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TECHNICAL | ANSI/TIA-568.2: Balanced Twisted Pair (Field Testing)

Permanent Link Field Testing The permanent link test configuration includes a 90m length of horizontal cable and one connector attached to each end (see diagram). One optional consolidation point connection is also permitted. The permanent link runs from the cross-connect panel in the TR to the work station outlet. The permanent link overall length must not exceed 295ft (90m). Channel Field Testing The channel test configuration includes a length of horizontal cable up to 90 meters, a work area cord, and two patch cord cross connections (see diagram). One optional consolidation point connection is also permitted in the channel. The channel overall length must not exceed 328ft (100m). MTPL Field Testing The Modular Plug Terminated Link (MPTL) test configuration includes a length of horizontal cable up to 90 meters, with a female connector at the interconnect and a modular plug termination at the work area. One optional consolidation point connection is also permitted. The channel’s overall length must not exceed 328ft (100m). Select MTPL testing and follow the tester manufacture's instruction on MPTL test procedures regarding use of the permanent link adapter and channel adapter at the appropriate ends.

Hubbell Approved Field Testers for UTP and Optical Fiber Cabling The Hubbell MISSION CRITICAL ® warranty program recognizes the field testers and associated test adapters below. These testers function in a bidirectional mode with automatic data acquisition and storage.

Fluke Network: DSX 5000 and DSX-8000 Series

Ideal:

Ideal:

PSiber:

AEM:

Softing:

LanTEK 3

LanTEK 4

LanExpert 85

AEM TestPro CV100 WireXpert 4500 WX4500

Fluke and OMNIScanner are trademarks of Fluke Corporation. IDEAL and LanTEK are registered trademarks of IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC. LanExpert and CableMaster are trademarks of Psiber Data Systems Inc TestPro is a trademark of AEM.

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