Systimax PATCHMAX GS3 User manual

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SYSTIMAX®PATCHMAX®GS3 and PowerSUM
Modular Panel Instructions
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Attn: Legal Department
General
The SYSTIMAXPATCHMAXGS3 and PowerSUM modular panels are available in a 24-port (2U) and 48-port
(3U) version. These panels are approved components for use in SYSTIMAX PowerSUM and GigaSPEED XL®
systems.
SYSTIMAX PATCHMAX panel systems are designed for premises high speed data and voice networks. Wire
terminations can be performed from the front or rear of the frame. These panels can be used for EIA-T568A or
EIA-T568B wiring applications.
The panels use snap-in distribution modules, each with six modular jacks. Panel kits are available unpopulated
for use with separately ordered modules.
Ordering information is listed below:
Material ID
Part No.
Description
760062356
PM-GS3-24
w/Termination Mgt.
PATCHMAX GS3 Cat 6 U/UTP copper patch panel, 24-port, equipped with
termination manager
760062364
PM-GS3-48
w/Termination Mgt.
PATCHMAX GS3 Cat 6 U/UTP copper patch panel, 48-port, equipped with
termination manager
760001669
PM-GS3-2U
PATCHMAX GS3 24-port panel kit (without modules)
760001677
PM-GS3-3U
PATCHMAX GS3 48-port panel kit (without modules)
760205260
PM-PS-24
PATCHMAX PowerSUM copper patch panel, 24-port (2U), equipped with
termination manager
760205278
PM-PS-48
PATCHMAX PowerSUM copper patch panel, 48-port (3U), equipped with
termination manager
760205286
PM-PS-2U Panel Kit
PATCHMAX PowerSUM 2U panel kit (without modules)
760205294
PM-PS-3U Panel Kit
PATCHMAX PowerSUM 3U panel kit (without modules)
How to Contact Us
To find out more about CommScope® products, visit us on the web at www.commscope.com/
For technical assistance:
- Within the United States, contact your local account representative or technical support at
1-800-344-0223. Outside the United States, contact your local account representative or
PartnerPRO™Network Partner.
- Within the United States, report any missing/damaged parts or any other issues to CommScope
Customer Claims at 1-866-539-2795 or email to [email protected]. Outside the United
States, contact your local account representative or PartnerPRO Network Partner.

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Tools Required
Phillips head screwdriver
Cable jacket scoring tool
D-914 punch tool with M110 blade
Parts List
Verify parts against the parts list below:
Quantity
Description
24-Port Panel
48-Port Panel
2U Panel Kit
3U Panel Kit
1
1
–
–
Panel
–
–
1
1
Panel frame
4
8
–
–
Rear label, T568A wiring
1
2
1
2
Cable management bar
28
56
–
–
Termination managers
1
2
1
2
Label sheet, White (4 labels
per sheet)
1
2
1
2
Label sheet, Blue (4 labels
per sheet)
4
8
4
8
Hook-and-loop straps
4
4
4
4
Mounting screws
1
1
1
1
Instruction sheet
Specifications
Wire Termination
Wire Size:
22-24 AWG (0.64 -0.51mm) Solid Copper
22-24 AWG (0.64 - 0.51mm) Seven Stranded Copper
Insulation Size:
0.042-inch maximum DOD
Insulation Types:
Polyethelyne, Polypropylene, and FEP
IDC Reterminations:
20 minimum
Modular Jack Mating Cycles:
750 minimum
Environmental Data
Temperature Range:
-40°F (-40°C) to 158°F (70°C) (Storage)
14°F (-10°C) to 140°F (60°C) (Operational)
Humidity:
95% Noncondensing

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Separately Orderable Parts
Modules for the PM-GS3 and PM-PS panel kits must be ordered separately and are listed below:
Material ID
Product Number
Description
760065763
PM-GS3-DM
PATCHMAX GS3 Category 6 U/UTP distribution module
760205302
PM-PS-DM
PATCHMAX PowerSUM Category 5e U/UTP distribution module
760051201
1100GS5-TM
Termination manager kit
WARNING –Important Safety Instructions
When using this product, the following basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons:
1. Never install communications wiring in wet locations unless it is designed for wet locations.
2. Never install this product during a lightning storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock.
3. Never touch uninsulated communication wiring or terminals unless the communication circuit has been
disconnected at the network interface.
4. Caution: All wiring that connects to this equipment must meet applicable local and national building codes
and network wiring standards for communication cable.

