Panduit PUP6A04BU-UG, PUP6ASD04BU-UG Installation Manual

Field test

C

Work

Optional

Horizontal Cross-connect

Field test

Panduit TX6A™ 10Gig™ COPPER CABLING SYSTEM TESTING

PROCEDURES PN524B

Introduction

Copper cabling transmission performance depends on cable characteristics, connecting hardware, patch cords and cross-connect wiring, the total number of connections, and the care with which they are installed and maintained. To qualify for a Panduit System Warranty, postinstallation performance testing must be done using Panduit approved field test instruments to verify that the installed cabling will meet or exceed the performance requirements of the designated classification defined in the Commercial Building Telecommunication Standards. These standards based test results should then be submitted to the Panduit Warranty Department for review.

Panduit offers warranty on the TX6A™ 10Gig™ Copper Cabling System for the current standards, or ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 to channel, or ISO 11801 Amendment 1 Class E

Channel Test Configuration

The channel test configuration is to be used by system designers and users of data communications systems to verify the performance of the overall channel. Channel performance is the most critical to the end user, as this is how their network will perform. The TX6A™ 10Gig™ channel includes up to 90 m (295 ft.) of horizontal cable, a work area equipment cord, a telecommunications outlet/connector, an optional transition/consolidation connector, and two connections in the telecommunications room. The TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ channel includes up to 60 m (195 ft.) of horizontal cable, a work area equipment cord, a telecommunications outlet/connector, an optional transition/consolidation connector, and two connections in the telecommunications room. TIA/EIA recommends and ISO requires that the consolidation point be located at least 5 m (16.4 ft.) from the telecommunications room to reduce the effect of multiple connections in close proximity on NEXT loss and return loss. Per the TIA standard, the total length of equipment cords, patch cords or jumpers and work area cords shall not be more than 10 m (32.8 ft.). If total patch cords are longer than 10 meters, the entire channel length must be derated by the length exceeding 10 meters depending either by 20% or 50% depending on the patch cord cable type used. The connections to the equipment at each end of the channel are not included in the channel definition. The channel definition does not apply to those cases where the horizontal cabling is cross-connected to the backbone cabling. A schematic representation of a channel can be found below.

ANSI/TIA-568-C.2

instrument

TX6A™ 10Gig™

Maximum length

B + C = 90 m (295 ft.)

A + D + E = 10 m (32.8 ft.)

Area

Outlet

Consolidation

point

TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ Maximum

B + C = 60 m (195 ft.)

A + D + E = 10 m (32.8 ft.)

or Interconnect

length

Ch AMD1.

A

instrument

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Panduit System Warranty

Panduit has different types of warranties. These include the Certification Plus™ System Warranty and the Pan-Net™ Performance Guarantee. Each warranty is standards based. Panduit will typically provide a system warranty in the following way:

Channel Warranty is based on passing channel test results. (It is recommended to keep the patch cords installed after testing as there may be variations between patch cords)

As stated previously, passing test results must be obtained using an approved field test instrument. Panduit Corp. places each handheld test instrument thru an evaluation before approving it for use in the field. This ensures the integrity of the test data submitted for warranty.

Current field testers approved for 10Gig/Category 6A:

• Fluke DTX-1800

• Agilent Wirescope Pro N2640A

• JDSU Certifier 40G

Testing Required for ANSI/TIA Category 6A Channel Operation Warranty

Panduit requires that internal channel performance be verified for each link to obtain the warranty. Panduit does not require that field alien crosstalk testing be performed, as the TX6A™ 10Gig™ Copper Cabling System has been thoroughly lab tested and verified to meet alien crosstalk requirements under worse case conditions of 6-around-1 tightly bundled configuration. The customer may wish to perform optional alien testing and this procedure is included for reference.

Fluke DTX-1800 Series Digital Cable Analyzer

Panduit has evaluated the Fluke DTX-1800 Series Digital Cable Analyzer and approves the use of this tester for the certification of installed 10Gig cabling channels. In order to verify that the installed cabling will meet or exceed the performance requirements of the designated classification defined in the ANSI/TIA Category 6A Standard, it is important that the following steps are followed.

