TELUS PARTNERED WARM HOME SOLUTIONS WIRING GUIDELINES FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS FOR BC Version 2.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH one connection, endless possibilities. For years, TELUS has been providing excellence through ongoing development of existing and future products and services for our community. As part of the TELUS Future Friendly Home, we would like to introduce you to our Warm Home. To enjoy the benefits of a Warm Home it does not have to be expensive, time-consuming, or complicated.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Terms and Conditions of Use ................................................................................................... 4 2. General Information .................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 Definition Of Terms............................................................................................................ 6 3.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH 1. Terms and Conditions of Use (a) Any installation of premise wire shall be in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, technical standards and codes in effect at the time of installation, whether federal or provincial. (b) The prewiring of a premise will have an immediate impact on the service to the premise as well it could affect the network system of TELUS.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 2. Version V3.0WH General Information Purpose of guide This guide is intended for use in new construction, additions and remodeled single dwellings for telephone, TELUS multimedia services, broadband Internet or home networking. This guide specifically applies to wood frame residences.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 2.1 Version V3.0WH Definition Of Terms 1. BIX – means a block or strip into which conductors from a network cable are punched (eg. Belden/CDT IDC). 2. Cat-5e – means commonly and readily available standard network cable. 3. DD, Distribution Device – means one or any combination of the following: cross-connect; router; WAP; switch; or ADSL modem. 4.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 3. Version V3.0WH Quick Summary of Key Points A MUST READ FOR CONTRACTORS 3.1 Routing Cables [ see Section 4.4 for details ] 3 individual Cat-5e runs, in 1" conduit preferred, 90m maximum length. 3 do not run cables near power, light fixtures, transformers, fluorescent lighting.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH 4. Planning Multimedia Outlet Locations and Cable Routing 4.1 Introduction To enable your home for enhanced systems, TELUS multimedia services, or, as a smart home, all installed runs of outlet cable must be terminated at a centralized location that will allow placement of a cross connect, switch/router and programmable equipment that your system requires.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings TELUS Communications Inc. (c) 2006-9-22 Version V3.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH Courtesy of BICSI® Diagram 2: Typical Residential: LOGICAL VIEW TELUS Communications Inc.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH Courtesy of BICSI® / Modified by TELUS Diagram 3: Typical Residential Premises Cabling System (Physical View) 4.3 Other Considerations For New Homes Install a standard electrical outlet box (300 mm/12 in to floor) to a stud at each location that a computer, television, powered phone may be required to accompany each multimedia outlet. TELUS Communications Inc.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 4.4 Version V3.0WH Cable Routing Plan the route to avoid possible damage from future construction, rubbing, overheating, dampness, or contact with power wires. The Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, (Rule 60300) requires a minimum of 50 mm (approximately 2") separation from power cables. We recommend 12 inches. The cable route must follow a supported path through floor joists, over ceilings, through wall studs, and behind baseboards.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH TABLE 1 – Minimum Separations Guide Interferer Clearance Fluorescent lighting 12 ” (305 mm) Power cables (110V) 12 ” (305 mm) Unshielded power <2kVA 5 ” (127 mm) Unshielded Power >5kVA 24 ” (610 mm) Transformers / motors / elevators 40 ” (1016 mm) Diagram 4: Correct placement of cables and outlets 4.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 4.6 Version V3.0WH What Type Of Telephony Devices To Connect? Telephony devices shall be certified and approved by CSA International (CSA) identified by the following mark. Note: Faulty customer-owned telephony equipment could result in a service charge if TELUS is called to diagnose the problem.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 5. Wire/Cable and Outlet Hardware 5.1 Wire Or Cable Selection Version V3.0WH Telecommunications wiring must comply with all laws and regulations, whether federal or provincial and the Canadian Electrical Code.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH Diagram 5 : Standard 8-pin modular jack (TIA/EIA 568A Standard) 5.3 Outlet Types A multimedia outlet (MO) provides the means to connect to the following: • • • • Advanced Multimedia Services; Data, Broadband/High-Speed Internet and Data Networking; Telephone; and/or Optional (Co-ax) for Cable-TV.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH not leave longer pieces straight and untwisted. This will ensure maximum data rates and minimize interference. 5.4.2 • When running outlet cable (four pair, 24 GA CAT-5e minimum) from multimedia outlets to your wiring distribution location (DD), ensure each run is a home run (that means a single direct unbroken cable length). No daisy chaining. This may be referred to as Star Topology or Star Wiring.