MASTER SPEC CABLE 2009.pdf

CABLING DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

SPECIFICATION DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

FORT MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY

Issued as Master Cable Specification Telecommunications Cabling Systems February, 23 2009

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Sections 27 100 00, 33 82 00, 40 95 33.23 20

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING PLANT SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 - GENERAL

1. 1 DESCRIPTION

A U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) general conditions for contracts, referred to herein as the general conditions, together with the following telecommunications cabling specifications, which amend, modify and supplement various articles and provisions of the general conditions, are made part of the Contract and shall apply to all work under the Contract.

B The Contractor shall comply with all applicable CECOM standards and with all

Federal, State, County, City, and other applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.

C Local electrical and building codes may differ from national codes. Where there are instances of ambiguity refer to the Fort Monmouth COR for interpretation.

D This telecommunication specification is not intended as a complete material list of items required by the Contract. The contractor must provide all tools and materials necessary to complete the project.

E It is the intent of these specifications to provide a complete workable telecommunications cabling system ready for the Owner's use. Any item not specifically shown on the drawings or called for in the specifications, but normally required to carry out the work, is to be considered part of the Contract.

F Any given item of equipment or material shall be the product of one manufacturer throughout the facility. Multiple manufacturers of any one item shall not be permitted, unless approved in writing by the COR.

G These specifications are materials and performance specifications. Actual installation shall be as indicated on the Drawings. Any discrepancies found between the Specifications and the Drawings shall be immediately brought to the attention of the Fort Monmouth COR. Installation and details indicated on the Drawings shall govern if they differ from the Specifications.

H Certain terms such as "shall, provide, install, complete, start up" are not used in some parts of these specifications. This does not indicate that the items shall be less than completely installed or that systems shall be less than complete.

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I. Provide all items and work indicated on the drawings and all items and work called for in this specification and in the statement of work. This includes all labor, materials, incidentals, equipment, appliances, services, hoisting, scaffolding, supports, tools, test equipment, supervision, consumable items, fees, licenses, insurance, etc., necessary to provide a complete telecommunications cabling system.

1. 2 WORK INCLUDED

A This Specification covers the construction of a Telecommunications Inside Plant

Cabling System for the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM), Fort Monmouth New Jersey.

B The work covered by this Contract includes the construction described, including all labor necessary to perform and complete such construction, all materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction and all services, facilities, tools and equipment necessary or used to perform and complete such construction. The scope of this work includes, but is not limited to, providing the following:

1. All UTP and optical fiber communications backbone wiring between the Main

Distribution Frames (MDFs) and the Telecommunication(s) closet(s) Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs).

2. All UTP and Optical fiber tie cables between equipment racks/cabinets/frames within Main distribution frames and Telecommunication closets as indicated.

3. All horizontal UTP and Optical fiber telecommunications cabling between individual work area outlet locations on the office and support floors and their associated telecommunications closets.

4. All horizontal coaxial cable for video distribution between selected work locations and the telecommunications closets, as indicated.

5. All specialty horizontal cable for video distribution between Telecommunication rooms and designated equipment locations, as indicated.

6. All termination blocks, equipment racks, modular patch panels, fiber panels, vertical wiring channels, cross connect supports block mounting rails, and guide rings required to terminate or cross connect communications cables in the MDF, IDF's, office and support area outlets and/or at designated equipment locations.

7. Equipment racks and cabinets as indicated in the Plans.

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8. Bulk cross connections between the horizontal cable termination blocks and the voice riser blocks as indicated.

9. All jacks, connectors, flush, surface mount outlet boxes, terminating devices, faceplates, etc. required to terminate communications cables.

10. UTP patch cords and OF patch cords, as indicated.

11. All non-specified miscellaneous hardware, i.e., nuts, bolts, tie wraps, wire rings, supporting hardware, etc.

12. All cable supports (e.g., split "D" rings, J-hooks, Velcro strips, etc.) Including all necessary mounting and installation hardware, wherever cables are installed within the suspended ceiling, as well as cable supports within the communications closets.

13. Labeling and documentation of all cables, racks, outlets and hardware installed under this contract.

14. Testing and test documentation for all cabling as described below.

15. Preparation and submission of shop drawings, as-built drawings, testing reports and cable documentation as described below.

16. Fire-stopping of all rated wall and floor penetrations created by or on behalf of the Contractor through rated walls and floors.

17. Grounding of all telecommunications cabling systems to telecommunications grounding bus bar provided by others.

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1. 3 RELATED WORK NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION AND SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE,

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

1. Raceways, ladder racks, wire molding and conduits specified under Electrical Specifications, and those provided for under separate contract.

2. Installation of and cross-connection to hardware and cabling assemblies supplied by telephone/ LAN system, unless otherwise directed by Owner or Fort Monmouth COR.

3. Installation of pre-assembled wiring normally supplied with the end-user equipment or other patch or mounting cords provided by the Owner, except as indicated or when requested by the Owner as Support Services.

4. Provision or installation of mounting cords for all equipment as specified.

5. Provision of inter-machine cabling, and ancillary communications cabling within the telecommunications closets equipment rooms or data centers, except as indicated, or when requested by the Owner as Support Services.

6. Cutting, patching, and painting.

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1. 4 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

A Abbreviations

ANSI American National Standards Institute

APWA America Public Works Association

ASTM American Society For Testing and Materials

AT&T AT&T OSP Systems 900-200-318

BICSI Building Industries Consulting Services International

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CON Conduit

EIA Electronic Industries Alliance

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ETL Electrical Testing Laboratories, Inc.

