INTRODUCTION
KRONE has a long history as a market leader in the
communications and information industry.
Founded in 1928 by Gustav Krone, the KRONE
Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of the
interconnection and distribution systems used in
telecommunications and data networks.
KRONE is represented in 140 countries around the
globe by 29 subsidiaries, 80 sales partners and
approximately 3,000 employees.
Our core LSA-Plus quick connection system, which
allows wire connection without soldering, screwing
or insulation removal, is considered an industry
standard in more than 140 markets worldwide.
KRONE HIGHBAND
eliminate data errors in the cabling channel
dramatically enhancing network efficiency and
performance. HIGHBAND is space saving, easy to
manage, and its ability to allow jumpering,
patching, or Patch-By-Exception, makes it the most
flexible system on the market today.
The use of KRONE’s HIGHBANDTM range within a
structured cable system enables highspeed LAN
and WAN systems “Maximum Headroom” in
transmission performance. It is the only product on
the market which far exceeds International
Category 5e performance standards and even
proposed Category 6
When patching, HIGHBAND gives you proven
reliability by the use of a centre port for the
connection which is separate to the wire
termination point.
This improved cross connection system offers
extended bandwidth capacity and transmission
performance - a feature required in today’s
cabling systems to meet the demands of
tomorrow’s networks.
HIGHBAND configures and integrates easily with all
existing KRONE solutions and is part of the KRONE
PremisNETTM range of cabling systems. It also forms
a critical component of KRONE’s impedance
matched TrueNetTM structured cabling systems.
TrueNet is the first cabling system in the world to
The unique design of the silver plated KRONE LSA
Plus contact and its mechanical cable support gives
you the most reliable and secure connection
method available.
HIGHBAND is manufactured in Australia under the
ISO9001 Quality Standard and is sold world wide
through the KRONE global distribution network.
page two
FEATURES
AND
BENEFITS
Bandwidth
Higher bandwidth capacity allows you to install a cabling system
that is capable of handling emerging technologies
Silver contact plating
Silver has an electrical conductance that is 6.9 times greater than tin.
45 degree contact positioning
By placing contacts at 45 degree angles across the axis of the wire,
much less stress is placed on the wire at point of termination.
Centre port access
HIGHBAND allows you to test/monitor access to a hardwired
circuit without breaking that circuit.
Jumper & Patch
The HIGHBAND module allows you to jumper and patch on the
one module.
2 conductor slots
HIGHBAND guarantees you two conductor terminations per slot.
Low insertion force
The high insertion force needed to terminate other systems can
cause stress on the wire.
Single pair management
HIGHBAND allows individual pair management as opposed to
RJ solutions which do not.
Work access from front of modules
With the HIGHBAND module all connections are made from the
front facilitating cable administration.
Vital component of TrueNet
cabling system
HIGHBAND 8 and Ultim8 modules are specially tuned to perform
within the TrueNet structured cabling system offering impedance
values of 100 (± 3) ohms compared to the industry standard
of 100 (± 15) ohms.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating conditions:
Environment for use: ....Indoors in dry closed rooms
Average worst case near end cross talk
performance for the following applications:
Operating temperature range:..........-40º to +80º C
Hard wired (jumpered):
Maximum relative humidity: ..•93% non-condensing
- 8 pair module: ........................-53 dB @ 100 MHz
Wire range:..................0.4 - 0.65mm (26-22 AWG)
- Compact 8 module: ................-49 dB @ 100 MHz
Wire insulation diameter
range (PE, PVC): ..................................0.7 - 1.4mm
- 10 pair module: ......................-49 dB @ 100 MHz
Number of wire re-terminations: .....................Ž>200
Patched:
Wire insertion force
(0.5mm conductor diameter):................Typically 6N
- 8 pair module: ........................-63 dB @ 100 MHz
Contact force of disconnection point:.................2N
Number of patching cycles:.............................Ž>750
Transmission and
reliability: .........Exceeds requirements of ISO 11801
.............AS 3080-2000 (draft) and EIA/TIA 568-A-5
- Ultim8 8 pair module ..............-55 dB @ 200 MHz
- Compact 8 module: ................-55 dB @ 100 MHz
- 10 pair module: ......................-55 dB @ 100 MHz
- Ultim8 8 pair module: .............-67 dB @ 200 MHz
- 16 pair module: ......................-53 dB @ 100 MHz
- 20 pair module: ......................-53 dB @ 100 MHz
page three
THE INDUSTRY’S MOST SECURE CONNECTION
1. Clamping ribs isolate contact
area from stress.
