page two KRONE has a long history as a market leader in the communications and information industry. Founded in 1928 by Gustav Krone, the KRONE Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of the interconnection and distribution systems used in telecommunications and data networks. KRONE is represented in 140 countries around the globe by 29 subsidiaries, 80 sales partners and approximately 3,000 employees. Our core LSA-Plus quick connection system, which allows wire connection without soldering, screwing or insulation removal, is considered an industry standard in more than 140 markets worldwide. INTRODUCTION The use of KRONE’s HIGHBAND TM range within a structured cable system enables highspeed LAN and WAN systems “Maximum Headroom” in transmission performance. It is the only product on the market which far exceeds International Category 5e performance standards and even proposed Category 6 This improved cross connection system offers extended bandwidth capacity and transmission performance - a feature required in today’s cabling systems to meet the demands of tomorrow’s networks. HIGHBANDconfigures and integrates easily with all existing KRONE solutions and is part of the KRONE PremisNET TM range of cabling systems. It also forms a critical component of KRONE’s impedance matched TrueNet TM structured cabling systems. TrueNet is the first cabling system in the world to eliminate data errors in the cabling channel dramatically enhancing network efficiency and performance. HIGHBAND is space saving, easy to manage, and its ability to allow jumpering, patching, or Patch-By-Exception, makes it the most flexible system on the market today. When patching, HIGHBAND gives you proven reliability by the use of a centre port for the connection which is separate to the wire termination point. The unique design of the silver plated KRONE LSA Plus contact and its mechanical cable support gives you the most reliable and secure connection method available. HIGHBAND is manufactured in Australia under the ISO9001 Quality Standard and is sold world wide through the KRONE global distribution network. KRONEHIGHBAND page three FEATURESANDBENEFITS Bandwidth Higher bandwidth capacity allows you to install a cabling system that is capable of handling emerging technologies Silver contact plating Silver has an electrical conductance that is 6.9 times greater than tin. 45 degree contact positioning By placing contacts at 45 degree angles across the axis of the wire, much less stress is placed on the wire at point of termination. Centre port access HIGHBAND allows you to test/monitor access to a hardwired circuit without breaking that circuit. Jumper & Patch The HIGHBAND module allows you to jumper and patch on the one module. 2 conductor slots HIGHBAND guarantees you two conductor terminations per slot. Low insertion force The high insertion force needed to terminate other systems can cause stress on the wire. Single pair management HIGHBAND allows individual pair management as opposed to RJ solutions which do not. Work access from front of modules With the HIGHBAND module all connections are made from the front facilitating cable administration. Vital component of TrueNet HIGHBAND 8 and Ultim8 modules are specially tuned to perform cabling system within the TrueNet structured cabling system offering impedance values of 100 (±3) ohms compared to the industry standard of 100 (± 15) ohms. TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS Operating conditions: Environment for use: Indoors in dry closed rooms Operating temperature range: -40º to +80º C Maximum relative humidity: •93% non-condensing Wire range: 0.4 - 0.65mm (26-22AWG) Wire insulation diameter range (PE, PVC): 0.7 - 1.4mm Number of wire re-terminations: .Ž>200 Wire insertion force (0.5mm conductor diameter): Typically 6N Contact force of disconnection point: .2N Number of patching cycles: .Ž>750 Transmission and reliability: .Exceeds requirements of ISO 11801 .AS 3080-2000 (draft) and EIA/TIA 568-A-5 Average worst case near end cross talk performance for the following applications: Hard wired (jumpered): - 8 pair module: -53 dB @ 100 MHz - Compact 8 module: -49 dB @ 100 MHz - 10 pair module: -49 dB @ 100 MHz - Ultim8 8 pair module -55 dB @ 200 MHz Patched: - 8 pair module: -63 dB @ 100 MHz - Compact 8 module: -55 dB @ 100 MHz - 10 pair module: -55 dB @ 100 MHz - Ultim8 8 pair module: .