FCC Federal Communications Commission

FM (FMS) Factory Mutual (Factory Mutual System)

FS Federal Specifications

FT Feet

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

IES/NA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

IPCEA International Power Cable Engineers Association

NEC National Electric Code

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NESC National Electrical Safety Code

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NETA National Electrical Testing Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturers

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

REA Rural Electrification Administration

RUS Rural Utilities Service

TIA Telecommunications Industries Association

UL Underwriters Laboratories

B Definitions

1. "PROVIDE" means to "Furnish" and "Install" to supply, purchase, transport, place, erect, connect, test and turn over to Owner, complete and ready for regular operation, the work referred to.

2. "SUPPLY" means to purchase, procure, acquire, and deliver complete with related accessories.

3. INSTALL" means to move from property line, set in place, join, unite, fasten, link, attach, set up or otherwise connect together before testing and turning over to Owner of equipment and/or components. Installation is to be complete and ready for regular operation.

4. "FURNISH" means to purchase and supply all materials, labor, equipment, testing apparatus, controls, tests, accessories and all other items customarily required for the proper and complete application for the particular work referred to.

5. "WIRING" or "CABLING" includes the furnishing of all fittings, conductors, connectors, grounding accessories, tape, connections, splices, and all other items necessary for such work.

6. "AS DIRECTED" means as directed by the Architect/Fort Monmouth COR, or his representative.

7. "CONCEALED" means embedded in masonry or other construction, or installed underground, or behind wall furring or within double partitions, or installed within hung ceilings.

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8. "EXPOSED" means not installed underground or "CONCEALED" as defined above.

9. "SUBMIT" means submit to Fort Monmouth COR for review. Refer to

Architectural General and Special Conditions for proper procedures.

10. "APPROVED" means as accepted and authorized, in writing, by the Fort Monmouth COR.

11. SUBSURFACE STRUCTURE means something located underground that is constructed, as a building or work of civil engineering.

12. "OWNER" means Fort Monmouth COR

13. "CONSTRUCTION MANAGER" means Fort Monmouth (DPW) Directorate of Public Works.

14. Fort Monmouth Contracting Officer Representative. means FORT

MONMOUTH COR

15. “Notice To Proceed” means Fort Monmouth written approval from COR to contractor to begin work.

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1. 5 SUBMITTALS

A Submit shop drawings (see attached example of shop drawing submittal), (30) days

(min) prior to notice to proceed. Shop drawings shall consist of one (1) set of reproducible and three (3) sets of prints of drawings, diagrams, and/or manufacturer's data for the following items in accordance with the Contract Documents:

1. Detailed plan views showing location of floor tile openings beneath racks/cabinets in raised floor data centers/ telecommunication rooms.

2. Point-to-point wiring diagrams for all cable installed under this Contract.

3. Diagrams showing wiring from distribution frames, equipment locations, main distribution frames (MDFs), and/or equipment room to the telecommunications closets.

4. Diagrams showing wiring provided within the Data Centers/

Telecommunications rooms.

5. Detailed plan views and elevations of the telecommunications closets showing all terminal blocks, equipment racks, patch panels, wire routing, wire management, labeling, etc.

6. Detailed plan views and elevations of main distribution frames showing all terminal blocks, equipment racks, patch panels, wire routing, wire

7. Detailed drawings showing mounting details for telecommunications outlets.

8. Detailed plan views of each floor showing major cable routes beneath the access (raised) floors.

9. Drawings shall show evidence of coordination with other trades.

B All submittals shall contain job title and reference to the applicable drawing and specification article. All identification shall clearly indicated with ink. Clearly readable photocopies are acceptable.

C All drawings shall be submitted sufficiently in advance of field requirements to allow sufficient time for any review and re-submittal that may be required. All submittals shall be complete and contain all required and detailed information.

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D Acceptance of any submitted data or shop drawing shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for errors, omissions or inadequacies of any sort.

E Submittals provided in a manner not complying with the above listed methods shall be marked "NOT ACCEPTED" and returned without review.

F Before installing any active equipment provide one (1) copy that equipment's installation instructions to the Fort Monmouth COR. In addition, securely attach a copy of such instructions at the equipment during any work on the equipment.

G Any work performed without written permission, shop drawing and equipment approval shall be subject to change without charge or penalty to the Owner if found non compliant with contract documents by the Architect or the Fort Monmouth COR

H Warranty all portions of the work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of final acceptance by FORT MONMOUTH COR/DPW, except that where warranty or warranties for longer terms are specified, such longer terms shall apply.

I. Submit manufacturer's product data sheets for all material and equipment products proposed in TEP. Provide physical samples of products if directed by Owner or Fort Monmouth COR. TEP shall not be considered without a complete product data submittal.

J. Within fifteen (15) working days after notice to proceed by the Owner or Construction

Manager or after execution of Owner/Contractor Agreement, submit to the Fort Monmouth COR for review a complete typed list of all equipment manufacturers and material suppliers for the equipment intended to be furnished and installed on this project as well as names of all subcontractors, whom the contractor proposes to employ, if any. The Owner/COR reserves the right to reject with justification any sub- Contractors proposed for use by the Contractor.

1. As-builts must be provided by the contractor within (2) weeks prior to final acceptance of completion of work. As builts shall consist of one (1) set of reproducible, three (3) sets of paper prints of drawings and a set of Micro station Version 8 burned onto Compact Disks , for the following items in accordance with the Contract Documents:

2. Maintain on a daily basis at the project site a complete black and white set of

"As-Built Drawings", reflecting an accurate record of all deviations between work shown on drawings and that actually installed.

a Floor plans with furniture layers showing outlet identification and wiring distribution routes for all cable installed under this Contract.

