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ANSI/TIA-PN-862-B
1 Structured Cabling Infrastructure Standard for Intelligent Building Systems

2 Draft 3, October 31, 2014
3
4 Table of Contents
5
6 FOREWORD .......................................................................................................................................... V
7 1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................... 1
8 2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 1
9 3 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, AND UNITS OF MEASURE .... 1
10 3.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 1
11 3.2 Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 1
12 3.3 Acronyms and abbreviations ................................................................................................... 5
13 3.4 Units of measure ..................................................................................................................... 6
14 4 CABLING SUBSYSTEM 1 .............................................................................................................. 6
15 4.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 6
16 4.2 Topology .................................................................................................................................. 7
17 4.3 Centralized cabling .................................................................................................................. 7
18 4.4 Horizontal connection point (HCP) .......................................................................................... 8
19 4.4.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 8
20 4.4.2 Location.............................................................................................................................. 8
21 4.5 Equipment outlet...................................................................................................................... 8
22 4.6 Distributor ................................................................................................................................ 9
23 4.7 Recognized transmission media ............................................................................................. 9
24 4.8 Maximum length ...................................................................................................................... 9
25 4.8.1 Cabling Subsystem 1 permanent links .............................................................................. 9
26 4.8.2 Cabling channels ............................................................................................................... 9
27 4.9 Cabling installation requirements .......................................................................................... 10
28 4.9.1 Sharing pathways and spaces .........................................................................................10
29 4.9.2 Multiple applications .........................................................................................................10
30 4.9.3 Sheath sharing .................................................................................................................10
31 5 CABLING SUBSYSTEM 2 AND CABLING SUBSYSTEM 3 ........................................................ 10
32 5.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 10
33 5.2 Star topology ......................................................................................................................... 11
34 5.3 Recognized transmission media ........................................................................................... 11
35 5.4 Channel length ...................................................................................................................... 11
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37 5.5.1 Sharing pathways and spaces .........................................................................................11

38 5.5.2 Sheath sharing .................................................................................................................11
39 5.6 Redundancy .......................................................................................................................... 11
40 6 COVERAGE AREA ....................................................................................................................... 11
41 6.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 11
42 6.2 Coverage area planning ........................................................................................................ 11
43 6.3 Coverage area cables ........................................................................................................... 13
44 6.3.1 Connections to an equipment outlet or an HCP ..............................................................13
45 6.3.2 Connections to and from devices ....................................................................................13
46 6.4 Coverage area topologies ..................................................................................................... 13
47 6.4.1 Physical device connections using a star topology .........................................................13
48 6.4.2 Other topologies ...............................................................................................................14
50 6.6 Coverage area flexibility ........................................................................................................ 14
51 7 WIRELESS ................................................................................................................................... 15
52 8 POWER DELIVERY OVER BALANCED TWISTED-PAIR CABLING .......................................... 15
53 9 DISTRIBUTOR ROOMS ............................................................................................................... 15
54 9.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 15
55 9.2 Design ................................................................................................................................... 15
56 9.3 Sharing spaces ...................................................................................................................... 15
57 10 ZONE ENCLOSURE..................................................................................................................... 15
58 10.1.1 General ............................................................................................................................15
59 10.1.2 Location............................................................................................................................15
60 10.1.3 Pathways..........................................................................................................................15
61 10.1.4 Size ..................................................................................................................................16
62 10.1.5 Mounting Methods ...........................................................................................................16
63 10.1.6 Lighting.............................................................................................................................16
64 10.1.7 Door .................................................................................................................................16
65 10.1.8 Bonding and grounding ....................................................................................................16
66 11 ENTRANCE FACILITIES (EF) ...................................................................................................... 16
67 11.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 16
68 11.2 Design ................................................................................................................................... 16
69 12 TRANSMISSION AND FIELD TEST REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 16
70 13 BONDING AND GROUNDING ..................................................................................................... 17
71 14 ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................................................................... 17
72 14.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 17
73 14.2 Records ................................................................................................................................. 17
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74 14.3 Automated Infrastructure Management ................................................................................. 17

75 ANNEX A (NORMATIVE) POWER DISTRIBUTION OVER BALANCED TWISTED-PAIR CABLING 18
76 A.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 18
77 A.2 Current capacity .................................................................................................................... 18
78 A.2.1 Single four-pair cabling ....................................................................................................18
79 A.2.2 Bundled cabling ...............................................................................................................19
80 A.3 Dc resistance and dc resistance unbalance .......................................................................... 19
81 A.4 Operating voltage .................................................................................................................. 19
82 A.5 Power dissipation (load) ........................................................................................................ 20
83 ANNEX B (NORMATIVE) SEPARATION OF SERVICES ................................................................... 21
84 B.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 21
85 B.2 Separation distances ............................................................................................................. 21
86 ANNEX C (INFORMATIVE) OPTIONAL COVERAGE AREA TOPOLOGIES ..................................... 22
87 C.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 22
88 C.2 Bridge connection .................................................................................................................. 22
89 C.3 Chain connection ................................................................................................................... 22
90 C.4 Multipoint bus and ring .......................................................................................................... 23
91 C.4.1 Multipoint bus ...................................................................................................................23
92 C.4.2 Multipoint ring ...................................................................................................................24
93 C.5 Direct connection to device ................................................................................................... 25
94 ANNEX D (INFORMATIVE) EXAMPLES OF LOW VOLTAGE INTELLIGENT BUILDING SYSTEMS26
95 D.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 26
96 D.2 Examples of intelligent building systems applications........................................................... 26
97 ANNEX E (INFORMATIVE) BALANCED MULTIPOINT DATA BUS ................................................... 28
98 E.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 28
99 E.2 Data rate ................................................................................................................................ 28
100 E.3 Topology ................................................................................................................................ 28
101 E.4 Media selection...................................................................................................................... 28
102 E.5 Cabling Subsystem 1 distance .............................................................................................. 29
103 E.6 Termination ............................................................................................................................ 29
104 E.7 Node count ............................................................................................................................ 29
105 ANNEX F (INFORMATIVE) BIBLIOGRAPHY...................................................................................... 30
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108 List of Tables

109 Table 1: Typical Cabling Subsystem 1 coverage areas 12
110 Table 2: Maximum operating currents at different ambient temperatures for 24 AWG and 22 AWG cabling
111 channels 18
112 Table 3: Maximum operating voltages for installed cables in dry conditions 19
113 Table 4: Maximum operating voltages for installed cables in wet conditions 20
114
115 List of Figures
116 Figure 1: Illustrative relationship between relevant TIA standards vi
117 Figure 2: Example of cabling infrastructure to support intelligent building systems ix
118 Figure 3: Elements of generic cabling topology 2
119 Figure 4: Example of Cabling Subsystem 1 using a star topology to coverage areas 7
120 Figure 5: Example of Cabling Subsystem 1 link using an HCP and an equipment outlet 9
121 Figure 6: Example of Cabling Subsystem 1 link using an equipment outlet 9
122 Figure 7: Example of a star topology 14
123 Figure 9: Example of bridge connection 22
124 Figure 10: Example of chain connection using coverage area cable pairs 23
125 Figure 11: Example of a multipoint bus 24
126 Figure 12: Example of a multipoint bus with optional bridge connections 24
127 Figure 13: Example of multipoint bus with optional equipment outlet 24
128 Figure 14: Example of a multipoint ring 25
129 Figure 8: Example of structured cabling system topology for smart lighting system. 27
130
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132 1 FOREWORD
133 (This foreword is not considered part of this Standard.)
134 This Standard was developed by TIA Subcommittee TR-42.1.
135 Approval of standard
136 This Standard was approved by TIA Subcommittee TR-42.1, TIA Engineering Committee TR-42, and the
137 American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
138 ANSI/TIA reviews standards every 5 years. At that time, standards are reaffirmed, withdrawn, or revised
139 according to the submitted updates. Updates to be included in the next revision should be sent to the
140 committee chair or to ANSI/TIA.
141 Contributing organizations
142 More than 60 organizations within the telecommunications industry (including manufacturers, consultants,
143 end users, and other organizations) contributed their expertise to the development of this Standard.
144 Documents superseded
145 This Standard replaces ANSI/TIA-862-A dated April 2011.
146 Significant technical changes from previous edition
147 Significant technical changes from ANSI/TIA-862-A include:
148 Change of title (was Building Automation Systems Cabling Standard).
149 General substitution of the term intelligent building system for the previous term building
150 automation system.
151 Updating of references.
152 Addition of guidance for cabling for:
153 o Wireless systems.
154 o Remote powering over balanced twisted-pair cabling.
155 o Smart lighting.
156 Relationship to other TIA standards and documents
157 The following are related standards regarding various aspects of structured cabling that were developed
158 and are maintained by Engineering Committee TIA TR-42. An illustrative diagram of the relationship to
159 other relevant TIA standards is given in Figure 1.
160 ANSI/TIA-568.0-D, Generic Telecommunications Cabling For Customer Premises
161 ANSI/TIA-568.1-D, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard
162 ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components standard
163 ANSI/TIA-568.3-D, Optical Fiber Cabling and Components Standard
164 ANSI/TIA-568-C.4, Broadband Coaxial Cabling Components Standard
165 ANSI/TIA-569-D, Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
166 ANSI/TIA-570-C, Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard
167 ANSI/TIA-606-B, Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure
168 ANSI/TIA-607-B, Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer
169 Premises
170 ANSI/TIA-758-B, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard
171 ANSI/TIA-942-A, Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers
172 ANSI/TIA-1005-A, Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Industrial Premises
173 ANSI/TIA-1179, Healthcare Facility Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard
174 ANSI/TIA-4966, Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Educational Facilities
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Common Premises Cabling and