3. 45° "torsion" contact maintain a
continual force on the connection.
t
2. Silver-plated contacts make a
secure, gas-tight connection with
superior corrosion resistance.
Grips wire from two directions
for greater security.
t
Resists wire being pulled out
from top or bottom.
t
Never overstresses the contact
(even with wire as large as 0.65mm).
Effects On Wiring
KRONE
vs
The KRONE 45o contact leaves more wire
between the contact points.
Others
90o contacts can weaken wire increasing
breakage.
Accepts from 0.4 to 0.65mm
Must be able to take UTP/STP which is 0.5mm
Double termination same gauge wire on
single terminal.
Punch down only one wire per terminal.
Silver-plated contact oxidation doesn’t
affect conductivity.
Tin-plated contact corrosion
reduces conductivity.
Insertion Tool means less stress on wire
Impact Tool causes high stress on wire
HIGHBAND CONTACT
KRONE LSA PLUS Series 2
Disconnection Contact
Transmission Path
Length = 72mm
KRONE HIGHBAND
Disconnection Contact
Transmission Path
Length = 32mm
page four
DESIGNING BUILDING
FLOOR DISTRIBUTORS
AND
When configuring a floor distributor, using KRONE
HIGHBAND modules, a number of options are
available to meet the requirements of each specific
site. There is also a wide range of KRONE
mounting hardware to suit all distributor sizes.
A combination of both jumpering and patching can
be used for the optimum mix of methods to suit
particular operational requirements, eg:
Jumper the voice cross connects and
patch the data
This mix of methods could be used when flexible
data configuration is required but the telephone
environment is stable and the extensions can be
changed electronically at the PABX. This mix would
allow some cost savings.
The basic frame layout should comprise discrete
fields as shown in the example below. It is good
practice to balance up your frame, for example by
positioning your work area field in the centre of
the frame to segregate the vertical cabling and
data ports on the floor distributor.
Patch-By-Exception
This is the best all-round solution when you have a
large number of cross connections (>100) and
when:
- Cost-cutting is essential
- High reliability coupled with moderate flexibility
and ease of use are essential. The PBE method
facilitates administration and control of moves
and changes.
- High density Telco connectorised hub equipment
is used.
HIGHBAND is unique in that it gives the user
multiple cross connect choices based on the
following two basic cross connect methods:
1. Jumper Cross Connect
- For both voice and high speed data traffic.
- The most economical method when there is
infrequent need for changes or where better
administration and control is required
- Subsequent savings on patch panels and cords
can be used to purchase additional data hub
ports to liven up spare outlets - simplifying
workstation moves and patch administration.
2. Patch Cross Connect
- For both voice and high speed data traffic.
- Provides the easiest method of cross connecting
Vertical Cabling
Work Area Field
Data Field
Vertical A
HIGHBAND
Vertical B
HIGHBAND MODULES
Vertical C
HIGHBAND MODULES
* Note: HUB can be patched
directly to Vertical B using
HIGHBAND to RJ45 patchcords
Multiple 4 pair to
RJ45 patch leads*
Incoming 25, 50 or 100
pair voice cable
4pr Cat5e UTP
Work Area Cables
*Note: KRONE LSA Plus Series 2 modules can be used in the
voice or vertical cabling field where performance up to
Category 4 is acceptable. This gives an advantage of increased
density and provides the possibility for the fitting of over
voltage protection should it be required on the distribution.
