ND3361 Lesson 02 Copper Termination

ND3361
SYSTIMAX
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LESSON 2
SYSTIMAX COPPER COMPONENT INSTALLATION
ND3361 March 2015

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2 - ii Copper Component Installation
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Copper Component Installation 2 - iii
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 1
PIN PAIR ASSIGNMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 5
MULTIPAIR COLOR CODES ................................................................................................................... 6
ADMINISTRATION COLOR CODING .................................................................................................. 7
COURSE EXERCISE ................................................................................................................................... 9
TOOLS ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
HANDLING UNJACKETED PAIRS ...................................................................................................... 15
TERMINATION OF 4PR CABLES TO PATCHMAX PS ..................................................................... 19
1100 POWERSUM PANEL TERMINATION ........................................................................................ 27
MPS100E OUTLET TERMINATION ..................................................................................................... 29
GIGASPEED X10D 91B SERIES CABLE PREPARATION .................................................................. 35
SYSTIMAX VISIPATCH VP360 PANEL SYSTEM .............................................................................. 37
TERMINATION OF EVOLVE 1100GS PANELS .................................................................................. 51
TERMINATION OF 1100 STYLE MODULES WITH TERMINATION MANAGERS .................... 52
TERMINATION OF EVOLVE PATCHMAX PANELS ...................................................................... 59
SYSTIMAX EVOLVE MODULAR PANEL ........................................................................................... 65
TERMINATION OF M2000 PANELS .................................................................................................... 69
M4800 PANEL TERMINATION ............................................................................................................. 71
MGS SERIES OUTLET TERMINATION ............................................................................................... 73
MGS GUIDELINES FOR ANGLED ENTRY CABLE TERMINATIONS .......................................... 78
TERMINATING 4 PR F/UTP CABLES TO HGS620 .......................................................................... 81
FACEPLATES AND OUTLET BOXES ................................................................................................... 87
SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................ 91
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Copper Component Installation 2-1
Introduction
This lesson is designed to provide practical exercises in the

correct methods of termination for SYSTIMAX copper
patchpanels, cables and component range as required for site
registration and warranty. The exercises are designed in a
logical way so each student is able to make a complete circuit
using a series of different copper cables and components. This
exercise also incorporates circuit color coding, helping to
provide understanding for each of the SYSTIMAX subsystems.
Each panel and cable type will be introduced as the course
progresses with inspection by the instructor to ensure the
correct SYSTIMAX termination procedures have been
completed.
Upon completion the circuit will be tested to ensure continuity

and correct termination.
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Objectives
 Understand the color codes
 Introduce the SYSTIMAX terminating tools
 Learn how to handle unjacketed pairs
 Learn how to terminate SYSTIMAX panels and outlets
 Know the key quality issues involved when terminating
 Understand inspection & initial testing
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Color Codes
Color Code for 4-Pair UTP Cables
The tables below illustrate the standard color code for 4-pair
UTP cables. Some cables utilize solid colors for conductor and
pair identification. In this case, each A (tip) conductor has
white insulation while every B (ring) conductor has solid
colored insulation. The 1074 cordage follows a similar color
code, however, the A (tip) wires use a light shade of the B
(ring) color instead of white.
Some cables utilize a white insulation with colored stripes at

regular intervals on every A (or tip) conductor and a colored
insulation with white stripes at regular intervals on every B (or
ring) conductor. Both color combinations are shown in the
table below
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Wiring A Modular Jack
The 4-pair UTP cable from the closet to the T568B configured
8-pin modular jack is connected on terminals 1 through 8 as
shown below.
IOs PIN-PAIR ASSIGNMENT

Horizontal Wiring Information Outlet Work Area Wiring
8-Pin 3 or 4-Pair Station Cord with

To Modular Jack 8-Pin Modular Plugs
To Terminal
Blue 4-Pair UTP Cable Device (or
Field IO Adapters as
Needed)
1 1 1 4-Pair Station
Pair 1 2 2 2 Pair 2 Cord
3 3 3
Pair 2 4 4 4
5 5 5 Pair 1 Pair 3
Pair 3 6 6 6
7 7 7
Pair 4 8 8 8 Pair 4
Pair 1 = 4/5
Pair 2 = 1/2
Pair 3 = 3/6
Pair 4 = 7/8
8 Pole Modular Jack Pin/Pair Assignments

T568B T568A
PAIR 3 PAIR 2
PAIR 2 PAIR 1 PAIR 4 PAIR 3 PAIR 1 PAIR 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
W-O O W-G BL W-BL G W-BR BR W-G G W-O BL W-BL O W-BR BR
JACK POSITIONS JACK POSITIONS
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Color Code for Multipair Cables (e.g. 1010)
All plastic insulated cable is color coded for quick and easy
pair identification. On the following chart, the A (Tip) color or
wire is listed in the second and the B (Ring) is listed in the
third column. Not only are individual pairs identified by color
but also the binder groups are color-coded using the same
chart.
25 pair Color Codes

Pair Sequence Tip Ring
1 White Blue
2 White Orange
3 White Green
4 White Brown
5 White Slate
6 Red Blue
7 Red Orange
8 Red Green
9 Red Brown
10 Red Slate
11 Black Blue
12 Black Orange
13 Black Green
14 Black Brown
15 Black Slate
16 Yellow Blue
17 Yellow Orange
18 Yellow Green
19 Yellow Brown
20 Yellow Slate
21 Violet Blue
22 Violet Orange
23 Violet Green
24 Violet Brown
25 Violet Slate
Large Count Cables Are Arranged in 25x Binders
Pairs Binder Groups Color Range
100 4 x 25 White / Blue to White / Brown

300 12 x 25 White / Blue to Black / Orange
600 24-25 White / Blue to Violet / Brown
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Administration color coding
To make installation of patch cords easier, the use of color-

coded designation strips is recommended.
The color code scheme is shown below.
Color Coded Circuit Labels Designation Strips
Cabling Element Color Code
White
Backbone Riser
Gray
Backbone Riser Tie cables
Brown
Backbone Campus
Blue
Horizontal
Purple
Equipment
Green
Network Interface (Cust Side)
Orange
Network Interface (CO Side)
Yellow
Auxiliary Circuits
Red
Key Telephone Systems
If a cabling element contains mixed categories of cabling, such

as the horizontal, they should be identified by enhanced color
coding (i.e. White stripes on a blue label to differentiate higher
performance cabling) or suitable markings.
The most common colors used in this scheme are the first five
elements. Horizontal, Riser, Tie Cables, Active Equipment and
Backbone Campus. When looking at a rack or cabinet where
there are many cables terminated as cross connects, it should
be easy to locate the elements from a distance. Easily
identifiable elements of a structured cabling system is the
object we need to achieve.
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Course Exercise Simulation
VisiPatch
360
MGS600 Reverse End
91B Series
Cable
91B Series
Cable
71B Series
Cable
MGS600 Direct End
1100GS6
61 Series
Cable
MPS100E
MPS100E
1074 Cord
M2000 Panel
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Tools for UTP Installation
It is mandatory that the following special termination tools be