Standards Standards Component
Standards
ANSI/TIA-568.0 ANSI/TIA-568.1 ANSI/TIA-568.2

(Generic) (Commercial) (Balanced twisted-
pair)
ANSI/TIA-569 ANSI/TIA-570 ANSI/TIA-568.3

(Pathways and (Residential) (Optical fiber)
spaces)
ANSI/TIA-606 ANSI/TIA-942 ANSI/TIA-568.4

(Administration) (Data centers) (Broadband
coaxial)
ANSI/TIA-607 ANSI/TIA-1005
(Bonding and (Industrial)
grounding
[earthing])
(Outside plant) (Healthcare)
(Intelligent (Educational)
Building
Systems)
ANSI/TIA-5017
(Security)
175
176 Figure 1: Illustrative relationship between relevant TIA standards

177
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178 This Standard contains references to national and international standards. Where appropriate,
179 international standards are used.
180 The following documents may be useful to the reader:
181 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) (IEEE C2-2012)
182 National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA 70-2014)
183 Useful supplements to this Standard are the BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, the
184 Outside Plant Design Reference Manual, the Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual
185 and the Electrical Safety and Security Design Reference Manual. These manuals provide recommended
186 practices and methods by which many of the requirements of this Standard may be implemented.
187 Other references are listed in Annex F.
188 Annexes
189 This Standard has six annexes. Annexes A and B are normative and considered a mandatory part of this
190 Standard. Annexes C, D, E, and F are informative and not considered to be a requirement of this
191 Standard.
192 Purpose
193 The purpose of this Standard is to enable the planning and installation of a structured cabling
194 infrastructure for intelligent building systems. The intent is to support applications that use Internet
195 Protocol (IP) communication and accommodate other protocols that are typically used betwen devices.
196 This Standard specifies a generic cabling system for intelligent building systems that will support a multi-
197 product, multi-vendor environment. It also provides information that may be used for the design of
198 intelligent building system products for enterprises.
199 Intelligent building systems are typically used for monitoring and controlling building systems such as
200 intelligent building system (IBS), security and access control (e.g., closed circuit television, electronic door
201 control), energy management (e.g., HVAC, lighting/power control), and other low voltage systems (e.g.,
202 audio/video paging, service/equipment alarms, signage, non-voice/data communications).
203 The diversity of services currently available, coupled with the continual addition of new services, may
204 result in cases where limitations to desired performance occur. When supporting specific applications
205 over these cabling systems, the user is cautioned to consult application standards, regulations,
206 equipment vendors, and system and service suppliers for applicability, limitations, and ancillary
207 requirements.
208 Stewardship
209 Telecommunications infrastructure affects raw material consumption. The infra-structure design and
210 installation methods also influence product life and sustainability of electronic equipment life cycling.
211 These aspects of telecommunications infrastructure impact our environment. Since building life cycles are
212 typically planned for decades, technological electronic equipment upgrades are necessary. The
213 telecommunications infrastructure design and installation process magnifies the need for sustainable
214 infrastructures with respect to building life, electronic equipment life cycling and considerations of effects
215 on environmental waste. Telecommunications designers are encouraged to research local building
216 practices for a sustainable environment and conservation of fossil fuels as part of the design process.
217 Specification of criteria
218 Two categories of criteria are specified; mandatory and advisory. The mandatory requirements are
219 designated by the word "shall;" advisory requirements are designated by the words "should, "may," or
220 "desirable" which are used interchangeably in this Standard.
221 Mandatory criteria generally apply to protection, performance, administration and compatibility; they
222 specify minimally acceptable requirements. Advisory criteria are presented when their attainment may
223 enhance the general performance of the cabling system in all its contemplated applications.
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224 A note in the text, table, or figure is used for emphasis or offering informative suggestions, or providing
225 additional information.
226 Metric equivalents of US customary units
227 The dimensions in this Standard are metric or US customary with approximate conversion to the other.
228 Life of this Standard
229 This Standard is a living document. The criteria contained in this Standard are subject to revisions and
230 updating as warranted by advances in building construction techniques and telecommunications
231 technology.
232 Telecommunications cabling system structure
233 This standard establishes a structure for cabling supporting intelligent building systems based on the
234 generic cabling system structure in ANSI/TIA-568.0-D. Figure 2 provides an example of how these
235 functional elements are deployed.
236 The elements of a structured cabling system supporting intelligent building systems are listed below.
237 Cabling Subsystem 1, Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3
238 coverage area (space containing equipment outlets)
239 Distributor A
240 Distributor B
241 Distributor C
242 distributor enclosure
243 entrance facilities (EF)
244 administration
245 HCP
246 Equipment Outlet
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T
Coverage area Coverage area
DA
HCP SD SD
Coverage area Coverage area
DA
Distributor HCP
rooms
Window Window Window Window
DA
Door
Coverage
areas
DC MR
EF
LEGEND
EF Entrance facility
DA Distributor A
DC Distributor C
HCP Horizontal connection point
MR Mechanical room
SD Smoke detector (a IBS device)
T Thermostat (a IBS device)
Equipment Outlet
Camera (a security device)
248
249 Figure 2: Example of cabling infrastructure to support intelligent building systems
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250 2 SCOPE
251 This Standard specifies requirements for intelligent building system cabling infrastructure including
252 cabling topology, architecture, design and installation practices, test procedures, and components. The
253 cabling infrastructure specified by this Standard is intended to support a wide range of systems,
254 particularly those that utilize or can utilize IP-based infrastructure.
255 3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

256 The following standards contain provisions that, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
257 Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
258 revision; parties to agreements based on this Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of
259 applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated. ANSI and TIA maintain registers of currently
260 valid national standards published by them.
261 (proposed) ANSI/TIA-568.0-D, Generic Telecommunications Cabling For Customer Premises
262 ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components
263 Standard
264 (proposed) ANSI/TIA-568.3-D, Optical Fiber Cabling and Components Standard
265 (proposed) ANSI/TIA-569-D, Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
266 ANSITIA-606-B, Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure
267 ANSI/TIA-607-B, Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer
268 Premises
269 ANSI/TIA-758-B, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard
270 ANSI/TIA-1152, Requirements for Field Test Instruments and Measurements for Balanced
271 Twisted-Pair Cabling
272 EIA/ECA-310-E, Cabinets, Racks, Panels and Associated Equipment
273 TIA-485-A, Electrical Characteristics of Generators and Receivers for Use in Balanced Digital
274 Multipoint Systems
275 TIA TSB-162-A, Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points
276 TIA TSB-184, Guidelines for Supporting Power Delivery over Balanced Twisted-pair Cabling
277 4 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, AND UNITS OF MEASURE
278 4.1 General

279 For the purposes of this Standard, the following definitions, acronyms, abbreviations and units of measure
280 apply.
281 4.2 Definitions

282 administration: The method for labeling, identification, documentation and usage needed for installation,
283 moves, additions and changes of the telecommunications infrastructure.
284 binder group: One of two or more bound collections of pairs or fibers within a cable.
285 bonding: The joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path.
286 bridged tap: A connection that enables multiple appearances of the same cable pair at several
287 distribution points.
288 building automation system: Equipment and telecommunications infrastructure that supports
289 monitoring, control, operation and management of building services.
290 cable: An assembly of one or more insulated conductors or optical fibers, within an enveloping sheath.
291 cable sheath: A covering over the optical fiber or conductor assembly that may include one or more
292 metallic members, strength members, or jackets.
293 cabling: A combination of all cables, jumpers, cords, and connecting hardware.
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294 Cabling Subsystem 1: Cabling from the equipment outlet to Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C.
295 Cabling Subsystem 2: Cabling between Distributor A and either Distributor B or Distributor C (if
296 Distributor B is not implemented).
297 Cabling Subsystem 3: Cabling between Distributor B and Distributor C.
298 NOTE See figure 3 below for an illustration of the generic cabling topology for Cabling Subsystem 1,
299 Cabling Subsystem 2, Cabling Subsystem 3, Distributor A, Distributor B, Distributor C, an optional
300 consolidation point and the equipment outlet.
DC
Cabling
3 3
Subsystem
3
DB DB
Cabling
Subsystem 2 2 2
2
1
DA DA DA
1
Cabling 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
Subsystem 1
1
EO EO EO EO EO EO EO EO EO EO
Legend:
DA Distributor A
DB Distributor B
DC Distributor C
EO Equipment outlet
Optional consolidation point
Optional tie cabling
Optional cabling
301
302 Figure 3: Elements of generic cabling topology

