CommScope SYSTIMAX 360 iPatch PATCHMAX User manual

SYSTIMAX 360™iPatch®PATCHMAX®Modular Panel
Instruction Sheet
Material ID 860 489 905
Issue 1, August 2010
ACN 107 198 425
The iPatch System is covered by U.S. patents 6285293 and 6522737,
and other U.S. and foreign patents and patents pending.
The SYSTIMAX 360™ iPatch®PATCHMAX® Modular
Panel is a SYSTIMAX approved product. This patch
panel can be used in an iPatch System for EIA-T568A or
EIA-T568B wiring applications. The 24-port version
holds four GS3-DM or GS5-DM 6-pack modules and the
48-port version holds four 12-pack modules. Both
versions are two units high and mount in a standard
19-inch rack with a universal hole pattern. Integrated
patch cord management and removable rear cable
management are included.
Ordering information is listed below.
Note: To use the SYSTIMAX 360 iPatch PATCHMAX Modular Panel
in an existing iPatch System, the iPatch Managers must be running
software version 7.20N or later. The System Manager software, used
to manage the system, must be Version 6.5 or later.
We recommend
that you upgrade the System Manager software to Version 6.5 or a
later version before you install the SYSTIMAX 360 iPatch
PATCHMAX Modular Shelf.
System Manager will automatically
upgrade the iPatch Manager software.
Components in this Package
Modular panel with the following items installed:
— GS3-DM or GS5-DM 6-pack or 12-pack modules (4)
— cabling labels for B wiring (4 or 8)
— iPatch sensor overlay (1 or 2)
— panel bus jumper (1 or 2)
Patch cord management
Front bezel
Cable support bar
Cable troughs (4)
Cable straps (4)
#12-24 x 1/2 inch screws (4) for mounting the panel in a
19-inch (482.6 mm) rack
Cabling labels for A wiring (4 or 8)
Termination Managers (28 or 56) and instruction sheet
Related Components (Ordered Separately)
Material ID Product Code Description
760123489 360-iP-PMAX-GS3-24 360 iPatch PATCHMAX 24-port panel
equipped with GS3-DM 6-pack modules
760123497 360-iP-PMAX-GS5-24 360 iPatch PATCHMAX 24-port panel
equipped with GS5-DM 6-pack modules
760130377 360-iP-PMAX-GS3-48 360 iPatch PATCHMAX 48-port panel
equipped with GS3-DM 12-pack
modules
760130385 360-iP-PMAX-GS5-48 360 iPatch PATCHMAX 48-port panel
equipped with GS5-DM 12-pack
modules
760130419 360-iP-UP-KIT-PMAX-24 360 iPatch PATCHMAX 24-port upgrade
(for 10 panels)
760130427 360-iP-UP-KIT-PMAX-48 360 iPatch PATCHMAX 48-port upgrade
(for 5 panels)
760149096 360-iP-JMPR-PMAX 360 iPatch PATCHMAX Cable Bus
Jumpers (10 jumpers)
Material ID Product Code Description
760102269 360-PM-GS3-DM 360 PATCHMAX GS3-DM replacement
distribution 6-pack module
760111393 360-PM-GS5-DM 360 PATCHMAX GS5-DM replacement
distribution 6-pack module
760117382 360-PM-GS3-DM-12P 360 PATCHMAX GS3-DM replacement
distribution 12-pack module
760117390 360-PM-GS5-DM-12P 360 PATCHMAX GS5-DM replacement
distribution 12-pack module

