
Black
1+2
50
500
RCA-T ype M ale C ompression C onnectors
500
Tool: 1 = CST596 or CST596711 2 = SNSUTL
Data Sheet # CDS-SNSRCAS

Tel: 800-920-0328 901-252-5000
Fax: 800-283-6756 901-252-1380
Snap-N-Seal
RCA-Type Male Connectors

Provides the installer with maximum
flexibility for creating and placing audio
cables in home entertainment systems.
Thomas &Betts Snap-N-Seal RCAconnectors are designed to
interface with all standard RCA female jacks and utilize standard or
tri-shield SCTE specification drop cable.
Features Snap-N-Seal technology for simple and
reliable installations.
Installers can create their own custom length RCA jumpers.
Designed to interface with RCA female (JACK) per IEC
Specification 60603-14.
Physical Properties
Body Finish: Decorative Gold
Contact: Beryllium Copper
Insulators: TPX
Gold plated connector body and terminal with precision integral

contact provides maximum conductivity and reliability.
Installation requires one-step 1/4-1/4cable preparation
and standard compression tools used for all 59 and 6
series Snap-N-Seal product families.
Supplied with color coded sleeves based on industry standards for
RCA connector applications (Red, White, Yellow, Green, Blue, & Black).
1.741 TYPICAL
Return Loss: -30 dB up to 20 MHz Typical
Insertion Loss: -0.05 dB up to 20 MHz Typical
C atalog
N umber
C able T ype
P ost I.D.
S leeve
I.D.
T ool
S leeve
C olor
I nner
P ack
O uter
P ack
Black
50
500
RCA-T ype M ale C onnectors

SNSRM59
59 Series SCTE specification Drop Cable
.156
.257
1+2
SNSRM59BL
.156
.257
1+2
Blue
50
500
SNSRM59G
.156
.257
1+2
Green
50
500
SNSRM59R
.156
.257
1+2
Red
50
500
SNSRM59W
.156
.257
1+2
White
50
500
SNSRM59Y
.156
.257
1+2
Yellow
50
500
SNSRM6
.191
.290
1+2
Black
50
500
SNSRM6BL
.191
.290
1+2
Blue
50
500
SNSRM6G
.191
.290
1+2
Green
50
500
SNSRM6R
.191
.290
1+2
Red
50
500
SNSRM6W
.191
.290
1+2
White
50
500
SNSRM6Y
.191
.290
1+2
Yellow
50
500
TOOL: 1 = CST596 OR CST596711, 2 = SNSUTL
Data Sheet # CDS-SNSRM

Tel: 800-920-0328 901-252-5000
Fax: 800-283-6756 901-252-1380
CST596596
CST596711
Prepares 59 and 6 Series Drop Cables
Assemble the Tool
Prepares 59, 6, 7 and 11 Series Drop Cables

Assemble the Tool
Snap-N-Seal
his assembly procedure is required to provide proper cutting pressure.

1. Snap the tension arm into the notch of the finger loop as shown.
This assembly procedure is required to provide proper cutting pressure.

1. Snap the tension arm into the notch of the finger loop as shown.
Cable PSpare
reparation
Tools
Cartridge
Spare Cartridge
CST596596
Coax Stripping Tools
1. Storage area contains spare cartridge.

Thomas & Betts Replacement
cable preparation
tools
provide a reliable and effective
Replacement cartridges are available:
cartridges
are available:
method to prepare
cable.
Color-coded
blade modules
59 and 6 Series Cable: RC596 Replacement Cartridge, Black
59coaxial
and 6 Series
Cable:
RC596 Replacement
Cartridge,housed
Black in one
7 and 11 Series
Cable: of
RC711
Replacement
Cartridge, Gray
tool allow for preparation
of a range
cable
sizes.
CSTMV596
Tension Arm
CST596596
Cable Stop
s 59 and 6 Series Drop Cables
oolSee
ure is A
required to provide proper cutting pressure.
Detail
arm into the notch of the finger loop as shown.
CST596711
Notch
Storage
Primary
ains spare cartridge.