used when terminating SYSTIMAX panels or outlets.
Additional ‘general’ tools may also be required such as cable
strippers, screwdrivers etc.
Use of non-SYSTIMAX termination tools may result in damage
to the cable or components and subsequent registration failure.
1pr Impact tool (Material ID. 407 484 971) is a single wire
impact tool with a reversal blade.
May be used as an insertion only or insertion/cut-off tool.
Spare blades are stored in the handle of the tool.
Tool
Storage
Tool Bit
High / Low Setting
Release
All of the SYSTIMAX products, panels and outlet modules

should be terminated with this tool on the ‘high’ setting with
the only exception being the 50-way 1U voice panel. This panel
is only available in some regions.
There are two blades available for this tool. The standard one
which is painted black and one marketed under the trade name
“EverSharp”. This “EverSharp” blade is silver and will last
longer than the standard blade. Both types have ‘M110’
marked on the blade and only these blades are suitable for the
SYSTIMAX/CommScope termination range of products.
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788H1 Impact Tool
788H1 Impact Tool is used for the VP360 panel and combined
with different ‘heads’ can be used to either seat and terminate
the pairs onto the VP360 panel or to install the VP360 4 pair
blocks.
Spudger
Spudger is a pencil-sized tool with a dental type metal pick on

one end. The other end is shaped and notched. It is used to
remove pieces of wire insulation or conductor that gets caught
between the plastic teeth of the connecting block and also for
minimizing air gaps in cable pairs.
This is an excellent tool and helps with the dressing of the

wires in a panel.
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Flush Cutting Pliers
You may need to invest in these. It is essential to use flush

cutting cutters to remove the flute and separator tapes from
when working with the GigaSPEED X10D 91B series cable.
M Series Termination Puck
M Series Termination Puck. (Material ID. 760034215) Hand

held termination puck can be used for MPS100, MGS400 or
MGS600 outlets.
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Jack Rapid Tool
Jack Rapid Tool MGS Outlets
The SYSTIMAX Jack Rapid Tool is designed to seat and cut all
the wires of the MGS400 or MGS600 outlets in one squeeze of
the handle.
There is also a Jack Rapid Tool available for the MPS range of
outlets. These tools are different and cannot be used on other
types of outlets.
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Handling Unjacketed Pairs.
It is important that unjacketed cables are treated correctly.

Once the jacket is removed care should be taken to minimize
any changes to the pairs that would be different to when the
jacket was covering them.
Maintain twist by keeping the following precautions:
 Do not bend unjacketed pairs tightly. Only bend pairs

under tension. Do not push on pairs, do not tangle, and
avoid length differences.
 When terminating pairs onto a panel or into an outlet,

always make a loop in the twist and pull the pairs down
into the idc. DO NOT open the twist out from the end to
pull the wires into the idc. Doing this removes the twist
tension from the cable pair.
 If a pair has opened, try to close it using the Spudger. If

correction is not obtained the pair will have to be re-
terminated.
 Both ends of a 4-pair cable are not the same. Pairs should
never change position back into the end of the jacket. All
panels and outlets are designed to cope with either end
of the cable. Crossover of pairs should be outside of
cable jacket following the correct procedures.
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Handling Unjacketed Pairs (cont)
71 series
bisector
tape
Avoid ‘air’ gaps
Always rotate cable to get

optimum position and to
avoid crossing pairs
Tension Tension lost in the

maintained in the twisted pair!
twisted pair
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Working with 4-pair cables
SYSTIMAX require that all data cables are stripped using a

proprietary tool such as the SYSTIMAX R-4366 Stripping Tool
or similar. Whatever stripping tool is used it must be set so that
the blade only scores the sheath and does not cut into the
dielectric of the pairs.
The strip back length depends on the type of hardware the

cable is to be terminated on to, but on average 75mm (3”) will
be sufficient. Too short a length means that it will be difficult
to physically pull the cable into the idc slots.
61 Series Cable PowerSUM
This is the easiest cable to work with. Make the rotary

score and slide the jacket off the cable. The twist ration of
this cable is fairly loose although the twist ration should
be maintained up to the termination.
71 Series Cable GigaSPEED XL
If using x-071 cable insure the paper bisector tape is

removed by bending the pairs to expose the bi-sector
then cutting or pulling off the tape. It should just
protrude from the cable. Never try to pull the tape
directly out of the end of the cable jacket. Always pull it
at 90 degrees.
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Terminating 4 pair Cables to PATCHMAX PS
Termination Tool: - D Impact 110 1pr Tool
PATCHMAX Modular Panel Termination
The PATCHMAX PowerSUM Panel is a modular connecting

hardware system designed to be mounted on a standard 19-
inch (48.3cm) frame (relay rack). The panel uses snap-in
distribution modules that can be terminated from either the
front or rear of the frame.
Rear Termination
The following describes the termination of 4-pair cables on the

PATCHMAX Panel, working from the rear of the frame.
1. To terminate the cables from the rear of the frame, keep

the distribution module installed in an upright
position. Verify that the label is installed correctly with
the 4-pair color code visible for termination.
LOCK MODULE
(FOR REAR TERMINATION)
INSERT COLOR
CODE STRIP
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Rear Termination (cont)
2. Collect six cables for the first distribution module and

secure them to the rear retainer with the supplied
installed Velcro straps.
SLACK
STRAPS
2. Form a slack loop with the first 4-pair cable and line up
the cable radius with the center of the adjacent module or
Velcro strap. Using a felt tip permanent marker, mark a
scoring location on the first cable at the edge of the
Position 1 wire manager. This helps in scoring the cable
jacket accurately.
For each succeeding cable to be terminated, position it
the same way. Mark cable two at position 2, cable at
position 3, etc.
4. Using an R-4366 Scoring Tool (set at .030 scoring depth),

ring score the cable jacket at the mark. Cut back the cable
at least 6 inches (15cm) from ring score and slide the
scored jacket off the cable.
JACKET MUST BE UP
AGAINST CLIP
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Rear Termination (cont)
5. Place the first cables’ unjacketed twisted pair conductors

under the Position 1 wire manager of the distribution
module. Ensuring the cable jacket is up against the
clip, starting with the Blue pair; terminate the 4 pairs
following the labeling on the distribution module. A
Spudger may be used to help spread the twisted pairs at
each high-tooth position on the module.
6. Use the D-Impact Tool to seat and cut the conductors on

position 1 of the distribution module. DO NOT use the 5
pair 788 Impact Tool to seat and cut conductors.
7. Continue terminating the rest of the cables in the

remaining five positions on the distribution module until
all six positions are complete.
8. Insert front label in the module. Optionally snap in the

icon strips as shown.
NOTE:
This step may be done before the cabling is mounted on
the module.
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Front Termination
The following describes the termination of 4-pair cables on the

PATCHMAX Panel, working from the front of the frame.
1. To terminate cables from the front of the frame, release

the distribution module by depressing the tab at the top
of the module and tilt the module out from the panel
toward you. Disengage the module from the panel and
rest it in the appropriate holding slots of the R2100
Cable Management Retainer. Verify that the label is
installed correctly with the 4-pair color code visible.
INSERT COLOR
CODE STRIP
MODULE MOUNTING
FOR FRONT TERMINATION
2. Collect six cables for the first distribution module and

secure them to the rear retainer with the four installed
Velcro straps. Feed the cables through the panel opening
and cut the cables approximately 130mm (5 inches)
beyond the distribution module.
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3. Align the first 4-pair cable with the Position 1 terminals.

