TrueNet Installation Guidelines C5eT & C6T Parameter Current Standards TrueNet Recommendation Horizontal Run Distance 90 Metres No Change Patch Cable Lengths Total of all patch cables less than 10 Metres Total of all patch cables less than 10 Metres, but only patch cables of approved lengths will be allowed. Patch Cable Source Unspecified, but do not allow specific components Must be from an approved source. NO third party patch cable assembly permitted under any circumstances Twists <13mm of untwist <10mm of untwist Cable Stripping Not specified <25mm of jacket removal allowed before contact to block Bend Radii 4X’s the diameter of the cable <4 times the diameter of the horizontal cable, <2 times the diameter of the patch cable Bend Radii at the connection point for patch/equipment cords Unspecified, except for 4 times the diameter of the cable <90 degrees of change from the parallel plane of the connector device Cable Ties Not specified, but recommend Velcro Velcro Tie Wraps J Hooks allowed only when placed in NON-CYCLICAL arrangement/spacing Conduit No Longer than 30 metres continuous No Longer than 30 metres continuous Cable Damage Not Specified Jacket free of kinks, holes, and lateral cracks No water in or around jacket Cable Bundles Not Specified No More than 30 cables shall be bundled together (Multiple bundle groups OK). Category “Mixing” Inferred Channels shall be assembled using similar NEC rated (such as CM, for example) components throughout. All products must be approved by KRONE. Pulling Tensions < 11.3 kg per 4 pair cable < 13.6 kg per 4 pair cable Conduit Fill Rate, Similar cable types Not specified Conduit fill of 4 pair communications type cable shall not exceed 60% fill rate. Mixing of different cable types, such as communications cables and control cables, not allowed Parameter Current Standards TrueNet Recommendation Block to Block Cross-Connects Specified cable Special designed jacketed cross- connect cable required (part number TBD) Service Loops 3 metres at closet, 1 metre at station The cable shall not have more than 4 wraps/360 degree loops Pair Re-twist Not Specified If too much untwist is taken out during the termination process, re-twisting is allowed providing the twist is put pack into the pair at a rate of one twist per quarter inch. Water Migration Not Specified No liquid may penetrate the cable at connection points or cable breaks, or the node must be replaced. Environment Specified Cables rated for indoor use must not be stored in an outdoor environment. Enclosed temporary facilities are accepted provided temperature and humidity considerations are met. Multiple Cable Pulling Specified The practice of using one cable to pull multiple cables is not allowed unless tensioning devices are employed to distribute pulling on the group of cables being installed . TrueNet Installation Guidelines C5eT & C6T Parameter Current Standards TrueNet Recommendation Horizontal Run. any circumstances Twists <13mm of untwist <10mm of untwist Cable Stripping Not specified <25mm of jacket removal allowed before contact to block