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c Detailed plan views and elevations of the telecommunications closets showing all terminal blocks, equipment racks, patch panels, wire routing, wire management, labeling, etc.

d Detailed plan views and elevations of main distribution frames showing all terminal blocks, equipment racks, patch panels, wire routing, wire e Detailed elevations of equipment racks within data centers and related equipment rooms.

f Detailed plan views of each floor showing major cable routes beneath the access floors.

3. All as-built drawings shall contain job title and date and shall be signed the Contractor's project manager.

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1. 6 REVIEWS

A. Fort Monmouth COR's review is for general compliance with the design concept and contract documents. Markings or comments or the lack thereof do not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the project plans and specifications. The Contractor remains solely responsible for details and accuracy, for confirming and correlating all quantities and dimensions, for selecting fabrication processes, for techniques of construction, for performing his work in a safe manner, and for coordinating his work with that of other trades.

B No part of the work shall be started in the shop or in the field until FORT

MONMOUTH COR’s technical Representative have reviewed and approved the shop drawings and samples for that portion of the work.

C A minimum period of ten (10) working days, exclusive of transmittal time, will be required in the Fort Monmouth COR's technical Representative office each time a shop drawing, product data and/or samples are submitted for review. This time period must be considered by the Contractor when scheduling his work.

1. 7 MATERIALS HANDLING

A All products and materials are to be new, clean, free of defects and free of damage and corrosion.

B Delivery of Materials: The Contractor shall be responsible for the receipt, safe storage and delivery of materials and equipment to the job site. Deliver materials (except bulk materials) in the manufacturer's unopened container, fully identified with manufacturer's name, trade name, type, class, grade, size and color.

C Storage of Materials: Provide and maintain all products and materials in a manner that will protect them from damage, weather and entry of debris, and corrosion. All materials must be readily accessible for inspection until installed. Store all items vulnerable to moisture damage in dry, heated spaces.

D Floor Loading: Do not store or place material on floors in excess of the floors' designed load limits.

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E Security: At all times during the project, store all materials in a secure fashion to prevent the loss of these materials due to pilferage or theft. Maintain and protect all equipment, materials, and tools from loss or damage from all causes until final acceptance by the Owner.

F Damaged Material: Do not install damaged items. Take immediate steps to obtain replacement or effect complete repairs. No installation of repaired items shall be accepted by the Owner unless the Owner has given prior approval for use of such items.

1. 8 ORGANIZATION OF WORK

A The work called for under Contract shall be carried on simultaneously with the work of other trades in a manner so as not to delay the overall progress of the work.

Promptly furnish all information and measurements relating to the work as required to other trades involved at the project. Cooperation with other trades is necessary in order to complete the project.

B Provide all work necessary to meet all construction schedules.

C Maintain a complete file of shop drawings available at all times to the Fort

D All work shall remain accessible so as to permit the Fort Monmouth COR observation of the work during the course of construction.

1. 9 COORDINATION OF THE WORK

A Certain materials may be supplied by the Owner to be installed under this Contract.

Examine the Contract Documents to ascertain these items.

B Carefully check space requirements with other trades and the physical confines of the area of work to insure that all material can be installed in the allotted spaces including finished suspended ceilings. Make modifications as required and approved.

C Coordinate all work with and work under the direction of the General Contractor.

Transmit to other trades in a timely manner all information required for work to be provided under their respective Sections in ample time for installation.

D Wherever work interconnects with work of other trades, coordinate with other trades to insure that they have the information necessary to properly install all the necessary connections and equipment. Identify all items of work that require

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E Due to the type of installation, a fixed sequence of operation is required to properly install the complete systems. Coordinate project and schedule work with the Construction Manager in accordance with the construction sequence.

F Attend all construction meetings at the project site or other location as requested by the Owner or Construction Manager.

1.10 ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Other manufacturers are subject to the review and approval of the DOIM Fort

B Submit proposals to supply alternative materials or equipment, in writing, to the Fort

Monmouth COR and TCOR minimum (15) days prior to the date equipment must be ordered to maintain project schedule.

C A description of the difference between the contract requirements and that proposed, the comparative features of each, and the effect of the change on the end result performance. Include the impact of all changes on other contractors and acknowledge the inclusion of implementation costs.

D A list of the contract requirements that must be revised if the change is accepted, including any suggested specification revisions.

E Include a description and estimate of costs the Owner may incur in implementing the change, such as test, evaluation, operating and support costs.

F A projection of any effects the proposed change would have on collateral costs to the Owner.

G A statement of the time by which a contract modification accepting the change must be issued, noting any effect on the contract completion time or the delivery schedule.

H A statement indicating the reduction to the contract price if the Owner accepts the change. Be responsible for appropriate modifications to all trades.

I Include all revisions required to adapt alternatives in such proposals, including revisions by other trades. No increase in the contract price will be considered to accommodate the use of alternative equipment.

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J The substitution must fit into available space conditions and must function properly in coordination with the rest of the system.

1. 11 RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVALUATION

A The Fort Monmouth COR makes no representations, regarding the character or extent of the subsoils, water levels, existing structural, mechanical and electrical installations, above or below ground, or other subsurface conditions which may be encountered during the work. This Contractor must make his own evaluation of existing conditions, which may affect methods, or cost of performing the work, based on his own examination of the facility or other information. Failure to examine the drawings or other information does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for satisfactory accomplishment of the work.

1. 12 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A Comply with the current requirements of the US Army, FIPS-PUBS, National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), OSHA, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the USDA, ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards, AT&T Outside Plant Systems 900-200-318 October 1996, Building Industries Consulting Services International (BICSI) and the standards, recommendations, rules, regulations and requirements of the Federal Communications Commission. Comply with current governing codes, ordinances and regulations, as well as with requirements of the utility companies.