Channel Testing

1) Verify that your DTX-1800 Series tester has the most up-to-date software (software version

2.24 or better is required). The latest software updates can be found on the Fluke website at:

http://www.flukenetworks.com/fnet/enus/supportAndDownloads/downloadsAndUpdates/?pid=50004

2) Perform a Set Reference procedure in the special functions prior to testing. Fluke Networks recommends that a Set Reference procedure be performed every 30 days to ensure the maximum accuracy of the test results.

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For detailed instructions on Set Reference procedure, refer to Fluke Network’s DTX-1800 Series User Manual page 20, on “Setting the Reference for Twisted Pair Cabling”. The link

for the User’s Manual is:

http://www.flukenetworks.com

Note: Fluke Networks also recommends factory calibration once a year to ensure that the test tool meets or exceeds the published accuracy specifications.

3) Select the Fluke Channel Adapter (# DTX-CHA002) and attach them to the DTX-1800 Series Main and Remote unit.

4) Turn the main function dial from ‘Autotest’ one step clockwise to the setting entitled ‘Setup’.

5) Under Twisted Pair, set the appropriate Standard Limit to apply different standards,

Select from the following Fluke Test Limits, for which warranty is desired:

• TIA Cat 6A Channel

• ISO11801 Channel Class E

A

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Note – this is the only step that has to be carried out differently for S/FTP

cabling from the steps that would be required for testing of a UTP solution

6) In the scroll down menu, click onto ‘Cable Type’, select and click Cat 6A. Scroll down to, Cat 6A FTP and click, and then Shield Test – Enable. This option will ensure that the continuity of the shielding is verified end to end for the complete channel.

Scroll to manufacturer and select accordingly, Scroll to outlet configuration (T568A or B) for your test. Under tab 2 enable HDTDX/HDTDR for all tests.

Under Instrument Settings tab 1, set Store Plot Data to Extended. Under tab 2, enter operator site and company info. Under tab 3 make sure Date and time are set correctly.

Set the main function dial back to Autotest

7) For channel testing, install all patch cords prior to testing. Note: Panduit recommends for installers to install and test a few channels before completing

the entire system.

8) Begin testing your installed channels with the Fluke DTX-1800 Series Digital Cable Analyzer and save all test results.

9) Troubleshoot and repair any failing channels. Channels resulting in a PASS* are considered a PASS and will be acceptable for warranty.

Note: The Fluke HDTDX analyzer and HDTDR test are very helpful when troubleshooting failing channels. Both can be found on the SINGLE TEST menu and will also run automatically when a failure occurs. Also make sure that Store Plot Data is set to Extended under Setup/Instrument settings.

10) Submit electronic channel test reports to the Panduit Warranty Department with all required warranty paperwork. A channel warranty will then be given based on passing test results.

Note: Panduit recommends for installers to install and test a few channels before completing the entire system.

Alien Crosstalk Testing (Optional)

Alien Crosstalk testing is not needed for shielded cable systems. For UTP systems, Alien Crosstalk testing can be done with the Fluke DTX1800 using part# DTX-10GKIT (recommended).

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The Alien Test Kit contains the following items:

• DTX-PLA002 Permanent Link adapters

• AxTALK Analyzer Software- (software version 3.0 or newer is required). The latest

software updates can be found on the Fluke website at:

http://www.flukenetworks.com/fnet/enus/supportAndDownloads/downloadsAndUpdates/?pid=50004

• DTX-ATERM Link Terminators (2)

• RJ45 to RJ45 Couplers (2) for channel testing

• DTX- CHA002 channel test heads

• DTX-AXTK1 (2) Alien Crosstalk Modules

Items needed in addition to the kit:

• Patch cords (2)

• Laptop computer

Process description:

1. Determine bundles and cables to test:

• Select the longest and shortest links

• Apply rules for TIA 568-C.2

2. For alien testing, Fluke recommends performing a Set Reference at least once a day.

3. Perform permanent link internal testing to the appropriate standard and save all internals of the bundle under test to a separate folder. All links must pass internals.

4. Open the AxTalk Analyzer application and click on the new icon to start a new victim file. Browse for the folder containing the bundle internal tests. Select the file to be used as the victim link. By saving, the application will automatically title as the victim file as titled from the internal file selected.

