SECTION 27 20 00 - PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 WORK INCLUDED A. Complete vertical and horizontal Communication/Data Network System as indicated. 1.3 RELATED WORK A. Division 26 Electrical B. Section 27 30 00 Voice Communications C. Section 27 40 00 Audio-Video Communications D. Section 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems E. Division 28 Electronic Safety and Security 1.4 GENERAL OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION A. General: Furnish and install one (1) complete Communication/Data Network as described herein and as shown on the plans; to be wired, connected and left in first class operating condition. The network shall consist of six (6) systems (Data Network, VoIP Intercom System, VoIP Telephone System, Streaming Video, Data cabling for PoE CCTV Cameras and Ancillary Phone Lines). The systems making up the Communication/Data Network will be structured with individual backbones and horizontal distributions from the Main Communications room (MDF) in the I.T. Headend room and emanate to each remote communication room (IDF) and/or data outlet and interconnect to Section 27 51 23 Intercommunication System. The Communication/Data network shall use SYSTIMAX Structured Cabling Systems (SCS) for Fiber Cables, Category 6 cable and components for the Communication/Data Network System and all other necessary materials for complete Cable plant and infrastructure. The contractor shall furnish all new networking as required and as called for. B. Description: 1. Outside Plant Cabling: a. Outdoor WAN: The building to underground communication handhole backbone distribution cable for the WAN/LAN shall consist of one (1) 12 fiber single mode cable or (1) 6 fiber single mode cable. Single mode fiber shall be 8 micron core. The Own shall install the existing single mode fiber optic cabling from the existing high school to the MDF in the new high school. 27 20 00-1
2. Backbone Distribution: a. LAN: The backbone distribution cable for the LAN shall consist single or paired optical cables with 12 multi-mode fibers in a cable homerun from each remote rack mounted LIU to the main LIU. The fiber cables shall be in star topology as indicated in the backbone riser. Terminate all fibers on both ends with LC connectors in fiber trays in rack mounted LIUs as needed. Cables shall be rated for indoor and outdoor/underground use as required for under slab and underground use. Fiber cable shall be pulled through non-metallic conduit (outside and under floor slab) and plenum rated flexible metallic armor jacket (for outside, indoor above ceiling and indoor under floor) for protection and support between MDF and IDFs (the fiber cabling shall be armor jacketed). Single mode fiber shall be 8 micron core and multimode shall be 50 micron cores, laser optimized and OM4 multi-mode fiber. All fiber cables shall be in armor jack. b. Dedicated Telephone Lines: The backbone distribution cables for the Telephone System shall consist of Twenty-five (25) pair LAN cables of 24 AWG solidcopper conductors cables homerun between each IDF to the MDF Room in a star distribution pattern. Terminate all conductors on both ends using 100 pair or 300 pair capacity "110" blocks with "legs" in each IDF and MDF. Use secondary 110 blocks for termination of homerun cables. The primary 110 blocks shall be used to terminate outside plant, backbone and equipment cabling. Cross connect wiring shall be used to connect primary 110 blocks to secondary 110 blocks in both locations. All IDFs and MDF shall have two pair sets of 110 blocks for backbone and station cables to create a cross connect field between groups of cables (station and backbone). The dedicated telephone cable backbone shall be used for fax lines, fire alarm dialing circuits, security dialing circuits, DDC dialing circuits, elevator emergency phone circuit and other systems requiring deicated lines. The main telephone system shall have a VoIP Headend and VoIP line cards utilizing data network cabling. 3. Horizontal Distribution: a. LAN (Computers, VoIP Telephones and VoIP Intercom): The horizontal LAN cables shall be of Category 6, plenum rated and homeruns from station devices to the respective Rack patch panels. b. Dedicated Telephone Lines: The horizontal telephone cables shall be Category 6, plenum rated and homeruns from station devices to the respective Comm rooms (Data rooms / IDFs) horizontal backbone cross-connect field 110 blocks with legs. 4. Patch panel cables and fiber optic jumpers. a. LAN Network Patch Panel Cables: Cables shall be Category 6, with Category 6 (RJ45) connectors on each end. Patch panel cables shall connect to rack mounted switches and rack mounted Category 6 patch panels. b. LAN Network Fiber Optic Jumpers: Fiber optic jumpers shall each be a single fiber with LC connectors on each end, as required, and terminate between the fiber tray and a panel in racks containing switches. Also, jumpers shall connect between rack mounted panel and switches. Coordinate required connectors with electronic devices. All ends shall be factory terminated. c. Classroom Outlet Jumper Cables: Cables shall be Category 6, with Category 6 (RJ45) connectors on each end. All ends shall be factory terminated. 27 20 00-2