Area
Location
ridges are available:
able: RC596 Replacement Cartridge, Black
CSTMV596
CST596711MV
Detail A
Cable Stop
Detail A
Tension Arm
CST596711

7 and 11 Series Cable:
FIG ARC711 Replacement Cartridge, Gray
Tension Arm
Prepares 59 and 6 Series Drop Cables and

ommscope 753 HDTV and 1855 Belden Precision Video Cable
See
Detail A
Assemble the Tool
his assembly procedure is required to provide proper cutting pressure.

CST596596MV
h Snap
Storage
Primary
1.
the tension
arm into the
notch
of the finger loop as shown. Notch
Snap
Tension
Area
Location
Arm into Notch
Spare Cartridge
Ordering
Information
1. Storage area
contains spare
cartridge.
Detail A
Cable Stop
Consistent one-step cable preparation
59, 6,
7 and
11 Series Drop connectors
Cables
Prepares
Compatible
with
all Snap-N-Seal
Color-coded
blades available
Assemble
the Tool replacement
See
This assembly
procedure
isDetail
required
to
provide
proper cutting
pressure.
Built-in
storage
area
for
the
unused
blade
module
A
1. Snap the
tension
arm
into
the
notch
of
the
finger
loop
as
shown.
High strength polymer tool body
Spare Cartridge
Storage Primary

Ergonomically designed toNotch
fit the hand
Snap
Tension
1. Storage
area contains spare cartridge.
Area
Location
ArmReplacement
into
Notch
Fingercartridges
loop forareeasy
cable preparation
available:
Snap Tension
Arm into Notch
FIG B
CST596711MV
CST596596MV
Detail&
A Storage
Cable Stop
Area
Prepares 59, 6, 7 and 11 Series Drop Cables and
Primary
Commscope 753 HDTV
andLocation
1855 Belden Precision Video Cable
Assemble the Tool
This assembly procedure is required to provide proper cutting pressure.
Primary
1.Storage
Snap the Primary
tension arm into
theTension
notch
of theLocation
finger loop as shown.
Snap
Area
Location
Arm into Notch
Spare Cartridge

Replacement
cartridges
Replacement cartridges
C atalog
# are available:
D escription
F igureareBavailable:
lade M odule
C able S ize
59 and 6 Series Cable: RC596 Replacement
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6 Series
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andPrecision
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Replacement Cartridge, Green
Cable preparation tool with 2 blade modules for
A
Black
Series 59 & 6
Tension Arm CST596596
preparation
59/6 coaxial
cables
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Detail A
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procedure
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with 2 blade
modules
for
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preparation
of Series
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andtension
mini video
coaxial
cables*
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arm into
the notch
of the finger loop as shown.
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11 contains
coaxial cables
Black
Series 59 & 6
Gray
Series 7 & 11
ridges are available:

Replacement cartridges are available:
able: RC596 Replacement
Black
59 and 6 Series Cable: RC596 Replacement Cartridge, Black Black
Notch Cartridge,
Storage
Primary
Cable preparation Snap
tool with
3 blade modules for
Notch
Storage
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Tension
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RCMV Location
7 and
11 Series Cable: RC711 Replacement
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ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
* For use with CommScope 7538 HDTV

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1
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Series 59 & 6
WARRANTY:
Cable preparation
toolarm.
with 3 blade modules
for Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all
Open the toolCST596596MV
by squeezing the midpoint
of the tension
B
Black
Seriesapplication.
59 & 6 Thomas
necessary tests to determine the suitability
of this product
for the user's intended
preparation of Series 59/6 and mini video&coaxial
cables*
Betts warrants
that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
Insert the cable up to the cable stop.
ninety (90) days following the date of purchase. Upon
prompt notification
of any
warranted defect,
Green
Mini
Video*
Grip the cable close to the tool and rotate tool around the
cable 3 to 4
See
Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price.
Proof of purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized modification of the product voids all warranties.
Detail A
full turns. Blade Modules
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING
Squeeze the front portion of the tension arm to hold the cable in the
RC596
Replacement blade module
Black
Series
59 OR
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THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN N/A
LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES
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For customer
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call
Proof of purchase is required.
Misuse or unauthorized
of the product voids all warranties.
Tel: 800-920-0328 901-252-5000
1-800-685-9452.
For
technical
questions,
call 1-888-862-3289.
Limitations
and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING
ortion of the tension arm to hold the cable in the
THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR Fax:
IMPLIED,
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INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
2007 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All
rights reserved.
FITNESS
FOR
A
PARTICULAR
PURPOSE,
WHICH
ARE
SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMED.
LIABILITY
ation and install connector.
1/4
FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
Data Sheet # CDS-CST TOOLS
OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
1/4
cable preparation tips
connector installation
1. Cut cable end square
2. Position cable in cutting tool (# CST596711)

