User Manual Chapter 3

3-4 Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Infrastructure

• The minimum distances between a communication cable and

electrical equipment/associated power cables are as follows:

Maximum Rated

Circuit Power

Unshielded Power

Cables

Shielded Power

Cables

1 kVA

30.5 cm (14 in.)

2.54 cm (1 in.)

2 kVA

45.7 cm (18 in.)

5.08 cm (2 in.)

5 kVA

60.9 cm (24 in.)

15.24 cm (6 in.)

Over 5 kVA

152.4 cm (60 in.)

30.48 cm (12 in.)

• All interconnecting wiring between the Ethernet hub, CBSs, and

power supplies is low voltage wiring. This wiring must conform to

all local and national electrical codes for the routing of commercial

signal wire.

• Do not route communication cables outside the building.

Tools and Supplies

DecisioNet infrastructure installers must have access to the tools

typically found in an electrician's tool box. Additional tools and

supplies an installation team may require are shown in the following

table.

Tool/Supply

Quantity

Cable ties

10 per CBS

RJ45 Modular Jacks

2 per cable plus spares

Ideal Modular RJ45 crimp kit

Milwaukee 2.4 V low-torque electric screw

driver

ESL removal tool

1 per installer

Lift truck

Ideal LinkMaster CAT5 cable tester

Ideal Cat. No. 62-200