5. LAN Racks and Station Termination Devices: a. LAN Racks: LAN racks shall consist of enough Category 6 patch panels, cable organizers, hooks, optical patch panels spaces for Onwer s switches. Racks shall be bolted to the floor, or thru-bolted to the wall, as indicated. b. Station Termination Devices: Devices shall be multiple outlet devices, recessed mounted single gang with Category 6 (RJ45) jacks for voice and data with mounting kits required with double gang outlet boxes in walls as indicated. 6. Routing of Cable: a. Backbone Distribution: Cables shall utilize conduits, ladder trays, cable trays and specified C-Hooks. All cables shall be mounted and supported as necessary to ensure proper installation. b. Horizontal Distribution: Cables shall utilize conduits, cable trays and hooks in station termination areas and, Ahooks@ and conduits in corridors. All conduits shall be properly grounded. 7. Ethernet Electronic Equipment: a. Cable support brackets b. Patch panels with Category 6 RJ45 to 110 terminations. c. Fiber Trays consisting of 24 to 72 couplers, with spools, ties, covers, etc. d. 48-port RJ45 stackable switches with Fiber Optic Ethernet media adapters, and advanced management module are provided by the Owner. e. All necessary accessories, equipment, software, and programming, etc. necessary for a complete and working system. f. Wall mounted 110 termination, 100 pair patch panels. g. Rack mounted UPSs. C. Operation: 1. Use: Cable plant for the Data Network shall be such that the Owner can activate any LAN termination as indicated on drawings by connecting a computer to any station outlet. 2. Testing: All cables and jumpers shall be tested before installation and after installation. The testing of all cables shall conform to TIA/EIA and Industry Test Standards for Category 6 cables, connector and fiber optic cables. The entire cable plant shall be Systimax certified with a twenty (20) year Systimax warranty. Test result for all cables shall be recorded and turned over to the Owner and Engineer. 3. Labeling: All cable shall be labeled and recorded. A copy of this wiring table shall be turned over to the Owner and Engineer. The Owner's approved room designation shall be part of the cable identification number. See architectural sheets for exact room numbers. A copy of this wiring table shall be retained by the installing trade. 4. Riser Diagram: A complete riser diagram labeled with origination point, destination prints, room numbers, jack ID, port ID and cable ID shall be turned over to the Owner and Engineer. A copy of this riser diagram shall be retained by the installing trade. 5. All cabling shall be properly spaced for other cables and equipment such as light fixtures (ballasts), mechanical equipment (motors and drives), feeder circuits and other power noise producing or caring equipment. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Quality Control: Materials and equipment shall be new, unused, conform to present revisions TIA/EIA specifications and UL listed. 27 20 00-3
B. The Communication/Data Network and components shall be installed by one (1) single Communication/Data Network Trade of established reputation and experience in Communication and data network installation and shall have installed similar systems for a period of at least ten (10) years and shall be able to refer to similar installations rendering satisfactory service. The Communication/Data Network Trade shall be SYSTIMAX certified. C. The Communication/Data Network Trade shall be qualified as stated hereinafter in the installation and testing of the System being provided and shall be completely versed in TIA/EIA standards and practices. The above Communication/Data Network Trade's authorized technical representative shall be hereinafter known as the "Comm/Data Trade". The Comm/Data Technician and his employer shall be capable of providing test reports containing the test data of all cables installed whether terminated or spared. The Comm/Data Technician shall install and test all components of the network not provided by the Owner, and provide wiring tables and certification to the Owner's representative and Engineer. The Comm/Data Network installation shall include cabling, connections, components, marking, testing, and certification. The Electrical Trade shall provide conduits, junction boxes and pull boxes as indicated or needed, and as required by the Comm/Data Trade's instructions. The Comm/Data Trade shall furnish all cabling, all racks, all patch panels, all connecting blocks, all couplers, all connectors, all terminating devices, all special boxes, and all accessories and parts associated with the above. D. The Comm/Data Trade shall have a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by BICSI. E. The Comm/Data Trade shall be certified SYSTIMAX reseller or acceptable equal. F. The Comm/Data Trade shall also furnish a list of similar or equal installation (a minimum of 10) and shall have at least five (5) years of company experience in this type of work. 1.6 REFERENCES A. The complete installation, including additions and modifications, shall be in accordance with the following: 1. National Electrical Code Article 800. 