FutureSmart SuperPro series User manual
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SuperPro
Distribution Panel
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1.801.617.3100
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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
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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9. Then reinstall each RJ45 keystone jack into the blue bezel. Place bottom of jack into bezel
and then snap in the top of the jack into place.
See Zone Diagram in Figure 4 below.
Yellow Cat5
cable (Data)
Blue Cat5
cable
(Phone)
Pink RG6 coax
cable (Down steam
to panel)
Black RG6 coax
cable (Upsteam to
plate)
Future fiber optic
or extra cable
connections
Zone labels
Future fiber optic
or extra cable
connections
Yellow Cat5
cable (Data)
Blue Cat5
cable
(Phone)
Zone Diagram
Port labels
Pink RG6 coax
cable (Down steam
to panel)
Black RG6 coax
cable (Upsteam to
plate)
Fig. 4
After you terminate every cable into the panel, you can then configure the front of the panel
(Figure 5):
1. Connect a 4 pair patch cable from the TP Hub to the zones where you want telephone signal.
2. Connect an RG-6 jumper from each used coaxial hub output to the coaxial cable downstream
side of each zone.
3. Connect an RG-6 jumper from each used upstream coaxial zone to the input side of the
coaxial hub.
4. Connect a CAT5e twisted pair jumper from any computer hubs to the appropriate zones.
5. Continue this procedure until all connections have been made.
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OUTPUT
MODULATED
IN
CATV IN
Teleco CO
lines 1thur 4
Cable TV input
CAT5 4 pair
patch cords
RG6 coax
cable patch
cords
Fig.5
Terminating Incoming Services to the Distribution Panel
The panel is designed to make distributing outside service signals (CATV, SATV, TELCO, MATV,
DSL, ISDN, ATM, etc.) easy. Simply follow these instructions:
1. For all service termination, bring the appropriate cable type from the services demarcation
point into the panel.
2. Terminate the CATV cable on the back of one of the coaxial couplers on the input hub.
3. Terminate SATV cables on the back of one or more of the coaxial couplers on the input hub.
4. Terminate TELCO lines onto the back of one of the CAT5e RJ-45 connectors on the input
hub.
5. Terminate DSL, ISDN or ATM lines onto the back of one of the CAT5e RJ-45 connectors on
the service input hub.
6. If there are any additional services coming into the building, terminate them on the
appropriate connectors.
7. Connect a coaxial cable jumper from the SATV outputs on the front of the input hub to the
zones where the SATV receivers are located. SATV signals are not compatible with the
signals on the Coax Distribution Hub. In order to view the SATV channels on all TVs hooked
up to the system, you have to use a modulator to assign the RCA outputs from the receiver to
a channel.
8. If you are modulating any A/V sources onto the Home Network, install an isolation amplifier in
series with the Cable TV or Antenna before feeding in to the Service input hub. This will
prevent any signals originating inside the building from being broadcast to the neighborhood.
As a side benefit, it will boost the CATV signal to more closely match any modulated signals.
9. Connect a short CAT5e jumper from the TELCO RJ-45 to the left most port on the telephone
hub. This will provide POTS service to the remaining 11 ports, which can be patched to the
zones above. For Key System telephone connections, please see Appendix B for detailed
wire pin outs. Also refer to the appropriate application note.
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10. If DSL, ISDN or ATM service is being provided, connect a CAT5e jumper from the CAT5e
connector to the appropriate ISDN or ATM modem. Then connect a CAT5e jumper from the
modem to the appropriate zone.
11. Distribute any additional signals in the same manner.
Blue Cat5 cable
Teleco CO lines
1 thur 4
Terminated on
back side of hub
Yellow Cat5 cable
DSL or ATM lines
or extra Teleco
CO lines
Terminated on
backside of hub
Cable TV (CATVF) or
Antenna.