B All equipment shall be equal to or exceed the minimum requirements of, NEC, NESC (C2-1997) IEEE, ASME, ANSI, RUS, NFPA and UL.

C Comply with the requirements of agencies or authorities having jurisdiction over any part of the work and secure all necessary permits.

D Plans, specifications, codes and standards are minimum requirements. Where requirements differ, apply the more stringent. Where there are ambiguities, refer to the Fort Monmouth COR for interpretation.

E Should any change in plans or specifications be required to comply with governing regulations, notify the Fort Monmouth COR at the time of submitting this TEP.

F Execute work in strict accordance with the best practices of the trades in a thorough, substantial, workmanlike manner by competent workmen. Provide a competent, experienced full-time Foreman/ Project manager with a minimum of seven years of related experience who is authorized to make decisions on behalf of the Contractor. Foreman/ Project Manager must supervise the project at all times.

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1. 13 SITE VISIT

A Prior to submission of TEP, visit and examine the site of the proposed work to determine the existing conditions that may affect the work. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any assumptions in regard thereto.

B Verify all dimensions in the field and document the cable lengths and materials to be furnished and installed. The provision and installation of non-specified miscellaneous hardware, i.e., nuts, bolts, adapters, etc., shall also be the Contractor's responsibility.

C Particular attention must be paid to the accessibility of ceiling spaces, and the location of ceiling mounted hardware and equipment. Existing site conditions, existing contract documents and the construction schedule must be carefully reviewed to determine all required interfacing and timing of the work.

D Existing Contract Documents will be made available for review through the

Construction Manager.

E The contractor prior to commencing work must verify the locations of existing utilities indicated on the drawings. Any significant changes to the design necessary to meet field conditions shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Owner ,CM and the Fort Monmouth COR. Contractor shall receive written approval before such alterations are made. All such modifications shall be made without additional cost to the Owner.

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2.0 PRODUCTS

SECTIONS 27 100 00, 33 82 00, 40 95 33.23 20

2. 1 GENERAL

A Provide products and materials that are new, clean, free of defects and free of damage and corrosion.

B All products and materials used in this project will not contain asbestos, P.C.B.'s or any other material which is considered hazardous by the Department of Environmental Protection or any other agency having jurisdiction.

C If products and materials are specified or indicated on the drawings for a specific item or system, use those products or materials. If products and materials are not listed in either of the above, use first class products and materials, subject to approval of shop drawings and submittals.

D All materials furnished shall bear the UL label provided that a standard has been established for the material in question.

E Any given item of equipment or material shall be the product of one manufacturer throughout the facility. Multiple manufacturers of any one item will not be permitted, unless specifically noted.

F No substitutions will be permitted without the written consent of the Fort Monmouth

COR. Substitutions will be considered on all products where noted.

G The materials listed in this specification may be subject to change. The Contractor shall contact the Fort Monmouth COR and TCOR for final confirmation of material types and quantities prior to ordering, or restocking charges will be disallowed.

H For products with lists of multiple acceptable manufacturers, part numbers are provided only for the first manufacturer on the list.

2.2 COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

A. Any Part numbers listed in this section have been coordinated with the latest manufacturers product literature, and are accurate at the time of writing. They are, however, subject to change by the manufacturers at any time. If a specific part number is invalid, provide product from same or equal manufacturer meeting component description.

B Subject to compliance with technical requirements of these specifications, the contractor may provide equipment, as noted, from the manufacturers listed below.

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Upon evaluation and prior, written approval by the Fort Monmouth COR, products of other manufacturers may be considered equal provided they meet all performance, dimensional and material requirements specified.

2.3 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

A. HORIZONTAL CABLING

1. The Horizontal Subsystem is the portion of the telecommunications cabling system that extends from the work area telecommunications outlet/connector to the horizontal cross-connect in the telecommunications room/closet. It consists of the telecommunications outlet/connector, the horizontal cables, optional consolidation point (if specified on DOIM/ DPW Design Drawings), and that portion of the cross-connect in the telecommunications room/closet serving the horizontal cable. Each floor of a building should be served by its own Horizontal Subsystem.

B. INTRA-BUILDING UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLE

2. Intra-building Station Cable, Plenum-Rated

Physical Specifications: (4) 24 AWG twisted unshielded pairs. Tested and conforms to (latest amendment and including all applicable addenda) and ISO/IEC 11801 (International) Generic Cabling for Customer Premises Standard.

Additional parameters shall be met as per this Specification including all parameters in EIA/TIA 568-B for Category 5E and 6. Category 5E and 6 Compliant designs shall support network applications such as 155 Mb/s ATM, IEEE 802.3 10 Base –T (Ethernet), 100 base T (fast Ethernet), 1000 base T (Gigabit Ethernet),IEEE 802.af Power over Ethernet for VoIP, ANSI .X3.263 FDDI TP-PMD, IEEE 802.54 and 16 Mbps Token Ring, ATM up to 155 Mbps, 550 Mhz Broadband Video, and ISDN. For use in ceiling plenums, equipment room sub-floor plenums and riser spaces according to the National Electric Code

(NFPA70)

3. Cable Construction Category 5E - : Solid copper, Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene(TEFLON) insulated conductors, .0007” nominal wall, .035” nominal diameter, twisted pair – two primaries shall be twisted together with varying lays to reduce crosstalk, Color code – white/blue// blue, white/orange// orange, white/ green// green, white/ brown// brown. Core – the four pairs shall be cabled together, jacket – Polymer alloy, Blue, 0.165” nominal jacket diameter, ripcord provided under jacket.