Instruction Sheet: SYSTIMAX 360™ iPatch® PATCHMAX®Modular Panel
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, read,
understand, and adhere to the following instructions as well as any
warnings marked on the product.
!
CAUTION
Remote risk of electric shock. Never install the product in wet
locations or during lightning storms. Never touch uninsulated
communication wires or terminals.
Also, follow the precautions below:
All wiring that connects to this equipment must meet applicable
local and national building codes and network wiring standards
for communication cable.
Care should be taken not to compromise the stability of the rack
by installation of this equipment.
Important:
SYSTIMAX 360 iPatch PATCHMAX shelves use infrared
sensing technology and should be installed where they are not
exposed to direct sunlight or other infrared sources.
Save these instructions.
Specifications
Mounting the Panel
To mount the panel:
1Remove power from the rack’s Panel Manager.
2The panel is shipped with the cabling labels for B wiring already
installed. If the installation uses A wiring, insert the cabling labels
for A wiring in the slots on the back of the panel. Make sure that
the labels are oriented with the right side up (Figure 1).
3Install the panel on the rack using the 4 screws provided
(Figure 2). Be careful not to pinch the panel bus jumper(s)
between the panel and rack.
4Connect the panel bus jumper:
aRemove the adhesive backing from the cable retainers on the
panel bus jumper.
bConnect the panel bus connector on the jumper to the
nearest connector on the panel bus, folding the jumper as
shown (Figure 3). Press the cable retainers against the rack.
Note: The connector is keyed. The polarized tab on the jumper
connector fits into the opening in the header connector on the
panel bus.
Important:
For 48-port panels, connect both panel bus jumpers.
Wire Termination
Wire Size: 22–24 AWG (0.64–0.51 mm) solid copper
22–24 AWG (0.64–0.51 mm) 7-stranded copper
Insulation Size: 0.042 inch (1.07 mm) maximum DOD
Insulation Type: All plastic insulants
(including polyethylene, polypropylene, and FEP)
Reterminations
IDC Contact: 200 minimum
Modular Jack: 750 minimum
Environmental Data
Temperature
Range:
-40ºF to 158ºF (-40ºC to 70ºC) (storage)
23ºF to 122ºF (-5ºC to 50ºC) (operational)
Humidity: Up to 95% noncondensing
Figure 1 Inserting the Cabling Label
Cabling label
Figure 2 Mounting the Panel
Figure 3 Connecting and Routing the Panel Bus Jumper
Mounting screws
Panel bus
Fold the panel bus
jumper as shown.
Panel bus
Panel bus jumper
Cable retainer
Cable
retainer
Polarized tab
Panel bus
jumper

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Cabling Modules
The SYSTIMAX 360™ iPatch®PATCHMAX®Modular Panel is
designed to be terminated from either the front or rear of the panel.
Figure 4 identifies the IDC (position) numbers and pair numbers for
cabling modules. Table 1 indicates the conductor colors for
EIA-T568A and EIA-T568B wiring applications.
Cabling from the Rear
To cable modules from the rear of the panel:
Important:
Power must be removed from the rack’s Panel
Manager when cabling modules for the panel.
1Determine the appropriate length of the cables to each module
so that the cables can be positioned in the rear cable troughs
after connection. Mark the cables for termination.
2Without removing the modules from the panel, cable each
module (Figure 5). Use a Termination Manager to terminate each
4-pair cable, following the Termination Manager installation
instructions provided with the panel.
Note: The Termination Manager provides pair-twist control and
strain relief features to the rear termination area of the module.
3After all modules have been cabled, install the rear cable
support, following the instructions in “Installing the Rear Cable
Support (Optional)” on page 5.
Cabling from the Front
To cable modules from the front of the panel:
Important:
Power must be removed from the rack’s Panel
Manager when cabling modules for the panel.
1Install the rear cable support, following the instructions in
“Installing the Rear Cable Support (Optional)” on page 5.
Note: Loosely secure the cable straps so the cables can slide
through the straps during connection.
2Remove the iPatch sensor overlay from the front of the panel
(Figure 6):
aSlide the overlay to the right to disengage the hooks on the
back of the overlay from the front of the panel.
bGently lift the overlay away from the panel.
cDisconnect the panel bus jumper from the overlay.
dSet aside the overlay.
Important:
For 48-port panels, remove both iPatch sensor
overlays.
Figure 4 Cable IDC Numbers and Pair Numbers—Rear View of Module
Table 1 Cable Terminations
IDC# A Wiring B Wiring
1W/BL W/BL
2 BL/W BL/W
3W/G W/O
4G/W O/W
5W/O W/G
6O/W G/W
7W/BR W/BR
8 BR/W BR/W
Pair Numbers
Position Numbers
Position Numbers
Pair Numbers
A Wiring B Wiring
Figure 5 Cabling Modules from the Rear of the Panel
Figure 6 Removing the iPatch Sensor Overlay
Panel bus jumper
Slide the overlay to the
right and then lift it away.