Terminated on
backside of hub
Modulated signals
Terminated on
backside of hub
Satellite LnB A and B Future Fiber Optic services
Extra connection points
Port labels
Fig. 6
Coax Hub Hookup
The Coax Hub distributes modulated signals from VCRs, DBS Satellite receivers, DVD players,
security cameras, and Antennae/CATV. High-quality broadband designs and components are
used throughout, assuring quality distribution from source to receiver. Feeds SATV signals from a
dual LNB dish to two receiver locations and (up to) four modulated input sources and one
CATV/ANT input to (up to) sixteen television locations (HBC416).
Ground 12 VDC
Power IN
COAX DISTRIBUTION HUB
CATV IN
MODULATED IN OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Front View
Back View
1
2
3
456
7
1. Cable TV or Antenna input
2. Modulated input
3. Coax output
4. Power supply (use RG6 cable to
connect power supply and amplifier)
5. Grounding lug (ground to a good earth
ground
6. Power supply input
7. Power LED light indicator
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Hub Installation:
Hubs install in the lower expansion bays. Four screws are used to secure the hub in place. The
Service Input Hub should usually be installed at the bottom of the installed hubs.
Hub Hookup:
Cable TV or Antenna is input on the port on the front of hub labeled “CATV IN “. Modulated signals
that come off of a modulator are input on one of the 4 input ports labeled “Modulated Inputs”.
Modulated signals should be assigned to channels that have an open channel both above and
below the channel where you are modulating too.
Note: Never hook-up cables to coax hub from Satellite dish (LnB) to the receivers. There
is a DC voltage on those cables that can cause damage to the hub and to TV hooked up to
the hub.
Power is input directly into the hub using coaxial cable run to the provided 12V Transformer plugged
into a standard 110VAC outlet. Note: The coax hub will not work without the power.
Once the inputs are hooked up the output signals should be available to use. Outputs contain both
the incoming CATV/Antenna signal and any modulated signals you have fed into the modulated
inputs. Keep terminating resistors in place for all unused outputs.
To have the optimal picture you need to have between 0dBmV to +10dBmV at the plate location at
the room. Also be aware that just like you cannot have enough dBmV signal strength and have a
poor TV picture, you can also have too much dBmV signal strength and over power the TV tuners
and have poor TV picture.
You can use attenuators to bring the signal down to the range it should be. Most attenuators come
in –3dBmV, -6dBmV, -10dBmV, -12dBmV, -16dBmV, and -20dBmV. The attenuators are placed
between the incoming services if the service line dB range is too high. Or the attenuators can be
placed in the
individual TV
location where the
dBmV coming off
the plate is too
high. The antenna
and cable input
into the system
should be
between
+12dBmV to
+19dBmV to
optimize picture
quality.
When you are
using Antenna or
Cable TV and
modulated
signals, before
they go into the
coax hub both
signals need to be varied that they are within 5dBmV of each other. For example if your cable TV
coming from the street is +19dBmV the modulated signal going into the module should be between
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Camera
Satellite Receiver
DVD Player
Three Channel Modulator
Audio & Video inputs
RF out
Cable TV/Anntenna and
modulated channels
COAX DISTRIBUTION HUB
CATV IN
MODULATED IN OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Cable TV or
Antenna
Power Supply
Earth
ground
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+14dBmV and +24dBmV. If they off more than 5dBmV the higher dBmV signal can over power the
weaker dBmV signal and give you a bad signal on both cable TV/Ant. and modulated channels.
Telephone Hub Hookup:
This FutureSmart 12 port, four line (RJ45) patch-style twisted pair hub is used to collect and
distribute voice and data and can also be use as an interface between a Key System Unit and also
has surge protection.
Installation of telephone hub:
The TP hub fit into one of the expansion slots of the SuperPro series. Terminate the incoming
lines on the Service Input Hub; follow the color code for 568A that is printed on the insert. Then
use a telephone patch cord and patch from Service Input Hub to the TP hub. Be sure to connect
both of the surge protection ground wires to a good earth ground. Use the screws from the
expansion slot to mount into panel.
