Berk-Tek Leviton Technologies Horizontal Cabling Specification

Neosho R-5 School District

IT Infrastructure

Product Specification Guide

NEOSHO R-5 SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is ……. to facilitate learning, to nurture individual potential, and to assist students to believe in themselves through successful learning experiences.

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

To empower students to become independent, life-long learners in a rapidly changing technological society, we must ensure that all students acquire knowledge in accessing, processing, and communicating information using a wide range of electronic media.

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT GOAL

The goal for the Technology Department is to provide a system to enhance the preparation of students to meet the demands of an increasingly technology-oriented society.

Leviton Network SolutionsBerk-Tek, ANexans Company

2222 222nd Street SE132 White Oak Road

Bothell, Washington 98021New Holland, PA 17557

Phone425-486-2222717-354-6200

Fax425-485-3373717-354-7944

Website

Program Web Site:

Product Guide Specification

Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format,including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat,as described in The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide.

This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the requirements of the project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the Drawings.

Section numbersand titlesare from MasterFormat2011 Update.

SECTION27 15 00

COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

PART 1GENERAL

1.1SECTION INCLUDES

  1. Horizontal (distribution) communications wiring and connecting hardware from Telecommunications Room (TR) to Telecommunication Outlets (TO).

1.2RELATED REQUIREMENTS

  1. Section 270526 – Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems.
  2. Section 270528 – Pathways for Communications Systems.
  3. Section 27 10 00 – Structured Cabling.
  4. Section 271100 – Communications Equipment Room Fittings.
  5. Section 271300 – Communications Backbone Cabling.
  6. Section 271600 – Communications Connecting Cords, Devices, and Adapters.

1.3REFERENCE STANDARDS

  1. ANSI/TIA-492.AAAC-B – Detail Specification for 850-nm Laser-Optimized, 50-um Core Diameter/125-um Cladding Diameter Class 1a Graded-index Multimode Optical Fibers (OM3/OM4). Current Edition
  2. ANSITIA-492.CAAB – Detail Specification for Class Iva Dispersion-Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fibers with Low Water Peak. Current Edition
  3. ANSI/TIA526 – OFSTP-19 Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio Measurement Procedures for Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexed Systems.
  4. ASI/TIA-568-C.0 – Generic Communications Cabling for Customer Premises..
  5. ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 – Commercial Building Communications Cabling Standard Part 1: General Requirements.
  6. ANSI/TIA568-C.2 – Balanced Twisted-PairTelecommunications Cabling andComponents Standards
  7. ANSI/TIA568-C.3 – Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard
  8. ANSI/TIA-569-C – Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.
  9. ANSI/TIA-606-B – Administration Standard for the Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure.
  10. ANSI/JSTD-607-B – Commercial Building Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) Requirements for Telecommunications.
  11. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC).
  12. BICSI – TDMM, Building Industries Consulting Services International, Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM)

1.4PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

  1. Convene pre-installation meeting 2 weeks before start of installation of communications horizontal cabling.
  2. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section..
  3. Review materials, installation, field quality control, labeling, protection, and coordination with other work.

1.5SUBMITTALS

  1. Comply with Section 01 33 00–Submittal Procedures.
  2. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data sheets, including installation instructions verifying that materials comply with specified requirements and are suitable for intended application.
  3. Installer’s Project References: Submit installer’s list of successfully completed communications horizontal cabling projects, including project name and location, name of architect, and type and quantity of communications horizontal cabling installed.

1.6QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Manufacturer regularly engaged, for past 10 years, in manufacture of communications horizontal cabling of similar type to that specified.

1.7DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  1. Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer’s original, unopenedcontainers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer.
  2. Storage and Handling Requirements:
  3. Store and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
  4. Keep materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging until installation.
  5. Store materials in clean, dry area indoors.
  6. Protect materials during storage, handling,and installation to prevent damage.

1.8WARRANTY

  1. The horizontal communications cabling system installed shall be eligible for coverage by a Warrantyoffered either by the manufacture of the product or the winning integrator,to the end user.
  2. Horizontal channels shall be completed with Leviton Network Solutions factory-terminated copper and/or fiber optic patch cords.
  3. Approved product shall be listed on the most recent version of the applicable Berk-Tek Leviton Technologies data sheets for each Berk-Tek Leviton Technologies solution.
  4. The installed structured cabling system shall provide a warranty guaranteeing installed channel performance above the ANSI/TIA568-C requirements for Cat5e, Cat6, and/or Cat6A cabling systems or ISO 11801 requirements for Cass D, Class E, and/or Class Ea.
  5. Standards-compliant channel or permanent link performance tests shall be performed in the field with acertified tester in the appropriate channel or permanent link test configuration. See 1.8 A.1 above for channel requirements.
  6. Necessary documentation for warranty the Installer/Integrator is willing to offershall be provided to the school district by the installer (within 10 days)following 100 percent testing of cables.
  7. Submit test results to the school district, in the certification tester’s original software files.
  8. Installer shall ensure that the warranty is submitted to the school district, with all required documentation within 10 days ofproject completion.