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4. Cable Construction Category 6 – Four Pair 100 ohm UTP 22AWG to 24AWG

Thermoplastic jacket insulated solid conductors that are formed into four individually tightly twisted pairs and enclosed by a thermoplastic jacket Color code – white/blue// blue, white/orange// orange, white/ green// green, white/ brown// brown. The cable shall meet the mechanical requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-80-576 applicable to four- pair inside wiring cable for plenum or general cable (unless otherwise noted always use plenum cable) within a building. The cable shall also meet the physical design requirements of clauses 4.3.3.1 to 4.3.3.6 of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2. The cable pairs will be assembled with a flex-web core separator or approved equal, with ripcord under an overall jacket. Cables will contain print with descending footage markers from 1000 to 0 on each 1000 foot reel or box.

Recommended Manufacturers

Type: Berk-tek, Beldon ,Nordx CDT, CommScope, Mohawk for Category 5E, or Category 6 as specified on Design Drawings or Statement of requirements

5. Insertion Loss:

Qualified Cables shall exhibit worst case insertion loss than the values derived using the equations shown in TIA/EIA 568-B.1, - B.2-1, - B2-3 and all related sections from 1 MHz to the highest referenced frequency value. Worst case qualified cable insertion loss performance for selected frequency points of interest is also provided.

Minimum Insertion Loss Limits Table

Category 5E permanent Link

Category 5E Channel

Category 6 Permanent Link

Category

Channel

Frequency Range 1-100 MHz 1-100 MHz 1-250 MHz 1-250 MHz

Worst Case

Frequen cy

Points of Interest

MHz

21 dB

24 dB

18.6 dB

21.3 dB

Frequen cy

Points of Interest

MHz

NA NA

31.1 dB

35.9 dB

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6. Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) Loss:

Qualified Cables shall exhibit worst case NEXT Loss greater than the values derived using the equations shown in TIA/EIA 568-B.1, B.2-1, B.2-3 and all related sections from 1 MHz to the highest referenced frequency value. Worst case qualified cable NEXT Loss performance for selected frequency points of

Minimum Cable Pair to Pair NEXT Loss Limits Table permanent Link

Category 5E Channel

Category 6 permanent Link

Category 6 Channel

Frequency Range 1-100 MHz 1-100 MHz 1-250 MHz 1-250 MHz

Worst Case Cable NEXT Loss

Frequency Points of Interest

MHz

32.3 dB

30.1 dB

41.8 dB

39.9 dB

Frequency Points of Interest

MHz

35.3 dB

33.1 dB

7. Power Sum Near-End Crosstalk (PSNEXT) Loss:

Qualified Cables shall exhibit worst case PSNEXT Loss greater than the values derived using the equations shown in TIA/EIA 568-B.1, -B.2-1, B.2-3 and all related sections from 1 MHz to the highest referenced frequency value. Worst case qualified cable PSNEXT Loss performance for selected frequency points of

Cabling PSNEXT Loss Limits Table

Category 5E permanent Link

Category 5E Channel Category 6 permanent Link

Category

Channel

Frequency Range

1-100 MHz 1-100 MHz 1-250 MHz 1-250 MHz

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Worst Case PSNEXT Loss

Freq uen cy

Poin ts of Inter est

MHz

32.3 dB 41.8 dB

39.3 dB

37.1 dB

32.7 dB

30.2 dB

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8. Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT):

Qualified Cables shall exhibit worst case ELFEXT greater than the values derived using the equations shown in TIA/EIA568-B.1, -B.2-1, B.2-3 and all related sections from 1 MHz to the highest referenced frequency value. Worst case qualified cable ELFEXT performance for selected frequency points of

Cable Pair to Pair ELFEXT Limits Table permanent

Link

Category 5E Chan Category 6 perman Category 6

Channel

Frequency Range 100 MHz 100 MHz 250 MHz 250 MHz

Worst Case ELFEXT

Frequen cy

Points of Interest

23.8 dB 39.3 dB

24.2 dB

23.3 dB

16.2 dB

15.3 dB

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9. Power Sum Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk (PSELFEXT):

Qualified Cables shall exhibit worst case PSELFEXT Loss greater than the values derived using the equations shown in TIA/EIA 568-B.1, -B.2-1, B.2-3 and all related sections from 1 MHz to the highest referenced frequency value. Worst case qualified cable PSELFEXT performance for selected frequency points of

PSELFEXT Loss Limits Table

Worst Case PSELFEXT Category 5E permanent

Link

Category 5E Channel

Category 6 permanent Link

Category

Channel

Frequency Range 1-100 MHz 1-100 MHz 1-250 MHz 1-250 MHz

Frequenc y Points of Interest

20.8 dB

14.4 dB

21.2 dB 20.3dB

MHz

13.2 dB 12.3dB

10. Return Loss:

Qualified Cables shall exhibit worst case Return Loss greater than the values derived using the equations shown in TIA/EIA 568-B.1, -B.2-1, B.2-3 and all related sections from 1 MHz to the highest referenced frequency value. Worst case qualified cable Return Loss performance for selected frequency points of interest is also provided.

Return Loss Limits Table

Worst Case Return Loss Category 5E permanent

Link

Category 5E Channel

Category 6 permanent Link

Category

Channel

Frequency Range 1-100 MHz 1-100 MHz 1-100 MHz 1-100 MHz

Frequenc y Points of Interest

12 dB

10 dB 14 dB 12 dB

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10 dB 8 dB

11. Propagation Delay Qualified Cables shall exhibit worst case Propagation Delay less than the values derived using the equations shown in TIA/EIA 568-B.1, -B.2-1, B.2-3 and all related sections from 1 MHz to the highest referenced frequency value. Worst case qualified cable Propagation Delay performance for selected frequency points of interest is also provided.