page six
Example: Designing a Floor Distributor for
100 Workstations
Design Criteria
- Two outlets per workstation (one voice, one data)
i.e. RJ45
- The area is served by an electronic PABX with 120
four wire extensions to provide one extension to
every workstation using 10x25 pair cable or 250
pair riser cable
- Infrequent moves are expected
- 100 BASE-T hub with 64 ports to be initially
installed to serve 50 of the workstations
- Gigabit Ethernet and ATM expected to be used
on network cabling in two years’ time
- Need to keep budget costs down
Basic decisions from criteria:
- Use HIGHBAND 8 modules on PABX, data and
work area fields
- Jumper all cross connections and Patch-By
Exception when infrequent moves are required
- Run short patch cables from 100 BASE-T hub
ports to data vertical and terminate 2 ports
(i.e. 8 pairs) per HIGHBAND 8 module. Use
modular plugs suited to solid conductor cable or
cut pre-manufactured patch cords in half and
punch down stranded cable at Highband 8.
Calculations:
Question: How many HIGHBAND 8 modules are
needed?
Answer:
(a) On work area field: Answer = 100 HIGHBAND 8
modules. Remember, one HIGHBAND 8 module
can accommodate two 4 pair outlets. There are
100 workstations with two outlets per workstation,
making a total of 200 outlets. Therefore 100
HIGHBAND 8 modules are required.
(b) On data field vertical: Answer = 32 HIGHBAND
8 modules. Since we will terminate two 10 BASE T
ports per module and as there are 64 ports; 32
modules are needed.
(c) On the voice or riser field: Answer = 32
HIGHBAND 8 modules. There are a total of 120
x 2 pair telephone circuits. This equals 240
pairs. Therefore 30 HIGHBAND 8 modules are
required to terminate the specified extensions
and two modules are required to terminate the
spare cable pairs.
In total, the Distributor will use 164 HIGHBAND
8 modules.
Note: Jumper all cross connection in initial installation using
Cat 5e jumper cable. Store a quantity of 10 HIGHBAND 8/16
2 or 4 pair patch cords at the site of the distributor for patch
by exception, and use these when required.
Vertical A
From Data Rack
Vertical B
Vertical C
Data
32 Modules
Workstations
50 Modules
Workstations
50 Modules
PABX
32 Modules
From Riser/PABX
To work stations
page seven
HIGHBAND
AND THE
TRUENET SOLUTION
TrueNet's zero bit error rate guarantee is
revolutionising the structured cabling industry. Until
now, no other cabling solution has been able to
deliver what Network Managers want most optimum data throughput. Companies worldwide
are now enjoying increased network speed and
efficiency resulting from adopting a TrueNet solution.
TrueNet Cat 5eT and Cat 6T systems are available in
a RJ solution format, and can also be configured
using KRONE's HIGHBAND 8 or Ultim8 IDC modules.
Utilising HIGHBAND modules as part of the TrueNet
solution makes KRONE's cost effective and easy to
manage Patch-By-Exception function possible.
During the research and development stage of
TrueNet, KRONE HIGHBAND connectors and KRONE
cable were finely tuned to achieve an impedance
match of 100 (± 3) ohms, which is five times greater
than the IEEE standard of 100 (± 15) ohms for
network cabling components. This level of
impedance matching has reduced the occurrence of
data errors, caused by the cabling system, and
subsequent re-transmissions to such a negligible
level that KRONE actually guarantees zero bit error
rate performance from the TrueNet system.
TrueNet C6T HIGHBAND Module Solution
HIGHBAND
Ultim8
Blocks
TrueNetTM C6T Cable
Hub/Switch
HIGHBAND
Jacks
TruePatchTM C6T
TruePatchTM C6T
TrueNet C5eT HIGHBAND Module Solution
TrueNetTM C5eT Cable
HIGHBAND 8
Block
Hub/Switch
TruePatchTM C5eT
C5e Jacks
TruePatchTM C5eT
page eight
CONSOLIDATION POINTS
A Consolidation Point is particularly useful when
wiring to modular furniture, workstation clusters or
partitioned office areas. When moving modular
furniture or office partitions, there is no need to
run new cabling all the way back to the Floor
Distributor (which could be up to 90 metres). You
only need to renew the last few metres from the
Consolidation Point to the workstation outlets.