-67 dB @ 200 MHz - 16 pair module: -53 dB @ 100 MHz - 20 pair module: -53 dB @ 100 MHz page four HIGHBANDCONTACT THEINDUSTRY’SMOSTSECURECONNECTION 3. 45° "torsion" contactmaintain a continual force on the connection. Grips wire from two directions for greater security. Resists wire being pulled out from top or bottom. Never overstressesthe contact (even with wire as large as 0.65mm). 1. Clamping ribsisolate contact area from stress. t Effects On Wiring KRONE vs Others The KRONE 45 o contact leaves more wire between the contact points. Accepts from 0.4 to 0.65mm Double termination same gauge wire on single terminal. Silver-plated contact oxidation doesn’t affect conductivity. Insertion Tool means less stress on wire 90 o contacts can weaken wire increasing breakage. Must be able to take UTP/STP which is 0.5mm Punch down only one wire per terminal. Tin-plated contact corrosion reduces conductivity. Impact Tool causes high stress on wire 2. Silver-plated contactsmake a secure, gas-tight connection with superior corrosion resistance. t t KRONE LSA PLUS Series 2 Disconnection Contact Transmission Path Length = 72mm KRONE HIGHBAND Disconnection Contact Transmission Path Length = 32mm page six DESIGNINGBUILDINGANDFLOORDISTRIBUTORS When configuring a floor distributor, using KRONE HIGHBAND modules, a number of options are available to meet the requirements of each specific site. There is also a wide range of KRONE mounting hardware to suit all distributor sizes. The basic frame layout should comprise discrete fields as shown in the example below. It is good practice to balance up your frame, for example by positioning your work area field in the centre of the frame to segregate the vertical cabling and data ports on the floor distributor. HIGHBAND is unique in that it gives the user multiple cross connect choices based on the following two basic cross connect methods: 1. Jumper Cross Connect - For both voice and high speed data traffic. - The most economical method when there is infrequent need for changes or where better administration and control is required - Subsequent savings on patch panels and cords can be used to purchase additional data hub ports to liven up spare outlets - simplifying workstation moves and patch administration. 2. Patch Cross Connect - For both voice and high speed data traffic. - Provides the easiest method of cross connecting A combination of both jumpering and patching can be used for the optimum mix of methods to suit particular operational requirements, eg: Jumper the voice cross connects and patch the data This mix of methods could be used when flexible data configuration is required but the telephone environment is stable and the extensions can be changed electronically at the PABX. This mix would allow some cost savings. Patch-By-Exception This is the best all-round solution when you have a large number of cross connections (>100) and when: - Cost-cutting is essential - High reliability coupled with moderate flexibility and ease of use are essential. The PBE method facilitates administration and control of moves and changes. - High density Telco connectorised hub equipment is used. Incoming 25, 50 or 100 pair voice cable 4pr Cat5e UTP Work Area Cables Multiple 4 pair to RJ45 patch leads* Vertical A HIGHBAND Vertical B HIGHBAND MODULES Vertical C HIGHBAND MODULES Vertical Cabling Work Area Field Data Field * Note: HUB can be patched directly to Vertical B using HIGHBAND to RJ45 patchcords *Note: KRONE LSA Plus Series 2 modules can be used in the voice or vertical cabling field where performance up to Category 4 is acceptable. This gives an advantage of increased density and provides the possibility for the fitting of over voltage protection should it be required on the distribution. page seven Example: Designing a Floor Distributor for 100 Workstations Design Criteria - Two outlets per workstation (one voice, one data) i.e. RJ45 - The area is served by an electronic PABX with 120 four wire extensions to provide one extension to every workstation using 10x25 pair cable or 250 pair riser