Propagation Delay Limits Table

Worst Case Return Loss Category 5E permanent

Link

Category 5E Channel

Category 6 permanent Link

Category

Channel

Frequency Range 10 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz

Frequenc y Points of Interest

MHz

498ns 555ns 498ns 555ns

MHz

NA

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12. Delay Skew Qualified Cables shall exhibit worst case Delay Skew less than the values specified in TIA/EIA TIA/EIA 568-B.1, -B.2-1, B.2-3 and all related sections per 100 m from 1 MHz to the highest referenced frequency value.

Delay Skew Limits Table

Worst Case Return Loss Category 5E permanent

Link

Category 5E Channel

Category 6 permanent Link

Category

Channel

Frequency Range 10 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz

Frequenc y Points of Interest

MHz

44ns 50 ns

44ns 50 ns

C. INTRA-BUILDING UTP CABLE, PLENUM RATED

Physical Specifications: 24 AWG twisted unshielded pairs, in 25 pair binder groups.

Characteristic impedance @ 1.0 - 16 Mhz 100 ± 15 ohms, maximum mutual capacitance 20 pF/ft. Supports 802.3 10Base T. TIA / EIA 568-B.1 Category 3 compliant.

Cable Construction: Solid copper, PVDF-CP over ECTFE insulated conductors. CMP/MPP

Recommended Manufacturers: Hitachi Cable Manchester, Nordx CDT, Mohawk, Comscope, Beldon

Type: 38779-50 25 pair.

Type: 38779-100 50 pair.

Type: 38779-200 100 pair.

Type: 38779-400 200 pair.

Type: 38779-600 300 pair.

Or approved equivalent.

D. OPTICAL FIBER CABLE

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1. 2 strand Multi-mode horizontal cable for work stations, plenum-rated meeting UL 910, FT-6 listed and comply with NEC Article 770, TIA/EIA 568B.1, B.1-3, B.1-4, B.3, B. 3-1, and TIA/EIA 492AAAC. High strength. Physical Specifications:

Laser-Optimized 50/125 um, Class 1a Graded-Index multimode optical fiber, 900 um tight individually buffered optical fiber cable within a .5mm O.D outer jacket.

Capable of supporting 10Gbs serial transmission up to 300 meters. Dual window 850/1300 nm. Maximum attenuation not to exceed 3.5dB/km @ 850nm and 1.5dB/km @ 1300nm.

Cable Construction: PVC tight-buffered optical fibers, color coded in compliance with TIA/EIA 598. Kevlar strength member, with overall fluoropolymer jacket. UL, OFNP/FT6.

The outer jacket shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name or file number, date of manufacture, fiber type, flame rating, listing mark, and sequential length markings every two feet.

The fiber cable shall also meet all of the following critera Storage range of –40 degrees Celsius to +70 degrees Celsius Installation/ operating temperature range of 0 degrees Celsius to +70 degree Celsius.

The fiber cable has been tested and complies with the following specifications EIA/TIA FOTP (Fiber Optic Test Procedures) FOTP-3 (Plenum Applications), FOTP-41 (Compressive Loading Resistance of Fiber Cables), F0TP-25 (Repeated Impact Testing of Fiber Optic Cables and Cable Assemblies),and FOTP-104 ( Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing Test.

Minimum bandwidth of 500MHz/km @850nm/ 1000MHz/km @1300nm.

, Ber-TEK Fiber Optic Gigalite cable Interconnect Tight buffered Plenum rated ICP002-BB3520/51 or approved equal.

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2. SINGLE MODE OPTICAL FIBER CABLE (long Distances through underground conduit system)

Single mode Backbone fiber all dielectric cable for Outdoor duct, RUS 7 CFR

1755.900 listed, ANSI/ICEA S-87-640 test criteria, 1310/1500nm, Maximum attenuation .4dB/km @ 850nm/.3 dB/km@1550nm, maximum bend radius for 144 strand during installation, 10.5 inches , installed, 7.0 inches , operational distance for serial Gigabit Ethernet, 5000 meters @ 850nm and Serial 10 Gigibit Ethernet, 10,000 meters at 850nm.

Loose tube water blocked to prevent water penetration that could lead to fiber damage. Standard 3.0 mm buffer tube, medium density polyenthylene jacket that is rugged , durable and easy to strip, tensile loads, short term 600 lbf, long term 200 lbf, temperatures, storage, -40 to 158 degrees F, installation -22 degrees to 158 degrees F, operation –40 degrees F to 158 degrees F.

Corning Altos All- Dielectric Cable or approved equal

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3. SINGLE MODE OPTICAL FIBER CABLE (harsh environment and building entrance backbone fiber)

Single-mode backbone cable, plenum-rated meeting Flame test UL910, FT-6 listed (NFPA262-1994), and comply with NEC Article 770. High strength.

Physical Specifications: 8.3/125 um,. Must comply with TIA/EIA 568B.1, B.1.3, and B3. Dual window 1310/1550 nm. Maximum pulling tension 300 lbs during installation, 200 lbs when installed. Maximum attenuation not to exceed .5dB/km @ 1310nm and .4dB/km @ 1550nm.

Cable Construction: PVC loose-buffered optical fibers, dry water blocking construction color coded in compliance with TIA/ EIA 598. Single-mode optical fiber cable used for inside and outside plant, aerial ,duct, cable tray, horizontal and riser. Dielectric center member, Kevlar strength member with overall fluoropolymer jacket. OFNP/FT6.

The outer jacket shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name or file number, date of manufacture, fiber type, flame rating, listing mark, and sequential length markings every two feet.