RJ31x
TP DISTRIBUTION HUB
Lines 3&4 Lines 1&2
IES TP SURGE-
1
ECC-2 94V-0 0999
IES TP SURGE-
1
ECC-2 94V-0 0999
Front view
Back view
Right side
view
1
3
2
4
1 12 RJ45 ports
2 Shorting block w/surge
suppression and
grounding wire.
3 Shorting block w/surge
suppression and grounding
wire. (Lines3&4)
4 RJ31x port Security system
line seizer.
Patching phone lines to outlets:
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TP DISTRIBUTION HUB
Phone Company
Incoming CO lines
(upto four) Service Input Hub
4 pair patch
cord
Note: to break out lines 1-4
at the individual outlet you
must use a Line Break Out
Box.
Standard POT's phones
The incoming service is routed to the hub
by plugging the 6” jumper that came with
the hub into the Cat 5 port on the service
input hub into the #1 port on the hub. Use
patch cords to route telephone signals from
the TP Distribution Hub to the individual
jacks. Each jack should be terminated to
the back of patching panel. Reference
(Terminating cat5e cables pg.15) your
panels install manual for instructions on
terminating the individual cable runs. Below
is an example of how a fully installed panel
will look.
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TP DISTRIBUTION HUB
Phone Company
Incoming CO lines
Fig.4
KSU
Lines 3&4 Lines 1&2
IES TP SURGE-
1
ECC-2 94V-0 0999
Phone KSU
Connecting
Cable
-HYD12
-HYD8
Phone extensions 8 or 12
KSU System
phones
Front view Back view
Patching KSU phone extensions to TP
hub:
The incoming lines are routed to the KSU
and terminated. Take the two screws off of
the right Shorting block labeled “Lines1&2”
and remove Shorting Block. Then use a
Phone KSU Connecting Cable (HYD12 a two
pair system or HYD8 3 pair system, which
one is used will depend on the type of KSU
being used). Plug the male amphenol
connector on the KSU cable onto the now
open female amphenol connector on the TP
hub, then plug the other end of the KSU
cable with the RG11 connectors into the KSU
in the extension ports. See Appendix A on
pg.24 Telephone Distribution Hub pin out.
Terminating Category 5e Twisted Pair Cable
CAT5e Termination
1. Cut all the RG6 and CAT5e wires three feet from the wall. This will leave you with a 3’ service
loop of RG6, CAT5e and fiber. Two and a half feet from the wall, tape the cable securely to
hold the wrapper tight. Cut and remove wrapper from remaining 6” of cable.
2. If fiber optics is not terminated, tape the 6” section of fiber to one of the terminated RG6
cables for protection.
3. Terminate all CAT5e wires with EIA/TIA certified CAT5e connectors using the EIA/TIA 568A
standard (Figures 19 and 20). Stay with one standard throughout the installation. Wire
standards must be the same on each end of a cable or the cable section will not work
properly.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
T R T R T R T R
Blue
Orange
Brown
Green
T=Tip(White with color stripe)
R=Ring(Color)
EIA/TIA 568A
Fig. 19: EIA/TIA 568A Wire Standard
Pin 1
Pin 8
Fig. 20: Literal Pin Out in the RJ45 Connector
(Latch down – NOT the wire punch down configuration)
4. Select the yellow CAT5e cable, designate as data, and strip off a 1” section of its PVC jacket.
Untwist pairs ¾” from the end and straighten out conductors. Arrange conductors following
the 568A color-coded layout on the CAT5e connector (Figure 21).
5. Splay the wires out evenly and trim back, leaving 3/8” of untwisted conductors so they will
insert freely into the slots on the connector. Starting from right to left, insert each conductor
Fig. 21: Conductors Inserted in Connector
A
B
213786
4
5
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into its respective slot using your right thumbnail to push the conductor in so that it stays.
Proceed across until all conductors are inserted.