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3Select the location where you want to temporarily install the
module to be cabled. Then temporarily remove the module from
the selected location (Figure 7).
Generally it is convenient to remove an adjacent module.
However, Figure 9 illustrates several alternatives for positioning a
module for cabling from the front of the panel.
To remove a 6-pack module , use your fingers to press the 2 tabs
at the top and the 2 tabs at the bottom of the module. Then pull
the module out from the front of the panel.
To remove a 12-pack module , use your fingers to press the
2 tabs at the top of the module. Then pull the module out from
the front of the panel.
Note: If the module you are removing is already cabled, slide the
cables to one side of the opening in the panel to make room for
the module to be cabled.
4Remove the module to be cabled and temporarily install it
backwards (with the rear facing front) in the vacant panel
opening.
To install a 6-pack module backwards , gently press the module
straight into the panel opening until the module snaps into place.
To install a 12-pack module backwards , position the lower edge
of the module into the panel opening so the small tabs hook onto
the edge of the opening (Figure 8). Then gently press the top of
the module until the module snaps into place.
5Pull the cables through the panel opening where the module will
be installed and mark the cables for termination, leaving an
adequate length of cables to reach the module. Make sure that
the cables can be pushed back into their final position without
interference or snagging.
6Cable each module (Figure 9). Use a Termination Manager to
terminate each 4-pair cable, following the Termination Manager
installation instructions provided with the panel. Hold the module
in place with one hand while you punch it down.
Note: The Termination Manager provides pair-twist control and
strain relief features to the rear termination area of the module.
Important:
When re-cabling a module, remove each Termination
Manager by squeezing the lock tabs. Use new Termination
Managers to re-cable the module.
Figure 7 Removing the Module
Figure 8 Installing the 12-pack Module Backwards
6-pack module 12-pack module
Tabs Tabs
Small tab
Figure 9 Cabling the Module from the Front of the Panel—Options
12-pack module
in the adjacent position
6-pack module
in the panel above
6-pack module
in the adjacent panel opening with
cabled modules temporarily removed

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7After all cables have been connected to the module, remove the
module and rotate it so the front of the module is facing forward.
Then install the module in its intended location (where the cables
were pulled through).
To install a 6-pack module , gently press the module straight into
the panel opening until the module snaps into place.
To install a 12-pack module , position the lower edge of the
module into the panel opening so the edge of the opening rests
in the slot along the bottom of the module (Figure 10). Then
gently press the top of the module until the module snaps into
place.
8Reinstall the module(s) that you temporarily removed in Step 3.
9Repeat Step 1 through Step 8 to cable each module for the
panel.
10 When all modules have been cabled, reinstall the iPatch sensor
overlay on the front of the panel (Figure 11):
aConnect the overlay to the panel bus jumper.
bPosition the overlay on the panel so the hooks on the back of
the overlay fit into the front of the panel.
cSlide the overlay to the left so the hooks engage with the
panel and the buttons align with the ports.
Important:
For 48-port panels, reinstall both iPatch sensor
overlays.
Installing the Rear Cable Support (Optional)
The SYSTIMAX 360™ iPatch®PATCHMAX®Modular Panel includes
rear cable management. When cabling the panel from the front,
install the cable support first. When cabling the panel from the rear,
install the cable support after completing cabling.
To assemble and install the rear cable support:
1Snap the 4 cable troughs onto the cable support bar.
2Insert the 4 cable straps into the slots in the cable troughs.
3Hook the cable support bar onto the rear of the panel as shown
in Figure 12.
4Route the cables into the cable troughs. Use the cable straps to
loosely retain the cables (Figure 13).
Figure 10 Reinstalling the Module
Figure 11 Reinstalling the iPatch Sensor Overlay
Panel bus jumpers
Figure 12 Installing the Cable Support
Figure 13 Routing and Retaining the Cables
Cable support bar
Cable trough
Cable strap
Slot
Cable support bar

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Installing the Patch Cord Management
and Front Bezel
To complete the installation of the SYSTIMAX 360™ iPatch®
PATCHMAX®Modular Panel, install the patch cord management
and bezel on the front of the panel.
To install the patch cord management and front bezel:
1Align the patch cord management as shown in Figure 14 and
slide it onto the mounting arms until fully seated.
2Position the front bezel at an angle as shown in Figure 15 and
insert the 2 bottom retention tabs into the slots on the patch cord
management.
3Pivot the top of the bezel towards the panel until the 3 tabs on
the top of the bezel snap into the panel (Figure 15).
4Restore power to the rack’s Panel Manager.
How To Contact Us
To find out more about SYSTIMAX®Solutions, visit us on the web at
www.commscope.com/systimax
For technical assistance regarding SYSTIMAX products:
Within the United States, contact your local account
representative or CommScope Technical Support at
1-800-344-0223.
From outside the United States, contact your local account
representative or Authorized BusinessPartner.
Figure 14 Installing the Patch Cord Management
Figure 15 Installing the Front Bezel