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304 campus: The buildings and grounds having legal contiguous interconnection.
305 centralized cabling: A cabling configuration using a continuous cable, an interconnect, or a splice from
306 an equipment outlet to a centralized cross-connect in Distributor B or Distributor C.
307 channel: The end-to-end transmission path between two points at which application-specific equipment
308 is connected.
309 commercial building: A building or portion thereof that is intended for office use.
310 common distributor room: A distributor room that services tenants in a multi-tenant building.
311 conduit: 1) A raceway of circular cross-section. 2) A structure containing one or more ducts.
312 connecting hardware: A device providing mechanical cable terminations.
313 consolidation point: A connection facility within Cabling Subsystem 1 for interconnection of cables
314 extending from building pathways to the equipment outlet.
315 cord (telecommunications): An assembly of cord cable with a plug on one or both ends.
316 cord cable: A cable used to construct patch, work area, and equipment cords.
317 coverage area: The area served by a device.
318 coverage area cable: A cable used for connecting the horizontal connection point to a building
319 automation system device or the cable between two building automation system devices.
320 cross-connect: A facility enabling the termination of cable elements and their interconnection or cross-
321 connection.
322 cross-connection: A connection scheme between cabling runs, subsystems, and equipment using patch
323 cords or jumpers that attach to connecting hardware on each cord end.
324 customer premises: Building(s), grounds and appurtenances (belongings) under the control of the
325 customer.
326 demarcation point: A point where the operational control or ownership changes.
327 Distributor A: Optional connection facility in a hierarchical star topology that is cabled between the
328 equipment outlet and Distributor B or Distributor C.
329 Distributor B: Optional intermediate connection facility in a hierarchical star topology that is cabled to
330 Distributor C.
331 Distributor C: Central connection facility in a hierarchical star topology.
332 distributor enclosure: A case or housing designed to contain Distributor A, Distributor B or Distributor C.
333 distributor room: An enclosed architectural space designed to contain Distributor A, Distributor B or
334 Distributor C.
335 duct: 1) A single enclosed raceway for conductors or cables (See also conduit, raceway). 2) A single
336 enclosed raceway for wires or cables usually used in soil or concrete. 3) An enclosed air flow path,
337 generally part of the HVAC system of a building.
338 entrance facility (telecommunications): An entrance to a building for both public and private network
339 service cables (including wireless) including the entrance point of the building and continuing to the
340 entrance room or space.
341 entrance point (telecommunications): The point of emergence for telecommunications cabling through
342 an exterior wall, a floor, or from a conduit.
343 entrance room or space (telecommunications): A space in which the joining of inter or intra building
344 telecommunications backbone facilities takes place.
345 equipment cord: See cord.
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346 equipment outlet: Outermost connection facility in a hierarchical star topology.

347 fiber optic: See optical fiber.
348 ground: A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit (e.g.,
349 telecommunications) or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of
350 earth.
351 grounding: The act of creating a ground.
352 horizontal connection point: A connection point within Cabling Subsystem 1 between a distributor and
353 equipment outlets or devices supporting intelligent building systems.
354 infrastructure (telecommunications): A collection of those telecommunications components, excluding
355 equipment, that together provide the basic support for the distribution of all information within a building or
356 campus.
357 interconnection: A connection scheme that employs connecting hardware for the direct connection of a
358 cable to another cable without a patch cord or jumper.
359 jumper: 1) An assembly of twisted pairs without connectors, used to join telecommunications
360 circuits/links at the cross-connect. 2) A length of optical fiber cable with a connector on each end.
361 link: A transmission path between two points, not including equipment and cords.
362 mechanical room: An enclosed space serving the needs of mechanical building systems.
363 media (telecommunications): Wire, cable, conductors or fibers used for telecommunications.
364 multimode optical fiber: An optical fiber that carries many paths of light.
365 multipoint bus: An open sequence of connected devices.
366 multipoint ring: A closed sequence of connected devices.
367 near-end crosstalk loss: A computation of the unwanted signal coupling from a transmitter at the near-
368 end into a different receiver at the near end.
369 open office: A floor space division provided by furniture, moveable partitions, or other means instead of
370 by building walls.
371 optical fiber: Any filament made of dielectric materials that guides light.
372 optical fiber cable: An assembly consisting of one or more optical fibers.
373 outlet/connector (building automation system): A connecting device between a horizontal cable and
374 equipment cord.
375 patch cord: A cord used to establish connections on a patch panel.
376 patch panel: A connecting hardware system that facilitates cable termination and cabling administration
377 using patch cords.
378 pathway: A facility for the placement of telecommunications cable.
379 permanent link: The fixed portion of cabling installed between an equipment outlet and its immediate
380 distributor or between two distributors.
381 pigtail: One or more conductors or fibers with only one end terminated.
382 raceway: Any enclosed channel designed for holding wires or cables.
383 sheath: See cable sheath.
384 smart lighting: A lighting system that uses centralized controls of lighting within a building, allowing easy
385 implementation of scheduling, occupancy control, daylight harvesting and more.
386 space (telecommunications): An area used for housing the installation and termination of
387 telecommunications equipment and cable.
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388 splice: A joining of conductors, meant to be permanent.

389 star topology: A topology in which telecommunications cables are distributed from a central point.
390 telecommunications: Any transmission, emission, and reception of signs, signals, writings, images, and
391 sounds, that is, information of any nature by cable, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems.
392 telecommunications entrance facility: See entrance facility (telecommunications).
393 telecommunications entrance room or space: See entrance room or space (telecommunications).
394 terminal: 1) A point at which information may enter or leave a communications network. 2) The input-
395 output associated equipment. 3) A device by means of which wires may be connected to each other.
396 topology: The physical or logical arrangement of a telecommunications system.
397 work area cord: See cord.
398 zone enclosure: An enclosure used to house one or more of the following; a) a consolidation point, b) a
399 horizontal connection point, c) building automation system outlet.
400 4.3 Acronyms and abbreviations

401 ac alternating current
402 AHJ authority having jurisdiction
403 AIM automated infrastructure management
404 ANSI American National Standards Institute
405 AWG American Wire Gauge
406 CATV community antenna television
407 CCTV closed-circuit television
408 CP consolidation point
409 dc direct current
410 DTE data terminal equipment
411 ECA Electronic Components Association
412 EF entrance facility
413 EIA Electronic Industries Alliance
414 NOTE Ceased operation Dec.31, 2010. EIA standards are managed by ECA
415 EMS energy management system
416 EO equipment outlet
417 FLS fire life safety
418 HCP horizontal connection point
419 HVAC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
420 IBS intelligent building system
421 IP internet protocol
422 MATV master antenna television
423 MR mechanical room
424 NEXT near-end crosstalk
425 TIA Telecommunications Industry Association
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426 TSB Telecommunications Systems Bulletin

427 UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc
428 4.4 Units of measure

429 A ampere
430 C degrees Celsius
431 F degrees Fahrenheit
432 ft feet, foot
433 Hz hertz
434 m meter
435 mA milliampere
436 mm millimeter
437 V volt
438 VA volt-ampere
439 5 CABLING SUBSYSTEM 1
440 5.1 General

441 Cabling Subsystem 1 shall meet the requirements of ANSI/TIA-568.0-D. Cabling Subsystem 1 is intended
442 to:
443 a) integrate common services;
444 b) accommodate varied intelligent building systems applications;
445 c) facilitate on-going maintenance and provide the capability for rapid deployment of intelligent
446 building systems applications;
447 d) provide redundancy for safety and security requirements; and
448 e) provide balanced twisted-pair cabling infrastructure for low voltage power distribution, for remote
449 powering of data terminal equipment (DTE); and
450 f) satisfy requirements for services and systems such as:
451 1. building control and monitoring device services (e.g., fire alarm safety system, security, HVAC,
452 etc.);
453 2. Intelligent building system data telecommunications e.g., intelligent building system
454 telecommunications TIA-485-A for primary and secondary bus telecommunications;
455 3. audio (digital/analog) telecommunications;
456 4. video (digital/analog) including HDMI and closed-circuit television (CCTV); and
457 5. other low voltage systems for remote control and signaling provided for building infrastructure
458 and its automation (refer to Annex D).
459 Elements of Cabling Subsystem 1 include the cable, horizontal connection point (HCP), and the
460 equipment outlet.
461 Cabling Subsystem 1 cable extending from Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C should terminate
462 directly to an equipment outlet or an HCP.
463 Cabling Subsystem 1 design should be formulated in the early phases of building design and construction.
464 It is critical that the layout and selection of Cabling Subsystem 1 components is done with the greatest
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465 design flexibility for the deployment of intelligent building systems applications. Early planning and a
466 structured cabling design may minimize disruptions to building occupants.
467 For planning purposes, a sufficient number of Cabling Subsystem 1 links should be provided for intelligent
468 building systems over the average floor space as described in 6.2.
469 Application-specific components such as impedance terminating components shall be external to Cabling
470 Subsystem 1. Splices (other than optical fiber splices), bridged taps, splitters, and multipoint connections
471 shall not be permitted as part of Cabling Subsystem 1.
472 5.2 Topology