PART 2PRODUCTS

2.1MANUFACTURERS

  1. Leviton Network Solutions, 2222 222nd Street SE, Bothell, Washington 98021. Phone 425-486-2222. Fax 425-485-3373. Website

Berk-Tek, A Nexans Company, 132 White Oak Road, New Holland, PA 17557 Phone: 717-354-6200. Fax 717-354-7944. Website

2.2SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

  1. Horizontal Distribution Subsystem: Intra-building twisted-pair and fiber optic communications cabling connecting Telecommunication Rooms (TRs) to Telecommunication Outlets (TOs) located at individual work areas.
  2. Horizontal Cabling: Combination of the following types of cables from TR to TO:
  3. Category 6 (100-Ohm, 4-pair, unshielded twisted pair) cables from TRs to TOs
  4. 62.5/125 µm, optical fiber cables.
  5. Communications Horizontal Cabling System: Includes cables, jacks, patch panels, connecting blocks, patch cords, fiber connectors, fiber adapter plates, fiber enclosures, jumpers, and necessary support systems, such as cable managers and faceplates.
  6. Cables: Route through conduit, cable trays, spaces below raised floors, open ceiling areas, non-ventilated spaces above ceiling tile, and through plenum air-handling spaces above ceiling tile.
  7. Furnish and install all materials necessary for a complete and working communications horizontal cabling system.

2.3STATION CABLING

  1. Category 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair: CX6000 Cat 6 UTP System.
  1. 100 ohm, Category 6, 24 AWG, 4-pair unshielded twisted pair, LANmark6, CMP rated.

Color: Blue

O.D.: 0.224”

Part Number: 11074702 (1500’ Smartpak) 10136226 (1000’ Tekpak)

  1. 100 ohm, Category 6, 24 AWG, 4-pair unshielded twisted pair, LANmark6, CMR rated.

Color: Blue

O.D.: 0.280”

Part Number: 11074703 (1500’ Smartpak) 10136339 (1000’ Tekpak)

  1. Channel margin guarantees for a CX6000 Cat 6 UTP System (margin vs. ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and margin guarantees are for a standard 2-connector channel).
  2. Insertion Loss 2%
  3. NEXT 2 dB
  4. PSNEXT 2 dB
  5. ACR-F (ELFEXT) 2 dB
  6. PSACR-F (PSELFEXT) 2 dB
  7. Return Loss 2 dB
  8. ACR-N 2 dB
  9. PSACR-N 2 dB
  1. Optical Fiber Cable. OM1 Fiber Optic System.
  1. Each Multimode Fiber shall be:

a)Graded-index optical fiber wave-guide with nominal 62.5/125m-core/cladding diameter.

b)The fiber shall comply with the latest revision of ANSI/EIA/TIA-492AAAA-A.

c)Attenuation shall be measured in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-455-78.

d)Information transmission capacity shall be measured in accordance with the latest revision of ANSI/EIA/TIA-455-204.

e)The measurements shall be performed at 23C  5C.

f)Maximum attenuation dB/km @ 850/1300 nm: 3.5/1.0

g)OFL Bandwidth 200 MHz-km @ 850nm.

h)OFL Bandwidth 500 MHz-km @ 1300nm.

i)Optical Fiber shall guarantee 1Gigabit Ethernet distances of 300m/600m for 850nm and 1300nm respectively

  1. Physical Characteristics:

a)Shall be suitable for use in indoors or in indoor/outdoor applications.

b)Appropriately flame rated optical cable shall be suitable for use in risers, plenums and horizontal applications.

c)Plenum rated optical cables shall have and be marked with an UL-OFNP and OFN FT6 Flame Rating. Riser rated optical cables shall have and be marked with an UL-OFNR and OFN FT4 Flame Rating

d)Shall comply with the requirements of ICEA S-83-596 (Premises), ICEA S-104-696 (I/O), or ANSI/ICEA S-87-640 (Outside Plant, OSP).

e)Suitable for underground or aboveground conduits.

f)Optical cables and fibers shall be color coded in accordance with EIA/TIA-598-C.

g)Shall have a ripcord for overall jacket.