HIGHBAND Consolidation points can be
accommodated in:
• Wall boxes, e.g. KRONECTION Boxes
• Floor boxes
• Ducting
• Ceiling spaces
• Utility poles
Example One: A Consolidation Point Serving
Three Dual RJ45 Outlets
Terminate the multiple 4 pair Category 5e cable
from the Floor Distributor.
Equipment required:
• 3 x HIGHBAND 8 modules
• 1 x 3 way backmount frame
• KRONECTION Box size I or
30 Pair Distribution Box
KRONECTION Box 1
HIGHBAND 8 modules
4 pair Cat5e cable
Multiple 4 pair Cat5e UTP
cable from Floor Distributor
page nine
INSTALLATION PRACTICES
Installation of Cables
Cables can enter the frame (either backmount or
Profil) from the top or bottom. Minimum cable
length should equal the distance to the termination
point plus 300 mm. Cables should be velcro tied
but not too tightly, at randomly spaced intervals (of
approx. 200 mm) inside the mounting frame.
Termination of Cables
Cables can be terminated either before or after the
module is mounted on the frame. When using a
Profil frame it is recommended to mount one end
of the module only to allow access to the rear of
the module, leaving both hands free for cable
feeding and termination.
Jumpers
Feed the Category 5e cable through the guide ring
provided on the side of the module.
Fan and place the Category 5e jumper wire in the
termination slots of the desired pairs ensuring the
twist rate is maintained to the point of termination
(bottom row of the HIGHBAND 8 and HIGHBAND
10 disconnection modules).
Terminate each wire using a KRONE termination
tool. The jumper wire should then be run to the
top of the frame and guided across to the desired
location on the frame using the main jumper rings
and terminated appropriately.
Always commence with the module at the lowest
point on the frame. Ensure module is mounted
with KRONE logo facing up.
Fan the pairs to the corresponding termination
point. (The maximum untwist distance allowable
under the standards for Category 5e installations is
13 mm.) Place the wires in the termination slots
and terminate using a KRONE termination tool
(note: only a genuine KRONE Tool can be used).
After termination of the module is complete, place
the module on the mounting frame and repeat the
process on the next module.
Running of Jumpers & Patch Cords
Patch Cords
Insert the patch cord in the centre access port for
the pairs to be patched. Interlocking guides prevent
the patch cord from being inserted upside down.
Loop the patch cord back through the guide ring
provided on the side of the module nearest the
pairs to be patched.
Termination of Jumper Cable
Always maintain a minimum bend radius of four
times the cable diameter. The patch cord should
then be run to the top of the frame and across to
the desired location at the other end.
Patch-By-Exception
page ten
PATCH
BY
EXCEPTION - HOW
DOES IT WORK?
INPUT ONE
WORKSTATION ONE
INPUT TWO
WORKSTATION TWO
Patch-By-Exception is a solution whereby you hard wire your network and make subsequent changes utilising
patch cords. The diagram shows a patch cord changing the input from workstation one to workstation two.
The cord disconnects the jumpers leading to workstation one and re-directs the signal through the patch
cord to workstation two. To go back to the original configuration, simply remove the patch cord. If the
change is to be made permanent, a cabling specialist can be called in to hard wire the configuration and the
removed patch cord can be reused for other temporary changes.
FEATURES
AND
BENEFITS
Permanent services are hardwired
rather than patched
This provides a neat and tidy cable management solution and allows
for greater flexibility of wiring arrangements and superior reliability.