473 Cabling Subsystem 1 shall be installed in a star topology (see figure 4) as specified in ANSI/TIA-568.0-D.
474 Coverage area cabling can be configured using additional topologies depending on the application
475 requirements (see 6.4 and Annex C).
Coverage area
Space Device
containing Cabling subsystem 1
Distributor A
Coverage area
DA
Device
Zone Enclosure
To Cabling LEGEND
subsystem 2 or
Cabling
Subsystem 3 DA Distributor A
Cross-connect
Horizontal connection point
Equipment Outlet
Device termination
Coverage area cable
Equipment cord
476
477 Figure 4: Example of Cabling Subsystem 1 using a star topology to coverage areas
478 5.3 Centralized cabling

479 The star topology can accommodate centralized optical fiber cabling. This approach may impose distance
480 limitations. See ANSI/TIA-568.0-D for requirements for centralized optical fiber cabling.
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481 5.4 Horizontal connection point (HCP)
482 5.4.1 General

483 An HCP allows coverage area connections to be reconfigured. No more than one HCP shall be placed in
484 a single Cabling Subsystem 1 link. Each cable extending from the HCP shall be terminated to an
485 equipment outlet (see 4.5) or directly to a device (see Annex C.5).
486 When an equipment outlet is used, the HCP is optional. In this case the HCP is to the cabling supporting
487 intelligent building systems what the CP is to commercial building and generic telecommunications
488 cabling.
489 Cross-connections are allowed in the HCP. When cross-connections are used at the HCP, an equipment
490 outlet shall not be installed as part of Cabling Subsystem 1. This requirement ensures that the Cabling
491 Subsystem 1 channel contains no more than 4 connections.
492 Note: A cross-connection may be used at the HCP in cases where there is no EO to facilitate moves,
493 adds and changes without the need to re-terminate the cabling.
494 HCPs shall be located in fully accessible, permanent locations. HCPs shall be administered in the same
495 manner as telecommunications cabling, hardware, pathways and spaces as specified in ANSI/TIA-606-B.
496 For balanced twisted-pair cabling, in order to reduce the effect of multiple connections in close proximity
497 on NEXT loss and return loss, the HCP should be located at least 15 m (49 ft) from the distributor located
498 in the distributor room or distributor enclosure.
499 The functions of a CP and an HCP can be combined within the same zone enclosure. Refer to 11 for
500 information on zone enclosures.
501 NOTE This configuration may be referred to as zone cabling.
502 The number of devices served by an HCP will depend on the number of coverage areas served and
503 should be limited to a maximum of 96. Refer to 6.2 for coverage area planning.
504 NOTE Spare capacity for future expansion should be considered when determining the
505 size of the HCP.
506 5.4.2 Location

507 HCPs shall be located in fully accessible, permanent locations, such as building columns and permanent
508 walls. HCP design, including location, should be developed in accordance with the security and
509 architectural plans of the building. HCPs shall not be located in any obstructed area, and shall not be
510 installed in furniture systems unless that unit of furniture is permanently secured to the building structure.
511 The use of suspended ceiling space or access floor space for HCPs may be acceptable, provided that the
512 space is accessible without moving building fixtures and it is reasonable to assume such space will
513 continue to be in an open space such as a corridor or hallway. In all cases, the use of HCPs in plenum
514 spaces used for environmental air shall conform to applicable building codes.
515 5.5 Equipment outlet

516 It is recommended to use an equipment outlet to connect a device to Cabling Subsystem 1. When used,
517 an equipment outlet shall be connected to Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C either directly or
518 through an HCP. All connections from an equipment outlet to a device shall be made using an equipment
519 cord.
520 A single equipment outlet may serve more than one coverage area depending on the coverage area
521 topology used. Refer to 6.4 and Annex C for additional information on the coverage area topologies.
522 In the case where the outlet needs to be installed in a plenum environment, an enclosure suitable for use
523 in a plenum environment shall be used.
524 Additionally, an enclosure can be used to offer physical security where needed.
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525 Equipment outlets shall use interfaces that comply with Cabling Subsystem 1 requirements specified in
526 ANSI/TIA-568.0-D.
527 5.6 Distributor

528 The distributor should be located in a distributor room or distributor enclosure. Additionally a distributor
529 can provide a termination point for Cabling Subsystem 1 in a mechanical room (MR). A distributor located
530 in the MR should only be connected to equipment located in the MR and its adjacent support spaces.
531 Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C should connect directly to an equipment outlet or an HCP with
532 Cabling Subsystem 1 cable.
533 5.7 Recognized media

534 Recognized media for Cabling Subsystem 1 are:
535 a) 4-pair balanced twisted-pair cabling in compliance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.2; and
536 b) optical fiber cabling in compliance with ANSI/TIA-568.3-D.
537 Refer to Annex A for guidance on current capacity of recognized media.
538 5.8 Maximum length
539 5.8.1 Cabling Subsystem 1 permanent links

540 The maximum Cabling Subsystem 1 permanent link length shall be 90 m (295 ft) for balanced twisted-pair
541 cable.
542 The maximum Cabling Subsystem 1 distance is dependent upon the applications and upon the specific
543 media chosen, see ANSI/TIA-568.0-D.
Max. 90 m
Coverage area
Balanced twisted pair cable
HCP Equipment cord

Distributor A
Equipment outlet
Device termination
544
545 Figure 5: Example of Cabling Subsystem 1 link using an HCP and an equipment outlet
Equipment outlet
Coverage area
Max. 90 m
Balanced twisted pair cable
Distributor A Equipment cord
Device termination
546
547 Figure 6: Example of Cabling Subsystem 1 link using an equipment outlet
548 5.8.2 Cabling channels

549 A cabling channel supporting an intelligent building systems application is defined as the cabling between
550 a controller or active electronic device in a distributor room, distributor enclosure or mechanical room, and
551 a device in the coverage area. It may include Cabling Subsystem 1, Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling
552 Subsystem 3. Maximum allowed cable length between the equipment in the space containing the
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553 distributor and any device in the coverage area is application dependent. If a cabling channel includes
554 Cabling Subsystem 1, Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 length requirements shall comply
555 with ANSI/TIA-568.0.D.
556 Cross-connect jumpers and patch cords in the cross-connect facilities, including connection at the
557 Distributor, jumpers, and patch cords that connect Cabling Subsystem 1 with equipment or Cabling
558 Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3, should not exceed a length of 5 m.
559 5.9 Cabling installation requirements

560 Cabling installation shall conform to ANSI/TIA-568.0-D.
561 5.9.1 Sharing pathways and spaces

562 The cabling specified in this Standard along with its associated equipment may, to the limits imposed by
563 the applications, share the same pathways and spaces of the cabling specified in ANSI/TIA-568.0-D and
564 its associated equipment to the extent permitted by local codes and regulations, and the authority having
565 jurisdiction (AHJ).
566 Pathways and spaces shall comply with ANSI/TIA-569-D.
567 Refer to Annex B for additional information on separation of services.
568 5.9.2 Multiple applications

569 A minimum of one dedicated Cabling Subsystem 1 link shall be provided for each distinct intelligent
570 building systems application (e.g., fire alarm system, HVAC).
571 5.9.3 Sheath sharing

572 Some intelligent building systems applications may allow multiple channels within the same cable.
573 Consult with the intelligent building systems equipment manufacturer before implementing intelligent
574 building systems applications sharing in the same cable. See ANSI/TIA-568.0-D for additional information
575 on sheath sharing
576 NOTE Sheath sharing may be restricted based on safety regulations. Refer to local
577 codes, regulations and the AHJ.
578 6 CABLING SUBSYSTEM 2 AND CABLING SUBSYSTEM 3
579 6.1 General

580 Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 shall meet the requirements of ANSI/TIA-568.0-D.
581 In the cabling structure, Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 provide interconnections
582 between the spaces containing Distributor A, Distributor B or Distributor C, MR, terminal space and EFs
583 spanning campus buildings. Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 consist of inter-building
584 cables and intra-building cables between Distributors (Distributor A, Distributor B and Distributor C).
585 Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 are expected to satisfy the telecommunications and
586 intelligent building systems requirements over equipment life cycles. The length and frequency of service
587 requirement changes are based on the changing needs of the building.
588 Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 requirement estimates should be based on:
589 a) applications projected over the life expectancy of the cabling system
590 b) the maximum number of devices and electronic controllers projected over the life expectancy of
591 the cabling system
592 Cabling Subsystem 1, Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3, installed in an outdoor
593 environment, shall meet the requirements of ANSI/TIA-758-B.
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594 6.2 Star topology

595 Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 shall comply with a hierarchical star topology as specified
596 in ANSI/TIA-568.0-D. An example of the basic cabling topology is shown in Figure 2. The star topology
597 can be configured to support star or non-star (bus or ring) configurations.
598 6.3 Recognized transmission media