Using a felt tip permanent marker, mark a scoring
location on the first cable at the edge of the Position 1
wire manager. This helps in scoring the cable jacket
accurately.
For each succeeding cable to be terminated, position it

the same way. Mark cable two at position 2, cable at
position 3, etc.
JACKET UP
WIRE MANAGER
AGAINST CLIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
POSITION 1 3 4 5 6
POSITION 6
4. Using an R-4366 Scoring Tool (set at .030 scoring depth),

ring score the cable jacket at the mark, and slide the
scored jacket off the cable.
5. Place the first cables jacket up against the clip and feed
the unjacketed pairs under, ready to be terminated.
Starting with the white/blue pair, terminate all the pairs
following the label on the distribution module. A
Spudger may be used to help locate the twisted pairs in
IDC blocks.
5 6
4
3
2
1
POSITION 6
POSITION 1
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6. Use the D-Impact Tool to seat and cut the conductors on

position 1 of the distribution module. .
7. Continue terminating the rest of the cables in the

remaining five positions on the distribution module until
all six positions are complete.
8. Insert front label in the module. Optionally snap in the

icon strips as shown.
NOTE:
This step may be done before the cabling is mounted on
the module.
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PATCHMAX Panel Termination Quality
The installer should visually check the panel having used the
Spudger to minimize air gaps where found. The pairs should
be sitting comfortably in the channels without any excessive
cable or sharp twisting. It is up to the installer to examine and
verify that the following items have been maintained
throughout the installation process. This ensures a high
quality termination on the PATCHMAX Modular Panel and
the highest Category 5E transmission performance.
1. That the jacket is up against the clip.
2. Avoid spreading or otherwise damaging individual

pairs.
3. Apply tension when bending pairs.
4. The cables are not kinked or twisted in the swan-neck.
5. Pair twists must be maintained right up to the point of

separation at the IDC position. This is critical to
maintaining the highest NEXT crosstalk performance.
6. In some cases pair distortion can be corrected by

tightening the separated pair with a Spudger. If not the
pair will have to be carefully removed from the IDC
and re-terminated.
Twist maintained up to
IDC block
Pairs run smoothly

into IDC block
Jacket up against clip
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1100 PowerSUM Panel
The 1100PS panel now uses the same termination

procedure as the 1100 GS3/6 Evolve range. Please follow
the instructions found later in this manual on page 52.
Multipair Termination
The panel can still be used for terminating multi-pair

cables.
Note: If terminating 25-pair cables on the rear of a panel,

do not use the termination managers.
1. Replace existing wiring labels on blocks with the

provided 25-pair wiring labels prior to terminating
the conductors. Do not place the 25-pair labels on
top of the 4-pair labels.
2. Position 25-pair cable in the center of the block and
between the upper and lower contacts.
3. Prepare and place all of the conductors from the
center of the block outward to each end, then use a
D-914 single-pair impact tool to seat and cut the
conductors.
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MPS100E Outlet Termination
Termination Tool: - D Impact 1pr Tool
The MPS100E Outlet
The MPS100E outlet exhibits excellent NEXT performance

meeting the PowerSUM NEXT specification.
White Flat
nt FLAT Central
ce Cover
COVER CAP
WIDER CHANNEL
Lu Channel
PIRAMID
PYRAMIDSHAPE
SHAPE
MODULE TYPE
IDC Slots PAIR
FACILITATES
FACILITATES
Module ON
STAMPED
PAIR INSERTION
INSERTION
Identification
TOP
Terminating MPS100E outlets
The following diagrams illustrate the termination of a 4-

pair cable onto an MPS100E outlet. There are two
acceptable methods of terminating this outlet having
pulled the wires into the correct position.
 Use the 110 D Impact tool to seat and cut the conductors
before fitting the cap.
 Place the cap onto the outlet and using a pair of pump
pliers, seat the conductors. Remove the cap, trim the
conductors flush and then replace the cap.
1. Using an R-4366 tool (set at 0.030 scoring depth), ring

score the cable jacket approximately 75 mm (3”) from the
end and slide the scored jacket off the cable.
2. Having identified whether terminating 568A or 568B
rotate the cable to the best position for the first two pairs
starting from the rear of the block. Ensure the jacket
stops as close to the back of the outlet as possible.
3. Hold the pair with a thumb over the slots it is to be
terminated into and unwind the twist to form a loop.
Push the pair down using your fingers into the
termination slots.
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Terminating MPS100E outlets (cont)

4. If the front pairs are in the wrong position, crossover of
the remaining pairs must always be done against the
twist direction of the pairs. (When the cable is
manufactured, the pairs are twisted inside the sheath in a
clockwise direction. Untwist anti-clockwise)
Bn/W Bn/W
Gn/W Gn/W
O/W O/W
Bl/W Bl/W
5. Position the pairs being sure to maintain the pair twist in

the wiring channel. (Occasionally half a twist may be
added to a pair, do not add more twists, also do not
untwist)
6. Avoid Open Loops during pair terminations. This can be
fixed by lifting the conductor out of its slot and pulling
the excess conductor out until the pair is back together.
Small needle-nose pliers can be used to pull the excess
conductor out through the slot.
7. Either the D-impact tool or the wire cap may be used for
seating the conductors. When using the wire cap,
position the cap over the outlet wiring channel and push
down with pliers. Make sure the outlet cap is properly
positioned to avoid damage to outlet surfaces. Then
remove the cap and trim the wires. Verify the cap is not
damaged then replace to complete the termination.
Usage of the correct D-impact tool blade
The correct D Impact Tool Blade is the M110. This blade has a
curved tip opposite the cutting edge and failure to use this
blade will result in damage to the dielectric coating of the pairs.
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Terminating MPS100E PowerSUM Outlets
Ensuring the cable jacket is up

against the back of the
module; lay in the first two
pairs maintaining the twist up
to the termination strip.
Use thumb to hold pairs

down in channel
1 2
(1) Inspect to ensure pair
spread does not occur
(2) Ensure the twist is

maintained right up to the
termination point. Slide
excess conductor out.
Insert the remaining

pairs ensuring the
correct 568A or 568B
color code is followed.
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MPS100E PowerSUM Telecommunications Outlets
If D Impact tool is used to terminate

conductors, use the HIGH setting.
If the ‘pliers’ method has been

used, remove the cap after the
wires have been seated and
cut off the excess pairs.
Inspect before replacing cap. Do not

change the cable direction and open
pairs at the end of the jacket.
Maintain proper bend radius to
change direction.
Do not twist cable when

termination is complete.
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MPS100E Termination Quality
The installer should examine and verify that the following

items have been maintained throughout the installation
process. This ensures a high-quality termination on the outlet
and assures the best transmission performance.
1. The cable jacket should terminate as close as possible to

the back of the outlet.
2. Visual inspection is very important. Verify for open
loops during the termination procedures, as described
on the previous pages.
3. Do not rotate the outlet or cable after termination.
Tightening a bend to fit an outlet in a wall box is
acceptable; however, do not change the bend direction.
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EXERCISE TASK ONE
Exercise Simulation
Task One
61 Series
Cable
MPS100E
MPS100E
1074 Cord
M2000 Panel
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GigaSPEED X10D 91B Series Cable Preparation
The GigaSPEED X10D 91B Series cable has a central flute and
each pair has a separator tape between the conductors.
The cable must be prepared prior to termination into either