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Step 1 –Mount Panel to Rack
1. Using four screws (included), attach panel to 19-inch rack.
2. Install retainer bar to rear of panel.
Step 2 –Populate Panel with Distribution Modules (For Panel Kits Only)
Note: Distribution modules are ordered separately.
1. From the front side of the panel, insert the module into the desired panel opening.
2. Rotate the top of the module down so that the trunions fully engage with the panel cutouts.
3. Press on the top of the module so that it rotates up and locks in place.
Mounting screw
(4 places)

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Step 3 –Cable Modules
Call outs above correspond to items listed on next page.
Releasesnap
Rotateand
removemodule
Insert module
posts intoslots
Routecables through
panel opening
Replacemodule
Terminate
cables
Attachretainer
bar
Attach
retainer
bar
Secure cables to
retainer bar
Routecables
Attachdesignationlabel
Front View
Rear View

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Front Punch-Down Procedure
1. Release snap to disengage module from panel.
2. Rotate module downward and remove from panel.
3. Route an adequate length of cable through the module openings as shown.
4. Insert module posts into panel mounting slots and snap module into position.
Note: The module comes with a T568B wiring designation label installed. If T568A wiring is desired, first
remove the "B" type label and then place the "A" type label. Do not place the "A" type label on top of the
"B" type label.
5. Prepare cable for IDC termination. Terminate conductors on the IDC terminals per the wiring diagram shown
below and utilizing the termination manager. Use only single wire punch down tools. Correct procedure for
using the termination manager is provided in the next section of this instruction.
6. Unsnap module, rotate and replace into original panel opening.
7. Attach rear retainer bar, ensuring that hooks fully engage into proper mounting features on the panel.
8. Route cables as shown.
9. Secure cables to retainer bar with supplied hook-and-loop strips ensuring there is adequate slack for front
removal of module.
10. Attach designation labels provided on front of panel.
Rear Punch-Down Procedure
1. Do not remove module from panel opening.
2. Disregard steps 1 thru 4 of Front Punch-Down Procedure, and follow procedure for using termination
manager (next section) to complete the termination.
Wiring Diagram Termination Manager
8 7 6 5
2 1 4 3
4 4
3
2
1
2
3
1
B A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BR BR
GR
GR
OR
OR
BL BL
W
WW
W
T568 Wiring Pairs
IDC Connector
Modular Jack
Front of Panel Back of Panel
Lock tab
Entry holes
Fold slots

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Figure 2. Feed Pairs into Termination Manager
“T” designates top
surface
Orange pair
Brown pair
Blue pair Green pair
Figure 3. Fold Pairs Back into Slots
Blue on top
White on top
Orange on top
1 Termination Manager Instructions
The termination managers provide pair positioning,
control, and strain relief features to the rear
termination area of the panel. See Figure 1.
Instructions for using the termination manager are
listed below.
Feed Pairs into Termination Manager (Figure 2)
1. Trim jacket back at least 3 inches (76mm) to
expose twisted pairs.
2. Without rearrangement out of the jacket, position
pairs in-line per pair colors below:
T568B Wiring Application (Shown)
Blue, Brown, Orange, Green
T568A Wiring Application
Blue, Brown, Green, Orange
3. Insert held pairs through holes on top surface of
termination manager, two pairs per hole as
shown. (The TOP surface is identified with a “T”,
which can be oriented either right side up or
upside down).
4. Continue to feed pairs through termination
manager until resistance is encountered at the
jacket. This will usually be about 1/4 inch (6mm)
from the jacket.
Fold Pairs Back into Slots (Figure 3)
5. Fold each pair over into adjoining slots on bottom
end of termination manager. To ease item 8, it is
recommended that conductor colors be viewed in the slots
as listed below:
T568B Wiring Application (Shown)
BL/OR Pairs –Blue/Orange conductors on top
BR/GR Pairs –both white conductors on top
T568A Wiring Application
BL/GR Pairs –Blue/Green conductors on top
BR/OR Pairs –both white conductors on top
6. Ensure that pairs are in slots completely without being
pinched over bottom end surface. It may be necessary to
add twist to align pairs with slots.
Figure 1. Termination Manager

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Snap Termination Manager onto Rear Housing
(Figure 4)
7. Snap assembled termination manager onto rear
housing with pair colors in proper position. Push
on using the termination manager, not by
pushing with the cable. (Ensure that both snaps
on manager fully seat into rear housing.)
8. After termination manager is snapped onto rear
housing, untwist individual pairs fully and line up
correct color conductor and white conductor with
the label on the rear housing. (The white
conductor is always on the right.)
Seat Wires into IDC Terminal Slots
(Figure 5)
9. Grasping each untwisted pair, push the
conductors down into IDC terminal slots to seat
them before punching down. Seat down into
slots as far as possible. (It may be easier to use
needle nose pliers to perform this task.)
10. Using the D-914 punch tool with M110 blade,
punch down conductors making sure the tool is
straight and that conductors fully engage in the
IDC terminals. Stagger the punch-down tool up
and down, so that it stays in alignment with the
staggered terminal slots.
Recommendations to Aid Assembly
1. Remove up to 5 inches (127mm) of cable jacket
to aid in seating conductors into IDC slots.
2. The termination manager should be snapped
onto the rear housing immediately after the pairs
have been fed and folded over into the slots. All
termination managers should be installed on the
panel before proceeding to seat and punch
down conductors.
3. Flex cables down for easier access, then seat
and punch down the entire top row of the panel.
4. Flex cables up for easier access, then seat and
punch down the entire bottom row.
Figure 4. Snap Termination Manager onto
Rear Housing
Pairs
folded back
Figure 5. Seat Untwisted Pairs into IDC
Terminal Slots
Visible
pair entry
Remove twists
Push conductors
down into
terminal slots