Data side frame does not need to be
co-located with active equipment
Reduces cabinet and floor space requirements and costs. Is
particularly effective with high density Telco connectorised hubs
which allows further cabinet space reductions.
Category 5, 5e, or 6 cable is used
instead of patch cords.
This method is more cost effective as jumper cable is cheaper
than the equivalent length of patch cord. Performance is
enhanced due to the lower attenuation of jumper cable and the
elimination of one plug and socket in the channel.
Extensive labelling options
More information can be displayed on the modules reducing the
need to refer to other documentation.
'19 inch' accommodation such
as racks is not required.
Makes this solution cost effective as '19 inch' racks are more
expensive. Fits in shallow wall recesses or closets.
Capacity for mounting with
existing LSA modules
Cost Reduction.
Testing convenience
Suspected faulty hub or PABX ports can be tested or rerouted to
locate problems without losing the underlying patch.
page twelve
TESTING
OF
HIGHBAND CIRCUITS
After the installation is complete, every installed
HIGHBAND circuit should be tested. This can be
done using a hand held scanner. Using a
HIGHBAND 4 pair to RJ45 patch cord (as shown),
test each link for attenuation, crosstalk and ACR.
The table below is taken from AS3080-2000 (draft)
and indicates minimum results that must be
achieved for a Class D Cat5 link and Class E Cat6
link. (Check with your Standards organisation for
local requirements.) The results achieved should be
printed and given to the owner of the site at time
of hand over.
Frequency
(MHz)
1.0
4.0
10.0
16.0
20.0
31.25
62.5
100.0
200.0
250.0
Insertion Loss
(dB)
Class D
1.9
3.7
5.9
7.5
8.5
10.7
15.5
20.0
N/A
N/A
Near End
Crosstalk Loss
(dB)
Class D
64.2
54.8
48.5
45.2
43.7
40.5
35.7
32.3
N/A
N/A
Insertion Loss
(dB)
Class E
2.2
4.2
6.5
8.3
9.3
11.7
16.9
21.7
31.7
36.0
Near End
Crosstalk Loss
(dB)
Class E
72.7
63.0
56.6
53.2
51.6
48.4
43.4
39.9
34.8
33.1
Notes
Insertion Loss - Attenuation is the amount of loss of a signal brought about through the characteristics of
any transmission medium.
Near End Crosstalk Loss - This refers to interference caused by unwanted coupling of electrical signal power
from one pair into adjacent pairs within the same cable sheath. A high value indicates low levels of
unwanted signal and best performance.
These figures were correct at the time of printing in line with the latest draft of the Australian Standards.
Please check the figures contained in the final published document or the Standard for your local market.
page thirteen
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON - HIGHBAND
VS
110 TYPE
FEATURE
KRONE
HIGHBAND
110
TYPE
EXPLANATION
Bandwidth
(patched)
NEXT Loss @
100 MHz = >63dB
NEXT Loss @
100 MHz = <49dB
Higher headroom capacity allows you to
install a network that is capable of
handling emerging technologies.
Contact
plating
Silver
Tin
Silver has an electrical conductance that
is 6.9 times greater than tin.
IDC contact
positioning
45º
90º
By placing contacts at 45º angles across the
axis of the wire, far less stress is placed
on the wire at point of termination.
Centre port
access
Yes
No
HIGHBAND allows you test/monitor access
to a hardwired circuit.
Jumper &
patch
Yes
No
The HIGHBAND module allows you to
jumper and patch on the one module. 110
systems allows one or the other, NOT BOTH.
Patch-ByException
Yes
No
Useful for temporary moves and changes.
This feature allows you to leave jumpers in
place and patch to the new temporary
location.
Number of
conductors
per slot
2
1
HIGHBAND guarantees you two
conductor terminations per slot.
Insertion
force
Low
High
The high insertion force needed
to terminate the 110 type blocks
can cause stress on the wire.
