Specifications

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Structured cabling
systems
Commercial Origins
Structured cabling systems have been installed in commercial
buildings for many years. Their purpose is to distribute
communication services via the cable infrastructure installed
during construction.
Problems with RFI (Radio Frequency Interference), EMI
(Electromagnetic Interference) and other forms of interference
are minimised, as during construction strict cabling standards
can be readily adhered to.
The objective of a structured cabling system is to provide an
infrastructure that supports the ongoing service requirements
of occupants within the building. Whilst an installation may
cater for the initial requirements of the occupants, over time
there will be the requirement to modify, add or change
services within the building. If the building has a structured
cabling system, it will support modifications, additions and
changes with little or no need for recabling.
Residential Implementation
Homes today are implementing a broad number of services
and systems that can rival those of commercial buildings.
Therefore the introduction of structured cabling systems within
the home is becoming a necessity.
In the past, homes typically had one or two telephones on a
single incoming line, video was one antenna connection and
a data network wasn’t a consideration. Now however, homes
may have numerous incoming telephone lines with multiple
handsets, fax machines, answering machines and modems.
Video distribution is no longer a single antenna connection
for receiving free to air television. It may also incorporate
cable TV, Satellite, Video, DVD or CCD cameras. Data
networks are a necessity for those wishing to utilise modern
communication services such as, as PC Networking and
Broadband Internet.
With communication technology advancing at an ever-
increasing rate, it is logical to cable with future
possibilities in mind. The correct cable infrastructure
will not only maximise the benefit of current systems
and services, but will also provide the flexibility
necessary to implement tomorrows technology.