2. TIA/EIA Standards to their latest revisions: a. The 2009 International Building Code. b. National Electrical Code Article 760. c. Twisted Pair Cables - (TSB-36). d. Applicable Connectors - (TSB-40). e. Measurement of Fiber or Cable Lengths Using an (OTDR) - (TIA/EIA-455-60). f. Measurement of Fiber or Cable Attenuation Using an (OTDR) - (TIA/EIA-455-61). g. ANSI/TIA/EIA-455, Standard test procedures for Fiber Optic Fibers, Cables and Transducers, sensors, connecting and terminating devices, and other fiber optic components. h. ANSI/TIA/EIA-598-A and all accepted revisions, Color Coding of Optical Fiber Cable. i. ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-3, FOCIS 3 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard j. ANSI Z136.2, American Standard for the Safe Operation of Optical Fiber 27 20 00-4
Communication Systems Utilizing Laser Diode and LED Sources. k. ANSI/ICEA S-80-576-1988, Communications Wire and Cable for Wiring Premises l. ANSI/ICEA S-83-596-1988, Fiber Optic Premises Distribution Cable. m. ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-1988, Filled Telecommunications Cable n. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard o. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-1, Standard, Propagation Delay and Delay Skew Specifications for 100 Ω 4-pair cable p. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-2, Corrections and Additions to TIA/EIA-568-A q. ANSI/TIA/568-A-5, Additional Transmission Performance Specifications for 4-pair 100 Ω Enhanced Category 6 cabling. r. ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A, Standard, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces s. ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A-1, Perimeter Pathways Addendum t. ANSI/TIA/EIA-570-a, Standard Residential Telecommunication Cabling Standard (proposed revision to 570) u. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606A, Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings v. ANSI/TIA/EIA-607, Commercial Buildings Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications. w. ANSI/TIA/EIA-758, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard (proposed new standard) x. ANSI/TIA/EIA-758-1, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard (proposed revision to 758) y. TSB67, Transmission Performance Specifications for Field Testing of Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cabling Systems z. TSB72, Centralized Optical Fiber Cabling Guidelines aa. TSB75, Additional Horizontal Cabling Practices for Open Offices. bb. TBS95, Additional Transmission Performance Guidelines for 100 Ω 4-pair Category 6 cabling cc. ISO/IEC 11801, Information Technology Generic cabling for customer premises dd. IEC 1000 5-2, Grounding and Bonding ee. ASTM D 4565 90, Physical and Environmental Properties of Insulation and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable (see B1.7) ff. ASTM D 4566-90, Electrical Performance Properties of Insulation s and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable. gg. hh. 1.7 SUBMITTALS ASTM E 814, Fire Test of Through Fire Stops ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 B2.1 Transmission Performance Specifications for 4-Pair 100 Ohm Enhanced Category 6 Cabling (latest revision). A. Submit shop drawing and product data in accordance with Section 27 05 00. 1. Shop Drawings: The Comm/Data Trade shall provide engineering data sheets on each component and complete servicing data including part numbers of the various components. 2. Product Data: Submit application, technical and installation data. 27 20 00-5
3 Floor plans with cable routing, conduits, equipment and all outlets with quantity of cables jacks and jumpers with cable IDs for rack patch panel and wall jack outlet assignment. 4. Rack elevations with data cabling counts per floor or floor area. B. Submit wiring table and test data in accordance with Section 27 05 00. C. Submit Operation and Maintenance Manuals in accordance with Section 27 05 00. D. Submit a complete one-line riser diagram showing all equipment, cable and outlets identified with room numbers, part numbers and cable ID. Room numbers shall be included in the cable I.D. The room numbers shall be as indicated on the Architectural drawings. 