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Custon Cabling Guidelines
If it is necessary to create custom cables on site, you
must follow these specifications to ensure
compliance with the Qt PRO™ equipment.
Any quality solid conductor 24 AWG CAT cable
is acceptable, provided it meets local code require-
ments and:
1) Meets requirements for plenum installation
(plenum-rated) if installed in a return air plenum.
Shielding is not required. Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP) cable is satisfactory. Snagless boots are not
required.
2) Has bent* 3-tyne (prong) contacts straddling each
conductor in RJ-45 connectors. See graphic below.
Aligned 2-tyne contacts intended for use
with stranded conductors are not acceptable under
any circumstances. Failure to follow this require-
ment will result in intermittent contact and inconsis-
tent system operation.
3) Once fabricated with RJ-45 connector, is
field-tested before installation for continuity, shorts
and 1:1 (straight through) connection using
a standard network CAT cable tester.
2 types of RJ-45 connectors:
CORRECT INCORRECT
RJ-45 connector RJ-45 connector
with bent tyne with aligned
tyne
* There are two types of RJ-45 connectors. The “bent 3-tyne” con-
nector is intended for use with solid core CAT cable. The “aligned
tyne” connector is intended for use with stranded CAT cable.
Errors occur when incorrect cable/connector combinations are
used. Diagram shows the end on a view of a single contact in a
modular connector. The bent 3-tyne contact has the tines offset
from each other to straddle the conductor. USE THE BENT 3-TYNE
CONNECTOR FOR ALL Qt PRO™ INSTALLATIONS. Bent 3-tyne
connectors are available at Home Depot and most CAT cable sup-
pliers.
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