Technical Bulletin

Panduit TX6A™ UTP Field Term Plug and Direct Connect Cabling Systems
COTB15--SA-ENG, Rev.1, 01/2018
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Plug fit and compatibility with devices
The compact footprint of the TX6A Field Term Plug enables it to fit in smaller spaces than most other field-terminable plugs.
 The “Space Required” shown includes length
clearance to insert & remove plug
 Always confirm the fit of the TX6A Field Term
Plug with the intended device
 Angled version available for more cable
routing options
How to Test Direct Connected Links
Panduit supports two ways to test direct connected links for performance and warranty purposes. In both cases up to two
TX6A Field Term Plugs may be present in the link.
Test Method 1 – Standards Method:
The MPTL field terminable plug Standards Method is to be used by system designers and users of data communications
systems to verify the performance of the permanent link used in a direct-connect designed infrastructure. The permanent link
tested in this model includes up to 90m (295 feet) of horizontal cable with a maximum of two (2) field terminable plugs. The
connection to the equipment at either end of a permanent link is only included in the permanent link definition if measured
via the Standards Model. Schematic representations of the permanent link testing via the Standards Model can be found
below.
Space Required to Fit TX6A Field Term Plug
Field test
instrument
With Category 6A
Patch Cord Adapter
Field test
instrument
With Category 6A
Permanent Link Adapter
Minimum segment “A” length = 1m (3.28 ft)
Minimum segment “B” length = 9m (29.53 ft)
Maximum PL length = 90m (295.2 ft)
TX6A™
Field-Term
Plug
Category 6A
Modular
Jack
Field test
instrument
With Category 6A
Patch Cord Adapter
Field test
instrument
With Category 6A
Permanent Link Adapter
TX6A™
Field-Term
Plug
TX6A™
Field-Term
Plug
Category 6A
Modular
Jack
A
A
B
Straight version shown