  1. Design Make:

a)Berk-Tek Plenum optical fiber cable with OM1 62.5/125 micron fiber

PDP012CB3510/25 (012 optical fibers, Indoor Tight Buffer)

b)Berk-TekRiser optical fiber cable with OM1 62.5/125 micron fiber

PDR012CB3510/25 (012 optical fibers, Indoor Tight Buffer)

2.4MODULAR JACKS AND FIBER ADAPTERS FOR WORKSTATION OUTLETS

  1. Category 6 Modular Jacks: CX6000 Cat 6 UTP System, CX6100 Cat 6 Enhanced UTP System, orCX6200 Cat 6 Premium UTP System.
  2. 8-position QuickPort modular jack, Category 6, IDC terminals, T568A/B wiring scheme.
  3. Component-rated jack.
  4. Each Jack: Identified on its face as CAT 6.
  5. Color: As designated below
  6. Part Number: Leviton 61110-RL6 (blue - data).
  7. Part Number: Leviton 61110-RO6 (orange - access points).
  8. Part Number: Leviton 61110-RW6 (white - phone).
  9. Part Number: Leviton 61110-RY6 (yellow - Apple TV).
  10. Part Number: Leviton 61110-RC6 (crimson - security cameras).
  11. Part Number: Leviton 61110-RE6 (black - printers).
  12. Part Number: Leviton 61110-RP6 (violet – MDF to IDF/IDF to IDF (Within 100m) connections)

2.5WORK AREA OUTLETS

  1. Flush-MountedPlastic Faceplates:
  2. 4-port angled single-gang plastic wallplate with ID windows.
  3. Colors: Light Almond
  4. Part Number: Leviton 42081-4TS (Light Almond).
  5. Faceplate Colors: Coordinate with Architect to match finish.
  6. Surface-Mounted Outlet Boxes:
  7. 1-port QuickPort surface-mount box, plastic, with ID window.
  8. Color: white
  9. Part Number: Leviton 41089-1WP (white).
  10. 2-port QuickPort surface-mount box, plastic, with ID window.
  11. Color: white
  12. Part Number: Leviton 41089-2WP (white).
  13. 4-port QuickPort surface-mount box, plastic, with ID window.
  14. Color: white
  15. Part Number: Leviton 41089-4WP (white).
  16. 6-port QuickPort surface-mount box, plastic, with ID window.
  17. Color: white
  18. Part Number: Leviton 41089-6WP (white).
  19. 12-port QuickPort surface-mount box, plastic, with ID window.
  20. Color: white
  21. Part Number: Leviton 41089-12W (white)
  22. Surface Box Colors: part numbers shown are for white. Also available: Ivory, Grey, and Black. Coordinate with Architect to match finish.

2.6PATCH PANELS

  1. QuickPort-Style Patch Panels: CX6100 Cat 6 Enhanced UTP System.
  2. 48-port, 2RU, QuickPort, angled metal, recessed, patch panel, empty.
  3. Part Number: Leviton 4W256-H48.

2.7FIBER OPTIC TERMINATION ENCLOSURES and SPLICE TRAYS.Use for OM1 Fiber Optic System, OM2 Fiber Optic System, OM3 Fiber Optic System, OM4 Fiber Optic System, OM4+ Fiber Optic System,andOS2 Fiber Optic System

  1. Opt-X 1000i Fiber Optic Enclosures: High-end features, all metal enclosure, rack mountable, holds various fiber adapter plates, splice trays, or MTP modules, based on connector choice and density requirements.
  2. 1RU Opt-X 1000i rack-mount Fiber Optic Enclosure, empty, with sliding tray.
  3. Capacity: 72 fiber strands (LC), 3 fiber adapter plates and 3 splice trays, or 3 MTP modules
  4. Part Number: Leviton 5R1UM-S03.

2.8FIBER OPTIC ADAPTER PLATES

  1. 62.5ɥm Multimode Adapter Plates, for OM1 Fiber Optic Systemand OM2 Fiber Optic System
  2. 6-LC duplex (12-fiber) multimode OM1, beige adapter plate, zirconia-ceramic sleeves.
  3. Part Number: Leviton 5F100-2IL.

