1. SIGNAMAX CABLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

2. TRANSMISSION MEDIA Twisted Pair

3. Transmission Performance The following transmission performance categories of cabling components are used in the Signamax Cabling System: Category 6a – four-pair 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) cables whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 500 MHz Category 6 – four-pair 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) cables whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 250 MHz continued on next page

4. Transmission Performance Category 5e – four-pair 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) cables whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 100 MHz Category 5 – 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP) multipair cables whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 100 MHz Category 3 – 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) multipair cables whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 16 MHz

5. Transmission Performance Category/level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 four-pair twisted-pair cables are not recognized as part of the Signamax Cabling System Category/level 1, 2, and 4 multipair twisted-pair cables are not recognized as part of the Signamax Cabling System Multipair twisted-pair cables with 3 and 5 categories of transmission performance can be used only in Backbone subsystems of the Signamax Cabling System to transmit signals of low rate applications such as analog and digital telephony. Such cables do not undergo certification testing and are not covered by the application warranty

6. Horizontal Subsystem Cables  1 Twisted-pair cables used in Horizontal cabling subsystem shall be allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

7. Horizontal Subsystem Cables A list of twisted-pair cables permitted in the Horizontal cabling subsystem of the Signamax Cabling System is given in “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” section of this Manual The cables allowed in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

8. Horizontal Subsystem Cables  2 The use of multipair twisted-pair cables of any transmission performance category in the Horizontal cabling subsystem of the Signamax Cabling System is not allowed

9. Horizontal Subsystem Cables  3 The use of bundled cables in the Horizontal cabling subsystem of the Signamax Cabling System is not allowed

10. Color Coding PairConductorColor CodeAbbreviation Pair 1 1 (tip)White-BlueW-BL 2 (ring)BlueBL Pair 2 3 (tip)White-OrangeW-O 4 (ring)OrangeO Pair 3 5 (tip)White-GreenW-G 6 (ring)GreenG Pair 4 7 (tip)White-BrownW-BR 8 (ring)BrownBR

11. Backbone Subsystem Cables  4 Twisted-pair cables used in Backbone cabling subsystem shall be allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

12. Backbone Subsystem Cables A list of twisted-pair cables allowed in the Backbone cabling subsystem of the Signamax Cabling System is given in “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” section of this Manual The cables permitted in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

13. Backbone Subsystem Cables  1 Multipair twisted-pair cables with category 3 and 5 transmission performance can be used only in the Backbone subsystem of the Signamax Cabling System. Multipair cables should only be used to transmit congenerical signals of low rate telecommunications applications (with 1 MHz operation frequency range). Such cables do not undergo certification testing and are not covered by the application warranty

14. TRANSMISSION MEDIA Optical Fiber

15. Transmission Performance The Signamax Cabling System optical fiber cable transmission performance : Fiber TypeWavelength Maximum Attenuation Bandwidth MM 50/125 850 nm3.5 dB/km500 MHz-km 1300 nm1.5 dB/km500 MHz-km MM 62.5/125 850 nm3.5 dB/km160 MHz-km 1300 nm1.5 dB/km500 MHz-km SM ISP 1310 nm1.0 dB/km – 1550 nm1.0 dB/km – SM OSP 1310 nm0.5 dB/km – 1550 nm0.5 dB/km –

16. Inside plant cables 2- and 4-fiber cables intended for Horizontal or centralized cabling shall support a bend radius of 25 mm (1 in) under no- load conditions 2- and 4-fiber cables intended to be pulled through Horizontal pathways during installation shall support a bend radius of 50 mm (2 in) under a pull load of 222 N (50 lbf) All other inside plant cables shall support a bend radius of 10 times the cable outside diameter when not subject to tensile load, and 15 times the cable outside diameter when subject to tensile loading up to the cable ’ s rated limit

17. Outside plant cables Outside plant optical fiber cables shall be of a water-block construction Outdoor cables shall have a minimum pull strength of 2,670 N (600 lbf) Outside plant cables shall support a bend radius of 10 times the cable outside diameter when not subject to tensile load, and 20 times the cable outside diameter when subject to tensile loading up to the cable ’ s rated limit