cable - Infrequent moves are expected - 100 BASE-T hub with 64 ports to be initially installed to serve 50 of the workstations - Gigabit Ethernet and ATM expected to be used on network cabling in two years’ time - Need to keep budget costs down Basic decisions from criteria: - Use HIGHBAND 8 modules on PABX, data and work area fields - Jumper all cross connections and Patch-By Exception when infrequent moves are required - Run short patch cables from 100 BASE-T hub ports to data vertical and terminate 2 ports (i.e. 8 pairs) per HIGHBAND 8 module. Use modular plugs suited to solid conductor cable or cut pre-manufactured patch cords in half and punch down stranded cable at Highband 8. Calculations: Question: How many HIGHBAND 8 modules are needed? Answer: (a) On work area field: Answer = 100 HIGHBAND 8 modules. Remember, one HIGHBAND 8 module can accommodate two 4 pair outlets. There are 100 workstations with two outlets per workstation, making a total of 200 outlets. Therefore 100 HIGHBAND 8 modules are required. (b) On data field vertical: Answer = 32 HIGHBAND 8 modules. Since we will terminate two 10 BASE T ports per module and as there are 64 ports; 32 modules are needed. (c) On the voice or riser field: Answer = 32 HIGHBAND 8 modules. There are a total of 120 x 2 pair telephone circuits. This equals 240 pairs. Therefore 30 HIGHBAND8 modules are required to terminate the specified extensions and two modules are required to terminate the spare cable pairs. In total, the Distributor will use 164 HIGHBAND 8 modules. Vertical A Vertical B Vertical C From Data Rack To work stationsFrom Riser/PABX Note: Jumper all cross connection in initial installation using Cat 5e jumper cable. Store a quantity of 10 HIGHBAND 8/16 2 or 4 pair patch cords at the site of the distributor for patch by exception, and use these when required. Workstations 50 Modules Workstations 50 Modules Data 32 Modules PABX 32 Modules page eight TrueNet's zero bit error rate guarantee is revolutionising the structured cabling industry. Until now, no other cabling solution has been able to deliver what Network Managers want most - optimum data throughput. Companies worldwide are now enjoying increased network speed and efficiency resulting from adopting a TrueNet solution. TrueNet Cat 5eT and Cat 6T systems are available in a RJ solution format, and can also be configured using KRONE's HIGHBAND 8 or Ultim8 IDC modules. Utilising HIGHBAND modules as part of the TrueNet solution makes KRONE's cost effective and easy to manage Patch-By-Exception function possible. During the research and development stage of TrueNet, KRONE HIGHBAND connectors and KRONE cable were finely tuned to achieve an impedance match of 100 (±3) ohms, which is five times greater than the IEEE standard of 100 (±15) ohms for network cabling components. This level of impedance matching has reduced the occurrence of data errors, caused by the cabling system, and subsequent re-transmissions to such a negligible level that KRONE actually guarantees zero bit error rate performance from the TrueNet system. HIGHBAND ANDTHETRUENETSOLUTION TrueNet C6T HIGHBAND Module Solution Hub/Switch TruePatch TM C6T TrueNet TM C6T Cable HIGHBAND Ultim8 Blocks HIGHBAND Jacks TruePatch TM C6T TrueNet C5eT HIGHBAND Module Solution Hub/Switch TruePatch TM C5eT TrueNet TM C5eT Cable HIGHBAND 8 Block C5e Jacks TruePatch TM C5eT page nine A Consolidation Point is particularly useful when wiring to modular furniture, workstation clusters or partitioned office areas. When moving modular furniture or office partitions, there is no need to run new cabling all the way back to the Floor Distributor (which could be up to 90 metres). You only need to renew the last few metres from the Consolidation Point to the workstation outlets. HIGHBANDConsolidation points can be accommodated in: •Wall boxes, e.g. KRONECTIONBoxes •Floor boxes •Ducting •Ceiling spaces •Utility poles Example One: A Consolidation Point Serving Three Dual RJ45 Outlets Terminate the multiple 4 pair Category 5e cable from the Floor Distributor. Equipment required: •3 x HIGHBAND8 modules •1 x 3 way backmount frame •KRONECTIONBox size I or 30 Pair Distribution Box CONSOLIDATIONPOINTS Multiple 4 pair Cat5e UTP cable from Floor Distributor 4 pair Cat5e cable HIGHBAND 8 modules KRONECTIONBox 1 INSTALLATIONPRACTICES Installation of Cables Cables can enter the frame (either backmount or Profil) from the top or bottom. Minimum cable length should equal the distance to the termination point plus 300 mm. Cables should be velcro tied but not too tightly, at randomly spaced intervals (of approx. 