1.8 WARRANTY, SERVICES A. The Comm/Data Trade shall provide an Systimax warranty for this Network, minus electronic components, for a minimum of twenty (20) years from date of acceptance by Owner and shall provide parts and labor to fulfill this warranty at no cost to the Owner. B. Refer to Division 1 for submission of warranty. C. Qualified service and parts shall be available to call on within a 100 mile basis. D. Service personnel shall respond within 72 hours (maximum) to all trouble calls. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. The backbone riser fiber optic distribution cable and end to end terminations (Plenum rated) shall be based on SYSTIMAX (SCS LAZR SPEED /CommScope) products whose numbers are used herein. Acceptable equals by Amp and General. B. The horizontal copper distribution cables (plenum rated) for the LAN shall be based on SYSTIMAX (SCS)/CommScope products whose numbers are used herein. Acceptable equals by Amp and General. C. The wire management/equipment racks and cabinets with associated components shall be based on SYSTIMAX (SCS) products whose numbers are used herein. Acceptable equals by Amp, and Panduit. D. The multiple port station outlets, patch panels and wire management devices shall be based on SYSTIMAX (SCS) products whose numbers are used herein. Acceptable equals by Amp, and Panduit. E. All system copper wiring and components shall be furnished by a single manufacturer. All system fiber optic cabling and components shall be furnished by a single manufacturer. F. All system electronic data switches shall be furnished by the Owner. 27 20 00-6
G. SYSTIMAX and CommScope, Amp, Panduit and General Cable are the only accepted partnerships or single source manufactures allowed for the copper cables, fiber optic cables and connectively components in this Specification Section. H. UPSs shall be by APC or acceptable equal. 2.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS [S] [O/M] A. Cables for Data Network: Plenum rated: 1. Backbone and WAN Distribution: a. LAN Distribution Cable: (1) 12 fiber distribution cable, multi-mode, buffered fibers, 50.0 µm core, 125 µm cladding - SYSTIMAX Product Code #P-012-OD-5K-FSUBK. Color of cable shall be orange. All fiber optic glass shall be Corning. All cable fiber optic cables shall be inside an armored jacket (like Greenfield). All cables shall be plenum rated. (2) 6 fiber distribution cable, single-mode, buffered fibers, 8.0 µm core, 125 µm cladding - SYSTIMAX Product Code #5101-006A-WPAQ. Color of cable shall be yellow. All fiber optic glass shall be Corning. All cable fiber optic cables shall be inside an armored jacket (like Greenfield). All cables shall be plenum rated. (3) 12 fiber distribution cable, single-mode, buffered fibers, 8.0 µm core, 125 µm cladding - SYSTIMAX Product Code #5101-012A-WPAQ. Color of cable shall be yellow. All fiber optic glass shall be Corning. All cable fiber optic cables shall be inside an armored jacket (like Greenfield). All cables shall be plenum rated. The above fiber cables are required to be pulled through 2" EMT conduit above hard or gyp board ceilings and in 4" PVC when pulled through under floor conduits between rooms for support and protection against damage. Verify the proper cable number for indoor/outdoor plenum rated cable for use in floor slab on grade and provide as needed for use. b. Telephone Distribution Cable: (1) 25 pair distribution cable, 24 AWG solid-copper conductors insulated color-coded PVC. SYSTIMAX Product Code #2010025 BWH (CMP/MPP). 2. Horizontal Distribution: LAN: (Data and Voice) Four (4) twisted-pair and meet all TIA/EIA Category 6 specifications. ITC approved cable. SYSTIMAX LAN Cable No. 2071, blue cable color. All horizontal Distribution LAN cable used in or under the floor slab on grade shall be indoor/outdoor plenum rated. Verify the proper cable number for indoor/outdoor plenum rated cable for use in floor slab on grade and provide as needed for use. 3. Patch Panel Cables, Fiber Optic Jumper: a. Patch Panel Cables: Four (4) twisted-pair with RJ-45 connectors on both ends and meet all TIA/EIA Category 6 specifications. Patch cable shall be ITC approved cable, SYSTIMAX PN#GS8E series with lengths as required. Keep jumpers as short as possible. 27 20 00-7
b. Fiber Optic Jumpers: Two (2) fiber optic conductors, factory terminated to desired lengths as needed. Dual fiber cable multi-mode, buffered, 50.0 µm Core, 125 µm cladding with LC multi-mode connections - SYSTIMAX Product Code #FPCXLCLC series. See riser diagram for quantities. Provide the same for single mode fiber optic jumpers except for 8.0 µm Core, 125 µm cladding with LC multi-mode connections proper SYSTIMAX Product Code. See riser diagram for quantities. c. Classroom Outlet Jumper Cables: Four (4) twisted-pair with RJ-45 connectors on both ends and meet all TIA/EIA Category 6 specifications. Patch cable shall be ITC approved cable, SYSTIMAX PN#GS8E series at 10'-0" lengths. B. Rack LAN Termination Devices: 1. SYSTIMAX RK4P45-29A series four (4) post rack (7.0' high