Hubbell Premise Wiring Full Line Catalog

TECHNICAL | Standard UTP Wiring Conventions

Horizontal UTP Cable and Patch Cords • Solid copper 4-pair UTP is specified for distribution cabling. Stranded UTP is specified for patch cords for flexibility. Shielded cable is not commonly used in the U.S. Splices bridge taps are not permitted. • Cable, connectors and patch cords shall be marked with the performance category. Always match performance categories of cables and components throughout the infrastructure. • All cable, cords and connecting hardware shall meet performance requirements of ANSI/TIA-568.2-D. Hubbell assures this compliance with all products and cable partners.

COLOR CODING:

white-blue/blue white-orange/orange white-green/green white-brown/brown

Backbone UTP Cable • Solid copper 4-pair and 25-pair UTP is specified. An overall shield is optional. • Performance category markings and compliance to ANSI/TIA-568.1 and 568.2 is required.

• Circuits with incompatible signals should be partitioned in separate binder groups. Prior to making shared sheath circuit assignments, consult the equipment manufacturer for signal characteristics (i.e., frequency, amplitude, voltage, etc.). • Tip conductor insulation colors are matched to the binder group. Ring conductor insulation colors correspond the pair.

Recognized Connector and Wiring Configurations • 8-position modular jack/plug • 8-position modular panel/plug

• T568A wiring or T568B wiring options • Category 5e, 6 or 6A recommended

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