5. Select the appropriate standard from the test limit menu.

6. Select end 1 and PSANEXT from the radio buttons. Run test and follow the directions. Connect the main and remote as shown below. The Main will always be the victim and the Remote the disturber. For PSANEXT both units are on the same end and the opposite end will have terminated plugs. Run a separate disturber test for each non-victim link of the bundle for end 1, while making the appropriate connection changes. This involves moving the remote and termination plug to the next disturber.

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7. When finished select end 2 and repeat.

8. When finished, select PSAACR-F. Repeat as for PSANEXT but now the main and remote units will be on opposite ends as shown below. If the patch cord is not long enough, use 2 patch cords and a separate link as the synchronization link.

9. When finished, select end 2 and repeat.

Pass/fail determination:

• Any single failure of any pair will result in an overall fail. For additional information, see Alien Crosstalk User Manual located under the help tab in the AxTalk Analyzer application.

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Channel

Version

Equipment

Module

Version.

1. Consult Agilent's website for the latest Software Version.

30 days.

Firmware and Software Version.

.

Approved Test Leads For Panduit ® Mini-Com® TX6A™ 10Gig™ and TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ UTP Jack Modules and

DP6A™ 10Gig™ Patch Panels

Fluke: Networks DTX-1800

Series Cable

Analyzer

Fluke

Networks

Website

Agilent:

WireScope

Pro N2640A

Agilent

Technologies

Website

Firmware

Software:

V2.24 or

later

WireScope

Pro

Software

3.0.53 or later

Software

Linkware

Software V6.0

or later

WireScope

Pro

(ScopeData

Pro II)

Software

3.0.53 or later

Calibration

-

Autotest Test Leads

TIA Cat6A

Channel

Cat6A:

Channel

Part # DTX-

CHA002 Cat6A /

Class E Channel

Adapter

Part # N2644A-100

Universal Cat6A

Channel

SmartProbe

Personality

N/A

Comments

1. Consult Fluke Networks' website for the latest Firmware and Software

2. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that the tester is calibrated prior to testing

2. Calibration with the Precision Calibration is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

3. Tester holds last calibration. Tester must be recalibrated if using a different DualRemote, upgrading the software, when transitioning from Cat7/Class F copper cable test to Cat6A/Class E or lower performance categories, or after

4. Universal Cat6A Channel SmartProbes should be in optimal condition. See owner's manual.

JDSU:

Certifier40G

JDSU Website

V 3.91 or

later

Reporter 3.6

or later

-

Channel

testing for

Cat6A/Class

EA

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NGC-4500-6ACH2-

channel adapters

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pair of Cat6A

N/A

1. Consult JDSU’s website for the latest

2. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that the tester is calibrated prior to testing

Freq.

Insertion

Return (dB)

ACR-F

PS ACR-F

ACR-N

PSACR-N

1 3 65.0

62.0

19.0

63.3

60.3 4 4.2

63.0

60.5

19.0

51.2

48.2 8 5.8

58.2

55.6

19.0

45.2

42.2

10

6.5

56.6

54.0

19.0

43.3

40.3

16

8.2

53.2

50.6

18.0

39.2

36.2

20

9.2

51.6

49.0

17.5

37.2

34.2

25

10.2

50.0

47.3

17.0

35.3

32.3

31.25

11.5

48.4

45.7

16.5

33.4

30.4

62.5

16.4

43.4

40.6

14.0

27.3

24.3

100

20.9

39.9

37.1

12.0

23.3

20.3

200

30.1

34.8

31.9

9.0

17.2

14.2

250

33.9

33.1

30.2

8.0

15.3

12.3

350

40.6

30.3

27.3

6.6

12.4

9.4

500

49.3

26.1

23.2

6.0

9.3

6.3

Freq.