The fiber cable shall also meet the following cable criteria:

Storage range of –40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius Installation/ operating temperature range of 0 degrees Celsius to +75 degree Celsius. The fiber cable has been tested and complies with the following specifications EIA/TIA FOTP (Fiber Optic Test Procedures) FOTP-3 (Plenum Applications), FOTP-41 (Compressive Loading Resistance of Fiber Cables), F0TP-25 (Repeated Impact Testing of Fiber Optic Cables and Cable Assemblies),and FOTP-104 ( Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing Test). Fiber backbone installed per Design Drawings.

Recommended Manufacturer: Berk-TEK Aventum or approved equal Type : LTP12B0XXAB0504 6-72 fiber

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4. SINGLE MODE OPTICAL FIBER CABLE (Intra-Building between Telecom

Rooms)

Single-mode backbone cable, plenum-rated meeting Flame test UL910, FT-6 listed (NFPA262-1994), and comply with NEC Article 770. High strength.

Physical Specifications: 8.3/125 um, multi-fiber cables with stranded subunits of six or twelve, 900 um tight buffers surrounded by a dielectric strength member and flame retardant outer jacket. Must comply with TIA/EIA TIA/EIA 568B.1, B.1.3, and B3.. Dual window 1310/1550 nm. Typical attenuation of.5dB/km @ 1310nm and .4dB/km @ 1550nm.

Cable Construction: PVC tight-buffered optical fibers, color coded in compliance with EIA 598. Kevlar strength member, with overall fluoropolymer jacket. OFNP/FT6.

The outer jacket shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name or file number, date of manufacture, fiber type, flame rating, listing mark, and sequential length markings every two feet.

The fiber cable shall also meet the following cable criteria:

Storage range of –40 degrees Celsius to +70 degrees Celsius Installation/ operating temperature range of 0 degrees Celsius to +70 degree Celsius. The fiber cable has been tested and complies with the following specifications EIA/TIA FOTP (Fiber Optic Test Procedures) FOTP-3 (Plenum Applications), FOTP-41 (Compressive Loading Resistance of Fiber Cables), F0TP-25 (Repeated Impact Testing of Fiber Optic Cables and Cable Assemblies),and FOTP-104 ( Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing Test). Fiber backbone installed per Engineering Drawings.

Recommended Manufacturer: Corning, Berk-TEK, Mohawk Type : 012R88-61131-29

024R88-61131-29

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E. CATV COAXIAL CABLE

1. Series -11, Plenum rated UL listed ( for cable lengths that extend 125 feet or more) 75 ohm, quad shield coaxial cable, 14 AWG copper/steel center conductor, Foam FEP DIA. Over Dielectric .28” Nom. Inner-shield foil .002” aluminum tape braid: 34 AWG Aluminum 40% coverage NOM. Dia .312” Outer Shield Foil .002” aluminum tape braid: 34 AWG aluminum 60% coverage nom.

Dia. 332”. Jacket: Kynar flex Dia. Over jacket .072” +/- .008” Nom JKT thickness: .020” min. Spot .016”

Electrical Characteristics: Sparker Test : 2500 VAC, Dielectric Strength:

Conductor to shield 4000 VDC, Nominal impedance: 75+/- 3.0 ohms , nominal capacitance: 16.0 pf/ft, velocity of propagation: 82%, attenuation/100': 1.59 db @ 100 MHz; 3.52 dB @ 400 MHz, 9.18 dB @ 2200Mhz, DCR 12.6 ohms/ 1000Ft, SRL 20dB (10-300Mhz) 100% Swept Tested.

Recommended Manufacturer: Comscope 2287K (UL) or approved equal

2. Series -6, Plenum rated UL listed ( for cable lengths less than 125 feet) 75 ohm, quad shield coaxial cable, 18 AWG copper/steel center conductor, Foam FEP DIA. Over Dielectric .17” Nom. Inner-shield: foil: aluminum/ poly tape 100 % coverage. Braid: 34 AWG Aluminum 40% coverage NOM. Dia .232” Outer Shield: Foil: .002” aluminum/ poly tape 100% coverage. Braid: 34 AWG aluminum 40% coverage nom. Dia. 232”. Jacket: Kynar flex or flame retardant PVC Dia. Over jacket .026” +/- .004” Nom JKT thickness: .016” min. Spot .016”

Electrical Characteristics: Sparker Test : 2500 VAC, Dielectric Strength:

Conductor to shield 2000 VDC, Nominal impedance: 76+/- 2.0 ohms , nominal capacitance: 15.5.0 pf/ft, velocity of propagation: 84%, attenuation/100': 2.01 db @ 100 MHz; 4.23 dB @ 400 MHz, 11.54 dB @ 2200Mhz, DCR conductor: 28.6 ohms/ 1000Ft, Shield : 5.3ohms/ 1000ft.

SRL 20dB (1-1000Mhz) 100% Swept Tested.

Recommended Manufacturer: Comscope 2227K and 2227V plenum CMP (ETL)

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F. UTP CABLE TERMINATION BLOCKS (TIA/EIA 568-B.1, B.2 Category 5E)

The blocks shall:

1. The connecting block shall facilitate cross-connection and/or inter-connection using patch cords.

2. The 110 blocks shall posses the following characteristics:

3. Be made of flame-retardant thermoplastic, with the base consisting of horizontal index strips for terminating up to 25-pairs of conductors.

4. Be available in 100-, 200-, and 300-pair sized field termination kits.

5. Have detachable stand-off legs on the 100-pair base, while non-detachable stand-off legs are available for the 200- and 300-pair bases.

