FutureSmart SuperPro series User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
SuperPro
Distribution Panel
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SuperPro Series Installation Manual
Table of Contents
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED..............................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................3
HOME NETWORK SYSTEMS......................................................................................................................................3
Distribution Panel..............................................................................................................................................3
Speedwrap Cable ...............................................................................................................................................3
Multi-Media Receptacles ...................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................4
PLANNING THE INSTALL....................................................................................................................................4
CONSULTING WITH THE CUSTOMER .........................................................................................................................4
LOCATING FUTURESMART COMPONENTS................................................................................................................4
Distribution Panels ............................................................................................................................................5
Multi-Media Receptacles ...................................................................................................................................5
DESIGN PROCESS .....................................................................................................................................................5
IMPLEMENTING A WIRING STRATEGY.........................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION TOOLS........................................................................................................................................6
CAT5E TOOL KIT ....................................................................................................................................................6
COAX TOOL KIT ......................................................................................................................................................6
FIBER OPTIC TOOLKIT.............................................................................................................................................6
CABLE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................7
LABELING THE WIRING............................................................................................................................................8
DISTRIBUTION PANEL INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................8
SEMI-FLUSH CABINET MOUNTING:..........................................................................................................................8
GROUNDING THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL: .................................................................................................................9
TERMINATING THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL................................................................................................................9
TERMINATING INCOMING SERVICES TO THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL .......................................................................11
COAX HUB HOOKUP ..............................................................................................................................................12
TELEPHONE HUB HOOKUP:....................................................................................................................................14
TERMINATING CATEGORY 5E TWISTED PAIR CABLE...........................................................................15
CAT5E TERMINATION ...........................................................................................................................................15
TERMINATING RG6 QUAD SHIELD COAX CABLE ....................................................................................17
TERMINATING RG6 QUAD SHIELD COAX ..............................................................................................................18
CREATING COAX CABLES ......................................................................................................................................19
TESTING COAX CABLE...........................................................................................................................................22
TERMINATING 62.5 MULTI-MODE FIBER OPTIC CABLE........................................................................22
RECEPTACLE INSTALLATION AND TERMINATION ................................................................................22
INTEGRATION ......................................................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX A ..........................................................................................................................................................25
MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................................................25
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GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................................................................33
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Before You Get Started
This manual is designed to give an overview of the installation process and provide guidelines for
installing the FutureSmart Home Network System. Read the entire manual carefully before
you begin your installation.
As always, be aware of and follow local codes. FutureSmart reserves the right to void the
warranty on any Home Network System that is not installed in accordance with the instructions
outlined in this installation manual or local codes.
If you require further assistance in the installation or configuration of the FutureSmart Home
Network System, contact the FutureSmart technical support department at 801-617-3100 or
email question at [email protected].
Introduction
Home Network Systems
As the number of services and electronic devises available to the homeowner increase, so does
the need to control and manage these signals and services. Today multiple telephone lines,
dedicated fax or computer lines, satellite TV, Internet connections, Digital cable, Digital dial tone
and many other services are common. As a homeowner, we want the ability to control where
signals from satellite TV or digital cable go in our home. We want to be able to move the office
and easily reconnect to the Internet or the dedicated fax line. The Home Network System is the
means by which this can be accomplished. The Home Network System gives homeowners the
ability to control and manage existing services as well as the flexibility to add future services or
electronics. The Home Network consists of three main components:
Distribution Panel
The Distribution Panel is an important component of the Home Network. A distribution
panel can be used for anything from simple distribution of telephone and coax signals to
provide the basis for a completely automated home. The value of the distribution panel is
that it provides the homeowner with a central point where all incoming signals and the
internal wiring in the house meet – thereby allowing the homeowner to choose which
signals are sent to any given location.
SpeedWrap Cable
SpeedWrap Cable is a specialty cable consisting of a combination of telephone (2-
cat5e), coax (RG6 quad) and optional fiber optic (Multi Mode) cables. This cable provides
enough bandwidth and speed to allow almost any type of electronic signal or service to
be distributed throughout the home.
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Multi-Media Receptacles
The Multi-Media Receptacle is used in locations where the homeowner plans to have a
variety of electronic equipment or services. The home office is a good example. In the
home office we want access to the main telephone line as well as a dedicated line for the
computer or fax machine. We may also want a coax line for watching TV or Satellite TV
and, should the doorbell ring, we might like to see who is standing at the front door
without having to leave the office. The Multi-Media Receptacle is a single gang
receptacle with a combination of telephone, data and TV connections. The most common
configuration is two CAT5e and two coax connections.