Insertion

Return (dB)

ACR-F

PS ACR-F

ACR-N

PSACR-N

1 4 65.0

62.0

19.0

63.3

60.3

61

58.0 4 4.2

63.0

60.5

19.0

51.2

48.2

58.9

56.4 8 5.8

58.2

55.6

19.0

45.2

42.2

52.4

49.8

10

6.5

56.6

54.0

19.0

43.3

40.3

50.1

47.5

16

8.2

53.2

50.6

18.0

39.2

36.2

45.0

42.4

20

9.2

51.6

49.0

17.5

37.2

34.2

42.5

39.8

25

10.2

50.0

47.3

17.0

35.3

32.3

39.8

37.1

31.25

11.5

48.4

45.7

16.5

33.4

30.4

36.9

34.2

62.5

16.4

43.4

40.6

14.0

27.3

24.3

28.0

24.2

100

20.9

39.9

37.1

12.0

23.3

20.3

19.0

16.2

200

30.1

34.8

31.9

9.0

17.2

14.2

4.7

1.8

250

33.9

33.1

30.2

8.0

15.3

12.3

-0.8

-3.7

350

40.6

30.6

27.6

6.6

12.4

9.4

-10.0

-13.0

500

49.3

27.9

24.8

6.0

9.3

6.3

-21.4

-24.5

Appendix A Standards Limits

TIA Category 6A Channel

(MHz)

ISO Class E

(MHz)

Loss (dB)

Ch AMD 1

A

(dB)

Loss

(dB)

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Jack Modules

CJ6X88TG**

Mini-Com® TX6A™ 10Gig™ UTP Jack Module

CJS6X88TGY

Mini-Com® TX6A™ 10Gig™ Shielded Jack Module

Cable

PUR6A04**

TX6A™ 10Gig™ CMR UTP Copper Cable

PUR6ASD04**

TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ CMR UTP Copper Cable

PUP6ASD04**

TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ CM P UT P Copper Cab le

PUL6A04**

TX6A™ 10Gig™ LSZH UTP Copper Cable

PUL6ASD04**

TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ LSZH UTP Copper Cable

PUZ6ASD04**

TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ LSZH (IEC 60332-3) UTP Copper Cable

PUC6A04**

TX6A™ 10Gig™ CM UTP Copper Cable

PUC6ASD04**

TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ CM UTP Copper Cable

PUFP6X04**

TX6™ 10Gig™ CMP U/FTP Copper Cable

PUFL6X04**

TX6™ 10Gig™ LSZH U/FTP Copper Cable

PFR6X04**

TX6™ 10Gig™ CMR F/UTP Copper Cable

TX6™ 10Gig™ CMP F/UTP Copper Cable

PFL6X04**

TX6™ 10Gig™ LSZH F/UTP Copper Cable

PFC6X04**

TX6™ 10Gig™ CM F/UTP Copper Cable

PSL7004**

TX6™ 10Gig™ LSZH S/STP Category 7 Copper Cable

Patch Cords

UTP6X**Y

TX6™ 10Gig™ UTP Patch Cor ds

UTP6A**

TX6A™ 10Gig™ UTP Patch Cords

STP6X**

TX6™ 10Gig™ STP Patch Cords

Data patch Panels

DPA**6X88TGY

DP6™ 10Gig™ Angled Mo dul ar Punchdo w n Patch Pa nel

Modular Panels

CPPL**M6BLY

Mini-Com® M6 Style Modular Faceplate Patch Panels

CPPLA**WBLY

Mini-Com® Angled Modular Faceplate Patch Panels

CP**BLY

Mini-Com® All Metal Shielded Modular Patch Pane ls

CPP**FMWBLY

Mini-Com® Flush Mount Modular Patch Panels

CPPA**FMWBLY

Mini-Com® Angled Flush Mount Modular Patch Panels

Panduit TX6A™ 10Gig™ Copper Cabling System Product List

Part Number Description

PUP6A04** TX6A™ 10Gig™ CMP UTP Copper Cable

PUZ6A04** TX6A™ 10Gig™ LSZH (IEC 60332-3) UTP Copper Cable

PUFR6X04** TX6™ 10Gig™ CMR U/FTP Copper Cable

PFP6X04**

UTP6ASD** TX6A-SD™ 10Gig™ UTP Patch Cords

DP**6X88TGY DP6™ 10Gig™ Modular Punc hdo wn Patc h Panel

CPPL**WBLY Mini-Com® Modular Faceplate Patch Panels

CPPL**WRBLY Mini-Com® Recessed Modular Faceplate Patch Panels

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