599 Recognized media for Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 are:
600 a) 100-ohm balanced twisted-pair cabling (ANSI/TIA-568-C.2); and
601 b) multimode optical fiber cabling (ANSI/TIA-568.3-D), 2-fiber (or higher) fiber count; 850nm laser-
602 optimized 50/125 m OM3 or higher is recommended
603 c) c) single-mode optical fiber cabling (ANSI/TIA-568.3-D) 2-fiber (or higher) fiber count
604 6.4 Channel length

605 Maximum channel length is application dependent as per ANSI/TIA-568-0.D.

607 Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 installation shall conform to ANSI/TIA-568.0-D.
608 6.5.1 Sharing pathways and spaces

609 The pathways and spaces should be based on ANSI/TIA-569-D. Because the scope of ANSI/TIA-569-D
610 does not allocate capacity for cabling supporting intelligent building systems, additional pathways and
611 spaces capacity may be required. Refer to Annex B for additional information on separation of services.
612 6.5.2 Sheath sharing

613 Some intelligent building systems applications may allow multiple channels within the same cable or
614 binder group. Consult with the intelligent building systems equipment manufacturer before implementing
615 intelligent building systems applications when using cable sharing. See ANSI/TIA-568.0-D for additional
616 information on sheath sharing.
617 NOTE Sheath sharing may be restricted based on safety regulations. Refer to local
618 codes, regulations and the AHJ.
619 6.6 Redundancy

620 Additional redundant pathway designs are recommended to support multiple routes for Cabling
621 Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3. Distributor room designs should include and allow for additional
622 redundant Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 to be installed from different directions using
623 different pathways. See ANSI/TIA-569-D for additional information on pathway redundancy.
624 NOTE Safety and security issues may mandate Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling
625 Subsystem 3 redundancy for specific intelligent building systems applications.
626 7 COVERAGE AREA
627 7.1 General

628 The coverage area refers to the space served by one device. Cabling Subsystem 1 may serve more than
629 one coverage area depending on the coverage area topology used (see 6.4).
630 7.2 Coverage area planning

631 Each intelligent building systems application required for the building project (e.g., HVAC application
632 controller for temperature sensors) should be considered in determining the density of coverage areas
633 and devices. Depending on their applications or function, devices may have overlapping coverage areas.
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634 For example, devices supporting multiple intelligent building systems applications may serve the same
635 building space.
636 A floor space with adjacent coverage areas in an open office environment may be served with a zone
637 enclosure used for equipment supporting intelligent building systems, connections to an HCP and
638 telecommunications connections to a CP. Spare growth capacity should also be considered when
639 designing the cabling infrastructure. Refer to 5.8 for distance requirements.
640 If the quantity of coverage areas is unknown, use table 1 to estimate the quantity of Cabling Subsystem 1
641 links required to serve that space.
642 Coverage areas may be served by:
643 a) centralized equipment located in the distributor room or MR, typically through Cabling Subsystem
644 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3
645 b) distributed equipment located in the distributor room
646 c) local equipment located in the coverage area
647 Table 1: Typical Cabling Subsystem 1 coverage areas
Coverage
Usage of floor area Additional considerations
space 2
(m )
In an open office environment, coverage area sizes will typically be

Office 25 greater than in a dedicated office space.
Identify fire, security, carbon monoxide and HVAC requirements

Indoor parking 50
NOTE May also require voice connections for security.
Security requirements may increase the coverage area density

Retail 25 (e.g., CCTV, alarm, access)
Coverage area size may vary according to manufacturing

Factory 50
processes, environment and building design.
Coverage area requirements may vary if applications have

Hotel 25
centralized control (e.g., HVAC, fire alarm safety system, access).
Coverage area requirements may be centralized for security and

Classroom 25 access controls. Plan for the unique requirements for each area
type (e.g., fire alarm safety system, access control, HVAC).
Coverage area density is averaged to compensate for a variety of

environments (e.g., patient rooms, labs, emergency room and
Hospital 25
operating room) - Plan for the unique requirements for each area
type.
Determine location of air handlers, chillers, boilers, pumps, fans,

Mechanical room 5 compressors, etc. Air handlers will typically have a higher
concentration of devices.
NOTE 1 Coverage area size depends on the intelligent building systems application
and device. These coverage areas are based on average values from a study of FLS,
security and HVAC/EMS applications.
NOTE 2 Coverage area for intelligent building systems using wireless may differ
from this table. Refer to 8 for additional information.
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648 7.3 Coverage area cables

649 The coverage area cables connect the HCP to the first device connected directly to the HCP.
650 These cables shall meet the same requirements as Cabling Subsystem 1 cables and shall comply with
651 ANSI/TIA-568.0-D, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 or ANSI/TIA-568.3-D. 658.
652 Coverage area cables may also connect one device to another device in certain configurations (see figure
653 7 and annex C).
654 7.3.1 Connections to an equipment outlet or an HCP

655 The maximum length of the coverage area cable or equipment cord is determined by the application, the
656 topology used and the number of devices served by the same Cabling Subsystem 1 link. For some
657 applications, it may be necessary to limit the length of the coverage area cable to 5 m.
658 7.3.2 Connections to and from devices

659 For connections to devices, it is important to make sure that the coverage area cable or the equipment
660 cord is compatible with the device termination (e.g., screw terminal, pigtail, connector type, wire gauge,
661 optical fiber type).
662 NOTE Special connectors may be required to connect coverage area cables to devices.
663 7.4 Coverage area topologies

664 Cabling Subsystem 1 should be configured in a star topology. Other optional coverage area topologies
665 described in this provide deviations that support different intelligent building systems applications not
666 compatible with structured cabling. Bus or ring topologies should be implemented by connections at the
667 EO or at the HCP. Alternatively, coverage area devices can be connected in a bus or ring topology using
668 multipoint connections.
669 NOTE The devices may be connected to the EO or HCP via a controller in the coverage area.
670 The coverage area topologies are:
671 a) Physical device connections using a star topology
672 1. star
673 2. bridge
674 3. chain
675 4. multipoint bus
676 5. multipoint ring/fault tolerant circuit
677 b) Physical device connections using multipoint bus and ring
678 1. multipoint bus
679 2. multipoint ring/fault tolerant circuit
680 7.4.1 Physical device connections using a star topology

681 The basic star topology for an intelligent building systems application is similar to the telecommunications
682 star configuration as specified in ANSI/TIA-568.0-D. There is one coverage area cable or equipment cord
683 connected to the end of each Cabling Subsystem 1 link. Refer to Figure 7 for an example of a star
684 topology.
685 For application flexibility, the use of a star topology configured with an equipment outlet is recommended.
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Device termination
Coverage area
Device
Coverage area cables
Coverage area
Cabling Subsystem1 Device
Coverage area
Device
HCP
Distributor A
Coverage area
Device
686 Equipment cord
687 Figure 7: Example of a star topology
688 7.4.2 Other topologies

689 See Annex C for information on physical device connections using bridge connections, chain connections,
690 multipoint bus connections and multipoint ring connections.

692 Coverage area cabling installation requirements shall conform to the Cabling Subsystem 1 installation
693 requirements specified in ANSI/TIA-568.0-D.
694 7.6 Coverage area flexibility

695 Building cabling designs have introduced flexible layouts intended to support a wide variety of spaces.
696 Occupant spaces are frequently rearranged to meet changing requirements of concentrated individual
697 work group and collaborative work group systems. Flexibility is also an important consideration for
698 introducing new intelligent building systems technology to the space after completion of the building
699 project. Many coverage area situations also require reconfiguration of certain controllers and associated
700 devices.
701 A single zone enclosure can serve both cabling to support intelligent building systems and data
702 networking applications, but separate zone enclosures may be desired for the following considerations:
703 a) Accessibility;
704 b) Security;
705 c) Administration;
706 d) Special applications.
707 Zone box capacity is determined by:
708 a) In the case where the zone enclosure supports a CP, the number of coverage areas and quantity
709 of equipment outlets served by the CP;
710 b) Number of links to devices served by the HCP;
711 c) Connection scheme used at the HCP (e.g., interconnections, cross-connections).
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712 8 WIRELESS
713 Some intelligent building systems may use wireless to share their data. If a wireless solution is needed,
714 refer to TIA TSB-162-A for guidelines on the topology, design, installation, and testing of
715 telecommunications cabling infrastructure, in compliance with ANSI/TIA-568.0-D and ANSI/TIA-569-D, for
716 supporting wireless local area networks (WLAN) in customer-owned premises.
717 9 POWER DELIVERY OVER BALANCED TWISTED-PAIR CABLING

718 Some devices for intelligent building systems may require power delivery over balanced twisted-pair
719 cabling. See TIA TSB-184 for guidelines for supporting such power delivery.
720 10 DISTRIBUTOR ROOMS
721 10.1 General