by 29" deep by 19" wide) with 72 port fiber trays: Rack mounted complete with the following: a. Fiber Organizer Spools. b. Tray Cover, cable restraints and miscellaneous hardware. c. Couplers: For LC type multi-mode fiber optic connectors Snap in type. See riser for coupler quantities. Couplers: For LC type single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic connectors Snap in type. SYSTIMAX Product Code #P1001 and similar for single-mode. Use SYSTIMAX product code #C1001 Series multi-mode fiber connect for buffered fiber only inside the tray and similar for single-mode. 2. Fiber Optic Connectors: LC multi-mode connector plugs - for terminating both ends of fiber optic distribution cables. SYSTIMAX Product Code #P1001 Series and similar for single-mode. 3. Consumable Kits: Enough supplies per kit to terminate 300 LC single mode and multimode connectors. SYSTIMAX Product Code #D-182738. 4. Couplers: For LC type multi-mode fiber optic connectors. Coupler - Snap in. SYSTIMAX Product Code #C1001 Series and similar for single-mode. 5. Racks: a. Rack: 7' tall, open rack, four post, boltable to floor and 79" of mounting space. SYSTIMAX RK4P45-29A series. b. 48 Port Patch Panels: RJ45/110, Cat 6. SYSTIMAX PMGS3-48 series with copper modules and required accessories (distribution modules, front and rear retainer, fasteners, labels, icons, etc.) c. Horizontal cable management shall not be required. d. Vertical Cable Management: Use as indicated. Panduit NetRunner for front access (5 wide and 7 deep with covers and cable fingers) or acceptable equal. 6. Cabinets: a. Cabinet : 7' and 4' tall, Middle Atlantic front and mid opening wall cabinets with smoke glass from door, cabinet fans. Cabinet shall be 30 inches deep with ground kits and internal cable management (vertical front and back, horizontal back. Provide two sliding shelves. Middle Atlantic DWR Series. C. Data Communications (Room or Closet) Telephone Termination Devices: SYSTIMAX 110 Block Equipment. 1. 110 Wiring Blocks: 100 Pair Capacity. SYSTIMAX Product Code #110 AW2-100. 2. 110-C Connecting Blocks: 4 pair capacity. SYSTIMAX Product Code #110C-4. 3. Cable trough between 110 blocks for cable support. 4. Cross connect cables. 27 20 00-8
5. Provide quantities as needed. D. Station Termination Devices: 1. Single gang 6 port 100 style Keystone Jack Faceplate - SYSTIMAX 6 Port Series #M16A-246 (Ivory). 2. Single gang 2 port M106FR2 Modular mounting frame-systimax 2 port series #M106FR2 C (for floor boxes only). 3. Category 6 (RJ45) Jack (voice and data) - SYSTIMAX #MGS400-246 (Ivory). 4. Blank Inserts - SYSTIMAX #M20AP-246 (Ivory). 5. Computer Icon (VoIP and Data) - SYSTIMAX #M61-112 (Blue). 6. Dedicated Telephone Icon SYSTIMAX #M61-226 (Green) (Dedicated phone lines). E. Ethernet Electronic Equipment: See drawings for Rack Layouts. All electronic switching equipment shall be Owner provided. F. Horizontal and Vertical Rack Mounted Power Strips as indicated on the Drawings. G. Rack mounted UPS Units: 1. One (1) APC SUM3000RMXL2U, Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V. 2. One (1) APC AP9631, UPS Network Mgmt Card 2 w/ Environmental Monitoring. 3. Racks and Cabinets in Automotive and Tennis Storage shall each have an APC Surta1500XLJ with Network Management Card. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTION A. The Comm/Data Trade shall be responsible for all arrangements for testing, recording and certification of the Comm/Data Network cabling to meet all applicable and current TIA/EIA standards before the Comm/Data Network is accepted by the Owner and the Engineer. B. The Owner retains the right to conduct inspections of the Comm/Data Trade's work at the Owner's discretion. For record purposes the Owner is requested to submit their observations in writing to the Engineer. Upon completion of all testing and acceptance is given by the Owner and the Engineer, all inspection reports shall be given to the Owner. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. General: The Comm/Data Trade shall provide all new equipment, accessories and material required for the installation of the Comm/Data Network in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Any material and/or equipment necessary for the proper operation of the system that is not specified or described herein shall be deemed part of this specification. B. Wiring: 1. Complete Conduit, Cable Tray, Raceway and Hook System: Provide proper number and size of conductors as required for connection of the data network components in 27 20 00-9