and rotate until cable jacket is easily removed
3. Properly prepared cable:

minimum 1/4 - 1/4
6a. Bottom connector, post flush

at dielectric
Be sure cable end has

been cut squarely
6b. Detach sleeve only if required

for cable insertion
Score and remove outer
foil on Tri and Quad
Shielded Cable
7. Compress sleeve with the SNSUTL

Compression tool
correct
Ensure center
conductor is straight
and clean
incorrect
safety
4. Fold back braid

correct
5. Position connector
If braid is scored or cut,

re-prep the cable
8. Installation complete when sleeve fully

compressed inside connector
incorrect
If center conductor is
scored or cut, re-prep
the cable
Wear eye protection when installing these

connectors. Follow NEC, SCTE, CSA, Local
Codes and/or Satellite TV Standards for
proper grounding.
A Wide Range of One-Piece Snap-N-Seal Connectors Available!

RCA-Type
for RG6 Coax
F Series
Male Indoor
Catalog #
SNS6I
Post I.D.
.191
Sleeve I.D.
.290
Inner Pack = 50
Outer Pack = 1000
Color
BLUE
Use with cutting

tool # CST596596
Splices
BNC
Catalog #
Post I.D.
SNS1P59BNC
.154
SNS1P59QSBNC .154
SNS1P59HECBNC .154
SNS1P6BNC
.191
SNS1P6UBNC
.191
SNS1P6QSBNC
.191
Inner Pack = 10
Sleeve I.D. Color

.253
ORANGE
.275
GREEN
.290
WHITE
.290
BLUE
.293
RED
.315
VIOLET
Outer Pack = 50
Use with cutting

tool # CST596596
Catalog #
81SNS1P59
81SNS1P59QS
81SNS1P6
81SNS1P6U
81SNS1P6QS
Post I.D.
.154
.154
.191
.191
.191
Sleeve I.D. Color

.257
ORANGE
.275
GREEN
.290
BLUE
.293
RED
.315
VIOLET
Inner Pack = 20
Outer Pack = 240
Use with cutting

tool # CST596596
Catalog #
SNS1P6RMBL
SNS1P6RMY
SNS1P6RMW
SNS1P6RMR
SNS1P6RMG
SNS1P6RMBK
Inner Pack = 36
Color
BLUE
YELLOW
WHITE
RED
GREEN
BLACK
Use with cutting

tool # CST596596
Outer Pack = 432
Connectors
for Mini Coax
Catalog #
SNSBNCMB
SNSRMB
SNSFMB
Inner Pack = 50
Connector Type
BNC
RCA
F Male
Outer Pack = 500
F Series
Male
Catalog #
SNS1P59
SNS1P59QS
SNS1P59HEC
SNS1P6
SNS1P6U
SNS1P6QS
Post I.D.
.154
.154
.154
.191

.191
Inner Pack = 50
Outer Pack = 1000
Use with
cutting tool
# CSTMV596
Sleeve I.D. Color

.253
ORANGE
.275
GREEN
.290
WHITE
.290
BLUE

RED
.315
VIOLET
Use with cutting
tool # CST596596
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8155 T&B Blvd. Memphis, TN 38125
Tel: 800-685-9452 / 800-920-0328 / 901-252-5000
SNS-DEMO CARD 2007 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved.
One Compression Tool for

ALL Snap-N-Seal Connectors
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