Elements and Performance Criteria
- Place structured cable
- Cable and services separations are maintained in runs and cross overs to meet manufactures and industry standards
- Installed structured cable is free from damage to ensure twist ratio in cable is maintained to optimise performance
- Twist ratio defects are minimised to avoid accumulation effect on structured cable performance
- Correct structured cable type is installed to meet intended installation environment and customer requirements
- Maximum structured cable runs lengths are not exceeded to maintain system performance level
- Environment conditions are assessed to meet manufactures specifications prior to installation
- Structured cable is placed in methodical manner taking due care to maintain manufactures performance specifications
- Bending ratios are maintained to manufacturers and industry standard requirements to ensure system performance at rated level
- Secure structured cable
- Securing method avoids damage to cable and/or sheath
- Cable anchors maintain pair alignment and do not compress cable sheath
- Cable is free from tension
- Bending ratios are maintained to manufacturers and AS/ACIF or ACMA standard requirements to ensure system performance and ratio speed level
- Over voltage protection devices are fitted to all cables and metallic component where required
- Terminate structured cable
- Twist ratio is maintained to manufacturers specifications and as close as possible to termination point to optimise system performance at rated level
- All termination hardware used is rated as structured cable to ensure integrity and performance of termination and terminated using appropriate termination tool
- Cable shield is earthed to manufacturers specifications and relevant industry standards if applicable
- Cable sheath removal is minimised in accordance with manufactures instructions
- Certify system performance to required level
- Certification requirements are identified to ensure tests and recording of results are relevant
- Tests of performance are accurate and valid and are conducted impartially
- System performance is recorded promptly and verified where required
- Appropriate documentation is authorised and issued to certify system performance