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. All wiring methods shall be in accordance with NEC 800, and applicable TIA/EIA specifications. 2. No wiring other than that directly associated with the Comm/Data network shall be permitted in data conduits, raceways, cable tray and hooks. Provide cable separation for other low voltage cable systems in the cable and ladder trays. 3. Conductor splices are not permitted. 4. Transposing or changing color coding of wires shall not be permitted. 5. All conductors shall be labeled on each end with "E-Z markers" or equivalent. 6. The labels on both ends of the conductors shall be marked in accordance with TIA/EIA standards. Cable identifiers shall also be located in each wall jack and the respective patch panel jack. 7. Conductors in racks and cabinets shall be carefully formed and harnessed so that each drops off directly opposite to its termination. All cable bends shall conform to TIA/EIA standards. 8. All equipment shall be numbered. 9. Each riser cables shall be secured as it is broken out and/or passes through rack, for support. 10. All wiring shall be checked and tested to insure their integrity and performance in accordance with all applicable TIA/EIA specifications to their latest revisions before installation and after installation. 11. The labels on both ends of the conductors and jack plates shall be marked in a fashion such as "R1-01". "R1" is the data network rack number in which the conductor terminates. "01" is the port number in the associated rack. C. All boxes, conduits, etc., shall be of proper size, as determined by the Comm/Data Trade, shall be clearly marked for easy identification, continuously grounded together and bonded to the building grounding electrode system (BGES) via the TMGB. The Comm/Data Trade shall furnish special boxes to the Electrical Trade for installation by the Electrical Trade. D. All power cables must maintain their minimum clearances from the Comm/Data network cables per TIA/EIA Standards. Separation and Physical Protection for Station and Distribution Wire: Voltage Source Type of Wire Involved Separation Electrical Supply Bare wire (any voltage, or open wire over 300 V 5 ft. Open wire not over 300 V 12 in. Wiring not over 120V 12 in. Wiring not over 277V 40 in. Radio & Television Antenna lead-in or ground wire 4 in. Signal or Control All types None CATV Coaxial cables with grounded sheathing None Telecommunications Drop Wire, all types 2 in. 27 20 00-10
Fluorescent Ballast Core and coil 2 ft. Separation of Telecommunications Pathways from </-480V Power Lines: Condition >5 kva Minimum Separation Distance <2 kva 2-5 kva Unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in 127mm 305mm 610mm proximity to open nonmetal pathways (5 in) (12 in) (24 in) Unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in 64mm 152mm 305mm proximity to a grounded metal conduit pathway (2.5 in) (6 in) (12 in) Power lines enclosed in a grounded metal conduit ----- 76mm 152mm (or equivalent shielding) in proximity to a grounded ----- (3 in) (6 in) metal pathway E. The complete wiring for the Comm/Data network is not shown on the drawings. The actual conductor routing of the Comm/Data network shall be by the Comm/Data Trade based on the location of the devices, conductor limitations and cable limitations. F. Each recessed new Comm/Data and Telephone outlet located in walls shall consist of a 4" x 4" x 2.125 deep outlet box with a double gang adapter plate (4 x4 ). The depth of the adapter's offset shall depend on the wall construction encountered. Provide a one (1) 1.25 inch conduit with long sweep ells to terminate at the cable tray in the corridors. Provide grounding type bushings and ground to the cable tray. Cable tray "conduit bushing dropouts" can be used in lieu of grounding type bushings. Provide additional junction boxes as needed after every two (2) 90 degree bends. G. Color coding at administration panels to identify the distribution fields should be as follows as a minimum: 1. Blue: Work Location and Horizontal cables 2. White: Backbone and campus cables 3. Purple: Common equipment 4. Green: Incoming Telco trunks 5. Orange: Multimode Fibers 6. Yellow: Single-mode Fibers 7. Gray: Tie Cable H. Backbone Distribution: 27 20 00-11
1. LAN: The backbone distribution cables for the LAN shall consist of oner (1) or two (2) 12 fiber optic cables (multi-mode) homeruns from the remote racks (R2, etc.) to the main rack in the MDF as indicated on the riser. Single mode fibers consisting of 6 and 12 fiber optic cables shall be installed between Automotive data room and MDF and Tennis Storage data room and MDF racks and cabinet as indicated on the riser diagram. These fibers shall create a star topology. Terminate all fibers on both ends with LC connectors and secure to couplers in suitable rack mounted fiber tray. Cables shall be properly supported. Cables shall be properly secured to racks. All fiber cables shall be in armor jack. These cables shall be pulled through conduit above hard ceilings without access and under floor on grade. These cables shall be indoor/outdoor plenum rated when use underground or under/in floor slab on grade. 