TE Connectivity LAN Cat.6 S/FTP 1-0959385-1 User Manual
Product codes
1-0959385-1
108-93010
Rev E
4 of 5
INGF-070
NOTE
In general, patch cords are components of a Channel cabling configuration.
Channels are length limited by standards in order to achieve specific requirements, for this
reason all component lengths have to be considered for obtaining the expected cabling
performance.
In case of a Class E / Class E
Channels are length limited by standards in order to achieve specific requirements, for this
reason all component lengths have to be considered for obtaining the expected cabling
performance.
In case of a Class E / Class E
A
Channel 2-connector model:
Maximum patch cords total length allowed is obtained by the following equation:
[ ]
(
)
[ ]
[ ]
(
)
RatioB
m
Length
m
RatioA
m
Length
Max
Link
Permanent
cords
Patch
⋅
−
=
⋅
_
_
104
_
Where RatioA and RatioB are the cable insertion loss ratios which depend on cable type
(solid or stranded). In general, they take the following values:
For stranded cables,
5
.
1
_
=
stranded
Ratio
For solid cables,
0
.
1
_
=
solid
Ratio
4.
PRODUCT QUALIFICATION AND REQUALIFICATION
4.1 Sample Selection
Samples shall be selected at random from current production. For qualification purpose, all test groups shall
consist of a minimum of 5 samples per relevant length per product family.
4.2 Test sequence
Test Sequence
Standard version
AMPTRAC version
Examination of product
1, 8
1, 10
Wire Map & Shield continuity
3
3
AMPTRAC connection:
Continuity and shortcircuit
(only for AMPTRAC versions)
Continuity and shortcircuit
(only for AMPTRAC versions)
-
4, 11
Voltage Proof
(only for AMPTRAC versions)
(only for AMPTRAC versions)
-
5, 12
Return Loss
4, 9
6, 13
NEXT
5, 10
7, 14
Crimping Height
2
2
Tensile Strength
6
8
Torsion Force
7
9
Figure 6: Test sequence
Permanent Link
2-conn Channel model
Patch cord
Patch cord