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 5.4.3 Version V3.0WH • For new homes consider using conduit to allow for easy pulling of future wiring. • Exterior cabling must use exterior grade cable. • Do not kick cabling under baseboards, cabling is loose and can become snagged and damaged. Attaching to baseboards is ok. DD Tips • Leave a minimum of 1.5m excess on all cable runs at the DD.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 5.5 Version V3.0WH Multimedia Outlets Examples of Multimedia Outlets follow.... Faceplate with interchangeable jack module Ortronics MDUTFP11 Faceplate with fixed jack (non-interchangeable) ATI 040-514D-68F2-WHT The 8-pin modular jacks (RJ-45) must meet the TIA/EIA 568 A/B pin out standard in order to meet industry certification and cabling standards. Combination 8-pin modular & F-connector jacks (e.g.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 6. Distribution Device (DD) 6.1 Hardware Version V3.0WH Builders and homeowners will require hardware to terminate in-home wiring from outlets; a means to patch or distribute smart home services through to outlets, and provide flexible reconfiguration of such. A distribution device (DD) is a cross-connect facility used for the termination and connection of outlet cables, distribution device cords, and equipment cords.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH The TELUS Panel: Ortronics MDUTSP This distribution panel mounts inside the Ortronics Connect series enclosures and TELUS enclosures. These panels distribute TELUS TV, Telephone, Data (Ethernet) and have a Security port to interface with alarm panels. See Section 11: Appendix C: DD Panel Configuration (Ortronics) 6.2 Installation Best Practices 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH outlets to be "ADSL Enabled" into remaining ports on switch/gateway/router you may own. 7. Connecting Telephone Service 7.1 Safety Precautions Remember, when working on existing telephone service it is possible to come in contact with electrical currents. Again, TELUS recommends that installations be carried out by a trained technician. Work on telephone or any wiring should never be undertaken during thunder and lightning storms.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH WARNING! Altering or adding to the telephone protector could be hazardous to your property or person and should never be undertaken except by a trained telephone technician. TELUS Communications Inc.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 8. Version V3.0WH Testing The Wiring And Multimedia Outlets Verification testing should be performed on all outlet and cable installations. Test for the following faults: • opens • shorts • miswires • discontinuities, pin-to-pin or other • grounds Example Test steps: No.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 9. Version V3.0WH Appendix A: Sample Test Summary Report Home Network Certification – Verification Check Sheet and Install Record Installation date: ___/__ / Crew: __________________ Service contact Ph.: (____) _________________ Installation #: Development Name: Address: Lot/Block: City: Province : Postal Code: Installer Company Name: Address: City: Prov: Post Code: Phone: Email: Example: MBR01 1 V TELUS Communications Inc.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH 10. Appendix B: Wiring Terminations 10.1 Wiring Terminations In NIB Ensure no more than 2 twists are undone when terminating CAT 5e cable 1.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Open contact actuator to fully open position by simply pulling back on “baseball caps” with thumb or finger. Do not over open. (Figure 4) Remove wire by pulling it out fully. TELUS Communications Inc. (c) 2006-9-22 Version V3.0WH If existing wire is to be re-used, cut off at least ¼” (6mm) before retermination (Figure 5). Repeat termination procedure above.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 11. Version V3.0WH Appendix C: DD Panel Configuration (Ortronics) TELUS Communications Inc.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 11.1 • • • • • • • Version V3.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 11.2 Version V3.0WH DD Panel Termination (Ortronics) All terminations on the Ortronics Panel are to be completed with the appropriate 110 Tools. NOTES: 1. Terminate the 4 pair CAT 5e feed to the panel on the back of the Incoming Jack. 2. Terminate all Tel/Data runs on Locations 1-13 3. Terminate all TELUS TV runs on TV1-4 locations and AUX 1 & 2 in required 4. Complete the Label on the inside of the panel cover 5.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 12. Version V3.0WH Appendix D: 8-PIN Modular Jack Terminating Instructions The (RJ-45) jacks are to be terminated according to TIA-568-A standards as shown below. Standard 4-Pair Wiring Color Codes Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 TELUS Communications Inc.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 13. Version V3.0WH Appendix E: Strata Developments The following is an example of a Strata style development where the TELUS Entrance Cable is terminated and protected in a structure near the entrance to the development. The MDU Pots Splitter is also located in this location. NOTES: 1. A Transition Housing must be placed at each house for transitioning the drop cable to the 4 pair CAT 5e inside wire from the TELUS Hub. 2.
Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings 14. Version V3.0WH Appendix F: Industry standards Standards pertaining to the creation of this TELUS wiring guide: National Building Code of Canada Canadian Electrical Code and British Columbia / Alberta Electrical Code CAN/CSA No.T525-94 – Residential Wiring for Telecommunications CAN/CSA C22.2 No.182.