panels or modules.
1) Strip the jacket off the cable about 75mm or 3”. Stripping
longer than this makes the cable more difficult to prepare.
(see next section)
2) Move the pairs away from the center flute and then cut the
flute off using a pair of close cutting pliers. It is important
to try and cut this as flush with the end of the jacket as
possible otherwise it could cause problems during
termination.
3) Twist open the first pair end to access the gray separator
tape. Hold the pair in one hand and the end of the
separator tape in the other and gently untwist it out of the
pair back to the end of the jacket.
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GigaSPEED X10D 91B Series Cable Preparation (cont)
4) Complete the reminder of the pairs and then cut off the
tapes close to the end of the jacket.
5) Twist the ends back together before terminating the

panels or modules.
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SYSTIMAX VisiPatch VP360 Panel System
Overview
The SYSTIMAX VisiPatch VP360 panel system features IDC
cross-connect or patch cord termination and increased density
for optimum patch cord management. The wall mounted
hardware saves space and easily snaps together without tools.
The SYSTIMAX VisiPatch VP360 panel system is an approved
component for use in PowerSUM, GigaSPEED XL and
GigaSPEED X10D systems.
There are three methods of installing the VisiPatch VP360

system. It can be wall mounted, rack mounted into 19” racks or
in 19” rack cabinets. If mounted into racks or cabinets,
mounting brackets are required. Rack Mounting Brackets are
available.
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VisiPatch VP360 Components
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VP360 Termination Tools
VP360 D Impact Tool Bit (MID 760142463)

NOTE: - Specific termination tools are required for this
panel as the blocks are different from the standard 110
system. The VisiPatch VP360 termination which fits the
standard 110 D Impact tool must be used as this tip has a
different profile to the standard 110 termination bit and
also cuts two wires concurrently.
VP360 4 PR Tool Bit (MID 760161455)
The 4 PR version shown above fits in the 788 tool and

when used leads to very fast termination of the wiring
blocks as it cuts off 4 pairs at a time. It must not be used
though to install the VP360 4pr blocks, as it will damage
them! This also has a replaceable blade if required.
VP360 Head (MID 760060350)

The VP360 head must be used in the 788 tool to seat the
4pr connecting blocks into the wiring block. To remove
the 5pr blade, twist the head 90° and slide the cutter
assembly out. Slide in the VP360 head and replace the
head once again. The VP360 head does not provide any
cutting facility and is purely a shaped locating block
ensuring the 4pr blocks are securely located.
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The VisiPatch VP360 Panel System Installation
The VisiPatch VP360 system components are supplied with all

the parts required in either a 4U kit or 12U kit. This includes
the back panel, wiring blocks, wiring block cover, connecting
blocks, label holders, label sheet and a set of current
instructions.
Termination procedure into racks or cabinets
Each of these If the VisiPatch 360 is to be installed into 19” racks or cabinets,
supporting the supporting brackets (MID 760 060 327) must be used. The
brackets retain brackets have two rows of threaded bushes allowing the panels
four panels. Two to be interlocked together and must be positioned one at the
side by side. top of the panels and others between the interlocking panels.
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VisiPatch VP360 Installation Procedure cont.
Installation of Management frames
The management back frames are wider than the back panels.
They have a spacer between the two parts. These must be fitted
otherwise the doors will not fit!
Full instructions for the assembly of the VisiPatch VP360

system can be found on the accompanying USB stick that is
provided with this course.
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VisiPatch VP360 Termination Procedure
1. Dress the cables into the back panels prior to fitting the
wiring blocks. The cables can come in from the top or the
bottom. Careful planning will be required to ensure the
best use of the available space in the back frames is made.
Temporary
cable holding
positions
2. The VisiPatch VP360 panels are terminated from the

bottom of the frame upwards, so remove the 8 cables
from their temporary holding position and locate the first
wiring block. Listen for the audible click as it locates and
then drape over it the first eight cables to be terminated.
3. Strip at least 50mm (2”) of outer sheath from the cable to

expose the pairs. Prepare the cable as described earlier by
removing the center flute and separation tapes between
the pairs. Rotate the cable ensuring the pairs are in order
with the white/blue to the left and white/brown to the
right. Do not move the pairs out of the existing sequence.
If terminating the direct end of the cable, the blue and
brown pairs will be on top, or if terminating the reverse
end, the blue and brown are underneath.
Blue Brown
4. Slide the end of the cable into the cable gate keeping the
pairs in order. The pairs must not crossover.
Cable gate
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VisiPatch VP360 Termination Procedure cont.
5. At the second gate, push the cable in the opposite

direction of the gate into the enlarged bit of the channel.
This will allow it to fit under the clip. Do the same at the
third gate making sure it is fully inserted.
6. The pairs should be in order without crossing over. If the

cable needs to be rotated it must be removed and re-
installed as it will not be possible to move it once in
position.
7. Hold the pair over the correct comb slot and unwind it.
The pair has to sit in the comb slot ‘shotgun’ style with
the individual wires sitting on top of one another.
Pairs should
come straight
out the end of
the jacket and
not cross over
each other
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8. Pull the pairs down into the termination strips ensuring

the twist is maintained. The jacket stops just at the
entrance to the ‘well’.

Cable Gate
Jacket
Stops Here
Well No twist after

comb
9. Use the VP360 termination bit in the D-Impact 110 tool on

the high setting, ensuring the pairs are pulled tight into
the termination strips before terminating the wires. Pull
down on the pair being terminated with one hand while
using the termination tool in the other.
9. After termination check the pairs to ensure the twist is

maintained and there are no open air gaps. If wires have
not been correctly placed on top of each other in the
channel the termination will look untidy.
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10. The 4pr connecting block can now be fitted to the wiring
block. Ensuring the metal clip is on the left of the block
and the colored markers in the correct termination order,
blue, orange green and brown. Line up the metal clip of
the block with the white colored sockets on the wiring
block.
White
sockets
Metal clip
11. Seat the block using the VP360 head in the 788 tool. Make
sure the connecting block is fully seated
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12. Once all the blocks are installed a final visual inspection
should be made. For neatness the jackets should all stop
in the same place and there should be no gaps in the
twists of the pairs. Close any gaps using a Spudger…
This is a performance panel!
13. Once complete, snap on the cover plate.
14. As additional wiring blocks are completed adjust the

cables entering the lower wiring block adjust the
previous cables to optimize the fill ensuring there are no
tightly bent cables.
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VisiPatch VP360 Termination Procedure cont
15. Fit the label holder by locating it on the horizontal plastic

pins on the cover plate and flexing it in the middle.
16. Complete the installation with cord retainers, horizontal

troughs, and the vertical covers as required.
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VisiPatch VP360 Termination Procedure
Inspection
Inspection of this panel is very important. The cables should be

terminated neatly without any inter twisting of the pairs after
they come out of the end of the jacket. Each pair should run
through the comb on the wiring block and then with no more
twisting should be pulled down into the Idc connector.
Twist after Cables not ‘Air’ Gap

comb slot rotated correctly
when put in
wiring block
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VisiPatch VP360 System Punch Down
If punching jumper wire down onto the VP360 connecting

block it must be noted that the TIP and RING are reversed.
This is due to the cranked pins inside the connecting block.
Wiring Block
W/B B/W W/O O/W W/G G/W W/Br Br/W
2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Front of Connecting
Block
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Termination of Evolve 1100GS3 & GS6 Panels
Termination Tool: - D Impact 1pr Tool
The Evolve 1100GS version (above) comes with a cable

management bar and cable troughs at the rear to provide
support for the cables away from the connector face, once they
are all terminated. At the front of the panel there is a brushed
satin bezel. It is recommended that this should not be fitted
until the cables are terminated, dressed and the panel tested.
The bezel comes in a protective sleeve and covers the whole
panel including the screws that secure it to the frame or rack.
The Evolve 1100GS3/6 panels utilize 6 port modular blocks in