2.9FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS

  1. OM1 Multimode Fiber Optic Connectors (beige): Use for OM1 Fiber Optic System
  2. FastCam LC Connector
  3. Part Number: Leviton 49991-MLC

2.10PATCH CORDS/JUMPERS

  1. Category 6 Modular Patch CordsCX6100 Cat 6 Enhanced UTP System.
  2. Slim-Line style, Category 6 UTP patch cord, 4-pair, stranded wire construction.
  3. Color: 8 colors available.
  4. Part Numbers:

Data - Blue

1)Leviton 6D460-03L (3 feet, Blue).

2)Leviton 6D460-05L (5 feet, Blue).

3)Leviton 6D460-07L (7 feet, Blue).

4)Leviton 6D460-15L (15 feet, Blue).

5)Leviton 6D460-20L (20 feet, Blue).

Access Points - Orange

6)Leviton 6D560-03O (3 feet, Orange).

7)Leviton 6D560-05O (5 feet, Orange).

8)Leviton 6D560-07O (7 feet, Orange).

9)Leviton 6D560-15O (15 feet, Orange).

10)Leviton 6D560-20O (20 feet, Orange).

Voice - White

11)Leviton 6D460-03W (3 feet, White).

12)Leviton 6D460-05W (5 feet, White).

13)Leviton 6D460-07W (7 feet, White).

14)Leviton 6D460-15W (15 feet, White).

15)Leviton 6D460-20W (20 feet, White).

Apple TV - Yellow

16)Leviton 6D460-03Y (3 feet, Yellow).

17)Leviton 6D460-05Y (5 feet, Yellow).

18)Leviton 6D460-07Y (7 feet, Yellow).

19)Leviton 6D460-15Y (15 feet, Yellow).

20)Leviton 6D460-20Y (20 feet, Yellow).

Security Cameras - Red

21)Leviton 6D460-03R (3 feet, Red).

22)Leviton 6D460-05R (5 feet, Red).

23)Leviton 6D460-07R (7 feet, Red).

24)Leviton 6D460-15R (15 feet, Red).

25)Leviton 6D460-20R (20 feet, Red).

Printers - Black

26)Leviton 6D460-03E (3 feet, Black).

27)Leviton 6D460-05E (5 feet, Black).

28)Leviton 6D460-07E (7 feet, Black).

29)Leviton 6D460-15E (15 feet, Black).

30)Leviton 6D460-20E (20 feet, Black).

MDF to IDFConnections - Violet

31)Leviton 6D560-03V (3 feet, Violet).

32)Leviton 6D560-05V (5 feet, Violet).

33)Leviton 6D560-07V (7 feet, Violet).

34)Leviton 6D560-15V (15 feet, Violet).

35)Leviton 6D560-20V (20 feet, Violet).

  1. Multimode Fiber Optic Jumpers:
  2. OM1, orange. Factory-terminated, double-ended, 2-strand multimode cordage.Use for OM1 Fiber Optic System
  3. Duplex LC-Duplex LC:

1)Leviton 62DLC-M01 (1 meter)

2)Leviton 62DLC-M02 (2 meter)

PART 3EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

  1. Examine areas to receive communications horizontal cabling.
  2. Notify Architect of conditions that would adversely affect installation or subsequent use.
  3. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions are corrected.