18. Horizontal Subsystem Cables  5 Optical fiber cables used in the Horizontal cabling subsystem shall be approved by Signamax Connectivity Systems for use in the Signamax Cabling System

19. Horizontal Subsystem Cables A list of optical fiber cables allowed in the Horizontal cabling subsystem of the Signamax Cabling System is given in “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” section of this Manual The cables permitted in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

20. Horizontal Subsystem Cables  2 Although singlemode optical fiber cables are allowed to be used in the Horizontal cabling subsystem, they should be applied only in exceptional cases (for example, if required by the end user or special norms), because at distances typical for Horizontal subsystem (with Channel length up to 100 m (328 ft)), multimode fibers support all telecommunications applications existing at the time this Manual edition is effective. Application of a singlemode optical fiber cable in the Horizontal cabling subsystem is economically unreasonable

21. Backbone Subsystem Cables  6 Optical fiber cables used in the Backbone cabling subsystem shall be approved by Signamax Connectivity Systems for use in the Signamax cabling System

22. Backbone Subsystem Cables A list of optical fiber cables allowed in the Backbone cabling subsystem of the Signamax Cabling System is given in “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” section of this Manual The cables permitted in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

23. CONNECTING HARDWARE Twisted Pair

24. Connecting Hardware  7 Balanced twisted-pair connecting hardware used in the Signamax Cabling System shall be Signamax connecting hardware and allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

25. Connecting Hardware A list of twisted-pair connecting hardware allowed in the Signamax Cabling System is given in “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” of this Manual The connecting hardware allowed in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

26. Connecting Hardware The usage of connecting hardware for the 100-Ohm twisted- pair UTP cabling system shall be limited by the following functional elements of the Signamax Cabling System: –Main Cross-connect –Intermediate Cross-connects –Horizontal Cross-connects –Consolidation Points –Telecommunications Outlets/connectors

27. Connecting Hardware The Signamax Cabling System DP&IP does not address requirements for –equipment connectors, –media adapters, –impedance matching transformers, –ISDN resistors, –MAUs, –filters, –network interface devices –protection devices, –or other devices utilizing passive or active electronic circuitry, which aim to serve a specific application or provide safety compliance Such cabling adapters and protection devices are viewed as premises equipment that are not regarded to be part of the cabling system

28. Transmission Performance The following of connecting hardware transmission performance categories are used in the Signamax Cabling System: Category 6a – four-pair 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) connecting hardware whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 500 MHz Category 6 – four-pair 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) connecting hardware whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 250 MHz continued on next page

29. Transmission Performance The following of connecting hardware transmission performance categories are used in the Signamax Cabling System: Category 5e – four-pair 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) connecting hardware whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 100 MHz Category/level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 connecting hardware are not recognized as part of the Signamax Cabling System

30. Design The Signamax cross-connect hardware used to terminate to 100-Ohm balanced twisted-pair cabling is designed to provide: –means to cross-connect cables with cross-connect jumpers or patch cords –means to connect premises equipment to the 100 Ohm UTP network –means to identify circuits for administration in accordance with the “ CABLING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ” section –means to use standard colors as specified in the “ CABLING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ” section to functionally identify mechanical termination fields continued on next page

31. Design The Signamax cross-connect hardware used to terminate to 100-Ohm balanced twisted-pair cabling is designed to provide: –means of handling wire and cable to permit orderly management –means of access to monitor or test cabling and premises equipment –means for protecting exposed terminals, an insulating barrier, such as a cover or a plastic shroud, for protecting terminals from accidental contact with foreign objects that may disturb electrical continuity

32. Mechanical Requirements The Signamax connecting hardware used to terminate to 100 Ohm balanced twisted-pair cabling is functional for continuous use over the temperature range from – 10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) Modular jacks of the Signamax connecting hardware are designed for at least 750 modular plug couplings of appropriate design (8c8p)