24 (1U) or 48 (2U) port combinations. 1100GS3 for XL
performance and 1100GS6 for X10D performance. Both of
these panels use a ‘Termination Manager’. This part provides
pair-twist control and strain relief features to the rear
termination area of the panel. To ensure the correct
performance, care must be taken to ensure the correct
procedures are adhered to.
Note: - The termination procedure for this module is the

same for the PATCHMAX and 1100 PowerSUM panel.
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Termination of SYSTIMAX 1100 Modules with Termination

Managers including 1100/PATCHMAX GS3/6 and 1100PS
Panels.
The following procedures allow the installer to achieve

consistently high-quality and high-performance terminations
on the panels. Use the 110 D-Impact Tool only for seating and
cutting the conductors.
Depending on the cable being used, follow these instructions:-
Trim jacket back at least 75 mm (3”) to expose twisted-pair

wires. For 71 series cable, cut or pull off the central flute as
close to the end of the jacket as possible. For X10D cables
follow the normal procedure including removing the
separation tape from each pair and cutting it back to the end of
jacket. (See GigaSPEED X10D 91B Series Cable Preparation)
1) From out of the jacket, position twisted-pair wires ready

to be fed through the Termination Manager.
2) Insert pairs through the four holes on top of the

termination manager as shown. For T568B, the colours
must go in order from left to right, of blue, brown, orange
& green. For T568A the order changes to blue, brown,
green & orange.
Blue Brown Orange Green

Pair order is
same for both
‘Direct’ and
‘Reverse’ ends
of the cable
568B
3) Continue to feed the wires through the Termination

Manager until resistance is encountered at the jacket. This
will usually be about 6mm (¼”) from the jacket.
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Panels.
4) Fold each wire pair over into the adjoining slots on

Pair slots
bottom end of Termination Manager. To ensure correct
termination the pairs need to sit in the slots with the
correct colored pair wire on the top. This varies for
T568A or T568B.
T568B Wiring Application (Shown Below)

Termination Manager BL/OR Pairs - Blue/Orange wires on top
BR/GR Pairs - both White wires on top
T568A Wiring Application

BL/GR Pairs - Blue/Green wires on top
BR/OR Pairs - both White wires on top
Blue wire on top Orange wire on top
White wires on top

T568B
5) Ensure that pairs are fully seated into slots so that the
bottom of the termination manager is completely flat to
the touch. Failure to do this will cause problems when
seating the termination manager into the module.
It may be necessary to add twists to allow pairs to seat
fully. DO NOT untwist the pairs, as this will open them
up inside the Termination Manager.
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Panels.
6) Holding the assembled Termination Manager onto the

rear of the panel, snap it into position while lining up the
colors with the label. (Ensure that both clips have seated
into the termination strips. You should hear both the clips
snap into position.)
Wires folded
back
7) Repeat this process snapping all the completed

Termination Managers onto the rear of panel. Once
complete, untwist each individual pair and line up
correct pair colors with the label on the rear of the panel
and pull into the idc slots to seat them before punching
down. (The white wire is always on the right). Note: If
wire pairs were previously put into the slots as outlined
in Step 5, the correct wire orientation is already achieved.
8) To aid completion, a Spudger or needle nose pliers may

be used.
Untwist and
pull
conductors
into the idc
slots
Visible
pair
entry
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Panels.
9) Seat all the pairs in the top row, and then punch this row
down. Use the 1pr D Impact Tool with the M110 blade on
the ‘High’ setting.
10) Once complete, move the cables up to provide access to

the lower row and repeat the seating and punching down
sequence. Using the punch-down tool, punch down wires
making sure the tool is straight and the wires fully
engage in the IDC terminals.
11) Once terminated the cable management bar can be fitted.

If re-termination of any of the positions is required, the
cable management bar will have to be removed prior to
punching down. The cable troughs can either be fitted to
the bar before fitting or afterwards.
12) Group the cables into the bundles on the troughs and
secure with the Velcro cable tie. Just before the final
tensioning of the strap ensures the cable jackets are not
being pulled away from the termination manager. The
cables must not be under tension against these.
When terminations are

completed, bundle the cables in
groups into the troughs and
secure with the Velcro straps.
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Panels.
13) The cable bundles can then be dressed into the vertical
cable management or down the sides of the racks or
cabinets as required.
14) Lastly having checked all the terminations and after

testing, the bezel can be fitted. The bezel covers up the
fixing screws providing an aesthetic finish and would
have to be removed prior to unscrewing the panel. The
bezel clips on and by gently pulling on it can easily be
removed as required.
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Panels.
Inspection
If you do not take time to inspect your work or the work of

your engineers, this could cause a site to fail a registration
inspection and or fail testing too!
Termination manager not seated. The ‘snaps’

obviously did not locate.
Here the idc connections have been destroyed

by over - enthusiastic punching.
The cables have been either put into the

termination manager in the wrong order or the
cable has been badly twisted after the
termination manager was snapped in.
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EXERCISE TASK TWO
VisiPatch
360
MGS600 Reverse End
91B Series
Cable
91B Series
Cable
71 Series
Cable
MGS600 Direct End
1100GS6
61 Series
Cable
MPS100E
MPS100E
1074 Cord
M2000 Panel
VisiPatch
360
91B Series
Cable
1100GS6
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Termination of SYSTIMAX Evolve PATCHMAX Panel
Termination Tools: - D Impact 1pr Tool
PATCHMAX GS3/6 Modular Panel Termination
The panels offer easy cable routing and bundling utilizing the
rear cable manager and are available in a 24 port configuration.
The Evolve PATCHMAX GS3 and GS6 panels also support
deployment of InstaPATCH Cu pre-terminated copper. The
PATCHMAX GS3/6 Panel is a modular connecting hardware
system designed to be mounted on a standard 19-inch (48.3cm)
frame (relay rack). The panel uses snap-in distribution
modules that can be terminated from either the front or rear of
the frame.
The PATCHMAX GS3/6 panels accept four (4) PATCHMAX