2. Dedicated Telephone Lines: The backbone cables shall consist of the following: a. I.T. Headend: (1) A minimum of fifty (50) pair backbone cables shall run to between 110 blocks in the MDF and telephone demark area in the MDF Room. (2) A minimum of twemtu-five (25) pair backbone cables homerun from each IDF to the MDF. (3) Provide solid state surge suppression on all exterior copper cables entering any building mentioned above. b. The specified cables are CMR/MPR rated and require metal conduits in plenum applications. c. Cross/Connect Fields: (1) Cables shall be terminated on both ends to 100 pair capacity "110" blocks with legs in respective rooms. (2) Provide cross/connect cables and cable troughs. d. Cables shall be properly secured to Class A fire rate non-painted plywood panels in all MDF and IDF Data Rooms. 3. Testing: All cables shall be tested before and after installation to TIA/EIA Standards and those mentioned herein to ensure the integrity and performance of each conductor. I. Horizontal Distribution: 1. LAN: The horizontal LAN cables for systems shall be Category 6, plenum rated and homeruns from station devices to respective rack's or cabinet's patch panels. Cables shall attach to patch panels via 110 style punch downs. Cables shall terminate to (RJ45) Category 6 jacks on station ends via 110 style punch downs. Cable shall utilize conduits, raceways, or cable tray as required. 2. Dedicated Telephone Lines: The horizontal telephone cables shall be Category 6, plenum rated and homeruns from station devices to respective Comm closets' 110 blocks. Cables shall utilize cable trays in closets and corridors. Cables shall utilize conduits and/or raceways in areas with station devices. Cables shall terminate to RJ11-110 style jacks at the station end. Cables shall utilize cable tray in closets and corridors. Cables shall utilize conduit and/or raceways in area with station devices. 3. System Interlink (27 51 23 to 27 30 00): Provide the minimum of eight voice links between Section 27 51 23 intercom and telephone system for phone to speaker calls and pages. 27 20 00-12
4. Testing: All cables shall be tested before and after installation to TIA/EIA Standards and those mentioned herein to ensure the integrity and performance of each conductor to Category 6 levels. J. Patch Panel Cables, Classroom Jumper Cables and Fiber Optic Jumpers: 1. Patch Panel Cables: The patch panel cables are factory assembled. The cable shall be Category 6 with Category 6 (RJ45) connectors on both ends. There shall be as many patch cables as there are connections to the patch panels from station devices. Patch panel cables shall connect from the patch panel to the switches as directed by the Owner (port assignments). Lengths shall be as short as possible and required. Train all cables neatly and cleanly. Classroom jumpers shall be 10'-0" in length and provided for every classroom data outlet. 2. Fiber Optic Jumpers: The LAN network fiber optic jumpers shall each be a dual fibers with LC connectors on ends and terminate between respective rack mounted fiber trays and switches as directed by the Owner (port assignments). The jumpers are factory assembled. Provide fiber optic jumpers to pair up with all terminated fibers in each rack. 3. Testing: Patch panel cables shall meet or exceed requirements in TIA/EIA Standard and those mentioned herein. K. LAN Racks: Refer to drawings for rack layouts and schedule of equipment. L. Station Termination Devices: Devices shall be multiple outlet devices, single gang with Category 6 (RJ45) jacks for voice and data as indicated by the symbols on the drawings. M. Grounding: All racks, Owner's electronics, all metal parts in each rack, surface raceways, cable tray, conduit and conduit devices shall be grounded as a continuous system and connected to the building grounding electrode system per NFPA-70. N. All racks shall be bolted in place. 3.3 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A. Instruction: The Comm/Data Network Technician shall instruct the Owner's proper designated authority on the overall cable plant, devices, wiring tables and test data after the installation is completed. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL: A. General: Upon completion of the installation, the Comm/Data Trade shall have performed all necessary TIA/EIA specified tests to the latest published revisions of the TIA/EIA standards and corrected any problems found during testing. The above representative shall then submit all documents and a letter of certification certifying test data required herein to the Owner and Engineer that the system functions and conforms to all requirements of the manufacturer of the equipment, the Contract Documents and all requirements of the latest revisions of the TIA/EIA standards. B. The Comm/Data Trade shall perform all electrical tests required by present revisions of TIA/EIA specifications to ensure that all components of the Comm/Data network shall meet and exceed the following: 27 20 00-13