3.2INSTALLATION – GENERAL

  1. Install communications horizontal cabling in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, ANSI/TIA-568-C.1, ANSI/TIA-569-C, BICSI TDMM, and NFPA 70.
  2. Field Terminated Copper and Fiber Optic Patch Cords and Jumpers: Not allowed.
  3. Copper Patch Cords and Fiber Jumpers: Manufactured by Leviton Network Solutions.
  4. Install cables after building interior has been physically protected from weather and mechanical work likely to damage cabling has been completed.
  5. Ensure cable pathways are completely and thoroughly cleaned before installing cabling.
  6. Inspect installed conduit, wireway, cable trays, and innerduct.
  7. Clean additional enclosed raceway and innerduct systems furnished.
  8. Provide protection for exposed cables where subject to damage.
  9. Abrasion Protection:
  10. Provide abrasion protection for cable or wire bundles which pass through holes or across edges of sheet metal.
  11. Use protective bushings to protect cables.
  12. Velcro Wraps and Other Cable Management Clamps:
  13. No more than hand tightened.
  14. Fit snugly, but not compress, crimp, or otherwise change physical characteristics of cable jacket or distort placement of twisted-pair components.
  15. Replace cables exhibiting stresses due to overtightening of cable management devices.
  16. Use plenum-rated velcro in plenum spaces.
  17. Velcro wraps shall be used for all cable bundles. Plastic cable ties are not acceptable. Plenum-rated Velcro wraps are available from Leviton.
  18. Where possible, route cables in overhead cable trays and inside wire management systemsattached to equipment cabinets and racks.
  19. Use Velcro wraps or ducts to restrain cabling installed outside of wire management systems on racks or in cabinets.
  20. Cable Trays: Do not exceed 50 percent fill.
  21. Pull Cord:
  22. Nylon, 1/8-inch minimum.
  23. Co-install with cables installed in conduit.
  24. Cable Raceways: Do not fill greater than ANSI/TIA-569-B maximum fill for particular raceway type.
  25. Support horizontal cables at a maximum of 48-inch (1.2 to 1.5-m) irregular intervals, if J-hook or trapeze system is used to support cable bundles.
  26. Do not allow cables to rest on acoustic ceiling grids, plumbing pipes, or electrical conduits.
  27. Bundle horizontal distribution cables in groups of no more than amount of cables designed for by cable support manufacturer, based on cable OD and weight.
  1. Fire-Sprinkler System:
  2. Install cables above fire-sprinkler system.
  3. Do not attach cablesto fire-sprinkler system or ancillary equipment or hardware.
  4. Install cable system and support hardware so that it does not obscure valves, fire alarm conduit, boxes, or other control devices.
  5. Do not attach cables to ceiling grid or lighting fixture wires.
  6. Install appropriate carriers to support cabling,where support for horizontal cables are required.
  7. Replace before final acceptance, cables damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation.

3.3INSTALLATION – UNSHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR CABLES

  1. Install unshielded twisted-pair cables in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Install cables in continuous lengths from origin to destination, without splices, except for transition points or consolidation points.
  3. Where transition points or consolidation points are allowed, they shall be located in accessible locations and housed in enclosure intended and suitable for the purpose.
  4. Cable Minimum Bend Radius and Maximum Pulling Tension:
  5. Do not exceed bend radius for UTP= 4 X Cable OD, FTP = 4 X Cable OD.
  6. Install unshielded twisted-pair cables so that there are no bends smaller than 4 times cable outside diameter at any point in the run and at the termination field.
  7. Pulling Tension on 4-Pair UTP Cables: Do not exceed 25ft.lb.for4-pair UTP cable.
  8. Separation from Power Lines: Provide following minimum separation distances between pathways for copper communications cables and power wiring of 480 volts or less:
  9. Open or Nonmetal Communications Pathways:
  10. Electric motors, fluorescent light fixtures, and unshielded power lines carrying up to 3 kVA: 12 inches.
  11. Electrical equipment and unshielded power lines carrying more than 5 kVA: 36 inches.
  12. Large electrical motors or transformers: 48 inches.
  1. Grounded Metal Conduit Communications Pathways:
  2. Electrical equipment and unshielded power lines carrying up to 2 kVA: 2-1/2 inches.
  3. Electrical equipment and unshielded power lines carrying from 2 kVA to 5 kVA: 6 inches.
  4. Electrical equipment and unshielded power lines carrying more than 5 kVA: 12 inches.
  5. Power lines enclosed in grounded metal conduit (or equivalent shielding) carrying from 2 kVA to 5 kVA: 3 inches.
  6. Power lines enclosed in grounded metal conduit (or equivalent shielding) carrying more than 5 kVA: 6 inches.

3.4INSTALLATION – UNSHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR TERMINATION

  1. Coil cables to house cable coil without exceeding manufacturer’s bend radius.
  2. In hollow wall installations where boxeliminators are used, store excess wire in wall.
  3. Store no more than 12 inches of UTP and 36 inches of fiber slack.
  4. Loosely coil excess slack and store in ceiling above each drop location, when there is not enough space present in outlet box to store slack cables.
  5. Dress and terminate cables in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, ANSI/TIA- C.1, BICSI TDMM,and manufacturer's instructions.
  6. Terminate 4-pair cables on jack and patch panels using T568-B wiring scheme.
  7. Pair Untwist at Termination: Do not exceed 12 mm (1/2 inch).
  8. Bend Radius of Horizontal Cables:
  9. Not less than 4 times OD of UTP cables.
  10. Not less than 4 times OD of FTP cables.
  11. Maintain cable jacket to within 25mm (1 inch) of termination point.
  12. Neatly bundle cables and dress to their respective panels or blocks.
  13. Feed each panel or block by individual bundle separated and dressed back to point of cable entrance into rack or frame.

3.5INSTALLATION – OPTICAL FIBER CABLES