GS Distribution Modules which can be rotated forward,
allowing front-access to the 110 type IDC terminals for easy
cable termination. PATCHMAX Distribution Modules feature
an innovative termination manager and rear housing which
provides easier, faster, more reliable terminations and reduced
variability in the placement and termination of cables to the
panel.
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Termination of SYSTIMAX Evolve PATCHMAX Panel (cont)
The modules used in this panel are the same as the 1100GS3/6
panel with termination managers, so the same termination
principals apply.
Unlike the previous PATCHMAX panels the modules do not

lock into the cable management bars at the front, instead the
modules themselves can be reversed in the panel allowing
termination from the front, as well as the back like the 1100
range.
Front Termination
1) Mount the panel onto the frame. Note the front cord
management bar is removed prior to fixing.
2) Depress four tabs on a module and remove module from

panel opening and rotate 180º so that rear of module is
facing forward. Temporarily snap module backwards
into an adjacent empty panel opening ready for
termination.
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SYSTIMAX Evolve PATCHMAX Panel Front Termination

(cont)
Note: It is necessary to temporarily remove modules from

opposite panel opening of module being terminated to
facilitate the front cabling procedure. If adjacent module is
already terminated, pull module out and push cables to one
side to allow space to temporarily install module being
terminated into opening.
3) Pull an adequate length of cables through panel opening

for the terminated module and mark the jacket ring
points. Verify that the cables can be pushed back into
final position without snagging.
4) Terminate following the procedure as already described
with the 1100 series module on page 52.
5) After all cables are terminated, remove module and

rotate 180º so that front of module is again facing
forward. Position module back into panel opening that
cables were pulled through and snap into place.
6) Attach the four cable troughs onto bar as shown and

insert four hook-and-loop straps into slots in cable
troughs and attach cable bar to rear of panel.
7) Lay cables evenly in cable troughs and secure using

hook-and-loop straps as shown. For front inspection
leave straps loose to allow access to modules. Ensure also
there is sufficient slack on the cables to allow the modules
to be pulled forward.
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SYSTIMAX Evolve PATCHMAX Panel Front Termination (cont)
8) Once the terminations have been visually check, the

tension on the Velcro straps checked and the cabling
tested the front cord management can be fitted.
9) Position the management and slide onto the mounting
arms until seated.
10) Now the front bezel can be fitted. Position it at an angle

and insert the bottom two retention tabs into slots in the
cord management. Then pivot the top of the bezel
towards the panel and insert the three tabs on the top of
the bezel into slots until an audible click is heard.
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SYSTIMAX Evolve PATCHMAX Panel Front Termination
Additional Front Termination Access Instructions
1) Remove two terminated or unterminated modules (ports 1-

6 and ports 7-12) from panel opening to free up space for
new termination sequence. Leave modules out of panel.
2) Remove module to be terminated (ports 13-18) from panel,

rotate 180° and temporarily reinstall in adjacent panel
opening.
3) Pull termination manager off by squeezing lock tabs and re-

terminate with a replacement termination manager as
previously described in Step 2.
4) Remove newly terminated module, rotate 180° so that front

of module again faces forward and reinstall in proper panel
opening.
5) Replace modules removed for this sequence back into

place in panel.
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SYSTIMAX Evolve PATCHMAX Panel Rear Termination Procedure
1) Termination of the PATCHMAX panel from the rear is almost the

same procedure as the 1100 GS panel.
2) Terminate as described previously but ensure proper lengths of

cables have been established so they can be positioned in the rear
cable troughs after installation.
3) For front inspection leave straps loose to allow access to

modules. Ensure also there is sufficient slack on the cables to
allow the modules to be pulled forward.
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SYSTIMAX Evolve Modular Panel
The SYSTIMAX Evolve modular panel is a highly flexible front

or rear accessible patch panel assembly. It is available in both
flat and angled versions in 1U- 24 port or 2U- 48 port versions.
When installed with M-series outlets, modular patch cords, and
cables, it is an integral part of the SYSTIMAX connectivity
system. The panel consists of a rack mounted base unit, front
bezel, rear cable management hardware, and labels for port
numbering. It mounts in a standard 19-inch (483 mm)
equipment rack with universal hole spacing.
The Evolve Modular panel has the same rear cable
management as the PATCHMAX and 1100 allowing easy
management of the cables. These are secured using the
supplied Velcro cable straps.
Mount panel to rack using the four mounting screws

provided. There is a bezel that fits over the front of the
panel to complete the installation. Do not install this
until all work has been completed on the panel and the
testing has been completed too!
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SYSTIMAX Evolve Modular Panel (cont)
1) Clip the cable troughs onto the cable management bar

and then install the bar onto the back of the panel. Put the
Velcro straps in through the slot on each trough. It is
easier to install the Velcro now rather than after the
cables are in place.
2) Bring the cables into the panel and mark them so the
stripping length is the same for each 6-way block. Once
terminated, having checked the modules, insert them
with the cap on the underside, (key-way down). To
ensure the cables are not under tension, put the lower
connector cables in the trough first with the upper cables
over them. Keep it neat!
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3) Support the cables whilst securing them, ensuring their

full weight is not allowed to hang solely on the
management bar. Adjust the Velcro straps to ensure
there is no tension on the cables pulling them away from
the back of the modules.
4) Cables can be dressed off to the left or right as required

in bundles of 6 into the vertical cable management or the
sides of the rack or cabinet.
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5) Labels can be fitted to the front and the plastic retainers

fitted over the top of them. If the Evolve stainless finish
bezel has not been fitted yet, snap it on ensuring the five
lugs along the top and bottom have located correctly.
Removal of the bezel can be achieved by starting at one
end and gently pulling outwards.
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Terminating 4 Pair Cables To M2000 Panels
The M2000 Panel is a modular panel suitable for the MPS and
MGS range of outlets. It is available in 1U 24 way or 2U 48 way
versions.
Modules can be easily removed from the panel by inserting the

legs of a module cap into the two corresponding slots at the
front of the module. This will release the locking tabs allowing
the module to be pulled out backwards. Modules should
always be put into the panel with the caps facing down which
at the front means the keyway of the RJ45 connector plug is at
the bottom.
The panel comes either with plastic cord retainers or if

required a management bar can be ordered separately. The
management bar is suitable for use only with the 3” deep
racks.
Dress cables carefully allowing 4 times cable diameter bend

radius when dressing cables. Cables can be run up (or down)
cabinet and come in from either side or both sides as required
and should be secured to the cord retainers using the supplied
millipede cable ties.
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M4800 Panel Termination
The SYSTIMAX M4800 panel is available in PowerSUM or