6. Place the termination cap on as shown in Figure 22. Then press down firmly until the cap
snaps into place. Do not untwist the conductors more than ½” from the point of termination.
Fig. 22: Placing Termination Cap on Connector
7. Looking at the receptacle from behind, insert the terminated module into the upper left slot
(Figure 23).
8. Terminate the second CAT5e cable (the blue cable) using the other CAT5e Connector and
insert it into the upper right port on the receptacle.
Fig. 23: Data Module Being Inserted (phone is inserted just to its right)
Terminating RG6 Quad Shield Coax Cable
Connections should be terminated using FutureSmart recommended tools to assure reliable low-
loss terminations. The Stripping Tool will assure that 5/16” of copper wire tip and 1/8” foil are
properly exposed. The Crimp Tool will assure a strong connector bond through the proper
alignment of the cable and connector ends. Make sure, before crimping, that the braid does not
make contact with the copper center conductor. When inspecting terminated connectors, make
certain the dielectric center has been pushed flush with the bottom inside of the connector.
Improper terminations will result in poor signal performance.
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If you are using modulators in the system, it is possible for the signal to feedback into the cable
system and antenna system. An isolation amplifier should be placed in line between the incoming
cable signal and/or antenna line and the Distribution Panel in order to prevent the modulated
signals from being broadcast to the neighbors.
The panel comes equipped with a coax distribution hub. Facing the front of the panel, the input
signal connectors are on the left and the output signal connectors are on the right. The various
input signals are fed into the connectors on the input side of the panel where they are combined.
The combined signals are then amplified and fed to the output side “splitter(s)”. Patch cables are
used to distribute the signals from the output side of the Coax Hub to the rooms or zones.
Additional external “splitters” or “combiners” are not needed. The 75 Ωterminator caps should
remain on any unused connector on the hub.
Terminating RG6 Quad Shield Coax
One of the benefits of the FutureSmart Home Network system is the ability to distribute a variety
of signals using multiple media types. Coaxial (coax) cable is generally used for the distribution
of video transmissions throughout a residence or commercial building. Security camera
equipment, TV antenna, cable TV, or Direct Satellite Systems may generate the video signal.
Coax Cable Specifications
Coaxial cable comes in a variety of grades. The grade that FutureSmart recommends is a Quad
Shielded RG6 cable. RG6 cable is recommended because it is heavily shielded from electrical
interference.
Installing RG6 is fairly simple, but there are some installation guidelines that need to be followed:
• Never pull coax cable in a conduit that is also used for electrical power.
• Avoid installing coax cable over any object or device that may give off electrical
interference (e.g., fluorescent lighting and high voltage transformers).
• Avoid bending cable too tightly – cable should be no tighter than four times its diameter.
Applications Using Coax Cable
Like twisted pair, coax cable can be used for computer applications; but for this class, we are
only concerned with the following applications:
• Satellite TV
• Cable TV
• Security
• Antenna
• Modulation
Figure 5-1 Illustrates the general parts of coax cable.
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Copper Wire
PVC Outer Coating
Braided and
Foil Shielding
Dielectric
Figure 5-I: Typical Coax Cable Construction
Depending on the type of coax cable you are using, there may be more or less shielding. You will
use RG6 Quad Shielding cable in this class.
FutureSmart recommends RG6 quad shielded cable because it limits the EMI & RFI
(electromagnetic interference); it also limits the broadcast capabilities of the cable so that the
signal only goes where it is intended.
Creating Coax Cables
Coax cable is fairly simple to terminate if you have the right tools. The following steps illustrate
the process of making a coax connection using RG6 cable and connectors.
Preparing the Cable for Connectors
1. Assemble cable, connectors and tools.
2. Cut the coax cable with wire cutters or cables cutters so you have a squared end, as
illustrated in Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2: Coax RG6 Cable with End Squared
3. Now insert one end of the coax cable into the coax stripper as illustrated in Figure 5-3.
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