Installation Precautions
• Never install or work with telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for use
in wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Have the Electrician connect the AC outlet to branch circuit power. The connection should be
in accordance with the National Electrical Code, Articles 110, 250 and 300.
Planning the Install
Consulting with the Customer
As part the planning process, it is very important that you meet with your customers to
discuss and identify their needs. For example, some customers may want the option of being
able to move the TV to various locations within the family room – which would require installation
of receptacles on two or more walls.
When you meet with your customers, be sure to point out that multiple receptacles provide
flexibility to change room layouts and decor in the future – and ask your customers if there are
any rooms where they foresee the need for multiple receptacles.
Locating FutureSmart Components
One of the first steps in installing a FutureSmart Home Network and Structured Wiring System is
to help your customer determine which components are required and where they should be
located. The following guidelines are offered to help you decide upon a physical location for each
component.
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Distribution Panels
The Distribution Panel should be installed in an area with the following characteristics:
• Accessible location
• Local power source (have the electrician wire the provided AC outlet)
• Good grounding source available
• Out of traffic areas
Other considerations for locating the distribution panel include:
• Centrally located (reduces cable runs)
• Dry, protected location
• Business installations require a secured closet
Multi-Media Receptacles
Multi-Media Receptacles are the wall outlets through which devices such as telephones,
televisions, and computers are connected to the distribution panel.
Carefully planning the placement of the receptacle is very important to the success of
your installation. It would be less than ideal to install a receptacle behind a built-in
bookcase, or at one end of the room and then have to run 30 feet of coax cable along the
floor to plug in the television.
Design Process
Incorporating the following steps into your design process will save time, minimize changes, and
add to customer satisfaction:
• Determine which electronic devices your customer wants to use. These may include lighting,
window treatments, stereo, television, computers, and video distribution, etc.
• Determine the type of receptacle needed to meet the requirements of each device.
• Determine the preliminary locations for the receptacles necessary to service each device.
Remember, in some rooms your customer may choose to install multiple receptacles for the
same device. You will want to use a set of blueprints to identify the preliminary receptacle
locations for each device.
• Compile a list of receptacles and the services they will provide.
• Determine the size and location of the distribution panel.
• Do a walk-through with your customer and explain the planned location of each receptacle
and its purpose.
• Have your customer sign-off on the plan.
• Document any changes your customer requests.
The complexity of the installation will determine the degree of interaction with your customer. You
should always take steps to protect yourself by documenting changes and having change orders
signed by the customer.
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Implementing a Wiring Strategy
An organized wiring strategy facilitates the installation and troubleshooting of a wiring system.
FutureSmart suggest that light colored wires be designated as signals or services traveling
upstream (to the panel). Dark colored wires would be designated as downstream (away from the
panel) signals or services. Below is a suggested wiring strategy:
• Telephone – Use the blue CAT5e
• Ethernet – Use the yellow CAT5e
• CATV/Antennae – Use the black RG6
• Modulated VCR, DVD, etc. – Use the pink RG6
Incorporating such a wiring strategy simplifies the installation process for installers and, more
importantly, simplifies service maintenance issues for both the installer and the homeowner.
Installation Tools
Having the right installation tools makes the job a lot easier and reduces maintenance calls.
FutureSmart offers installation tools for terminating CAT5e, RG6 and fiber optic cable. Be sure
you are using the right tool for the type of cable you are terminating.
The FutureSmart tool kit provides all the tools necessary for terminating FutureSmart
SpeedWrap Cable. Fiber optics can be terminated using our Fiber Optic Tool Kit.
CAT5e Tool Kit
• Easy Strip, 3 level stripper
• 4” diagonal cutters
• Twisted pair continuity tester
• RJ45/RJ11 crimp tool
• Punch down tool (can be an impact tool)
Coax Tool Kit
• Coax stripper
• Compression/Crimp tool
• Cable cutters, high leverage
Fiber Optic Tool Kit
• Anaerobic Kit (primer and retaining compound)
• Fiber optic T striper
• Electricians scissors
• 5” straight hemostat
• ST polishing disc (metal)
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• 3-in-1 sanding film (package of 25 sheets)
• Fiber optic crimp tool
• No-Nik stripper
• Fiber inspection light
• Fiber inspection scope
• ST adapter for fiber inspection scope
Cable Installation
You should follow these general guidelines when installing SpeedWrap cable (see Figure 1):
• Maintain a minimum bend radius of 4 times the cable diameter
• Minimize jacket twisting
• Minimize 90 degree bends
• Do not over-tighten cable ties
• Do not run SpeedWrap cable parallel to electrical or high-voltage lines if possible. If you
must run cable near electrical or high-voltage lines, maintain at least 18” distance from the
AC lines, and keep the run as short as possible (no more than 6’).