GigaSPEED version. They are different to normal panels as
they sit proud at the front of the rack or cabinet. Install all four
screws in required panel position but leave them un-tightened
about 3mm (1/8”) out.
Locate panel by holding slightly to left of frame and then slide

to right to engage screws. Tighten screws through holes in
panel.
Blanking end caps supplied in the kit can be used to cover the
screw holes.
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Termination of M4800 Panel (cont)
There is a separately orderable cable management bar available

if required. It is designed to be fitted where 75mm (3”) racking
is being used. The bar fits on the rear of the upright as shown
below. The bar should be level with lower row of outlets.
The modules are terminated in the same way as normal. As this

is a high density panel the kit contains special module caps
which must be fitted for GigaSPEED X10D compliance.
Also included with the panel is a module removal tool which

can be used in various ways.
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MGS Series Outlets Termination
The following diagrams illustrate the correct termination of a 4-

pair cable onto either MGS400 or MGS600 outlets. The MGS
600 will normally only be terminated onto the x091 series cable.
1. Using an R-4366 tool (set at 0.030 scoring depth), ring

score the cable jacket approximately 75 mm (3”) from the
end and slide the scored jacket off the cable. Leaving a
long length will help with termination.
2. If using x-071 series cable, tear or cut off the bisector

paper tape level with the end of the jacket. Do not pull on
the tape as it may come out of the cable. If using x- 091
series ensure the flute is removed by cutting it back as
close as possible to the sheath and ensure the separator
tapes are removed back to this point too.
3. Looking at the rear of the outlet there are two holes and
two slots above them visible.
MGS Series
Outlet
4. Two pairs of the cable will go through the lower holes

with the other two pairs over the top in the slots. Push
the cable into the outlet with the pairs in the correct
positions.
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Termination of MGS Series Outlet (cont)
5. These outlets can be wired to either T568A or T568B

configuration. No matter which you are terminating, the
Green and Orange pairs will always be on the left hand
side of the outlet and the Blue and Brown on the right.
Remember. “GO (Green and Orange) on the left.”
6. Depending on which end of the cable is being terminated
the pairs emerge in a different position. On the Direct
End the Orange and Blue pairs go through the holes. On
the Reverse End the Green and Brown pairs go through
the holes. Do not rearrange the pairs coming out of the
cable.
7. No matter which end is being terminated, the bottom
pair is always terminated into its position first: -
8. If the bottom pair is to be terminated into the front
position: -
Hold the pair with a thumb over the slots it is to be
terminated into and unwind the twist to form a loop.
Push the pair down using your fingers into the
termination slots.
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9. If the bottom pair is to be terminated into the rear

Position: - pull the pair back to the rear slot keeping the
other pairs out of the way. The termination procedure is
made in the same way as the front position, by holding
the pair with a thumb over the slots it is to be terminated
into, and unwinding the twist to form a loop. Push the
pair down using your fingers into the termination slots.
If terminating the bottom pair

on the back position, ensure the
pair is pulled back tightly. This
will ensure the jacket stops up
against the back of the module.
10. Once the bottom pair is terminated on one side, do the

top pair on the same side.
11. Ensure pairs do not cross the divider.
12. All pairs must be routed without slack or excess.
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The outlet can now be terminated using either the 110

punchdown tool. If using the 110 tool, set the impact
tension to ‘High’. Punch-down visually check the outlet
and then put on the grey cap with the ‘legs’ away from
the front end of the outlet.
14. If using the ‘pliers’ method to seat the cap, ensure it is

properly positioned to prevent damage to the cap. The
cap must be removed after pressing the wires to the IDC
and the wires trimmed tight to the block. Check the cap is
not damaged and replace it.
15. Once the termination is completed do not change

direction of, or twist cable.
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MGS400 and MGS600 Guideline for Angled Entry Cable

Terminations in tight locations
Some mounting hardware and box space does not allow for
cable entry directly from the rear. If a common termination
from the rear is done and the cable is then bent in the needed
direction, performance and reliability can suffer. A proper
termination should have the general direction set before
placing the conductors.
However, if the cable is bent at an angle after the termination to

accommodate a tight box configuration, the pairs on the inside
of the bend will be pushed open as shown below. These open
loops where the conductors within a pair separate can be a
cause of poor performance.
Open Twist
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MGS400 and MGS600 Guideline for Angled Entry Cable

Terminations in tight locations (cont)
Correct Method for Angled Terminations

To avoid this, examine the box constraints and set the entry
angle before seating the conductors. The angle does not have
to be accurate and complete, because positioning the cable in
the right general direction will take care of most of the
problem. The jacket should end directly behind the entry.
Make sure the pairs on the inside of the bend have no excess.
Sideways Entry Example
Note: For entry down into the termination, the cable will tend
to be in the way when seating and punching. For this and to
accommodate the Wire Cap, the installer should make sure the
entry is back far enough and should use a shallow angle.
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EXERCISE TASK THREE
VisiPatch
360
MGS600 Reverse End
91B Series
Cable
91B Series
Cable
71 Series
Cable
MGS600 Direct End
1100GS6
61 Series
Cable
MPS100E
MPS100E
1074 Cord
M2000 Panel
VisiPatch
360
MGS600 Reverse End
91B Series
Cable
71 Series
Cable
MGS600 Direct End
1100GS6
M2000 Panel
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EXERCISE TASK FOUR. TEST
VisiPatch
360
91B Series
Cable
91B Series
Cable
71 Series
Cable
1100GS6
61 Series
Cable
1074 Cord
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Terminating 4 Pair F/UTP Cables to HGS620
The following instructions describe the correct termination of a

4-pair cable onto an HGS620 F/UTP outlet.
1) When scoring the jacket, the foil must not be scored or it

will split.
2) Use an adjustable jacket-scoring tool. Carefully set the

jacket scoring depth and make some trial strips ensuring
that only the PVC jacket is being scored and the blade is
not making contact with the foil.
3) If stripping the GS10PF cords, the depth scoring

adjustment may need to be changed as these cables may
be slightly different to the x291 cables.
Plastic Wrap
Drain
Wire
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Terminating 4 Pair F/UTP Cables to HGS620 cont
4) Score the jacket 5cm (2”) from the end and pull it off.
5) Fold the foil and drain wire back and trim off the clear
cellophane wrapping
6) Separate the pairs, cut the flute flush with the end of the
jacket and restore the pairs to their original positions
7) Ensure that the foil is wrapped tight over the jacket and
wrap the drain wire round the end of the cable and over
the foil, ensuring the turns are not overlapping.
Brown
Blue
Orange
Green
8) Insert the cable through the back part of the connector

(the termination manager) Note the termination manager
has a beige and a white colored IDC block. Line up the
brown pair on the beige side with the brown label.
White IDC Block
Beige IDC Block
9) Snap the rear part of the connector together over the

drain wire and foil, ensuring the brown pair is still lined
up correctly.
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10) Pull the pairs down tight into their positions following
the correct color codes for either T568A or T568B
termination. Try not to untwist the pairs too much. Check
the colors are correct and cut off the excess flush against
the connector body.
11) Use a close cutting pair of cutters as the wire ends need
to be flush.
Align notches on
housing with brown
label
12) Mate the two parts of the connector together ensuring the
three notches on the housing are on the same side as the
brown label
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13) When mounting in a Keystone compatible

opening, insert the Keystone clip before closing
the HGS620. The bottom of the clip has 3 knobs that
are inserted into the 3 notches. Closing the
HGS620 locks the Keystone clip in place.
14) Insert the HGS620 Module into the tool on its side, so
that the unclosed portion is visible as shown above.
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15) While holding the connector in place with one hand, pull
the tool handle away with the other forcing the cam to
close the two parts of the connector together.
16) Trim off excess foil and any drain wire that may be
sticking out. The connector is now ready to be inserted
into the panel or outlets as required.
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Terminating 4 Pair F/UTP Cables to 360 F/UTP Panel
1) When using this panel it is best to measure and cut the

cables prior to termination, to ensure they sit neatly in the
management designed for six cables per module.
2) Ensure the HGS620 outlet is inserted into the panel with

the latch for the jack connector on the bottom.
3) Insert the HGS620 in through the rear of the Evolve

panel. It can be removed by releasing the locking tab
alongside the front opening with a small screwdriver.
4) Attach a minimum 2.1 mm2 (14 AWG) ground wire to

the rear stud and ensure each panel in individually
earthed to the rack or cabinet.
5) Insert the HGS620 connector in through the rear of the