722 The distributor rooms provide many different functions for the cabling system. These spaces should be
723 used to optimize the installation and administration of devices, supporting intelligent building systems,
724 and data networking applications as well as the associated equipment. The distributor rooms should
725 serve coverage areas for the same floor in which the telecommunications cabling resides.
726 To facilitate integration of applications and services, the controller cabinets should be located in the
727 distributor room or in the MR.
728 NOTE - The selection of the controller location is critical to the design of the overall
729 device configuration.
730 10.2 Design

731 The distributor rooms should be designed and provisioned in accordance with the requirements of
732 ANSI/TIA-569-D.
734 10.3 Sharing spaces

735 The distributor room houses hardware and terminations of cabling supporting intelligent building systems
736 and other premises telecommunications cabling unless otherwise specified by the AHJ.
737 11 ZONE ENCLOSURE
738 11.1.1 General

739 A zone enclosure may be of metallic or non-metallic construction. A zone enclosure is comprised of an
740 enclosure, a cover or door, and cable entrance/egress point(s). Zone enclosure design, including location
741 should be developed in accordance with the security plan of the building.
742 11.1.2 Location

743 Zone enclosures shall be located in fully accessible, permanent locations such as building columns, floors,
744 ceilings and permanent walls, and should be provided with appropriate security, such as key-locking, tool-
745 removable covers, or other suitable means see ANSI/TIA-5017). Zone enclosures shall not be installed in
746 a furniture component unless that unit of furniture is permanently secured to the building structure.
747 11.1.3 Pathways

748 Cables that enter and exit the zone enclosure shall be protected from sheath abrasion and conductor
749 deformation by means of grommets, bushings, and suitable cable management hardware.
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750 11.1.4 Size

751 The zone enclosure should be sized to accommodate immediate requirements and long-term growth.
752 Sufficient space within the zone enclosure shall be provided to ensure compliance with specified cable
753 bend radii, and to ensure that cable performance and longevity is not affected as the zone enclosure
754 cover is opened and closed.
755 11.1.5 Mounting Methods

756 To facilitate the mounting of hardware within the zone enclosure a variety of methods can be used
757 including: metal perforated panel, plywood backboard or EIA/ECA-310-E compliant mounting. These may
758 be located in the back or side of the interior portion of the box.
759 11.1.6 Lighting

760 Light, as measured within the zone enclosure with the door open, should be a minimum of 500 lux
761 measured at the greatest distance from the light source. Lighting design should seek to minimize
762 shadows within the zone enclosure.
763 11.1.7 Door

764 The zone enclosure door may be hinged or removable. If the door is hinged, the box shall be mounted so
765 that the door opens to provide unobstructed access to the inside of the enclosure, and remain open until
766 deliberately closed.
767 11.1.8 Bonding and grounding

768 If the zone enclosure contains metallic components, the bonding and grounding shall meet the
769 requirements and practices of applicable authorities or codes. In addition, if the zone enclosure contains
770 active equipment, then it shall be provisioned to connect to the telecommunications bonding and
771 grounding system specified in ANSI/TIA-607-C.
772 12 ENTRANCE FACILITIES (EF)
773 12.1 General

774 The EF consists of the cables, connecting hardware, protection devices, and other equipment needed to
775 connect the outside plant facilities to the premises cabling. These components may be used for public
776 network services, private network customer premises services, or both. The demarcation point between
777 the access providers and the customer premises cabling may be part of the EF.
778 12.2 Design

779 The entrance room or space shall be designed and provisioned in accordance with the requirements of
780 ANSI/TIA- 569-D.
782 13 TRANSMISSION AND FIELD TEST REQUIREMENTS

783 Cabling Subsystem 1, Cabling Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3 link performance verification
784 should be performed using permanent link requirements between the distributor and equipment outlet or
785 between the distributor and HCP. When permanent links are tested, the test shall be performed without
786 bridge or bus connections.
787 Refer to ANSI/TIA-568.0-D, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, ANSI/TIA-1152, and ANSI/TIA-568.3-D for information
788 regarding transmission and field test requirements.
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789 14 BONDING AND GROUNDING

790 Bonding and grounding shall meet the requirements and practices of applicable authorities or codes. In
791 addition, the building telecommunications bonding and grounding system shall conform to ANSI/TIA-607-
792 C requirements.
793 15 ADMINISTRATION
794 15.1 General

795 The administration of cabling shall comply with ANSI/TIA-606-B. A unique identifier is assigned within the
796 administration system for each cabling channel that connects into a device supporting intelligent building
797 system applications.
798 15.2 Records

799 A record of the following information is suggested to facilitate the administration and troubleshooting of
800 cabling supporting intelligent building system:
801 a) the type of cable (e.g. category 5e, category 6, category 6A, OM3, OM4)
802 b) construction of the cable (e.g. solid or stranded for copper)
803 c) connector type (e.g., IDC block, 8-pin modular jack, direct connect via 8-pin modular plug, duplex
804 LC, MPO)
805 d) type of device connected (e.g., phone, fax machine, PC, security camera, sensor, lighting)
806 e) identification information for device connected (e.g., telephone #, IP address, host name)
807 f) location of the termination hardware (e.g., room, ceiling grid # or desk ID)
808 g) presence (or lack of) HCP
809 h) presence (or lack of) equipment outlet (i.e., is it a direct connection)
810 15.3 Automated Infrastructure Management
811 Automated infrastructure management (AIM) can improve the management of cabling for intelligent
812 building systems. Since the same cabling type and category can support additional applications other
813 than voice, data and video, being able to have a complete view of the cabling system as well as the
814 applications supported can facilitate the management of the overall cabling infrastructure. Additionally,
815 some AIM systems may offer specific functions to aid the management of intelligent building systems. For
816 additional information on AIM systems, refer to ANSI/TIA-606-B.
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818 ANNEX A (NORMATIVE) POWER DISTRIBUTION OVER BALANCED TWISTED-PAIR CABLING
819 This annex is normative and is considered part of this Standard.
820 A.1 General

821 This annex provides guidelines on current capacity.
822 NOTE For safety regulations refer to local codes, regulations and the AHJ.
823 A.2 Current capacity

824 The maximum current of the channel is limited by the most restrictive component in the channel such as
825 connecting hardware, cord or cable.
826 A.2.1 Single four-pair cabling

827 Current on individual conductors shall be limited to values that will not cause the temperature of any part
828 of the cable to exceed the temperature rating of the cable. Installed cabling shall not be subject to
829 combinations of operating currents and temperatures in excess of those specified in Table 2.
830 Table 2: Maximum operating currents at different ambient temperatures for 24 AWG and 22 AWG cabling
831 channels
Wire gauge Maximum Total maximum

Maximum current for a
ambient current for a 4-pair
(min diameter) single conductor
temperature cable
AWG (mm) C (F) A
A
24 (0,5) 25 (77) 1.50 3.36
24 (0,5) 55 (131) 0.75 1.68

NOTE 1 NOTE 1
22 (0,64) 25 (77) 1.50 6.00
NOTE 1 NOTE 1
22 (0,64) 55 (131) 0.75 3.00
NOTE 1 These values are limited by the maximum operating current of

connecting hardware, such as the 8-pin modular outlet/connector. The cable
limits all other maximum currents listed.
832 These requirements are based on the most limiting component in the channel. For connecting hardware
833 and cable, a current capacity reduction will apply for operating environments above 55 C (131 F).
834 Connecting hardware shall support a maximum current per conductor in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-
835 C.2.
836 It is assumed that a single conductor in a Cabling Subsystem 1 cable (4-pair 24 AWG) can support a
837 minimum current of 1.5 A at 25 C (77 F) and 0.75 A at 55 C (131 F). It is also assumed that a Cabling
838 Subsystem 1 cable (4-pair 24 AWG) can support a total current of 3.36 A at 25 C (77 F) and 1.68 A at
839 55 C (131 F) over any combination of conductors, provided that the single conductor limit is not
840 exceeded.
841 It is assumed that a single conductor in a Cabling Subsystem 1 cable (4-pair 22 AWG) can support a
842 minimum current of 2.4 A at 25 C (77 F) and 1.2 A at 55 C (131 F). It is also assumed that a Cabling
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843 Subsystem 1 cable (4-pair 22 AWG) can support a total current of 8 A at 25 C (77 F) and 4 A at 55 C
844 (131 F) over any combination of conductors, provided that the single conductor limit is not exceeded.
845 NOTES:
846 1. For cable subject to maximum operating temperature of 55 C (131 F), it is
847 assumed that the maximum temperature rise does not exceed 5 C (9 F)
848 resulting in a maximum cable temperature of 60 C (140 F).
849 2. The single conductor and total current limits for 4-pair 22 AWG cable are higher
850 than the cabling limits in table 2 which include limits imposed by connecting
851 hardware.
852 A.2.2 Bundled cabling

853 Bundling of cabling further reduces current carrying capacity. Refer to TIA TSB-184 for bundled cabling
854 guidelines and current carrying capacity.
855 A.3 Dc resistance and dc resistance unbalance

856 The dc loop resistance and dc resistance unbalance shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568-C.2.
857 A.4 Operating voltage