Stranded
conductor
termination
Yes
No
Contact angle and reduced wire stress
allows reliable stranded conductor
termination.
page fourteen
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON - HIGHBAND
FEATURE
VS
RJ
KRONE
HIGHBAND 8
Yes
RJ Cross
Connect
No
EXPLANATION
Jumper & patch
Yes
No
RJ allows for patch only.
Patch-By-Exception
Yes
No
The flexibility of the HIGHBAND module
allows either jumpering or patching.
Test access point
Yes
No
The HIGHBAND centre port allows for test
access.
Single pair
administration
Yes
No
With RJ when one wire is connected all are
connected and pairs cannot be managed.
HIGHBAND allows for single, double and
four pair management.
Work access
from front
of module
Yes
No
With the HIGHBAND module all
connections are made from the front which
makes cable termination much easier.
Extremely high
transmission
performance
Yes
NEXT Loss @
100MHz = >63dB
No
NEXT Loss @
100MHz typically
= 45dB
HIGHBAND has far superior transmission
performance. Eliminates performance
reducing compromises inherent in the
modular connector design
Easy to configure
to star ring or
bus topology
Yes
No
RJ does not allow splitting or paralleling
of pairs
Low cost
mounting system
page fifteen
RJ cross connection requires 19” rack
mounting. Depending on the size of the
installation this can be quite expensive.
HIGHBAND PRODUCT RANGE IDENTIFICATION
HIGHBAND Compact 8 Disconnection Module
Compact Category 5e Module. Pairs numbered
1-8 for eight incoming & eight outgoing pairs. Requires
special mounting frame.
Product Number: 6468 5 061-08
Pack Quantity: 10
HIGHBAND Ultim8 Disconnection Module
Ultim8 exceeds the proposed Cat 6 component Standard
when hard wired or patched. This allows for Patch-ByException to be utilised and still maintain Cat 6 performance.
Product Number: 6468 5 060-06
Pack Quantity: 10
HIGHBAND 8 Disconnection Module
Category 5e Disconnection Module for termination of
two x 4 pair UTP cables. Colour coded to make
termination of cables easy. Ideal for use in horizontal
cabling. Used for Category 5e jumpering, patching and
Patch-By-Exception.
Product Number: 6468 5 060-00
Pack Quantity:10
HIGHBAND 10 Disconnection Module
Category 5e Disconnection Module for termination of
ten incoming and ten outgoing pairs. Pairs numbered 110, ideal for use in backbone cabling where high density
and disconnect features are required.
Product Number: 6468 5 061-00
Pack Quantity: 10
HIGHBAND 16 Switching Module
Category 5e Switching Module for termination of four x
4 pair cables. Colour coded to make termination of
cables easy. Ideal for use in horizontal cabling where
high density is more important than the disconnection
feature. Provides patching for 16 pairs. Brown cross
hatching on top row of module.
Product Number: 6468 5 080-00
Pack Quantity: 10
HIGHBAND 20 Switching Module
Category 5e Switching Module for termination of 20
incoming and 20 outgoing pairs. Ideal for use in
backbone cabling where high density is more important
than the disconnection feature. Pairs numbers 1 - 10 on
bottom row with brown cross hatching on top row.
Provides patching for 20 pairs.
Product Number: 6468 5 081-00
Pack Quantity: 10
Note: All HIGHBAND modules are UL certified for performance and safety.
All Disconnect modules allow centre port access and disconnect facility.
page sixteen
AND
APPLICATION
HIGHBAND 1 Pair Test Plug Set, 2 Pole
To be used on HIGHBAND modules only. Used to
test the circuit.
Product Number: 6451 2 055-00
Pack Quantity: 1
HIGHBAND 1 Pair Voice Patch Cords
Used for patching between HIGHBAND modules and
Series 2 modules. Provide one pair patching only.
Product Number: 6451 2 059-01 0.5m
6451 2 059-11 1.0m
6451 2 059-21 2.0m
6451 2 059-31 3.0m
6451 2 059-51 5.0m
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND 1/2 Pair Patch Cords
For use on all HIGHBAND modules. Provides one
pair patching on HIGHBAND 8 and HIGHBAND 10
and two pair patching on HIGHBAND 16 and
HIGHBAND 20.