Evolve panel. The connector can be removed by releasing
the locking tab with a small screwdriver.
6) If using the HGS620 module in standard faceplates the M

series adapter will need to be fitted.
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Faceplate and Outlet Boxes
Installing Outlets in Faceplates

The outlets are inserted in M-Series flush-mount faceplates or
surface-mount boxes. A variety of faceplates are available,
please refer to the eCatalog for a list of available types.
Flush Mount Face Plates

Orient the modular outlet so the insertion cap is face down.
Verify the faceplate numbers are in the upright position and
snap the outlet into the appropriate faceplate position. Using
the mounting screws provided with the faceplate, fasten the
plate to its appropriate location.
When using faceplates with LF80 shutters, snap the outlets in

the shutter first, and then snap the shutter with outlet in the
faceplate.
Covers
Holes in the faceplate that are not filled with an outlet at this
time should be covered with an M20A dust cover/blank. Any
outlet that is installed and is not immediately used should be
covered with an M20A dust cover/blank.
USED AS A BLANK
USED AS A DUST
COVER OVER MODULE
M20A DUST COVER

(AVAILABLE SEPARATELY)
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Surface Mount Box
The CommScope® M-type surface mount boxes (SMB) are

designed to support the use of M-series information outlets in
an indoor, wall-mounted enclosure that can accommodate
from 1 to 12 outlets and is available in five sizes and four
colors. The box is available in a 1-port, 2-port, 4-port, 6-port,
and 12-port version, all of which may be mounted to a wall or
other smooth, flat surface using either the screws or double-
sided adhesive tape provided with each unit.
These instructions cover all five sizes of the M-type surface

mount box. Single and duplex adapters allow the user the
flexibility to install a single outlet or coupler in either a single
adapter or in a duplex adapter and to use the available dust
cover in the unused port. This allows for future use without
changing adapters.
The box is versatile and cable entry can be made through the
base, as shown above, the sides or the back.
Mounting Screw Method
1. Route cables through any of two large oblong openings

provided in base. It is best to use entrances that provide for the
least amount of bending and stress on cables.
2. Position base over electrical box so the two mounting holes
provided in base line up with mounting holes in electrical box.
Secure using screws provided with unit.
Note: The base may be rotated 180 degrees if desired.
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Adhesive Tape Method
1. Route cables through any of two large oblong openings

provided in base. It is best to use entrances that provide for the
least amount of bending and stress on cables.
2. Peel away protective backing from one side of double-sided
adhesive tape and stick tape to back of base unit.
Note: Position tape on back of base unit so as not to interfere
with openings that cables will be routed through. Tape may
need to be trimmed to fit around cable openings and screw
hole openings.
3. Peel away other protective backing from piece of tape and
position base on wall where desired and press firmly.
Note: For mounting base to any other surface, mounting

hardware will need to be obtained locally
Modular Outlet Removal
To remove a module for inspection or repair, insert prongs of

removal tool into openings at sides of module and press firmly.
Alternatively a module wiring cap can also be used to remove

a module. Insert prongs of cap into openings at sides of module
and press firmly. The module can then be removed from the
back.
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Summary
In this lesson we have:
1. Looked at the different SYSTIMAX cables and learnt

about the preparation requirements
2. Terminated 71 and 91B series cable to 1100GS panels
3. Terminated 91B series cable to VP360 panels
4. Terminated 71 & 91B series cable to MGS series
connectors
5. Terminated 61 series cable to PATCHMAX
6. Terminated 61 series cables to MPS100E
7. Understood inspection and quality installation
requirements
8. Tested the student made circuit though a range of panels.
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ND3361

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

SYSTIMAX COPPER COMPONENT INSTALLATION

ND3361 March 2015

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PIN PAIR ASSIGNMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 5

MULTIPAIR COLOR CODES ................................................................................................................... 6

ADMINISTRATION COLOR CODING .................................................................................................. 7

COURSE EXERCISE ................................................................................................................................... 9

HANDLING UNJACKETED PAIRS ...................................................................................................... 15

TERMINATION OF 4PR CABLES TO PATCHMAX PS ..................................................................... 19

1100 POWERSUM PANEL TERMINATION ........................................................................................ 27

MPS100E OUTLET TERMINATION ..................................................................................................... 29

GIGASPEED X10D 91B SERIES CABLE PREPARATION .................................................................. 35

SYSTIMAX VISIPATCH VP360 PANEL SYSTEM .............................................................................. 37

TERMINATION OF EVOLVE 1100GS PANELS .................................................................................. 51

TERMINATION OF 1100 STYLE MODULES WITH TERMINATION MANAGERS .................... 52

TERMINATION OF EVOLVE PATCHMAX PANELS ...................................................................... 59

SYSTIMAX EVOLVE MODULAR PANEL ........................................................................................... 65

TERMINATION OF M2000 PANELS .................................................................................................... 69

M4800 PANEL TERMINATION ............................................................................................................. 71

MGS SERIES OUTLET TERMINATION ............................................................................................... 73

MGS GUIDELINES FOR ANGLED ENTRY CABLE TERMINATIONS .......................................... 78

TERMINATING 4 PR F/UTP CABLES TO HGS620 .......................................................................... 81

FACEPLATES AND OUTLET BOXES ................................................................................................... 87

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This lesson is designed to provide practical exercises in the

Upon completion the circuit will be tested to ensure continuity

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 Understand the color codes

 Introduce the SYSTIMAX terminating tools

 Learn how to handle unjacketed pairs

 Learn how to terminate SYSTIMAX panels and outlets

 Know the key quality issues involved when terminating

 Understand inspection & initial testing

Color Code for 4-Pair UTP Cables

Some cables utilize a white insulation with colored stripes at

Wiring A Modular Jack

IOs PIN-PAIR ASSIGNMENT

8-Pin 3 or 4-Pair Station Cord with

8 Pole Modular Jack Pin/Pair Assignments

PAIR 2 PAIR 1 PAIR 4 PAIR 3 PAIR 1 PAIR 4

JACK POSITIONS JACK POSITIONS

Color Code for Multipair Cables (e.g. 1010)

25 pair Color Codes

Large Count Cables Are Arranged in 25x Binders

Pairs Binder Groups Color Range

100 4 x 25 White / Blue to White / Brown

Administration color coding

To make installation of patch cords easier, the use of color-

Color Coded Circuit Labels Designation Strips

Cabling Element Color Code

If a cabling element contains mixed categories of cabling, such

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Course Exercise Simulation

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Tools for UTP Installation

It is mandatory that the following special termination tools be

All of the SYSTIMAX products, panels and outlet modules

788H1 Impact Tool

Spudger is a pencil-sized tool with a dental type metal pick on

This is an excellent tool and helps with the dressing of the

Flush Cutting Pliers

You may need to invest in these. It is essential to use flush