6. Contain access openings for rear to front cable routing to the point of termination.

7. Have termination strips on the base to be notched and divided into 5-pair increments.

8. Have clear label holders with the appropriate colored inserts available for the wiring blocks. The insert labels provided with the product shall contain vertical lines spaced on 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-pair circuit sizes and shall not interfere with running, tracing or removing patch cords. Label holders must be capable of mounting between each row of connecting blocks.

9. Have bases available in 19” panels and high-density frame configurations for rack or wall mounting with cable management hardware.

10. Have connecting blocks used for either the termination of cross-connect (jumper) wire or patch cords. All connecting blocks shall have color-coded tip and ring designation markers and be of single piece construction.

11. Have connecting blocks with a minimum of 200 re-terminations without signal degradation below standards compliance limit.

12. Support wire sizes: Solid 22-26 AWG (0.64 mm - 0.40 mm), and 7-strand wires.

13. Must be Communications Circuit Accessory Listed per Underwriters Laboratories

Standard UL 1863.

14. Must have Certification by the Canadian Standards Association to C22.2

Canadian Telecommunications Standards.

15. The following electrical requirements shall also be met: Electrical Specifications:

16. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 Category 5e compliant.

17. The following requirements shall also be met (NEXT Loss and FEXT tested in both Differential and Common Mode):

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Parameters Performance @ 100 MHz

NEXT Loss 43.0 dB FEXT 43.0 dB ** Insertion Loss (Attenuation)

.24 dB

Return Loss 20 dB

a. 110 type terminating blocks, with standoff legs. Field terminated. Blocks shall be provided with full complement of mounting hardware, wire guides, connecting blocks, designation strips, backboards, etc. by the Contractor.

Recommended Manufacturer: Siemon Corp

Type: , S110Tower Field termination Kits, 110 AW2-300 & 110 AW2-100 Wiring Block

Size: 500 pair Towers, 300 Pair & 100 Pair or approved equal

b. 110 C Connecting Blocks. For use with 110 wiring blocks when not provided in field terminated kits. Four pair connectors for use with lateral cable facilities; 5 pair for riser cables. Connector blocks shall be product of the same manufacturer as the terminating blocks.

Type: 110 Connecting Blocks. Color coded.

Size: 4 Pair ,5 Pair or approved equal

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G. TYPE 210 CATEGORY 6 WIRING BLOCKS

The blocks shall:

1. be made of flame-retardant thermoplastic, with the base consisting of horizontal index strips for terminating up to 16-pairs of conductors.

2. be available in 64-, 128-, and 192 pair sized field termination kits.

3. have detachable stand-off legs on the 64-pair base, while non-detachable stand-off legs are available for the 128- and 192-pair bases.

4. contain access openings for rear to front cable routing to the point of termination.

5. have termination strips on the base to be notched and divided into 4-pair increments.

6. have clear label holders with the appropriate colored inserts available for the wiring blocks. The insert labels provided with the product shall contain vertical lines spaced on 4-pair circuit size and shall not interfere with running, tracing or removing patch cords. Label holders must be capable of mounting between each row of connecting blocks.

7. have bases available in 19 inch panels and high density frame configurations for rack or wall mounting with cable management hardware.

8. have connecting blocks used for either the termination of cross-connect (jumper) wire or patch cords. The connecting blocks shall only be available in 4-pair size with internal cross-talk barriers to provide 360 of pair isolation and staggered pair spacing. All connecting blocks shall have color-coded tip and ring designation markers and be of single piece construction.

9. have connecting blocks with a minimum of 200 re-terminations without signal degradation below standards compliance limit.

10. support wire sizes: Solid 22-26 AWG (0.64 mm - 0.40 mm), and 7-strand wires.

11. be made by an ISO 9001 and 14001 Certified Manufacturer.

12. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 and ISO/IEC 11801, 2002 category 6/class E compliant.

The following requirements shall also be met (NEXT Loss and FEXT tested in both Differential and Common Mode):

Parameters Performance @ 250 MHz

NEXT Loss 58.8 dB PSNEXT Loss 56.4 dB Insertion Loss (Attenuation)

0.2 dB

Return Loss 20.3 dB FEXT 57.3 dB

a. 210 type terminating blocks, with standoff legs. Field terminated. Blocks shall be provided with full complement of mounting hardware, wire guides, connecting blocks, designation strips, backboards, etc. by the Contractor.

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Type: , S210Tower Field termination Kits, S210 MB2-192FT, 256FT, or

320FT

Size: 192, 256 and 320 pair Towers or approved equal

b. S210-4 Wiring Block connecting Blocks. For use with 210 wiring blocks when not provided in field terminated kits. Four pair connectors for use with lateral cable facilities. Connector blocks shall be product of the same manufacturer as the terminating blocks.

Type: Siemon S210-4 Connecting Blocks. Color coded.

Size: 4 Pair or approved equal

H. STANDARD 4 PAIR UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CATEGORY 5E PATCH PANEL/

OUTLET CONNECTOR CRITERA

1. Colors specified in this section must be verified with Architect prior to purchase.

2. All information outlets for 100 ohms 22-26 AWG copper cable shall:

3. Are available in black, white, gray, ivory and light ivory.

4. Can accommodate a minimum of two 8-position / 8-conductor modular jacks.

5. Utilize compliant pin technology 110 style insulation displacement connectors which allows the use of a 4-pair impact tool.

6. Allow for a minimum of 200 re-terminations without signal degradation below standards compliance limit..

7. Have available a gravity feed (45 degree angled) design for information outlets and straight through design for patch panels.

8. Utilize reactance balanced pair technology to address data circuit applications up to 100 MHz.

9. Support industry standards for T568A wiring .

10. Are removable from the front with the faceplate or patch…