Product Number: 6451 2 048-01 0.5m
6451 2 048-11 1.0m
6451 2 048-21 2.0m
6451 2 048-31 3.0m
6451 2 048-51 5.0m
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND 1/2 Pair to RJ45 Patch Cords
Used for patching between HIGHBAND modules and
equipment with an RJ45 interface. Provides one pair
patching on HIGHBAND 8 and HIGHBAND 10, and two
pair patching on HIGHBAND 16 and HIGHBAND 20
Product Number: 6451 2 080-01 0.5m
6451 2 080-11 1.0m
6451 2 080-21 2.0m
6451 2 080-31 3.0m
6451 2 080-51 5.0m
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND 8/16, 2 or 4 Pair Patch Cords
For use on HIGHBAND 8 and HIGHBAND 16 modules
only. Provide two pair patching on HIGHBAND 8 and
four pair patching on HIGHBAND 16.
Product Number: 6451 2 050-01 0.5m
6451 2 050-11 1.0m
6451 2 050-21 2.0m
6451 2 050-31 3.0m
6451 2 050-51 5.0m
Pack Quantity: 2
page seventeen
HIGHBAND PRODUCT RANGE IDENTIFICATION
HIGHBAND 8/16, 2 or 4 Pair to 4 Pair Patch Cords
Used for patching between HIGHBAND 8 and Highband
16 modules.
Product Number: 6451 2 071-05 0.5m
6451 2 071-10 1.0m
6451 2 071-15 1.5m
6451 2 071-20 2.0m
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND 8/16, 2 or 4 Pair to RJ45 Patch Cords
Used for patching between HIGHBAND modules and
equipment with an RJ45 interface. For use on
HIGHBAND 8 and Highband 16 modules only. Provide
two pair patching on HIGHBAND 8 and 4 pair patching
on HIGHBAND 16.
Product Number: 6451 2 057-01 0.5m
6451 2 057-11 1.0m
6451 2 057-21 2.0m
6451 2 057-31 3.0m
6451 2 057-31 5.0m
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND 8, 4 Pair Patch Cords
For use on HIGHBAND 8 modules. Provides 4 pair
patching. Specially designed for Patch-By-Exception.
Product Number: 6451 2 051-01 0.5m
6451 2 051-11 1.0m
6451 2 051-21 2.0m
6451 2 051-31 3.0m
6451 2 051-51 5.0m
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND 8, 4 Pair to RJ45 Patch Cords
Used for patching between HIGHBAND modules and
equipment with an RJ45 interface. For use on
HIGHBAND 8 modules only. Provides 4 pair patching.
Product Number: 6451 2 058-01 0.5m
6451 2 058-11 1.0m
6451 2 058-21 2.0m
6451 2 058-31 3.0m
6451 2 058-51 5.0m
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND 10, 2 Pair to RJ45 Patch Cord
Used for Patching between HIGHBAND 10 modules and
equipment with an RJ45 interface. Provides 2 pair
patching.
Product Number: 6451 2 104-10 1m Blue
6451 2 104-20 2m Blue
6451 2104-30 3m Blue
Pack Quantity: 2
page eighteen
AND
APPLICATION
HIGHBAND 10, 4 Pair to RJ45 Test Cord
Used for testing HIGHBAND 10 circuits. Test Cord 3m.
Product Number: 6451 2 099-30
Pack Quantity: 1
HIGHBAND 10, 2 Pair to 2 Pair Patch Cord
Used for patching between HIGHBAND 10
modules. Provides 2 pair patching.
Product Number: 6451 2 103-10 1m Blue
6451 2 103-20 2m Blue
6451 2 103-30 3m Blue
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND 10, 4 Pair to 4 Pair Patch Cord
Used for patching between HIGHBAND 10
modules. Provides 4 pair patching.