200 mm) inside the mounting frame. Termination of Cables Cables can be terminated either before or after the module is mounted on the frame. When using a Profil frame it is recommended to mount one end of the module only to allow access to the rear of the module, leaving both hands free for cable feeding and termination. Always commence with the module at the lowest point on the frame. Ensure module is mounted with KRONElogo facing up. Fan the pairs to the corresponding termination point. (The maximum untwist distance allowable under the standards for Category 5e installations is 13 mm.) Place the wires in the termination slots and terminate using a KRONE termination tool (note: only a genuine KRONETool can be used). After termination of the module is complete, place the module on the mounting frame and repeat the process on the next module. Running of Jumpers &Patch Cords Patch CordsPatch Cords Insert the patch cord in the centre access port for the pairs to be patched. Interlocking guides prevent the patch cord from being inserted upside down. Loop the patch cord back through the guide ring provided on the side of the module nearest the pairs to be patched. Always maintain a minimum bend radius of four times the cable diameter. The patch cord should then be run to the top of the frame and across to the desired location at the other end. JumpersJumpers Feed the Category 5e cable through the guide ring provided on the side of the module. Fan and place theCategory 5e jumper wire in the termination slots of the desired pairs ensuring the twist rate is maintained to the point of termination (bottom row of the HIGHBAND 8 and HIGHBAND 10 disconnection modules). Terminate each wire using a KRONE termination tool. The jumper wire should then be run to the top of the frame and guided across to the desired location on the frame using the main jumper rings and terminated appropriately. page ten Termination of Jumper Cable Patch-By-Exception [...]... 4 Pair Bottom Pair 4 Bottom Pair 1 Top Pair 2 Top Pair 3 Top Pair 3 Top Pair 2 Bottom Pair 1 Bottom Pair 4 HIGHBAND 8/16 2 or 4 Pair to RJ45 HIGHBAND 1 Pair Voice Pair 1 Top of PCB HIGHBAND 8 4 Pair Bottom Pair 1 HIGHBAND 8 4 Pair to RJ45 Bottom Pair 4 Top Pair 2 Top Pair 3 2 pole plug for Series 2 modules Note: HIGHBAND patch cords are compatible with both T56 8A and T568B wiring configurations page... cord to workstation two To go back to the original configuration, simply remove the patch cord If the change is to be made permanent, a cabling specialist can be called in to hard wire the configuration and the removed patch cord can be reused for other temporary changes FEATURES AND BENEFITS Permanent services are hardwired rather than patched This provides a neat and tidy cable management solution and... This can be done using a hand held scanner Using a HIGHBAND 4 pair to RJ45 patch cord (as shown), test each link for attenuation, crosstalk and ACR The table below is taken from AS3080-2000 (draft) and indicates minimum results that must be achieved for a Class D Cat5 link and Class E Cat6 link (Check with your Standards organisation for local requirements.) The results achieved should be printed and... the latest draft of the Australian Standards Please check the figures contained in the final published document or the Standard for your local market page thirteen TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON - HIGHBAND VS 110 TYPE FEATURE KRONE HIGHBAND 110 TYPE EXPLANATION Bandwidth (patched) NEXT Loss @ 100 MHz = >63dB NEXT Loss @ 100 MHz = . pair voice cable 4pr Cat5e UTP Work Area Cables Multiple 4 pair to RJ45 patch leads* Vertical A HIGHBAND Vertical B HIGHBAND MODULES Vertical C HIGHBAND. Pack Quantity: 2 HIGHBAND 1/2 Pair Patch Cords For use on all HIGHBAND modules. Provides one pair patching on HIGHBAND 8 and HIGHBAND 10 and two pair patching