33. Shielded Connecting Hardware The Signamax screened connecting hardware is designed for use with 100 Ohm ScTP/FTP and S/FTP cables To ensure effective shielding, all cabling components should be screened, meet the requirements for transfer impedance, and all shields should be properly bonded Shielding shall be continuous for the complete Channel Work Area cords, cross-connect cords, equipment cords and the equipment connection, while not part of the generic cabling, shall provide shield continuity Screened outlets should be labeled or otherwise identified to distinguish them from UTP connectors and demonstrate the need for screened Work Area cords

34. CONNECTING HARDWARE Optical Fiber

35. Connecting Hardware  8 Optical fiber connecting hardware used in the Signamax Cabling System shall be Signamax optical fiber connecting hardware and allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

36. Connecting Hardware A list of optical fiber connecting hardware allowed in the Signamax Cabling System is given in “ 4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components ” of the Manual The optical fiber connecting hardware allowed to be used in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

37. Connectors and Adaptors The Signamax connector designs meet the requirements of the corresponding TIA FOCIS document The multimode connector and adapter or a visible portion of them are identified by the color beige The singlemode connector and adapter or a visible portion of them are identified by the color blue

38. Connectors and Adaptors The two fiber positions in a 568SC connector and the corresponding 568SC adapter shall be referred to as Position A and Position B The two positions of the 568SC adapter shall be identified as Position A and Position B by using the letter designators A and B respectively Labeling may be either field or factory made

39. Connectors and Adaptors Position A and Position B configuration of a 568SC:

40. Splices The Signamax Connectivity Systems does not produce mechanical splices, but allows using them in the Signamax Cabling System Optical fiber splices used in the Signamax Cabling System, fusion or mechanical, shall not exceed a maximum optical attenuation of 0.3 dB Optical fiber splices, fusion or mechanical used in the Signamax Cabling System shall have a minimum return loss of 20 dB for multimode, 26 dB for singlemode

41. Design The Signamax optical fiber patch panels and enclosures are designed to provide a: –means to cross-connect cabling with patch cords –means to interconnect premises equipment to the optical fiber cabling –means to identify cabling for administration in accordance with the “ CABLING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ” section of this Manual –means to use standard colors to functionally identify termination groups per the “ CABLING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ” section of this Manual continued on next page

42. Design The Signamax optical fiber patch panels and enclosures are designed to provide a: –means of handling optical fiber cables and patch cords, and to promote orderly management –means of access to monitor or test optical fiber cabling and premises equipment –means of adequate protection for connectors and adapters on the cabling side from accidental contact with foreign objects that may temporarily or permanently degrade the optical performance

43. Design  9 The Telecommunications Outlet box shall be capable as a minimum of housing two terminated optical fibers, have the ability to secure the optical fiber cable and provide for a minimum fiber bend radius of 25 mm (1 in)

44. EQUIPMENT CABLES AND PATCH CORDS Twisted Pair

45. Transmission Performance The following categories of equipment and patch cords transmission performance are used in the Signamax Cabling System: Category 6a – four-pair 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) equipment and patch cords whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 500 MHz Category 6 – four-pair 100-Ohm unscreened twisted-pair (UTP) or screened twisted-pair (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) equipment and patch cords whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 250 MHz Category 5e – unshielded (UTP) and shielded (ScTP, FTP, S/FTP) 100-Ohm twisted-pair equipment and patch cords with the bandwidth up to 100 MHz

46. Transmission Performance Category/level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 equipment and patch cords are not recognized as part of the Signamax Cabling System

47. Stranded Cable  10 Stranded twisted-pair cables used to assemble equipment and patch cords in the Signamax Cabling System shall be allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

48. Stranded Cable A list of twisted-pair stranded cables allowed in the Signamax Cabling System is given in “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” subsection of the Manual Stranded cables allowed in the in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