Product Number: 6451 2 101-10 1m Blue
6451 2 101-20 2m Blue
6451 2 101-30 3m Blue
Pack Quantity: 2
HIGHBAND to Series 2 Adaptor
Used for testing HIGHBAND modules with a Series
2 test lead.
Product Number: 6451 2 178-04 4 Pole
Pack Quantity: 1
HIGHBAND Disconnection Plugs
Plugs for disconnecting a circuit. Can only be used
on HIGHBAND 8 and HIGHBAND 10 modules.
Product Number: 6462 2 097-00 White
6462 2 097-10 Red
6462 2 097-20 Green
Pack Quantity: 20
HIGHBAND Label Holder
Clear clip on label holders with paper labels supplied.
Can also be used on all Series 2, 10 pair modules.
Product Number: 6462 2 096-00
Pack Quantity: 10
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IDENTIFICATION
OF
PATCH CORDS
Description
HIGHBAND patch cords have contacts on both
sides of the printed circuit board. This allows the
same patch cord to be used on both the disconnect
modules i.e. HIGHBAND 8 and 10 and the patching
modules, i.e. HIGHBAND 16 and 20. Patch cord
wiring configurations are shown in figures 1 to 6
on the following page. High quality, flexible
Category 5e UTP cable is used in the manufacture
of these cords (except the one pair voice patch
cord which uses Category 3 cable).
Naming Convention
HIGHBAND 8/16 2 OR 4 PAIR PATCH CORD 2M
Product
Family
Type of
Accessory
Length
HIGHBAND modules that
accessories can be used on
(e.g. HIGHBAND 8 and 16
modules). If these numbers do not
appear in the description then the
accessory can be used on all
HIGHBAND modules
Numbers of pairs used depending on the
module the accessory is used on (i.e. 2 pair
for HIGHBAND 8 or 4 pair for HIGHBAND
16). The first digit indicates the width of
the plug shell (i.e. 2 pair wide)
Colour Codes for T568A Wiring Scheme
Pair 2
Pair 1
Pair 3
Pair 4
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
W-G
W-BL O W-BR BR
G W-O
BL
Jack Positions
T568A Eight Position Jack
Pin/Pair Assignments
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LEGEND:
W = White
G = Green
O = Orange
BL = Blue
BR = Brown
PATCH CORD CONFIGURATIONS
HIGHBAND
1 or 2 Pair
Top
Pair 1
Bottom
Pair 2
Top
Pair 1
Bottom
Pair 2
HIGHBAND 8/16
2 or 4 Pair
Bottom Pair 4
Bottom Pair 1
Top Pair 2
Top Pair 3
Top Pair 3
Top Pair 2
Bottom Pair 1
Bottom Pair 4
HIGHBAND 8/16
2 or 4 Pair to RJ45
HIGHBAND
1 Pair Voice
Pair 1
Top of
PCB
HIGHBAND 8
4 Pair
Bottom Pair 1
HIGHBAND 8
4 Pair to RJ45
Bottom Pair 4
Top
Pair 2
Top
Pair 3
2 pole plug for
Series 2 modules
Note: HIGHBAND patch cords are compatible with both T568A and T568B wiring configurations.
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INDEX
Introduction........................................................................................................2
Features and Benefits..........................................................................................3
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................3
The Industry’s Most Secure Connection...............................................................4
The HIGHBAND Contact .....................................................................................4
Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................5
Designing Building and Floor Distributors ...........................................................6
HIGHBAND and the TrueNet Solution .................................................................8
Consolidation Points ...........................................................................................9
Installation Practices..........................................................................................10
Installation Procedures ......................................................................................11
Patch-By-Exception ...........................................................................................12
Testing of HIGHBAND Circuits...........................................................................13
Technology Comparisons ..................................................................................14
HIGHBAND Product Range - Identification and Application...............................16
Identification of Patch Cords.............................................................................21
Patch Cord Configuration .................................................................................22
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