858 Some telephone circuits exhibit a maximum potential, under loaded or unloaded conditions, of greater
859 than 30 V ac (sinusoidal) or 60 V dc (continuous) and not greater than 150V. Such circuits shall not be
860 used to carry a continuous current in excess of 5 mA.
861 Installed cabling used for intelligent building systems applications in dry conditions shall not be subject to
862 operating voltages in excess of the maximum voltages specified in Table 3 with inherently limited power
863 sources.
864 The voltages specified in Table 3 are maximum allowable voltages under all continuous operation
865 conditions.
866 Table 3: Maximum operating voltages for installed cables in dry conditions
Alternating Current Direct Current
Maximum permitted ac Maximum Maximum Maximum
voltage RMS permitted ac permitted dc permitted dc
(Sinusoidal) (V) voltage peak- voltage voltage-peak
to-peak (Non- (Continuous) (V) (Interrupted at 10
sinusoidal) (V) Hz to 200 Hz) (V)
Maximum
circuit
30 42.4 60 24.8
power 100
VA NOTE 1
NOTE 1 See Table 2 for maximum current values
867 Installed cabling used for intelligent building systems applications encountering wet, but not immersed
868 conditions shall not be subject to operating voltages in excess of the maximum voltages specified in
869 Table 4 with inherently limited power sources.
870
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871 Table 4: Maximum operating voltages for installed cables in wet conditions
Alternating Current Direct Current

Maximum permitted ac Maximum Maximum Maximum
voltage RMS permitted ac permitted dc permitted dc
(Sinusoidal) (V) voltage peak- voltage voltage-peak
to-peak (Non- (Continuous) (V) (Interrupted at 10
sinusoidal) (V) Hz to 200 Hz) (V)
Maximum
circuit
15 21.2 30 12.4
power 100
1
VA NOTE
NOTE 1 Maximum current shall not exceed 5 A
NOTE 2 Wet condition not including immersion
872 A.5 Power dissipation (load)

873 Installed cabling used for intelligent building systems applications shall not be used to supply continuous
874 power in excess of 100 VA. A circuit exhibiting a maximum potential, under loaded or unloaded conditions,
875 of 20 V or less shall not be used to carry a continuous current in excess of 5 A.
876 Currents in excess of those described in TIA TSB-184 may cause damage to connecting
877 hardware contact surfaces when mated or unmated under load.
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878 ANNEX B (NORMATIVE) SEPARATION OF SERVICES
879 This annex is normative and is considered part of this Standard.
880 B.1 General

881 Cabling with conductive media intended for use in intelligent building systems applications shall be
882 installed in such a manner as to maintain a separation from other electrical cabling and services and shall
883 comply with the latest applicable local and national code requirements and the AHJ. These life and safety
884 codes take precedence over the requirements specified in this Standard.
885 B.2 Separation distances

886 For separation distances of balanced twisted-pair cabling from electrical power circuits see ANSI/TIA-569-
887 D.
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888 ANNEX C (INFORMATIVE) OPTIONAL COVERAGE AREA TOPOLOGIES
889 This annex is informative and is not part of this Standard.
890 C.1 General

891 This annex covers optional coverage area topologies to accommodate intelligent building systems
892 applications that are not compatible with structured cabling. They are included to illustrate how structured
893 cabling may be re-configured easily to accommodate those intelligent building systems applications.
894 C.2 Bridge connection

895 If required, bridge connections should be provided at the HCP or at the distributor. No more than 10
896 branches should be connected to the same bridge. Bridged connections should not be cascaded (i.e.,
897 should not exist at more than one location on the same channel). Refer to figure 8 for an example of
898 bridge connection topology.
Coverage area
Device termination
Device
Coverage area
Cabling Subsystem 1 Device
Coverage area
Device
HC HCP
Coverage area
Device
899
900 Figure 8: Example of bridge connection
901 C.3 Chain connection

902 When this implementation is used, an input connection and a return connection are provided to each
903 device. The chain is formed by connecting the return connection of one device to the input connection of
904 another device at the distributor or HCP. No more than 10 branches should be connected in a chain
905 configuration. Refer to figure 9 for an example of chain connection topology.
906 When a chain connection topology is implemented, the use of bridge connections should not be used.
907
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Device termination Coverage area

Coverage area Device
cable pairs
Coverage area
Cabling Subsystem 1 Device
Coverage area
Device
HC HCP
Coverage area
Device
908
909 Figure 9: Example of chain connection using coverage area cable pairs
910 C.4 Multipoint bus and ring

911 The bus configuration is a multipoint interconnection of devices. As implemented within the guidelines of
912 this Standard, multiple devices and/or pieces of equipment may be attached to the same Cabling
913 Subsystem 1 link. The bus may be terminated with an end-of-line-device (e.g., resistor). When the
914 coverage area cable is connected to one device, the bus may be implemented with the star topology.
915 Refer to 6.4.
916 The ring configuration is a point-to-point circular configuration. As implemented within the guidelines of
917 this Standard, multiple devices and/or pieces of equipment may be attached to each other in series to
918 create an unbroken circular path for transmission. The multipoint ring is sometimes referred to as a fault-
919 tolerant circuit.
920 C.4.1 Multipoint bus

921 When used, the multipoint bus connection allows multiple devices to be connected to the same Cabling
922 Subsystem 1 link. A multipoint bus connection may have bridge connections (refer to 6.4.1.2), if the
923 application permits. The number of devices in a multipoint bus is application dependent. Refer to Figure
924 10, Figure 11 and Figure 12 for examples of multipoint bus topology.
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Device termination
Cabling Subsystem 1
Coverage area
Device
Coverage area
HC HCP
Device
Device
Device
Device Coverage area
925 Coverage area Coverage area
926 Figure 10: Example of a multipoint bus

Device termination
Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area
Cabling Subsystem Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area
1
HC HCP Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area Coverage area
927
928 Figure 11: Example of a multipoint bus with optional bridge connections
929
Device termination
Coverage area cable
outlet
Cabling Subsystem 1
HC
930
931 Figure 12: Example of multipoint bus with optional equipment outlet
932 C.4.2 Multipoint ring

933 When used, a multipoint ring connects two physically separate Cabling Subsystem 1 links to one or more
934 devices. Cabling Subsystem 1 links used in a multipoint ring should use separate pathways. Multipoint
935 ring topology is typically used for fault-tolerant circuits. Refer to Figure 13 for an example of multipoint ring
936 topology.
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937 The multipoint ring provides physical redundancy and is intended for equipment that can detect and
938 operate with single fault. Refer to 4.9 for distance limitations.
Coverage area cable
Cabling Subsystem 1
Coverage area
Device
Coverage area
HC HCP
Coverage Device
area cables
Cabling Subsystem 1
Device
Device Coverage area

Device termination
Coverage area
939
940 Figure 13: Example of a multipoint ring
941 C.5 Direct connection to device

942 In the context of this Standard, a direct connection is an attachment from the Distributor A, Distributor B
943 or Distributor C to a device using a cable terminated with a plug without the use of an HCP or equipment
944 outlet.
945 The plug should use an interface that complies with ANSI/TIA-568.0-D, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 or ANSI/TIA-
946 568.3-D.
947 Direct connections using balanced twisted-pair cabling should use cables with solid conductors.
948 Direct connections should be limited to devices in fixed locations that are not expected to be replaced, or
949 that are required to be directly connected by the AHJ.
950 Channel length is limited by application. For balanced twisted pair cabling channel length should be
951 limited to 100 m.
952 Labeling and record keeping in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606-B and 14 shall be used to identify and
953 differentiate direct connected cables.
954 Testing methods are under development.
955
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956 ANNEX D (INFORMATIVE) EXAMPLES OF LOW VOLTAGE INTELLIGENT BUILDING SYSTEMS
957 This annex is informative and not part of this Standard.
958 D.1 General

959 This annex provides examples of building control systems that can be supported by the structured cabling
960 system in this Standard.
961 D.2 Examples of intelligent building systems applications

962 The following list of intelligent building systems applications is provided as examples for information only
963 and is not intended to be complete.
964 a) Access control (door security)
965 b) Audio/Video/Multimedia
966 c) CATV and CCTV (security video)
967 d) Digital signage
968 e) Elevator control
969 f) Energy management, sensors, actuators and controls
970 g) HVAC control
971 h) Infant security
972 i) Intercom
973 j) Lighting monitoring and control
974 k) Master synchronous clock
975 l) Medical gas alarms safety system
976 m) Monitors and displays
977 n) Nurse call
978 o) Overhead paging
979 p) Person monitoring
980 q) Power monitoring and control
981 r) Staff emergency alarms
982 s) Telemetry
983 t) Time & attendance (time cards)
984 u) Visual information display/Digital advertising system
985
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986 D.3 Smart lighting