49. Stranded Cable  11 Insertion loss (IL) parameters for stranded cables over the entire operation frequency range shall not be beyond the insertion loss values for solid cables of the same transmission performance categories multiplied by correction factor: category 5е cables: – with 24 AWG conductors – 1.2 – with 26 AWG conductors – 1.5 with category 6 and 6a cables: – with 22 – 24 AWG conductors – 1.2

50. Unscreened Cords  12 Unscreened twisted-pair equipment and patch cords used in the Signamax Cabling System shall be Signamax cords and allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

51. Unscreened Cords A list of equipment and patch cords allowed in the Signamax Cabling System is given in “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” of this Manual The cords allowed for application in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

52. Unshielded Cords The Signamax Cabling System allows field assembling of unshielded twisted-pair cords using certain types of plugs, which provide the assemblies with category 5e and 6 transmission performance

53. Unscreened Cords  13 The cables used for unscreened equipment and patch cords assembling designed for application in the Signamax Cabling System shall have stranded conductors, meet the requirements of “4.3.1.2 Stranded conductor cable” subsection of the Manual, and be allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

54. Unscreened Cords  14 Plugs used for filed assembling of unscreened equipment and patch cords designed for application in the Signamax Cabling System shall meet the requirements of “4.2.1 Balanced twisted-pair connecting hardware” subsection of this Manual, be Signamax plugs and allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

55. Unscreened Cords A list of plugs used for filed assembling of equipment and patch cords allowed in the Signamax Cabling System is given “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” of this Manual Plugs allowed for usage in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

56. Unscreened Cords  15 The use of solid cables to field assemble equipment and patch cords is not allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

57. Unscreened Cords  16 The use of unscreened solid and stranded cables as well as their pairs without outer jackets as cross- connect jumpers is prohibited in the Signamax Cabling System. Only modular patch cords must be used to form such connections

58. Screened Cords  17 Screened twisted-pair cords used in the Signamax Cabling System shall be Signamax cords and permitted in the Signamax Cabling System

59. Screened Cords A list of screened equipment and patch cords allowed in the Signamax Cabling System is given in “4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components” subsection of this Manual The cords allowed for usage in the Signamax Cabling System meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

60. Screened Cords  18 Field assembling of screened twisted-pair cords of any type is not allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

61. Screened Cords The Signamax equipment and patch cords meet the standard transfer impedance requirements after being subjected to 500 flex cycles within the minimum bend radii When using screened cords with 24 AWG stranded conductors, insertion loss values shall not be beyond those specified for 24 AWG solid cables taking into consideration correction factor 1.2 When using screened cords with 26 AWG stranded conductors, insertion loss values shall not be beyond those specified for 24 AWG solid conductor cables taking into consideration correction factor 1.5

62. Screened Cords  19 The use of screened solid and stranded cables as well as their pairs without outer jackets as cross-connect jumpers is not allowed in the Signamax Cabling System. Only modular patch cords must be used to form such connections

63. EQUIPMENT CABLES AND PATCH CORDS Optical Fiber

64. Optical Fiber Cords  20 Optical fiber equipment and patch cords used in the Signamax Cabling System shall be Signamax cords and allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

65. Optical Fiber Cords A list of optical fiber equipment and patch cords allowed in the Signamax Cabling System is given in “ 4.4 Signamax Cabling System Approved Components ” subsection of this Manual The cords allowed for usage in the Signamax Cabling System satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standards

66. Optical Fiber Cords  21 Field assembling of optical fiber equipment and patch cords of any type is not allowed in the Signamax Cabling System

67. Optical Fiber Cords Optical fiber equipment and patch cords, whether they are used for cross-connection or interconnection to active equipment, shall have such orientation that Position A goes to Position B on one fiber, and Position B goes to Position A on the other fiber of the fiber pair

68. Optical Fiber Cords Each end of the optical fiber equipment and patch cord shall be identified to designate Position A and Position B if the connector can be separated into its simplex components For alternate connector designs employing latches, the latch defines the positioning in the same way as the keys For simplex connectors, the connector that plugs into the receiver shall be considered Position A, and the connector that plugs into the transmitter shall be considered Position B