• Avoid EMI sources (e.g. fluorescent lighting ballast)
• Avoid heat sources (e.g. hot water pipes)
• Cross electrical lines at a 90 degree angle
In addition, the following suggestions are recommended:
• Allow 3 or more feet of extra cable at the distribution panel
• Allow 18” or more extra cable at the receptacle
• Allowing extra cable provides a margin of error for constructing terminations and ensures
that you will not waste time and money rerunning cable
Fig. 1
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Labeling the Wiring
Documenting the installation is critical. Particularly in a large installation, the time it takes to
document each cable run will save hours of hassle and embarrassment when trying to bring up
all the connected systems. The SuperPro provides labeling space for every port on the panel.
FutureSmart recommends the following labeling practices:
• Label each connection on the panel documentation template (using provided labels)
• Label each input cable
• Label each patch cable
• Label each cable at the receptacle
Distribution Panel Installation
Semi-Flush Cabinet Mounting:
Rough-in can
Mounting collar
Panel
Figure 2
Step 1 – Installation of In-Wall Rough-In Can:
1. Place rough-in can between studs in the 16”-on-center stud space.
2. Be sure the lip of the can is resting against studs so that the can face protrudes ½” from the
studs. This will assure that sheetrock will sit flush with panel at finish time.
3. The top of the can should be between 5 ½’ to 6’ above the floor.
4. Using the holes on the sidewalls of the can, mount the can to wood studs using 1” to 2” long
screws. Insert shims on the sides of panel if necessary. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN AND
DISTORT CAN!
5. Attach metal electrical box and receptacle to bottom of can.
6. Have the electrician run a 110-volt / 15 amp dedicated circuit to the receptacle in the bottom
of the can and terminate the circuit in the outlet.
7. Pull all premise cables through the top right and left holes nearest the hinge side of the panel;
use the side holes on the hinge side if you are installing a 12-zone panel or larger.
Step 2 – Installation of Collar and Panel:
1. Install two screws several threads into the two holes on the top of the rough-in can.
2. Hang collar with panel on the two screws through the keyholes provided.
3. Insert screws in the two holes in the bottom of the can and tighten.
4. Tighten the two screws on the top of the can. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
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Wall or Surface Mounting Cabinet:
1. Only use the Mounting Collar (6” recommended) and the Panel in this type of installation.
2. Use the four keyholes on Mounting collar to mount to cement or sheetrock wall.
3. Place mounting collar with panel on wall and mark on wall the top two keyholes.
4. Screw the two top screws using at least 1 ½” long screws to secure to wall. (Make sure if
hanging on sheetrock wall to have wood behind screw locations to secure to.)
5. Leave screw out about half way, and then hang mounting collar and panel on the two screws
through the top two keyholes.
6. Then place two screws in bottom two keyholes and secure to wall. Then secure the top two
screws.
(You must use the 6” mounting collar for a wall or surface mounting.)
Grounding the Distribution Panel:
It is important that you properly ground the Distribution Panel (see Figure 3). The panel comes
with a grounding lug. Using 14 AWG wire, connect the lug to an earth ground (water pipe or
grounding rod). If the coax network is connected to an outside antenna or cable system, be sure
the antenna or cable is installed in compliance with local installation codes and Articles 810 and
820 of the National Electrical Code. Articles 820-40 of the NEC code provide guidelines for
proper grounding of coaxial cable used in CATV systems.
Ground
14Awg Ground wire
Ground Lug
located on the
Coax Module
Fig. 3
Terminating the Distribution Panel
1. Bring the cable bundles in through the rough-in can and into the back of the Distribution
Panel cabinet.
2. Tape each bundle where it comes in from the wall to prevent the SpeedWrap from
unraveling up the wall.
3. Label each bundle where you taped it. This will prevent loss of the cable assignments when
you cut each cable to the proper length.
4. Remove the RJ45 keystone jacks and yellow coax inserts from the Distribution Panel and
route the SpeedWrap cables over to the hinge side of the panel and loosely tie wrap them
there at the top.
5. Fan each individual wire of the bundle through the appropriate hole in the panel. This will
give you the proper cut off lengths. You should place cables in the same order as the
receptacles so that when you look at the front of the panel it mimics the receptacles – with all
light colored cables on the left (yellow, orange, and pink) and dark colored cables on the right
(blue, gray, and black).
6. Trim all wires to a workable length. Leave 6”-12” of slack in the wall or in cabinet.
7. Push coax through their portholes, and terminate the coax lines with coax F connectors.
Screw on the yellow coax inserts then pull back the cables out and snap the bezels back in
place.
8. Pull each Cat5e wire back out of the Distribution Panel face and terminate each wire to the
proper RJ45 keystone jack module.
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