987 Smart lighting technology includes high efficiency lighting fixtures, automated controls devices and a
988 management platform to provide automatic adjustment.
989 See 4 for Cabling Subsystem 1 requirements.
990 Smart lighting systems may use power delivery over balanced twisted-pair cabling. See 9.
991 The structured cabling infrastructure and topology in this standard can support smart lighting systems.
Equipment cord
Coverage area
EO
Light device
termination
Coverage area
HC
Distributor A P EO
Sensor
termination
Coverage area
Light device
termination
EO
Cabling Subsystem 1
Coverage area
Sensor
termination
EO
992
993 Figure 14: Example of structured cabling system topology for smart lighting system.
994
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995 ANNEX E (INFORMATIVE) BALANCED MULTIPOINT DATA BUS
996 This annex is informative and not part of this Standard.
997 E.1 General

998 The guidelines provided in this annex are for information only and are not intended to replace the existing
999 standard documents, TIA-485-A, "Electrical Characteristics of Generators and Receivers for Use in
1000 Balanced Digital Multipoint Systems" and ANSI/TIA TSB-89-A, "Application Guidelines for TIA/EIA-485-A".
1001 For additional information, refer to the existing standard TIA-485-A and ANSI/TIA TSB-89-A. These
1002 existing documents provide requirements and guidelines for applying circuits to form a balanced
1003 multipoint data bus that will comply with TIA-485-A.
1004 A TIA-485-A bus consists of multiple communication controllers that are usually connected together via
1005 shielded twisted-pair cabling, but can also be used over balanced twisted-pair cabling (see table E-1).
1006 There may be one or more signal pairs in the cable each having multiple drivers, receivers, or
1007 transceivers depending upon the application requirements. The number of drivers and receivers, the
1008 operating speed of the system, the method of interconnecting the equipment and the system margin,
1009 determine the configuration of the system.
1010 TIA-485-A is referenced by numerous higher-level industry standards such as, but not limited to:
1011 Intelligent Peripheral Interface (IPI)
1012 Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
1013 Profibus, Process Field Bus
1014 Interface and control for serial transmission for measurement data, start-stop-operation, 4-wire bus
1015 (DIN-Bus)
1016 Microcontroller System Serial Control Bus (BitBus)
1017 Low-speed controller area network (CAN)
1018 Vehicle area network (VAN)
1019 E.2 Data rate

1020 The circuits whose characteristics are specified in TIA-485-A are used in data, timing or control systems
1021 where the data signaling rate is up to 10 Mb/s.
1022 E.3 Topology

1023 The topology is application dependent. Typically, the topology used to support this system is the chain
1024 connection topology (refer to 6.4.1.3 of this Standard). See TIA TSB-89A for examples of topologies
1025 supporting TIA-485-A.
1026 E.4 Media selection

1027 Determination of the proper cabling system capacitance and capacitance unbalance should be made in
1028 conjunction with the characteristics of the drivers to be connected to and the length of the bus. The 100
1029 ohm balanced twisted-pair cable that is specified in this Standard meets or exceeds the construction and
1030 requirements of the cable type A and type C found in ANSI/TIA TSB-89-A.
1031
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1032 E.5 Cabling Subsystem 1 distance

1033 The fundamental limitation to the distance that a TIA-485-A signal can be transmitted is based on the
1034 voltage drop that is derived from the dc resistance in the conductors (refer to ANSI/TIA TSB-89-A for the
1035 equivalence circuit and voltage drop calculation). The maximum recommended length of a segment is
1036 1200 m. The use of greater distances should comply with the electrical specifications of TIA-485-A.
1037 E.6 Termination

1038 The purpose of the termination is to maximize ac signal power transfer from the cabling. Since this is an
1039 ac phenomenon, the termination should be selected for the application bandwidth and its impedance
1040 value should be matched to the differential-mode characteristic impedance of the balanced cabling
1041 system. The electrical parameters specified in TIA-485-A are selected so that a generator can drive a
1042 total load having the value of 32 unit loads and an effective total termination resistance as low as 60
1043 ohms while providing a minimum differential voltage of 1.5 V
1044 E.7 Node count

1045 The maximum number of nodes per segment should be 32. With the use of repeaters, the node count can
1046 be expanded to 255 nodes.
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1047 ANNEX F (INFORMATIVE) BIBLIOGRAPHY
1048 This annex is informative only and is not part of this Standard.
1049 The following is a list of some generally applicable basic standards and guides that are relevant to the
1050 requirements of this Standard. Other American National Standards also may be relevant.
1051 BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual
1052 BICSI Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual
1053 BICSI Outside Plant Design Reference Manual
1054 FCC 47CFR Part 68, Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network
1055 IEEE Std 802.3-2012, IEEE Standard for Ethernet
1056 IEEE C2-2012, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
1057 NFPA 70-2014, National Electrical Code (NEC)
1058 NFPA 72-2013, National Fire Alarm Code
1059 TIA TSB-89-A-2006, Application Guidelines for TIA/IEA-485-A
1060 UL 444 2010 (CSA C33.3 No. 214-08), Communications Cables
1061 The organizations listed below can be contacted to obtain reference information:
1062 ANSI
1063 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
1064 11 W 42 St.
1065 New York, NY 10032
1066 USA
1067 (212) 642-4900
1068 www.ansi.org
1069 BICSI
1070 8610 Hidden River Parkway
1071 Tampa, FL 33637-1000
1072 USA
1073 (800) 242-7405
1074 www.bicsi.org
1075 CSA
1076 CSA Group
1077 178 Rexdale Blvd
1078 Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
1079 Canada
1080 (416) 747 4000
1081 www.csagroup.org
1082 ECA
1083 Electronic Components Association
1084 2500 Wilson Blvd
1085 Arlington, VA 22201
1086 USA
1087 www.ec-central.org
1088
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1089 FCC
1090 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
th
1091 445 12 St SW
1092 Washington, DC 20554
1093 USA
1094 (301) 725-1585
1095 www.fcc.org
1096 IEC
1097 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
1098 Sales Department
1099 PO Box 131
1100 3 rue de Varemb
1101 CH-1211 Geneva 20
1102 Switzerland
1103 +41 22 919 02 11
1104 www.iec.ch
1105 IEEE
1106 IEEE Service Center
1107 445 Hoes Ln., PO Box 1331
1108 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331
1109 USA
1110 (732) 981-0060
1111 www.ieee.org
1112 NFPA
1113 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1114 Batterymarch Park
1115 Quincy, MA 02269-9101
1116 USA
1117 (617) 770-3000
1118 www.nfpa.org
1119 TIA
1120 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
1121 1320 N Courthouse Rd #200
1122 Arlington, VA 22201
1123 USA
1124 (703) 907-7700
1125 www.tiaonline.org
1126
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1 Structured Cabling Infrastructure Standard for Intelligent Building Systems

37 5.5.1 Sharing pathways and spaces .........................................................................................11

74 14.3 Automated Infrastructure Management ................................................................................. 17

108 List of Tables

Common Premises Cabling and

ANSI/TIA-568.0 ANSI/TIA-568.1 ANSI/TIA-568.2

ANSI/TIA-569 ANSI/TIA-570 ANSI/TIA-568.3

ANSI/TIA-606 ANSI/TIA-942 ANSI/TIA-568.4

176 Figure 1: Illustrative relationship between relevant TIA standards

Coverage area Coverage area

249 Figure 2: Example of cabling infrastructure to support intelligent building systems

255 3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

277 4 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, AND UNITS OF MEASURE

278 4.1 General

281 4.2 Definitions

Optional consolidation point

Optional tie cabling

302 Figure 3: Elements of generic cabling topology

346 equipment outlet: Outermost connection facility in a hierarchical star topology.

388 splice: A joining of conductors, meant to be permanent.

400 4.3 Acronyms and abbreviations

426 TSB Telecommunications Systems Bulletin

428 4.4 Units of measure

439 5 CABLING SUBSYSTEM 1

440 5.1 General

472 5.2 Topology

Horizontal connection point

478 5.3 Centralized cabling

481 5.4 Horizontal connection point (HCP)

482 5.4.1 General

506 5.4.2 Location

515 5.5 Equipment outlet

527 5.6 Distributor

533 5.7 Recognized media

538 5.8 Maximum length

539 5.8.1 Cabling Subsystem 1 permanent links

Balanced twisted pair cable

HCP Equipment cord

Distributor A Equipment cord

547 Figure 6: Example of Cabling Subsystem 1 link using an equipment outlet

548 5.8.2 Cabling channels

559 5.9 Cabling installation requirements

561 5.9.1 Sharing pathways and spaces

568 5.9.2 Multiple applications

571 5.9.3 Sheath sharing

578 6 CABLING SUBSYSTEM 2 AND CABLING SUBSYSTEM 3

579 6.1 General

594 6.2 Star topology

598 6.3 Recognized transmission media

604 6.4 Channel length

606 6.5 Cabling installation requirements

608 6.5.1 Sharing pathways and spaces

612 6.5.2 Sheath sharing

619 6.6 Redundancy

626 7 COVERAGE AREA

627 7.1 General

630 7.2 Coverage area planning

In an open office environment, coverage area sizes will typically be

Identify fire, security, carbon monoxide and HVAC requirements

Security requirements may increase the coverage area density

Coverage area size may vary according to manufacturing

Coverage area requirements may vary if applications have