1. All Category 6 cables shall conform to or exceed the TIA/EIA 568 Rev. B, Commercial Building Wiring Standard, Horizontal Cable Section and the TIA/EIA Technical Systems Bulletin 36 for Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables. Other standards supported include IEEE 802.3, 1BASE5, 10BASE-T; IEEE 802.5, 4Mbps, 16Mbps (328 ft [100m], 104 Workstations) and proposed ANSI X3T9.5 TP-PMD requirements for UTP at 1000 Mbps. In addition, cables shall be capable of supporting evolving high-end applications such as 155 Mbps ATM, 622 Mbps at 100 MHz, and 1Gbps. 2. Category 6: All plenum Category 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables shall be composed of 24 AWG bare solid-copper conductors, insulated with TEFLON. The insulated conductors are twisted into pairs and sheathed with a low smoke PVC jacket and shall meet or exceed the Manufacture's Electrical Specifications. 3. All Category 6 outlets shall utilize crossover lead technology to address data circuit applications up to 250 MHZ and meet or exceed the Manufacture's electrical, mechanical and NEXT specifications. 4. Outlets shall be wired in an TIA/EIA 568B configuration. 5. Category 6: All Category 6 cordage shall be round, 23 gauge tinned copper, stranded conductors insulated with solid polyolyfin, tightly twisted into individual pairs and jacketed with flame retardant PVC and shall meet or exceed the Manufacture=s Electrical Specifications and the Worst Pair to Pair Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) values. 6. The fiber patch cord shall meet the following specifications: a. Minimum bend radius: 1.00 inch (2.54 cm) b. Operating temperature: -4 to 158EF (-20 to 70EC) c. Loss: 0.4 Db/mated connector d. Minimum bandwidth: 160 MHZ-km at 850 nm 500 MHZ-km at 1300 nm 7. All Category 6 patch panels shall support 100 Mbps TP-PMD and 155 Mbps ATM and shall meet or exceed the Manufacture's NEXT Values. 8. The fiber cable shall meet the NEC requirements for OFNR or OFNP and comply with Bellcore, FDDI, TIA/EIA-568 and ICEA standards. 9. The fiber cable shall meet the following specifications: a. Fiber Dimensions: (1) 50.0µm - core (2) 125µm - cladding (3) 250µm - coating (4) 900µm - buffering b. Cable Minimum Bending Radius: (1) During Installation: 20 times cable diameter (2) After Installation: 10 times cable diameter c. Buffered Fiber Minimum Bend Radius:.75 in. (1.91 cm) d. Operating Temperature Range: 32EF to 122EF (0EC to 50EC) e. Storage Temperature Range: -40EF to 149EF (-40EC to 65EC) 10. Optical Specifications: a. Maximum Fiber Loss: 3.5 db/km at 850 nm (typical range 3.0 to 3.5 db/km) b. Maximum Fiber Loss: 1.5 db/km at 1300 nm (typical range 0.5 to 0.8 db/km) 11. Minimum Bandwidth: 500 MHZ at 850 nm or higher 500 MHZ at 1300 nm or higher a. Numerical Aperture: 0.275 b. UL Listed. 27 20 00-14
12. LC connectors shall meet or exceed the following specifications: a. Operating Temperature: -40 to 185EF (-40 to 85EC) b. Average Loss: 0.3 db C. After completion of installation and testing, the Comm/Data Trade shall submit the following information to the Owner's authorized representative, and the Engineer. 1. Cross Connection Documentation: Provide cross connect records for all data devices, and all racks and cabinets. 2. Wiring table of all conductors whether active or spare. 3. Labeling of all components. 4. Riser Diagram completely labeled. 5. Floor plan layout of all outlets, cable pathways, cable trunks and equipment. 6. Provide data cabling IDs on the floor plans by outlets and by patch panels in rack elevations. D. Documentation shall be submitted in the following format: 1. Two (2) copies of all cross connect documentation in computerized form. 2. Two (2) copies of all wiring tables in computerized form. 3. Two (2) copies of all component labeling forms in computerized form. 4. Two (2) copies of the riser diagrams and elevations. 6. Two (2) copies of the test data in electronic form and paper form. Provide viewing software for the test data in electronic form or store the electric form in a format viewable by a word processor of standard browser. 7. Provide C size set of laminated drawings of the data network riser, IDs of all cables, IDs of all outlets, provide outlet counts by rack and by room, provide IDs of all outlets in the building shown on a floor of the building broken up by the sections as indicated on the Contract Documents. E. Upon completion of the project, Comm/Data Trade shall prepare "As Built" documentation showing actual installation as constructed. F. Three (3) days of eight hour each day for training shall be provided to the Owner at times and locations that suit the Owner's requirements. All documents, aids, instructions shall be provided by the Contractor. G. In addition to the Data Trades diagrams, the following items shall be provided by the Comm/Data Trade: 1. Test data conducted on all conductors and certification that the data is true and accurate. END OF SECTION 27 20 00-15
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